I’ve spent years chasing stories from the edges. Conflict. Belief. Power. Extremism. Obsession. Strange places. Stranger people. The human stories buried behind the headlines. I’m starting to bring some of that together on YouTube as Jake Undiscovered. youtube.com/@JakeUndiscovere…

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Just said hello to Sage in Sainsbury’s. The bloke was wearing a sash home kit. He pinned me against the wall and whispered, ‘We’re having a party, we’re having a ball..’ Read into that what you will. #cpfc 🔵🔴🦅

FIFA being spineless over USA policy interfering with the WC is grim, if not surprising In 1966, The UK didn’t recognise North Korea and almost didn't let them in FIFA was clear deny visas to a qualified team and lose the tournament That principle has mysteriously disappeared

Within hours of being announced as the nominee to be the U.S. Director of the CIA, I received a hand-delivered message on MI6 stationery congratulating me on my nomination. It was signed simply "C" in green ink. Legendary. I shared it with my son and even he thought I was now cool! More than that, this note, from Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, confirmed what I already believed: the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries. Alex's passing this week brought back so many memories of our time in service together. He flew to Langley to see me the day I was confirmed. We brought our two senior teams together in the UK to plan and coordinate and build in the first several weeks of my time on duty: making clear to them all that this relationship was more than special - it was critical for the security of our two countries. Alex was a remarkable intelligence partner. When we needed help, it wasn't "let me see;" it was "this matters to you and America we'll get it done." And he and his team always did. I think he knew we would do the same for him and his team and his nation. Many Americans are alive today because of his leadership of MI6, I never knew how to thank him enough. Alex became a friend as well. In the years since we both left office we would see each other from time to time. He was always so kind, so thoughtful, so smart. His deep love of his country was surpassed only by his deep commitment and love of his family. Decent and proper - and funny as hell - Alex was "C." As espionage requires, he was quiet, not attention seeking. He knew what evil was and he was ruthless in his efforts to crush it with every legal tool at his command. And he knew who his friends were and committed himself to supporting them. I miss Sir Alex Younger. He was a role model for me and a man with whom every minute I spent was valued and savored. Blessings to you Alex. Praying for you and for your family. Well done and may you rest in peace in His hands.

Honestly, this is a fucking disgrace.

Guess who's back, back again? @AimenDean's back, tell a friend (dearest listener).

Once again

How a KFC in Tripoli became a litmus test for terrorism... Thomas is joined by Conflicted creator @TheJakeWarren to talk the origins of the show, the unlikely friendship of our esteemed hosts, plus how he began in the world of journalism. Watch now: youtu.be/bcbz6SGb0fo

I heard a lovely anecdote today about Sir Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, who has died at the age of 62. Around the time the James Bond film “Spectre” was coming out, there was a private viewing at MI6’s HQ in Vauxhall with some of the production team and actors, including Ralph Fiennes. Alex Younger compared the event, which included an opportunity for members of the audience (who were largely real life spies) to quiz the actors and producers. One person asked Ralph Fiennes: Who was your favourite Bond? He gave an answer about how they were all good, but his favourite was Daniel Craig. The rest of the team said similar. Then Alex threw the question back to the person in the audience who had posed it, asking them who their favourite Bond was. But before this person had time to give an answer, someone else in the audience shouted out: “You, sir!” The individual (a former diplomat) who shared this story with me said it was one of so many examples of how admired, liked and respected Alex was by his colleagues. “He was one of the best chiefs”.

Forget the fighters, sign this kid immediately 😭 man is running a 5-star camp by himself. 10/10 corner work! 🥊🔥

I’m crying they actually ratted him out 7 months ago

Strange and lovely to be on the other side of the mic for this one Conflicted has been such a huge part of my life for the best part of eight years now. I came up with the idea, but @AimenDean, @ConflictedThom and the audience have made it the huge success that it deserves to be

New Ep! 🚨 With Aimen still away, we’re taking this opportunity to introduce you all to our exec producer @TheJakeWarren . A journalist and programme-maker, he not only had the idea for Conflicted, he is also the founder of @messageheard , who produces the show. Listen below.

so u had a dream that u were albanian

sucks ass, should be a skull with knives behind it so the aliens know what the fuck is up

In the latest Conflicted Conversation, @ConflictedThom is joined by Tory MP @Jeremy_Hunt . Amongst much else, they discuss his eventful year running the Foreign Office to argue against Western defeatism and to make the case for liberal democracy. Listen now! Linked below 🔗

Did you celebrate when a black French man of Congolese descent scored for us tonight or nah

So.