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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · 7d

Our world. So unbearably messed up and so unbearably beautiful.

Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Aug 15

This is useful from @davidarobson.bsky.social (whom I was happy to meet IRL last night!)...

I am on a real mission atm to remove hasslers from my life – so much of my discontent comes from people who pester and hassle me, usually unnecessarily, and I'm not surprised there is physiological impact.

David Robson @davidarobson.bsky.social · Aug 2

“The same person who comforts you today might criticise you tomorrow, creating more physiological damage than relationships you can simply categorise as bad and potentially avoid.”

A Q&A with sociologist BK Lee on the reasons “hasslers” accelerate ageing open.substack.com/pub/davidaro...

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 26

A powerful investigation into the Certificate of Sponsorship scams targeting people desperately looking for care work in the UK, scams that have particularly affected Zimbabweans. From @bloomberg.com @mayarostowska.bsky.social and a crack team:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaYw...

Meet the Vigilante Taking Down the UK's Work Visa Scammers

YouTube video by Bloomberg Originals

www.youtube.com

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thursday On The River.

A stormy sky is reflected in the River Exe in Devon.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 13

Incredible and challenging 6km swim yesterday down the River Avon in South Devon – swimming to fundraise for Level Water, which promotes access to swimming through lessons for children with disabilities. Very grateful to have had the opportunity to do this!

www.justgiving.com/page/zoe-flo...

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 6

After attending the 3rd #MediaStrong event exploring journalism, mental health & the impact of trauma, I've come up with five reasons why I think it's essential that we talk about mental health in journalism a lot more, and more publicly.

Not just for journalists!

www.zoeflood.com/newsletter/2...

To be Mediastrong – why we need to talk about mental health in journalism SO much more — Zoe Flood

Inspired by attending the third – and my second – MediaStrong conference in early July 2025, I’ve come up with five reasons why I think it’s vital that we talk a great deal more, and much more publicl...

www.zoeflood.com

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 3

...that Amnesty International described as "unjust and in contravention of Zimbabwe’s constitutional and international obligations to respect and uphold the rights to freedom of expression and press freedoms".

cpj.org/2025/07/zimb...

Zimbabwe authorities arrest newspaper editor on charges of insulting the president - Committee to Protect Journalists

New York July 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Zimbabwean authorities to release newspaper editor Faith Zaba, who was arrested on July 1. She is facing charges of “undermining or ...

cpj.org

Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 3

...Under Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, Zaba could face a $300 fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, if convicted.'

Zaba's arrest follows the 72-day detention of senior Alpha Media Holdings journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who was held on charges...

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 3

...her bail hearing has been delayed despite health concerns raised by her lawyer.

From @pressfreedom.bsky.social: '"The “Muckracker” column linked to Zaba’s arrest said that Zimbabwe was a “mafia state,” citing the administration’s alleged interference in the politics of neighboring countries...

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Jul 3

Journalist Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, is spending a third night in jail after being arrested in the country on 1 July – she is facing charges of “undermining or insulting the authority of the president” in connection with a satirical column...

Zimbabwe authorities arrest newspaper editor on charges of insulting the president - Committee to Protect Journalists

New York July 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Zimbabwean authorities to release newspaper editor Faith Zaba, who was arrested on July 1. She is facing charges of “undermining or ...

cpj.org

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 27

The indomitable Lindsey Hilsum on Desert Island Discs w/ @laurenlaverne.bsky.social – well worth a listen, so much ground covered, just as there always is so much ground covered in her reporting... happy to hear Joni in here too (and some Orchestra Super Mazembe!):

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Lindsey Hilsum, journalist

Lindsey Hilsum, journalist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

www.bbc.co.uk

Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 26

Deeply reported journey into the manosphere, with those who feel forced to embrace, if temporarily, its various thralls.

Extract from @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social upcoming book Lost Boys 👇

James Bloodworth @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social · May 25

Nick wanted to drop bodyfat and build his own micro-harem of women: how my friend fell for the red-pill hucksters of the manosphere.

The Guardian has run an extract from my new book Lost Boys >> www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Nick wanted to drop bodyfat and build his own micro-harem of women: how my friend fell for the red-pill hucksters of the manosphere

His is a cautionary tale of what happens when someone who feels inadequate listens to the new generation of masculinity salesmen

www.theguardian.com

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 25

Bank holiday buttercups.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 24

Peony explosion / timeline cleanse.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 17

I am continually impressed by the knowledge, the skills, the thoughtfulness, the resilience, the resourcefulness and the dedication to fair, accurate and informative coverage that I see in these groups of journalists – & feel so lucky to have this regular opportunity to come away reinspired.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 17

Grateful to join so many of these conversations – meeting incredible ppl from all over world who are grappling with v real challenges, immense pressure and threats to their own safety/wellbeing, as they work to bring news & analysis to global audiences in multiple languages/with astonishing reach.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 17

Another very insightful evening – in an unlikely, bucolic setting – guiding a conversation about reporting in challenging environments and contexts, and sharing some of my own experiences, with twenty brave and ballsy journalists from the BBC as a guest speaker on its high-risk training course.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 14

Stunning double rainbow over @kebleoxford.bsky.social earlier this week.

Dark-ish skies but sunny foreground with double rainbow over Liddon Quad of Keble College, Oxford.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 10

Thank you! We overlapped in Oxford @bcfinucane.bsky.social, I was there as an undergrad 2002-05 – sorry not to have met, especially as I went on to work at Crisis Group as well. Hopefully still a chance to do so down the line!

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 10

Impressive college!

Thrillingly, I'm currently a portrait hanging in Keble's definitely impressive hall: portraits.keble.net

Portraits of Keble

portraits.keble.net

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 10

This is Jesus College but I was at Keble.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 10

Oxford. Always a joy. So lucky to have this as a continuing part of my life.

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 7

Watch the livestream online here: sirharrysummit.org/watch/

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · May 7

Powerful start to @sirharrysummit.bsky.social on investigative journalism this morning in London – @tinabrownlm.bsky.social @brianstelter.bsky.social @anandwrites.bsky.social @jonsopel1.bsky.social @reuters.com and more

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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thank you @shirleysmithvi.bsky.social ‬ and @elmirab.bsky.social for watching and sharing our report on sexual violence in Sudan, filmed in eastern Chad.

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