Carla O’Connor

Video Journalist @Reuters

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

It’s estimated that one in five women in the UK will experience a miscarriage in their lifetime.

But if you lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, there is currently no legal right to bereavement leave.

I don’t think that’s right.

Losing a pregnancy can be devastating. You and your partner shouldn’t have to worry about going straight back to work.

So we’re changing the law.

From April, women and their partners will be entitled to two weeks off after any pregnancy loss.

And we’re making wider changes, with new rights to time off when you lose someone you love.

When you’re grieving, you deserve the time and space to do that.

[KM2 archive @KillianM2]

'Local news' on BBC NI really was very different to all the other BBC regions in the 90's.
(New Years Day 1993)

[BBC World Service @bbcworldservice]

“Every language offers a different window onto the world.” 🌍

Irish poet Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh introduces us to 5 beautiful Irish phrases that offer more than just a glimpse into the Irish language. They invite us to see the world a little differently.

Sometimes, discovering a new way of expressing an idea can open up a new way of seeing it. From poetic turns of phrase to feelings that are difficult to capture in English, Irish offers its own unique window onto the world.

🎧 https://t.co/D4UxqdlF9J

[Patrick Corrigan @PatrickCorrigan]

Deep respect and solidarity with two incredibly brave women who, after enduring sexual abuse as children, found the strength to speak out and bring their abuser to justice.

Thinking of them today. Their courage will inspire others.

[Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR]

Here’s a look at what this morning’s Russian papers are saying about the Hungarian election and the defeat of Viktor Orbán. Plus, reports of “layoffs, production cuts” in Russia. #ReadingRussia

[Taylor Swift @taylorswift13]

My favorite part about writing is that first spark of an idea. It can happen at any time, for any reason. The idea for the Opalite music video crash landed into my imagination when I was doing promo for The Life of a Showgirl. I was a guest on one of my favorite shows, @TheGNShow. For those of you who aren’t familiar, it’s a UK late night show where Graham Norton (the insanely charismatic and lovable host) invites a random group of actors, entertainers, musicians, etc to be on his show and we all sit there and chat like it’s a dinner party. They even serve wine. Anyway. I remember thinking I got ridiculously lucky with the group I was paired with. Cillian Murphy, Domhnall Gleeson, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, and @LewisCapaldi. All people whose work I’ve admired from afar. When we were all talking during the broadcast, Domhnall made a light hearted joke about wanting to be in one of my music videos. He’s Irish! He was joking! Except that in that moment during the interview, I was instantly struck with an *idea*. And so a week later he received an email script I’d written for the Opalite video, where he was playing the starring role. I had this thought that it would be wild if all of our fellow guests on the Graham Norton show that night, including Graham himself, could be a part of it too. Like a school group project but for adults and it isn’t mandatory. To my delight, everyone from the show made the effort to time travel back to the 90’s with us and help with this video. You might even recognize some friendly faces from The Eras Tour. I got to work with one of my favorite people in the world, Rodrigo Prieto, again! I had more fun than I ever imagined - Made new friends, metaphors, and fashion choices. It was an absolute thrill to create this story and these characters. Shot on film. The Opalite video is out now on Spotify & Apple Music.

https://t.co/ZOi4zNuyTD

[Carla O’Connor @carlaoconnor_]

Great to work on this explainer speaking to medical professor Paul Hunter on all things Nipah virus

[Reuters @Reuters]

Two confirmed cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up airport health screening to prevent the spread of the infection. But what is Nipah virus, and how worried should people be? https://t.co/zL8AaahL0d

[Reuters @Reuters]

Two confirmed cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up airport health screening to prevent the spread of the infection. But what is Nipah virus, and how worried should people be? https://t.co/zL8AaahL0d

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide https://t.co/M1aSPOfcQs

[Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR]

From today’s Russian papers: “You don’t have to be an economist to forecast a recession: Russia’s export revenue is falling, budget revenues are falling, taxes rising, consumer demand shrinking…” Another paper: “Oil & gas revenues fall…rise in bread prices.” #ReadingRussia

[Robert McCartney @McCartneyWP]

Apparently The Post has laid off every reporter and editor covering the Middle East. Jerusalem bureau closed. Also Ukraine bureau closed.

[Ben Tavener @BBCBenTavener]

From “defecating squirrels”, White Parrots and 4-hour Putin press conferences to racing round the globe, being questioned by Russian police and repeatedly harassed by state TV crews, Our Man In Moscow charts 12 months in the life of the BBC’s Moscow team and Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg – most of it shot ourselves given no other BBC teams could get into Russia.

For those in the UK, you can watch it at 8pm on BBC1 tonight or right now on iPlayer:
https://t.co/6dEoCXDkfM

[John Cusack @johncusack]

Don’t become numb to these atrocities - there are not separate kinds of human beings - what is done to one is done to all .

[Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR]

I didn't know I had a body double...Russian TV clearly thinks I do. At Vladimir Putin's press conference a reporter did a live interview with 'Steve Rosenberg' (but it wasn't me).

[President of Ireland @PresidentIRL]

Tugaim mo chomhghairdeas do fhoireann náisiúnta fir @irelandfootball as áit a bhaint amach i bPócaí Chorn an Domhain 2026 tar éis bua mór stairiúil thar lear i gcoinne na hUngáire.

Ar son mhuintir na hÉireann, cuirim ár gcuid comhghairdeas ó chroí in iúl daoibh.

[Seán Ó Raghallaigh @RaghallaighJ]

Ireland have won 100% of the matches played since Cather Connolly became Uachtarán na hÉireann. Coincidence? I think not

[Reuters @Reuters]

UK's Prince Andrew asked police to help smear sexual abuse accuser, newspaper says https://t.co/6ICzXnXvDh https://t.co/6ICzXnXvDh

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

Israeli forces are said to have dropped more explosives on Gaza than fell on London, Dresden and Hamburg combined in the Second World War. The level of destruction is hard to fathom as is the humanitarian suffering.

Our Foreign Affairs Correspondent @SecKermani looks at the damage that’s been done and the challenges of now rebuilding if the ceasefire holds.

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Only man to appeal against conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot has sentence increased to 10 years
https://t.co/nsvrzsxgRE

[Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery @KennysBookshop]

Ní bheidh a leitheid arís ann is an overused phrase, but it could not be more apt than with Manchán Magan. He would tell you a story about the origin of the phrase, and why it's used more in certain parts of the country than others. He crammed so much into his 55 years, /1