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Rob Picheta
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2x Emmy-winning Enterprise Writer and digital journalist at CNN. I cover international politics, cultural affairs, communities and more.
Born November 13
Joined March 2009
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    Rob Picheta
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    Jun 27, 2025
    🚨 BREAKING NEWS (for one last time) 🚨 I'm leaving @CNN's international news team after seven ridiculous, exciting, historic years. And I'm really excited to tell you why: I'm joining our US-based Enterprise team, where I'll be writing long-form stories for our website. 🧵
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    Rob Picheta
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    Mar 15, 2021
    Buckingham Palace has hired an external law firm to investigate claims that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, bullied staff, CNN understands. As for Meghan's claims of racism against a senior royal? That one's still being handled "privately." cnn.com/2021/03/15/uk/…
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    Rob Picheta
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    Aug 27, 2022
    Darya Dugina ran a shady website that pushed Kremlin propaganda to English speakers. She was of several influential women fronting Russia’s disinfo war, at home and abroad. I dug into her output here: cnn.com/2022/08/27/eur… (Ft thoughts from @OlgaNYC1211 @r_osadchuk @DFRLab)
    Darya Dugina’s death sheds light on the women fronting Russia’s propaganda machine | CNN
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    Rob Picheta
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    Jul 6, 2024
    I’ve slept for 12 hours and feel human again, after covering my second UK election for @CNN The night went by in a blur, but it’s a blast to do these events with the best team in news It’s not a night for soundbites, but I felt the hand of history on my shoulder, I really did.
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    Rob Picheta
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    Oct 20, 2021
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    Britain is reporting 3x more cases than France, Germany, Italy and Spain combined. And Britain's booster rollout is stuttering ahead of the winter. Here’s my full story on the situation in the UK: cnn.com/2021/10/20/uk/… With thanks to @dgurdasani1 @martinmckee
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    Rob Picheta
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    Mar 1, 2022
    Volodymyr Zelensky says he hasn't seen his family for three days. He appeared tired and under duress, but was friendly with crews from CNN and Reuters inside his Kyiv bunker. Asked what his days consist of, he said: "Work and sleep." cnn.com/2022/03/01/eur…
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    Rob Picheta
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    May 13, 2022
    As per tradition, I've previewed Eurovision for @CNN. This year is all about Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra. Their frontman tells us about the band’s journey from war zone to stage. Plus all the weird stuff, fan faves, and lyrics about Meghan Markle's hair: cnn.com/2022/05/13/ent…
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    Rob Picheta
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    Jun 16, 2024
    Replying to @matthewgmull
    Thanks Matthew
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    Rob Picheta
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    Jun 16, 2022
    BREAKING: Kevin Spacey has been granted unconditional bail at a London court, after being charged with four counts of sexual assault. A next hearing was set for 14 July. Spacey's lawyer said he "strenuously denies" allegations. cnn.com/2022/06/16/uk/…
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    Rob Picheta
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    Dec 11, 2021
    Boris Johnson now faces, by my count, five separate crises: 🥳 Christmas parties 🏠 Flat renovations 🐶 Evacuating dogs 😷 Plan B backlash 💰 Sleaze scandals They’ve combined to sink him in the polls - and more bad news could be on its way. My story: cnn.com/2021/12/11/uk/…
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    Rob Picheta
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    Dec 18, 2022
    Hi @elonmusk this account just shared your real-time location
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    Elon Musk
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    Dec 18, 2022
    At World Cup right now
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    Rob Picheta
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    May 14, 2022
    IT’S COMING HOME
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    Rob Picheta
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    Dec 19, 2021
    Covid-19 (Omicron Version) (From The Vault)
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    Dec 19, 2021
    At least 97 people who attended a Taylor Swift-themed party in Sydney last week have tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said, adding that it’s likely some of the revelers were infected with the omicron variant. wapo.st/328hh4d
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    Rob Picheta
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    Dec 17, 2021
    "Do I have Omicron, or is this just what it feels like to have a throat?" - Me, approximately 12 times an hour