Francis Collings
@franciscollings.bsky.social
Foreign News Correspondent (Freelance)
A Paris based, Gibraltar raised,
much-travelled journalist.
Ex BBC, TRT World (and a few others…)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-collings/
A Paris based, Gibraltar raised,
much-travelled journalist.
Ex BBC, TRT World (and a few others…)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-collings/
Simon Wilde in The Times sums it up nicely
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Simon Wilde in The Times sums it up nicely
A previous tranche of emails saw Epstein talking about the photo of Andrew M. Windsor and Virginia Giuffre, confirming it was real. And now this. I’m just wondering where the defenders of the ex Prince have gone? Once so vocal on talk shows and now strangely silent…
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A previous tranche of emails saw Epstein talking about the photo of Andrew M. Windsor and Virginia Giuffre, confirming it was real. And now this. I’m just wondering where the defenders of the ex Prince have gone? Once so vocal on talk shows and now strangely silent…
French TV and assorted media avidly awaiting the return of Nicolas #Sarkozy to his house at the16th arrondisment of Paris. Forbidden by the courts from having any contact with the Justice ministry. Interesting
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
French TV and assorted media avidly awaiting the return of Nicolas #Sarkozy to his house at the16th arrondisment of Paris. Forbidden by the courts from having any contact with the Justice ministry. Interesting
Looks a lot like the King of Spain behind him.
(Runner up in the silly hats competition...?)
#royalfamily #princeandrew #privateeye
(Runner up in the silly hats competition...?)
#royalfamily #princeandrew #privateeye
October 29, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Looks a lot like the King of Spain behind him.
(Runner up in the silly hats competition...?)
#royalfamily #princeandrew #privateeye
(Runner up in the silly hats competition...?)
#royalfamily #princeandrew #privateeye
More than one deluded friend of Prince Andrew is always leaping to his defence on TV. If, as they say, he’d never met Virginia Guiffre, why was he allegedly touting her social sec. no. & birth date, instigating a smear campaign, + accepting he may have met her, & that the photo may be legitimate?
October 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
More than one deluded friend of Prince Andrew is always leaping to his defence on TV. If, as they say, he’d never met Virginia Guiffre, why was he allegedly touting her social sec. no. & birth date, instigating a smear campaign, + accepting he may have met her, & that the photo may be legitimate?
These words from Ben de Pear are so worth reading. The lack of credit given to Gaza’s journalists (who have died in their hundreds) with the implication that we don’t know what is happening without international media who will enter soon. Well, we do. #gaza #bbc
www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-de...
www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-de...
October 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
These words from Ben de Pear are so worth reading. The lack of credit given to Gaza’s journalists (who have died in their hundreds) with the implication that we don’t know what is happening without international media who will enter soon. Well, we do. #gaza #bbc
www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-de...
www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-de...
As much as it grieves me to say it, Tony Blair was right over 20 years ago on this issue. It foundered then on civil liberty concerns, but we live in a different world. And hand over data to companies all the time. It’s often cited in France as a reason why so many migrants head to the UK. Overdue.
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
As much as it grieves me to say it, Tony Blair was right over 20 years ago on this issue. It foundered then on civil liberty concerns, but we live in a different world. And hand over data to companies all the time. It’s often cited in France as a reason why so many migrants head to the UK. Overdue.
It’s a little galling to see Marcus #Rashford put such an effort in, and score 2 quite outstanding goals for #Barcelona. A quality player when he can bothered, which he rarely was for #ManchesterUnited in the last few years.
September 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It’s a little galling to see Marcus #Rashford put such an effort in, and score 2 quite outstanding goals for #Barcelona. A quality player when he can bothered, which he rarely was for #ManchesterUnited in the last few years.
Goodness. Trump says the US is trying to get back the Bagram Air base in Afghanistan.
September 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Goodness. Trump says the US is trying to get back the Bagram Air base in Afghanistan.
Did I really hear the BBC DG Tim Davie say that ‘Eurovision has never been about politics’…? Hmm. #eurovision
September 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Did I really hear the BBC DG Tim Davie say that ‘Eurovision has never been about politics’…? Hmm. #eurovision
Baffled that Peter Mandelson was appointed given his history of doing the wrong thing and getting fired. It seemed reckless. Also seems that all info about his Epstein days may not have been on the table…. Surely he won’t be the last to fall because of his association with #epstein #mandelson
September 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Baffled that Peter Mandelson was appointed given his history of doing the wrong thing and getting fired. It seemed reckless. Also seems that all info about his Epstein days may not have been on the table…. Surely he won’t be the last to fall because of his association with #epstein #mandelson
This is being covered like it’s watergate. However she is guilty of being a self made, northern, working class woman so she should expect no mercy… #rayner
September 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This is being covered like it’s watergate. However she is guilty of being a self made, northern, working class woman so she should expect no mercy… #rayner
Why does the #eurostar from London fail to cope when there are more than two busy trains? Near panic when (with people queuing for 30 mins) they flashed up ‘gate closing’. It may be automatic but minimal staff around to help. All were gathered near ticket barriers. Useless. Time for competition
August 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Why does the #eurostar from London fail to cope when there are more than two busy trains? Near panic when (with people queuing for 30 mins) they flashed up ‘gate closing’. It may be automatic but minimal staff around to help. All were gathered near ticket barriers. Useless. Time for competition
I wouldn’t say no to a short term loan deal for Adrien Rabiot. He comes with (extra) baggage and they’ve tried before. But he has experience, energy and the power that Utd are needing + Marseille are looking for a swift exit. #manutd #marseille
August 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I wouldn’t say no to a short term loan deal for Adrien Rabiot. He comes with (extra) baggage and they’ve tried before. But he has experience, energy and the power that Utd are needing + Marseille are looking for a swift exit. #manutd #marseille
Who would have thought socks and sandals would be fashionable. So British. Knotted hanky on head next?
August 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Who would have thought socks and sandals would be fashionable. So British. Knotted hanky on head next?
A modern day Mandela surely….?
August 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A modern day Mandela surely….?
A welcome development.
July 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A welcome development.
A welcome development.
July 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A welcome development.
July 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
