Karin Giannone
@KarinBBC
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BBC News presenter & mum of 3, former @Newnham_College girl
London, England
Joined September 2010
As the water problems reach their fifth day in Tunbridge Wells, our political reporter, Michael Keohan, has gone to put your questions to the CEO of South East Water. More here: https://t.co/sHQUW32GAH
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I've been at South East Water HQ since the very early hours of this morning looking to speak to the CEO Dave Hinton. So far no signs of him. No replies to requests for an interview Instead his comms team tell me there will be no comment just "our focus is on restoring water"
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Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey calls Tunbridge Wells’ water issues a “public health emergency” and asks the PM to convene Cobra to get a grip of the “crisis” Keir Starmer thanks him for raising the important and "shocking" issue #PMQs
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Tunbridge Wells MP, Mike Martin, has called on South East Water chief executive David Hinton to resign as thousands prepare for a fourth day without water. More here: https://t.co/woNGcWQ22V
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Well done @zsk for saying it loud and proud! Brain fog and broadcasting are not an easy combo⬇️ https://t.co/rUyBk1NkaC
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When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.
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Congratulations to Sergio Aguiar for completing the New York marathon in 3:49:15 - the third of six world marathons he is running in honour of his daughter Alice and the foundation set up in her name following the Southport attack. #aliceswonderdance
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You may have noticed a change to mornings on @bbcnews if you watch in the UK. Join @KarinBBC, @SallyBundockBBC. @LukwesaBurak and me. 6-9am GMT
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Words matter only in one case: if they are supported by actions. After a very strong US President’s statement, the world is closely to watch what kind of actions President Trump is to undertake. If there will be no actions, this will severely depreciate the words of President
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Medical student and triathlete left with no limbs after fighting #sepsis: https://t.co/RsyZwh2BRE
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Lily McGarry thought she had "fresher's flu" but it was a condition that nearly claimed her life.
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The impact on women and children...from @yogital in Afghanistan: https://t.co/4vaOGmJtP3
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The BBC hears devastating accounts of Afghan mothers and babies dying after US-backed clinics shut.
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Friday news relay! Taking over from @LukwesaBurak and @KarinBBC at 0900 till midday BST @BBCNews
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Today marks EIGHT YEARS since British-American journalist Christopher Allen was shot dead while covering South Sudan’s civil war. His family and lawyers have said that his killing and the handling of his body may constitute war crimes. Despite this, authorities in South Sudan
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Thank you for looking after me in the big studio on BBC One this weekend - and congratulations #Lionessess 🎉⚽️
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Been a long time since we did a public baton-passing! 🫶
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