Simon Marks
@simonmarksfsn.bsky.social
President & Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News (www.featurestory.com)
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My last live report (for this trip to Jo’burg) on “Newzroom Afrika” Channel 405.
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Simon Marks' take on G20 summit, Russia-Ukraine war
YouTube video by Newzroom Afrika
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
My last live report (for this trip to Jo’burg) on “Newzroom Afrika” Channel 405.
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Wrapping up a magnificent 10 days with my Newzroom Afrika colleagues in Johannesburg, and remembering my first visit here 35 years ago. A different time for everyone here. Different time, too, for American TV.
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State of Emergency In South Africa: August 24, 1990
YouTube video by Simon Marks Reporting
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November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Wrapping up a magnificent 10 days with my Newzroom Afrika colleagues in Johannesburg, and remembering my first visit here 35 years ago. A different time for everyone here. Different time, too, for American TV.
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Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
Very sorry to hear of Skye Gyngell’s death, at just 62. I celebrated a significant birthday at “Spring” at Somerset House where her brilliance remains on display.
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Very sorry to hear of Skye Gyngell’s death, at just 62. I celebrated a significant birthday at “Spring” at Somerset House where her brilliance remains on display.
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Very sorry to report that the lovely Skye Gyngell, chef of Petersham Nurseries and latterly Spring at Somerset House, and so much else, died yesterday. She was a terrific cook, and a lovely person. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
November 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Very sorry to report that the lovely Skye Gyngell, chef of Petersham Nurseries and latterly Spring at Somerset House, and so much else, died yesterday. She was a terrific cook, and a lovely person. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
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“Trump now takes Putin’s side. Europe must choose again: appeasement or our values, imperialism or freedom”
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
“Trump now takes Putin’s side. Europe must choose again: appeasement or our values, imperialism or freedom”
At G20 in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa indicates a determination to push an end-of-summit declaration through by "overwhelming consensus". A complete repudiation of White House warnings, nay, instructions earlier this week that he must not even dare to think about doing that.
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
At G20 in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa indicates a determination to push an end-of-summit declaration through by "overwhelming consensus". A complete repudiation of White House warnings, nay, instructions earlier this week that he must not even dare to think about doing that.
Now try Cyril Ramaphosa, maybe?
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Now try Cyril Ramaphosa, maybe?
Most NYT headline ever.
November 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Most NYT headline ever.
My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's drivetime programme on the UK's @lbc.co.uk.
This week from Johannesburg, where Trump's G20 boycott is leaving the rest of the world to get on with it without him.
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This week from Johannesburg, where Trump's G20 boycott is leaving the rest of the world to get on with it without him.
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November 21, 2025 - "American Week": Trump boycotts G20 in Johannesburg, as summit hosts write America off
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, this week reporting from Johannesburg. The rest of the world is meeting there for this weekend's G20 Summit...but not President Donald ...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's drivetime programme on the UK's @lbc.co.uk.
This week from Johannesburg, where Trump's G20 boycott is leaving the rest of the world to get on with it without him.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/880945...
This week from Johannesburg, where Trump's G20 boycott is leaving the rest of the world to get on with it without him.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/880945...
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All the rape, torture, and murder will be brushed under the carpet, a great lesson for any future war criminals.
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM
All the rape, torture, and murder will be brushed under the carpet, a great lesson for any future war criminals.
Coming to you today from the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg….
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Coming to you today from the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg….
Ramaphosa confirms US U-turn in G20 boycott
YouTube video by Newzroom Afrika
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November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I'm in Johannesburg, where South Africa is challenging world leaders (including Keir Starmer) to stand up to President Trump during this weekend's G20 summit here. My latest live update for Newzroom Afrika, the country's leading news channel.
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Zoomin into Ramaphosa's G20 social summit closing remarks
YouTube video by Newzroom Afrika
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November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I'm in Johannesburg, where South Africa is challenging world leaders (including Keir Starmer) to stand up to President Trump during this weekend's G20 summit here. My latest live update for Newzroom Afrika, the country's leading news channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_yL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_yL...
Having completely withdrawn his government from all participation in this weekend's G20 summit in Johannesburg, President Trump still thinks he gets to condition its outcome. Mine for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika on the litmus test for world leaders this weekend.
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Washington warns Pretoria against pushing for a joint statement at this weekend’s G20 summit
The Trump administration has thrown another spanner in the works just days before the G20 Summit kicks off in Johannesburg. Beyond boycotting the crucial gathering, Washington has warned Pretoria against pushing for a joint statement at this weekend’s summit. International correspondent Simon Marks unpacks this further. Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Having completely withdrawn his government from all participation in this weekend's G20 summit in Johannesburg, President Trump still thinks he gets to condition its outcome. Mine for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika on the litmus test for world leaders this weekend.
tinyurl.com/yam7rf3a
tinyurl.com/yam7rf3a
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Trump: I’m very proud of the job he’s done. What he’s done is incredible in terms of human rights.
November 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump: I’m very proud of the job he’s done. What he’s done is incredible in terms of human rights.
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Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
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It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
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Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
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November 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Great defence of the BBC by Simon Marks. BBC should fight back quoting this arguments and facts cited here.
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November 14, 2025 - "American Week": The Democrats cave-in to Trump, and Trump takes on the BBC
Simon's weekly update of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Great defence of the BBC by Simon Marks. BBC should fight back quoting this arguments and facts cited here.
audioboom.com/posts/880647...
audioboom.com/posts/880647...
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GB News investor and Spectator owner Paul Marshall is in the running to buy the Telegraph now that the RedBird takeover plan has collapsed, the Guardian reports.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.
November 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
GB News investor and Spectator owner Paul Marshall is in the running to buy the Telegraph now that the RedBird takeover plan has collapsed, the Guardian reports.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.