Fintan McDonnell

Journalist/video producer @contextnewsroom / @TRF. Formerly @insightSBS and @SBSNews. Opinions my own

[Fintan McDonnell @FintanMcDonnell]

Some personal news!! I'm now a video journalist for @TRF , covering climate change, inequality, and tech from our hub in London. For tips or stories, please DM me or contact email in bio.

[Lucy L Middleton @Miditun]

No meds, no doctor. Trans Namibians have been hit hard by Trump's HIV cuts.

New cases have halved in the last decade - but this is now at risk.

WATCH @enriqueanarte and @SadiyaAnsari's brilliant short documentary on @ContextNewsroom @Openly https://t.co/2HXS8QnA7T

[Bukola Adebayo @BUKAdebayo]

In case you missed @ContextNewsroom analysis on how the USAID cuts affects you, here are all our stories in one place.

https://t.co/wwGOPgoCng

[ranel felix @ranelsfelix]

The side of White Lotus Season 3 that you won't see
My latest doc:

https://t.co/V3E1XoG2nY

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

We asked our journalists around the world what their country expects from Donald Trump's next administration.

[Bukola Adebayo @BUKAdebayo]

Oil destroyed their land, yet thousands of young Nigerian men are dropping out of school and risking their lives to refine crude illegally.

We waded through deep mangroves in the Niger Delta to find out.

Meet the illegal oil refiners of Nigeria here: https://t.co/saCLfpkds5

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Recommended watch: @ContextNewsroom interviewed Nigeria’s illegal oil refiners risking everything to meet their energy needs amid soaring fuel prices in the country.

https://t.co/MwDpJovmoN

[Enrique Anarte (he/him) @enriqueanarte]

"For the human smugglers who ferry migrants northwards from Central America, the return of Donald Trump is a welcome New Year gift that promises to supercharge their business."

✍️ @DianaBaptistaR @ContextNewsroom https://t.co/TkC4U2GVYR

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

AI's had a big year - topped off with an AI-generated Christmas ad.

Here's what we found out about the technology's environmental impact.

🔎 Want to learn more? Watch our video on why AI is coming for your water: https://t.co/G9TCysEWuB

📹 Fintan McDonnell, Diana Baptista

[Fintan McDonnell @FintanMcDonnell]

Big investigation from @albertybhan
into fast fashion's shadowy practice of air shipping.

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

Fashion brands like Zara promised to be more sustainable. But their tactics tell a different story.

Watch the full exclusive investigation: https://t.co/iqVy4yqKgY

📹 Albert Han

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

On Black Friday, traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year, Amazon faced a wave of protests.

Workers in over 20 countries united under the "Make Amazon Pay" banner.

🔎 Find out why: https://t.co/8frfFtWwQz

🎙️ Rosalind Thacker
📹 Beatrice Tridimas

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

The hidden costs of fast fashion. Coming soon.

Follow our page so you don't miss it.

[Fintan McDonnell @FintanMcDonnell]

Jumping in to the other site 🌤️ Follow me on FMcDonnell bsky social.

[Jack Graham @jacktgraham]

We've released a new series @ContextClimate on the world's super polluter coal power plants.

From Poland to India, these plants power economies and climate change. And they're very difficult to close.

With @bea_trid, @BhaskerTripathi & @JoGillJourno
https://t.co/YpGj1n4WL1

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

There are few things that Republicans and Democrats can agree on, but one issue during this election has brought both sides of the aisle together: getting rid of taxes on tips.

But is it really a win for millions of American service workers?

🎙️ @albertybhan

#USElection2024

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

South Africa's food couriers are battling some of the most dangerous roads in the world, with little safety net.

Watch the third episode of Gig Workers Rising, a collaboration from @contextnewsroom and @restofworld, hosted by @KimHarrisberg.

🔗 https://t.co/ksAayjd0n6

[Emma Batha @EmmaBatha]

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi has just the launched the Global Alliance to End Statelessness. We've been speaking to stateless people around the world about what it means to have no nationality. @EndStatelessns #UniteToEndStatelessness

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

Imagine not having a nationality. Not having anywhere to call home. Not having any proof you exist.

That’s the reality for millions of stateless people worldwide.

Today, the @UNHCR is launching a new drive to tackle the crisis. Find out more: https://t.co/xrDVCaStdH

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

🇱🇧 Sometimes, I laugh at myself, jumping at the slightest sound. And me with a concrete roof over my head.

✍️ Nazih Osseiran reports from Beirut, the traumatised capital of a country that can't afford all-out war with Israel.

🔗 https://t.co/iyjmKijiHN

[EJTodayNews @EJTodayNews]

Thirsty Data Centres Spring Up In Water-Poor Mexican Town
#news #environment #environmentaljustice

@DianaBaptistaR and @FintanMcDonnell report for @TRF

EJ Today Headlines: https://t.co/nnLS0bPsTv

https://t.co/FFVQZWWBFQ

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

For thousands of gig workers in Vietnam, extreme weather is making their jobs unbearable.

Watch the second episode of Gig Workers Rising, a Context Newsroom video collaboration with Rest of World [@restofworld ], hosted by @LamLe52.

🔗 https://t.co/R2R4DiIKR7