James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hundreds of colleges across France close as genuine grievances risk being overshadowed by spiralling violence. 0125
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Fires, fireworks, and crumbling classrooms. Student blockades continue to spread across France as they protest against state funding and studying conditions. With 🎥 Lea Guedj & Paul Pradier 067
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Fires, fireworks, and crumbling classrooms. Student blockades continue to spread across France as they protest against state funding and studying conditions. With 🎥 Lea Guedj & Paul Pradier 067
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026A second major art heist in France in the space of a year. This time it’s two Renoir pieces worth millions. With Lea Gaudj & Paul Pradier: 074
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The frustrated smuggling gangs who say they're running low on small boats to cross the English Channel. They also attacked our team with stones and injured our cameraman. Our film, produced by Marianne Baisnee: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l8e...youtube.comGangs who illegally smuggle people to UK running low on small boats, investigation finds | BBC NewsYouTube video by BBC News 3103
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The frustrated smuggling gangs who say they're running low on small boats to cross the English Channel. They also attacked our team with stones and injured our cameraman. Our film, produced by Marianne Baisnee: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l8e...youtube.comGangs who illegally smuggle people to UK running low on small boats, investigation finds | BBC NewsYouTube video by BBC News 3103
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The Channel's people smugglers are frustrated. Gang members say they're running low on boats. Rival groups are also having to work together to pack more migrants on fewer, larger vessels. Our latest investigation from France's northern shores: www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comChannel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supplyOnce-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 520
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026From Mélenchon to Le Pen, some of those hoping to run in the French Presidential election have their first debate at a Paris business summit. Just the eight months to go 🥲 030
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Hundreds have been arrested over the French wildfires, but who is to blame? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month. 062
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Some eye-catching figures from the wildfires that have torn through France these past weeks: - 14,000 reported fire ignitions - 402 arrests for either criminal or accidental fires - 156 minors & 36 adults in custody. (Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez) 083
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The French Interior Ministry on Reform UK’s plan to use the Royal Navy to “intercept” small boats and return them to France: “This would be a violation of French sovereignty, as well as a violation of the law of the sea and international law.” 0122
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 29/07/2026As temperatures peak, French fire crews face searing heat in the battle to contain the flames. 🎥 Matt Logan Produced by Paul Pradier 1157
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 29/07/2026As temperatures peak in the Gironde region, fire fighters move quickly to suppress flare ups: 1131
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 28/07/2026A week into France’s fight against the wildfires ravaging its Gironde region, people brace for another spike in temperatures. Our latest from the south-west, with Paul Pradier, Xavier Amedeo Pallas and Matt Logan 🎥: 182
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 28/07/2026A week into France’s fight against the wildfires ravaging its Gironde region, people brace for another spike in temperatures. Our latest from the south-west, with Paul Pradier, Xavier Amedeo Pallas and Matt Logan 🎥: 182
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 27/07/2026When there are model castings in your Marseille hotel, why not? #teamParis #vogue 1101
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 26/07/2026A French government X account breaks from the European Trump-charm approach in spectacular fashion. 1194
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Despite turbulence lying ahead with the Presidential election, France uses Bastille Day to show off its military might. A dispatch for From Our Own Correspondent, on BBC Radio 4: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukFrom Our Own Correspondent - Bangladesh's deadly measles outbreak - BBC SoundsAs vaccinations rates dropped, measles cases have soared leading to hundreds of deaths. 082
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 15/07/2026A Bastille Day when France tried to show its military muscles, but to whom? 🎥 Lea Guedj & produced by Marianne Baisnee youtu.be/ZDH8cFtjo-Y?...youtu.beBastille Day - Europe's attempt at collective military strength | BBC NewsYouTube video by BBC News 052
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 15/07/2026A Bastille Day when France tried to show its military muscles, but to whom? 🎥 Lea Guedj & produced by Marianne Baisnee youtu.be/ZDH8cFtjo-Y?...youtu.beBastille Day - Europe's attempt at collective military strength | BBC NewsYouTube video by BBC News 052
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026New: the “Coalition of the Willing” announce military exercises in neighbouring countries to Ukraine to show they’re “credible and ready” to provide security when a ceasefire is reached. They’ll take place during the next month. 1136
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026His final foreign act? Sir Keir Starmer is greeted by Emmanuel Macron at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris. 1101
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026As the “Coalition of the Willing” gathers in Paris to discuss long-term security in Ukraine, we’re told there will be no questions at the press conference afterwards… …how on earth is it a press conference then? 0100
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Trump, the G7 & the Iran deal. A look back at the US President’s whirlwind agenda at the latest gathering of western allies. For From Our Own Correspondent: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukFrom Our Own Correspondent - Trump, the G7, and the Iran deal - BBC SoundsDonald Trump once again dominated the agenda for the latest G7 summit in France 052
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Trump, the G7 & the Iran deal. A look back at the US President’s whirlwind agenda at the latest gathering of western allies. For From Our Own Correspondent: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukFrom Our Own Correspondent - Trump, the G7, and the Iran deal - BBC SoundsDonald Trump once again dominated the agenda for the latest G7 summit in France 052
