John Reed

@johnreedwrites.ft.com

Explainers editor at the Financial Times. Usual caveats apply. Clips: https://www.ft.com/john-reed

“Since attacking Iran…Trump’s immediate demands have shrunk from a sprawling list of concessions involving Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, ballistic missile production and support for proxy militias to just one: that Iran allow…Hormuz to return to its prewar state.” giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Donald Trump trapped between escalation and an Iran deal on Tehran’s terms

US president faces few good options to exit a war he once said would end swiftly with the Islamic republic’s surrender

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“A Penn professor thought she’d sell 1000 copies of her ‘Odyssey’ translation. She sold a million this year alone, thanks to Christopher Nolan.” “West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.”

A Penn professor thought she’d sell 1000 copies of her ‘Odyssey’ translation. She sold a million this year alone, thanks to Christopher Nolan.

West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.

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Ukraine's outgong defence minister attacks Zelenskyy as thousands protest against firing: "Zelenskyy is now engaged in talks with his chief of staff, co-ordinating a path out of the turmoil, aides to the president said." @christopherjm.ft.com as.ft.com/r/9451fb7b-b...

Ukraine’s outgoing defence minister attacks Zelenskyy as thousands protest against firing

Mykhailo Fedorov accuses Ukrainian president and top general of blocking much-needed military reforms

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Explaining the explainers! My short reel on what I do for the FT: short reels. If that isn't too meta, please watch... it won't take you two minutes. 🎬🎥🎞️ bsky.app/profile/mike...

Mike Eden@mike-eden.com · 4w ago

Proud of this piece I produced/edited for @financialtimes.com (via FT Schools) with @johnreedwrites.ft.com explaining his explainer series. The way people consume news is changing, and John has the right idea to change with it! If you're a #journalism student, be sure to watch, great insight here.