Mark Lowen

BBC News Presenter and Correspondent. Previously in Rome, Istanbul, Athens, Belgrade & lots in between. Dad. Heart belongs to a Portuguese.

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I know I shouldn’t be stunned after all this time, but…

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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office https://t.co/tFtF5RgHzr

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Looking forward to chairing our @BBCMonitoring webinar shortly on the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. We will examine questions about the future of Europe's security, cohesion & global role. It’s at 12.00GMT (13.00BST) today. Please join us! Register here https://t.co/WeLb4Dwkmr

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So enjoyed returning to my old school @KCSWimbledon for an alumni day and seeing old faces…including catching a glimpse of this ageing one on the wall… Many happy memories, which increasingly feel like a lifetime ago!

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A few dozen journalists have gathered here at London Euston station, waiting for the most famous passenger on the 10.54 from Manchester Piccadilly to arrive. The scramble to get a word with the likely next occupant of Number 10 is likely to be big and messy.  #Burnham

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@BeebBensFans @BBCOne Oh, thanks!

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Join me for the lunchtime news @BBCOne at 12.45 UK time. The latest from Bedford, politics, World Cup and more.

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Just as word broke that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz this morning, I went live on @BBCWorld with @marklowen to unpack what's actually behind it. Clip and thread:

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She was dubbed the ‘Trump whisperer’, Donald Jr wrote the foreword to her book, but now Meloni hits back after Trump claimed she “begged” for a photo with him at the G7. Italian Foreign Minister has cancelled a trip to the US.
The US President is losing another European ally.

[Giorgia Meloni @GiorgiaMeloni]

Io e l’Italia non imploriamo mai.

[Amy Kazmin @AmyKazmin]

Firebrand general accuses Meloni of betraying far-right ideals https://t.co/ZAPbfyygEK via @ft @RoVannacci

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“Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons.”
That’s from the Obama nuclear deal, the 2015 JCPOA.
How is this any different? We wait and see…

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After a week of horror in #Belfast at the stabbing attack turned to violent riots, Northern Ireland’s other voice is being raised. Anti-racism protest underway in the city centre

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Bus set alight in Belfast protests now being scrapped. This city is braced for more to come

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Arrived in Belfast, where the fumes and charred metal from a night of violence hangs in the air. The Sudanese man charged with Monday’s stabbing is in custody. The victim remains in serious condition in hospital. Belfast braced for more trouble. We’ll be live all day @BBCNews

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The Trump family generated at least $2.3 billion in profit from their main crypto ventures, while more than a million investors had net losses totaling $2.3 billion, a Reuters examination finds https://t.co/N8DvTPc6SM @specialreports

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Gearing up to anchor a stream for @BBCNews live on the latest after the Belfast stabbing attack last night. Press statements coming from Northern Irish authorities. You can watch live on the BBC News website and iPlayer - and we may be on other platforms too.

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He was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.
He’s just been denied entry by the US. https://t.co/xaPzDFAIkP

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They say it’s like riding a bike…let’s hope so… first shift back after 7 months paternity leave. See you on air from 18.00-23.00 London time on the @BBCNews Channel - broadcasting around the world and across the UK. Tune in as I try not to fall off the bike…

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For Portuguese speakers: @PedroZegrePenim and I welcomed @Publico journalists into our home to talk about love, power, parenting, and our family story. You can take a read here: https://t.co/Z7NKF6z1WE

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7 months ago, our insanely cute, happy son came into our lives.
Today I end my paternity leave.

I gather I’ve missed a bit of news while away (!) but looking after these little beauties has been the best story of all.

See you back on air tomorrow evening @bbcnews @bbcworld