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Gianluca Avagnina

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Gianluca Avagnina’s Biography

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I'm an Italian-born British-based journalist and producer, currently employed by BBC News.

Before joining the BBC, I worked for ITV News, The Telegraph and The Independent. I studied at City, University of London, where I graduated with a Masters in International Journalism.

As a visiting lecturer, I taught journalism at Dublin City University and the University of East London.

I am also a full member of the National Order of Journalists (ODG – Italy’s professional register of journalists).

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Tributes to Mike and Hannah Lynch as family speak of shock

Tributes to Mike and Hannah Lynch as family speak of shock

The final body from the Bayesian yacht, believed to be Mike Lynch's daughter Hannah, is recovered.

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Ten migrants drown in river on Serbia-Bosnia border

Ten migrants drown in river on Serbia-Bosnia border

A mother and her baby girl are confirmed among the dead, as search efforts are halted due to bad weather.

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Protests across Venezuela as election dispute continues

Protests across Venezuela as election dispute continues

Opposition leader María Corina Machado joined thousands of demonstrators in the capital Caracas.

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US citizen held in Moscow for attacking police - local media

US citizen held in Moscow for attacking police - local media

A criminal case has been opened against the man, who could face up to five years in prison.

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Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq kms of Russian territory

Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq kms of Russian territory

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a "major provocation".

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Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government

Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government

Muhammad Yunus will head a caretaker government, meeting a key demand of student protesters.

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Netanyahu and Orban lead congratulations to Trump

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By Gianluca Avagnina Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungary's Victor Orban have been among the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump - the projected winner of the US presidential election. The election of a new president isn't a big deal for the US only - a new leader a new leader in the White House can transform the country's foreign policy and its position towards to its friends and foes internationally. Here is how some of the world's leaders have reacted so far.
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Tributes to 'brilliant' Mike and Hannah Lynch as family speak of shock

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By Gianluca Avagnina Verified
| Yahoo Canada Verified
Tributes to 'brilliant' Mike and Hannah Lynch as family speak of shock The family of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, who died when their yacht sank off Sicily on Monday, say they are devastated and in shock. They told of their "unspeakable grief" as the final body from the sunken Bayesian yacht, believed to be that of 18-year-old Hannah, was recovered on Friday. "Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy," a statement on the family's behalf said.
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Tributes to 'brilliant' Mike and Hannah Lynch as family speak of shock

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked for a number of local newspapers in Italy, including TargatoCN and L'Unione Monregalese.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I had a toy typewriter as a child!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent.