Joshua Kirby
@joshualeokirby.bsky.social
Journalist with Dow Jones and the WSJ. Barcelona-based, previously in Paris, Jakarta
Indonesia is preparing to send 1,000 soldiers to Gaza within weeks, the first contingent of some 8,000 personnel that Jakarta has pledged to deploy to the Palestinian territory as part of an International Stabilization Force www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza
President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
EU top leader Von der Leyen says the "lasting, diplomatic solution" to the Iran conflict is a "credible transition" in the regime, and a halt to Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs. She accuses Tehran of 'destabilising activities' in the Middle East
Luca de Meo reinvigorated Renault after the carmaker faced severe financial difficulties. Will his unconventional move to Gucci's parent company produce a similar turnaround?
From Wheels to Heels: Veteran Car CEO Gets Mission to Revive Gucci Owner
Renault boss Luca de Meo is preparing for an unconventional move to Kering, whose other brands include Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
on.wsj.com
Sánchez: As long as I remain PM, extra defence spending will never come at the cost of cuts to welfare www.eldiario.es/6_b99bf7?utm...
Última hora sobre la comparecencia de Sánchez en el Congreso, en directo
El presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, comparece este miércoles en el Congreso en busca de apoyos para aprobar un mayor gasto en defensa. Sánchez se enfrenta a un debate en el que se esperan críti...
eldiario.es
The Spanish economy is rising above the gloom clouding much of Europe. The secret? Tourism and migration. Our story: www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Tourists and Migrants: The Winning Combination Helping This European Economy Keep Pace With America
Spain’s economy grew last year at a pace that likely outstripped its European peers and even the U.S, driven by tourists and immigrants.
wsj.com
In the sprawling, developing nation of 280 million people, Prabowo Subianto’s campaign promise to provide free lunches to almost 90 million school children and pregnant women won him many fans across Indonesia www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Indonesian president Prabowo’s first 100 days marked by u-turns, missteps … and sky-high popularity
Prabowo appears at ease on the global stage and enjoys a high approval rating at home but analysts point to a lack of direction on foreign policy
theguardian.com
Spain's far-right Vox party rejects climate action, but has gained support after the Valencia floods that were worsened by climate change “There is a visceral component to citizens’ analysis of things. It is not entirely rational," the transport minister tells the FT www.ft.com/content/5599...
Spain warns far right is exploiting anger over climate disasters
Nationalist Vox party has seized on ‘visceral’ public reaction to mishandling of floods, says transport minister
ft.com
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Pouring one out for Lynch and listening back to this, where he speaks very movingly about his relationship with Angelo badalamenti, scorer of Twin Peaks and much else
BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Cinema, David Lynch
Matthew Sweet talks to iconic film director David Lynch.
bbc.co.uk
