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Clare Richardson

@clarer.bsky.social
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Anchor + correspondent, BBC News in Washington.

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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
2025 has gone by in dog years. Hard to believe this was the year of Trump’s second inauguration, of Zelensky’s infamous meeting in the Oval Office, of the fall of El Fasher, of ceasefires agreed and violated. Some of the stories that will stay with me:
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Third time’s the charm? Zelensky heads back to the White House today. Where things stand going into his meeting with Trump:
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Why didn’t Biden do more on Gaza? Former Israeli ambassador Rabinovich’s view: “Netanyahu excelled in the game of playing Republicans against Democrats and using support among Democrats and Christian fundamentalists in order to stand up to the Biden Administration.”
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
U.S. viewers – Follow the BBC’s live coverage of the Gaza deal announcement here: www.bbc.com/watch-live-n...
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Madagascar and Morocco are the latest countries making headlines as “Gen Z protests” sweep the globe. Dr. @misskstrong.bsky.social connects the dots on BBC News.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
First reactions to Hamas’ “yes, but” response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan largely positive. Former Biden official Ambassador Barbara Leaf tells me it’s the first time she’s been optimistic in two years.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
International journalists must be allowed into Gaza. A joint call from the BBC, @afp.com, @reuters.com + @apnews.com:
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
How could the US support NATO’s new operation ‘Eastern Sentry’? @jteurope.bsky.social sees aircraft, Patriot batteries, intelligence, logistics support as options.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
With judges in Brazil issuing their verdicts on whether to convict Bolsonaro, I’m thinking of the crucial weeks ahead of the January 8 attacks in Brasília. My documentary from then offers an up-close look at Bolsonarismo: youtu.be/8DSXkbPUF0g
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Lula's return - A Brazil divided | DW Documentary
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The next pandemic? “We are not as ready as we were,” says Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the CDC last week. She warns less access to data and fewer ready responders mean the US has taken a step back after lessons learned from Covid.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
With Russia’s massive overnight attack even hitting the center of Kyiv, what hope is left for a US-negotiated peace for Ukraine? Former Ukrainian foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko tells me the person with Trump’s ear is his wife, Melania.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Former Minneapolis police chief Medaria Arradondo on what authorities will be looking at following the shooting at a Catholic school.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Rather than voters picking politicians, politicians picking voters. With the redistricting arms race on, I spoke to @samwang.bsky.social for a big-picture view of gerrymandering.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Full-circle moment for my rather British upbringing in the U.S. Delighted to be supporting the #BBCNews team in DC as a presenter and correspondent for the next 6 months. Should be a nice quiet posting…
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
“I don’t think anybody can call it a good deal” – former European Commissioner for Trade @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social tells me the EU-US agreement is a bunch of concessions from the European Union: youtu.be/ayKCG8SD9pw?...
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Analyst: EU-US trade deal 'replaces' EU autonomy with 'vulnerability and an over-reliance on the US’
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
What does the whiplash from the United States’ back-and-forth on Ukraine policy mean for Kyiv? Diplomatic and military insights this week on To The Point: youtu.be/kTurmeDx3kM?...
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Putin attacks, and Trump dithers: How long can Ukraine hold on? | To The Point
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
How did the 90s rallying cry of "girl power!” help entrench neoliberal feminism in development strategies in East and Southern Africa and beyond? Can’t wait to read @bellowsblakely.bsky.social’s new book with @uchicagopress.bsky.social.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Conflicting accounts of U.S. success in “obliterating” Iran’s nuclear program, and what credible assurances Tehran would need in negotiations. @jekavanagh.bsky.social @janelledumalaon.bsky.social @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social youtu.be/RIMV8v-1Gjw?...
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Why the Pentagon's claim that US strikes 'obliterated' Iran’s nuclear sites is under fire | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
After Zelenskyy’s meeting with new chancellor in Berlin, a look at how far German gov is now willing to go in boosting Ukraine’s military capabilities. With Marina Miron @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Gideon Rose @americanacademy.bsky.social‬⁩ @johnkampfner.bsky.social youtu.be/MMYK0tRHiW4?...
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Zelenskyy in Berlin: How far will Merz go in backing Ukraine? | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Merz has confirmed lifting of range restrictions on Western weapons sent to Ukraine – Kyiv now allowed to target military sites inside Russia. @nathalietocci.bsky.social on this major departure in German FP: youtu.be/Wi_68ethHPk?...
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What's behind Germany's decision to lift range restrictions on arms to Ukraine? | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Will India-Pakistan tensions boil over? @sushantsingh.bsky.social says conflict “looks likely.” Context on why previous checks on escalation might not hold: youtu.be/R7_Od4SADRU&...
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
How have the EU and China responded to Trump’s tariffs? @jackeparrock.bsky.social + @melissakchan.bsky.social report from Brussels and Taipei. youtu.be/ReQxA4CM_mA?...
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What will happen to the world economy as Trump's global trade war escalates? | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
In Gaza, @unicef.org staffer shares details of “truly terrifying” night as Israel breaks ceasefire in place since January: youtu.be/AmFttwL62b8?...
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Gaza health ministry reports over 400 killed in Israeli ceasefire-breaking attacks | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Afghans who helped the US are in limbo amid Trump’s suspension of refugee resettlement program and Pakistan ramping up deportations. One family’s story: youtu.be/4drGRTEblG8?...
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Afghans who helped US in limbo after Trump suspends refugee program | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
With US military aid to Ukraine on hold, could Europe help fill the gap? Excellent look at capabilities and limitations with @general-ben.bsky.social @carlomasala1.bsky.social @spagung.bsky.social: youtu.be/Ua3cSN-x6F4?...
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US military aid to Ukraine on hold: How could Europe help fill the gap? | To the Point
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
What’s in Arab leaders’ alternative plan for the reconstruction of Gaza? Interview with @gawhary.bsky.social. youtube.com/watch?v=I_IK...
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Does the Arab nations' Gaza proposal have any chance of succeeding? | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
In style and substance, how will chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz face Germany‘s myriad crises? Our panel looks at the ailing economy and European security under Trump. youtu.be/rVhZphAnodo?...
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Can Friedrich Merz steer Germany out of crisis? | To the Point
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Greenland, Canada. What’s behind Trump’s apparent expansionist ambitions? Our preview of the world ahead: youtu.be/9JeomHqigeg?...
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Expansionist ambitions under Trump: A new era of land-grabs? | To the point
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Oil giant Shell has won a major climate case that would have had repercussions for all large polluters. Interview with the director of the group who brought the case. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XNd...
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Legal victory for oil giant Shell: What does it mean for the environment?
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
What are the possible consequences of hardline immigration policies under Trump? Reporting from the border by Aitor Sáez and insights on Mexico’s role from @carinzissis.bsky.social youtu.be/e-2QNJfrD40?...
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Migrants in Mexico fear Trump anti-immigration measures | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Is Trump and Erdogan’s personal “chemistry” enough to reset US-Turkey relations? youtu.be/MblqaNVl6Sw?...
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Erdogan eyes reset in relations after Trump victory | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
What will a new Trump Administration mean for Germany? youtu.be/gshUEZukI8s?...
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Trump's triumph: What does it mean for Germany? | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Just in: Zelenskyy wants Andrii Sybiha as new Ukrainian foreign minister after Kuleba’s resignation, MP Yevheniia Kravchuk tells me.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
What are the promises and perils of AI? And who gets to decide how it will be used? New documentary out this week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kspk...
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Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us? | Us & Them | DW Documentary
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Anger that Mongolia rolled out the red carpet for Putin instead of arresting him on an ICC warrant. Why didn’t they? What enforcement mechanisms exist? youtu.be/A25lYv2l_4c?...
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Ukraine and EU criticise Mongolia for hosting Vladimir Putin | DW News
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 17/04/2024
What did German Chancellor Scholz achieve with his trip to China? youtu.be/T8W_hVINLn8
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What did Germany's Scholz achieve with his trip to China? | DW News
The three-day trip included some difficult diplomacy when Scholz met at length with Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday. The leading topics on the agenda included Germany and the EU's trade ties with China, and Russia's war on Ukraine. This was the first meeting between Scholz and Xi since Germany introduced its new strategy to de-risk from China last year. Has this changed relations? Chapters: 00:00 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wraps up China trip 02:40 Michaela Küfner, DW Chief Political Editor Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 24/01/2024
Germany’s top court bans far-right party Die Heimat (formerly the NPD) from accessing state funds. What could this mean for the AfD? youtu.be/ql8yp-9Csn4
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 09/01/2024
Well this is dark. New study presenting “consistent evidence that online search to evaluate the truthfulness of false news articles actually increases the probability of believing them.” @joshuabenton.com
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Asking people to “do the research” on fake news stories makes them seem <em>more</em> believable...
A new study asked thousands to evaluate the accuracy of news articles — both real and fake — by doing some research online. But for many, heading to Google led them farther from the truth, not clo...
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 03/01/2024
Fears war will spread in the region after a top Hamas official killed in strike in Beirut. How will Hezbollah respond? youtu.be/xjeZ0ot9I_Qo
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After death of Hamas leader in Beirut: How will Hezbollah respond? | DW News
The killing of a top Hamas official in Beirut is raising fears that the Israel-Gaza war could spread. Saleh al-Arouri, a deputy leader of Hamas's political ...
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Jon Worth @jonworth.eu · 10/12/2023
Glad to see many people I know who’ve got good takes on Germany-EU politics are here on Bluesky. @philipoltermann.bsky.social @nvondarza.bsky.social @jpuglierin.bsky.social @clarer.bsky.social Steadily this place is becoming a good network for news and analysis.
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 21/10/2023
A sliver of good news as some desperately needed humanitarian aid has finally crossed into #Gaza from Egypt. But still a drop in the bucket. The latest:
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Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza reopens for humanitarian aid | DW New
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has reopened for humanitarian aid. In the past hours a convoy has entered into Gaza, carrying food, water an...
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Clare Richardson @clarer.bsky.social · 03/10/2023
Hello, World! 📡
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