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Within the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, Donald Trump signed his peace deal with Iran to end the war. In it are several American concessions and at the G7 summit, his allies tried to establish what Iran was doing in return. Producer: Paul Pradier Camera: Pol Reygaerts 4155
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Within the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, Donald Trump signed his peace deal with Iran to end the war. In it are several American concessions and at the G7 summit, his allies tried to establish what Iran was doing in return. Producer: Paul Pradier Camera: Pol Reygaerts 4155
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 17/06/2026The US-Iran "memorandum" to be signed: -Fighting ends - including in Lebanon -Final deal in 60 days -US naval blockade ends -Strait of Hormuz opens - toll free for 60 days -$300bn fund for Iran development -All Iran sanctions lifted -No nuclear weapon for Iran 243
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 16/06/2026💥 An Iran peace deal involving a $300 billion fund, 💥 accusing Israel of using disproportionate force in Lebanon, 💥 Urging Russia to “take a deal” with Ukraine. In Evian, another G7 summit dominated by Donald Trump & US foreign policy. With Paul Pradier, Anastasiia Levchenko & Pol Reygaerts 194
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 16/06/2026💥 An Iran peace deal involving a $300 billion fund, 💥 accusing Israel of using disproportionate force in Lebanon, 💥 Urging Russia to “take a deal” with Ukraine. In Evian, another G7 summit dominated by Donald Trump & US foreign policy. With Paul Pradier, Anastasiia Levchenko & Pol Reygaerts 194
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 16/06/2026At the Ukraine summit part of the #G7, leaders had to make small talk for 20 minutes as they waited for Donald Trump. Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky were having a separate meeting, but the US President did not attend. Not a great start. 383
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 15/06/2026After announcing an agreement with Iran to end the war, Donald Trump’s next stop is here in Evian for the G7, where his allies are once again having to focus on keeping him sweet: 193
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Reflections from Marseille as today - 10 June 2026 - marks the 1,567th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the same duration as World War I. 191
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 09/06/2026At this year’s Oslo Freedom Forum, I had the privilege of chairing a discussion on the plight of journalism under authoritarian regimes. To hear why solidarity between international media has never been more vital, you can watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwAt...youtube.comReporting Against AuthoritarianismYouTube video by Oslo Freedom Forum 041
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 31/05/2026PSG’s double European win is a story of jubilation in the French capital. But with almost 800 arrests & 200+ injuries, it’s also a tale of violent confrontation between fans and police. With Marianne Baisnee & 🎥 Pol Reygaerts 161
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 31/05/2026PSG’s double European win is a story of jubilation in the French capital. But with almost 800 arrests & 200+ injuries, it’s also a tale of violent confrontation between fans and police. With Marianne Baisnee & 🎥 Pol Reygaerts 161
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 26/05/2026“You know immediately there are dead people, because school buses are full” In northern Belgium: a tragic collision with a train leaves despair and unanswered questions. With Bruno Boelpaep & Maarten Lernout 040
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 15/05/2026In Nantes, a 15-year-old boy is shot dead as prosecutors blame France’s expanding drug wars. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBoy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug warProsecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved. 021
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 09/05/2026More than 200,000 migrants have now crossed the channel to the UK in small boats since 2018. Boat interceptions are rising, but not enough to curb the overall increasing numbers of those making this dangerous journey. 🎥 Matt Logan 061
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 09/05/2026More than 200,000 migrants have now crossed the channel to the UK in small boats since 2018. Boat interceptions are rising, but not enough to curb the overall increasing numbers of those making this dangerous journey. 🎥 Matt Logan 061
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 05/05/2026“Elephant in the room” Trump looms over Europe’s latest attempt at unity. ✏️ Latest from Yerevan: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.uk'Elephant in the room' Trump looms over European attempt at unityAt a gathering in Armenia, leaders admit their alliances “aren’t where they want them to be”. 041
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 04/05/2026🇬🇧 Starmer: “Our alliances are not where we want them to be” 🇫🇷 Macron: “Our over dependence on the US is the elephant in the room” They don’t name Donald Trump, but his increasing indifference to European security is dominating this gathering of European leaders in Armenia. 09527
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The UK and France finally agree a new £662m deal to try and stop illegal small boat crossings across the English Channel, but there are still fundamental differences on what the best approach is. Thanks to team Paul Pradier, Lea Guedj & Pol Reygaerts. Our latest from Dunkirk: 030
Reposted by James WaterhouseJames Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Join me behind the scenes in this new YouTube format for @bbcnews, where we document three days of reporting from Jerusalem. How are its communities being affected by this widening war? Shot & directed by Joe McNally Produced by DannyWittenberg youtu.be/ZRnv1yq825k?...youtu.be 083
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Join me behind the scenes in this new YouTube format for @bbcnews, where we document three days of reporting from Jerusalem. How are its communities being affected by this widening war? Shot & directed by Joe McNally Produced by DannyWittenberg youtu.be/ZRnv1yq825k?...youtu.be 083
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Over Jerusalem, Iran continues to return fire. 092
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Despite America’s varying goals, Israel says it will continue to hit Iran and its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon. As illustrated by this missile blast site Tel Aviv, Tehran is still able to hit back. 🎥 Joe McNally 042
James Waterhouse @jameswaterhouse.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Pleased to say I'll be spending the rest of this year as Paris Correspondent whilst the great Andrew Harding is on sabbatical. It’s been a privilege to be in Ukraine during this period in its history. I’ve met extraordinary people who i can call friends, and will be back. 1270
