Richard Branson

@richardbranson

Screw it, let’s do it.


  1. #1

    As much of the world is focused on other crises, Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the midst of a bitter winter:

  2. #2

    Awful to see Russia's lawless military abuse its own troops:

  3. #3

    In isolation, we’ll never flourish’. An insightful read on what Iranians think about the protests and bringing an end to the Islamic Republic:

  4. #4

    The great unravelling of the post-WWII international order is in full swing. First it happens gradually, then suddenly. A reminder on why humanity must not let this happen:

  5. #5

    We’re only a few days in, but 2026 already feels like a year of potentially momentous shifts and changes. Of course, much of the global news cycle has focused on developments in V…

  6. #6

    Nicolás Maduro’s corrupt and inept reign has caused endless suffering for the Venezuelan people and brought this beautiful country to the verge of economic and social collapse. He…

  7. #7

    In awe of the extraordinary bravery of Maria Corina Machado to make a daring escape from Venezuela and travel to Oslo, arriving just hours after her daughter accepted this year’s…

  8. #8

    This is not a peace plan for Ukraine

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    The suffering in Sudan is unbearable... millions displaced, famine looming, and horrific atrocities continuing unchecked. Grassroots groups are doing heroic work, but they need ur…

  10. #10

    Keir Starmer is right. The death penalty is never the answer for any country. It’s inhumane, costly & doesn’t deter crime. It has no place in the civilised world. Most of Euro…

  11. #11

    4 former Alabama Supreme Court Justices 2 former State Governors 1 former State Attorney General 1 former Alabama Senator The District Attorney The Original Trial Prosecutor are a…

  12. #12

    I join with @TheElders in calling for the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison. This is as an important step towards reviving a lasting two-state sol…

  13. #13

    Such a powerful interview with the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk on the risk of a permanent forever war in Ukraine, unless the world steps up. Ukraine is prepared to keep…

  14. #14

    Trump’s latest move to sanction Russia’s oil industry needs to be welcomed. This may lead to higher oil prices and other economic impacts in the short term, but it’s the brave Ukr…

  15. #15

    The utter irony of Putin and Trump meeting soon in Budapest to jointly seal Ukraine’s fate should not be lost on anybody. This is the very same city where the US, the UK, and Russ…

  16. #16

    Today’s ONS figures reveal a shocking, record-high number of drug-related deaths across England and Wales - a national crisis worsened by dangerous synthetic opioids like nitazene…

  17. #17

    (1/3) Hamzah bin Ibrahim is scheduled to be hanged in Singapore tomorrow for a non-violent drug offence, despite giving substantive assistance to investigating authorities:

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    A wonderful day for the hostages and prisoners on both sides being released. Now all parties must do their best to keep the peace & usher in a new era for Israelis & Pales…

  19. #19

    Dr Jane Goodall was a passionate champion of our beautiful planet and an amazing human being. We were together at the Planetary Guardians report launch in New York just last week…

  20. #20

    As the world’s attention is focused on armed conflicts and political crises, several countries have ramped up executions this year. Perhaps most shockingly, Iran has killed more t…

  21. #21

    Hard words are not enough. The West must use all its political, financial, and military means to be taken seriously by Putin. As Edward Lucas put it: “Hit Putin hard now, or attac…

  22. #22

    When it comes to Ukraine - the world must listen and act. Ukraine has endured unspeakable losses, and its struggle is not just a matter of regional security but a test of internat…

  23. #23

    (1/2)Time is running out to save an innocent father. Texas has set an Oct. 16 execution date for Robert Roberson, who has spent more than 20 years on death row for a crime that ne…

  24. #24

    The ‘war on drugs’ has failed. There’s another way to solve the US fentanyl crisis:

  25. #25

    Feeling on top of the world with @VirginVoyages (Dad dancing and all).