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Banksy-Doesn't Reuters Have Something Better To Do?

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Rodney Pinder, former editor and bureau chief

I agree with Paul. I find it amazing that Reuters should devote so much time and words to something so inconsequential. At this perilous time, have we nothing better to do? ■

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