Emma Rossiter

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Editor and Writer at Metro (UK)

News Producer at ITV plc

Journalist and Producer at Freelance

Journalist/producer @BBCNews, @MetroOpinion & @thismorning | Previously @TheIndyBest, @futureplc & @WTravellerME | Views my own

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British man, 27, killed by avalanche in French Alps

5 days ago | bbc.com | Emma Rossiter

British man, 27, killed by avalanche in French Alps Getty ImagesThe man was on a road near the ski resort when he was swept 15 metres (50ft) by the the snowA British man has died after he was buried by an avalanche at a ski resort in the French Alps, local officials have said. The man, 27, was near the roadside at the Val Thorens resort when he was swept up and carried 15 metres (50ft) by snow on Thursday morning, a local prosecutor said.
Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems' as US markets fall again

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emma Rossiter

Donald Trump has said there will "always be transition problems" and "difficulty" as markets fell again amid continued uncertainty over the US president's global tariff war. His statement on Thursday comes hours after the White House said that tariffs on China would reach 145% for some products due to a pre-existing 20% levy imposed on those producing the drug fentanyl. Despite this, Trump said he was still hoping to secure a deal with China.
Unsecured penguin caused helicopter crash in South Africa

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Rossiter

BBC / South African Aviation AuthorityAn "unsecured" penguin was the cause of a helicopter crash in South Africa, a report into the incident has found. The crash, which happened on 19 January on Bird Island off the Eastern Cape, happened after the bird, which had been placed in a cardboard box and on the lap of a passenger, slid off and knocked the pilot's controls just after take-off. The South African Civil Aviation Authority said the impact sent the helicopter crashing back to the ground.
US pauses higher tariffs for most countries but hits China harder

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emma Rossiter |Sam Hancock

President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs but a trade war with China has escalated. In a dramatic change of policy, just hours after levies against roughly 60 of America's trading partners kicked in, Trump said he was authorising a universal "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" as negotiations continued.
Executions at highest level since 2015, Amnesty International says

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Rossiter

Global executions at highest level since 2015, report saysNurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe total number of countries carrying out the death penalty in 2024 stood at just 15 which is the lowest number on recordThe number of state executions around the world has reached its highest level in ten years, a new report by Amnesty International has said.
Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emma Rossiter |Gabriela Pomeroy

Tourists and residents have been evacuated as a volcano erupted in south-west Iceland, threatening a town and popular attraction. The volcano has been spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red since the eruption began in the morning, creating a huge crack in the ground which has grown to 1.2km (0.75 miles) long. Multiple earthquakes have occurred in the volcanic area throughout the day.
Volcanic eruption begins in Iceland

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Rossiter

Volcanic eruption begins in IcelandReutersGrindavik has been evacuated multiple times for volcanic activity, including when this photo was taken in November 2023A volcanic eruption has begun on the Reykjanes Peninsula in south-west Iceland. Iceland's Meteorological Office said the eruption started around 09.45 local time (10:45 BST) just north of the small town of Grindavík. Less than an hour later, the crack that had opened in the ground was 700 metres (2296ft) wide and continuing to grow.
Four killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says, despite ceasefire

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Hugo Bachega |Emma Rossiter

An Israeli air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs has killed four people, Lebanon's health ministry says, putting further pressure on a fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. The strike also injured seven people, the health ministry said. The attack was the second on the Dahieh area, where Hezbollah has a strong presence, in recent days, despite the truce that came into force in November.
Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships in UK waters

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emma Rossiter

Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships in UK watersRoyal NavyHMS Somerset (middle) tracks the task groupUK warships have shadowed a Russian task group as it passed through British waters, the Royal Navy has said. Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset and minehunter HMS Cattistock, along with RFA Tidesurge and Navy helicopters, monitored and reported every move of the four Russian vessels as they passed through the English Channel and the North Sea .
Best activewear brands for women, from high street to luxury

1 month ago | the-independent.com | Simon Calder |Alice Barraclough |Emma Rossiter

From buttery soft upcycled fabrics to retro-style sportswear, look to these brands for your new fit kitFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

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7 Dec 24

RT @HopeRescue: #StormDarragh is still raging here & power out. Our resilient staff are working by torchlight. Dogs are wrapped up warm wit…

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16 Oct 24

RT @daynamcalpine_: cannot wrap my head around TMZ's editorial decisions – on what fucking planet is posting that journalism or in the publ…

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16 Oct 24

TMZ should be ashamed. A disgraceful choice made at a devastating time and one that will have a lasting impact on his friends, family, son and fans for years to come. Despicable from any editor, journalist or pics desk that had anything to do with it.