Rob Dex

Magnificent tribute by @BazBam to the unique, utterly maverick truth-teller that was Peter Thompson, a theatre publicist like no other. We will never see his like again.

@anitathetweeter Thank you, Anita.

‘He killed my family – but he won’t control my life.’ This was such a privilege to do. My interview with John Hunt on finding the strength, after an act of unimaginable savagery, to go on telegraph.co.uk/racing/2026/03…

This year’s Special Award goes to “one of the finest journalists of his generation,” said the jury, @BBCSteveR, @BBCNews’ Russia Editor. “Our media industry is often criticised for not sticking with stories, for moving on too quickly to the next breaking news. But not our winner of this award. He has demonstrated devotion to his patch and a depth of expertise that is unrivalled. He has chosen to base himself in a country that he loves but nevertheless places him under daily intimidation and danger” #RTSAwards

The last American serviceman to leave Vietnam has died. During the 1975 fall of Saigon, he helped evacuate thousands, and was nearly left behind. R.I.P. Juan Jose Valdez nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/…