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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 4h

Also, if you're "in bed with flu", it's almost certainly Covid.

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 4h

After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.

TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

christinapagel.substack.com

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American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 1h

I'm baffled by this design failure on my Urban Arrow. The rear rack is too short, making it impossible to use standard panniers without your heel striking the bag on every pedal stroke.

How does a fundamental detail like this get missed on a premium, car-replacement cargo bike?

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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 1h

Over HALF of people turning to food banks are struggling with a mental health problem.

Worrying about money isn't just numbers. It's the sleepless nights, stress and emotional toll that comes with facing hardship.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

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NOS @nieuws.nos.nl · 1h

Verkiezingsdebat: klassiek links tegen rechts en lege stoel Wilders

Het NOS-debat op NPO Radio 1 tussen de lijsttrekkers leverde principiële discussies op. De afwezigheid van Wilders wegens dreiging werd betreurd.

nos.nl

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 1h

Qatar gave Trump the luxury 747 that he wanted and now we are LETTING THEM BUILD A MILITARY BASE ON US SOIL

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1h

I called this out on #BBCQT last night and I'm calling it out again now.

He is gaslighting a nation.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3h

Farage insists ex-Reform UK Wales leader convicted of bribery is ‘bad apple’

Farage said he was shocked by Nathan Gill’s admissions relating to pro-Russia statements Nigel Farage has insisted his party’s former leader in Wales who was convicted of taking pro-Russian bribes was a “bad apple” who betrayed him. The Reform UK leader was in Caerphilly campaigning for his candidate in a forthcoming Senedd byelection when he was asked about his links to Nathan Gill. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 4h

The empty horror of Robert Jenrick iandunt.substack.com/p/the-empty-...

The empty horror of Robert Jenrick

We deserve a better class of villain. Or at least a more memorable one.

iandunt.substack.com

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 1h

🔴How Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Could Quickly Crumble

The President’s America-first, Palestine-last plan for Gaza risks collapsing under its own contradictions, argues Rana Sabbagh

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/10/h...

How Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Could Quickly Crumble

The President's America-first, Palestine-last plan for Gaza risks collapsing under its own contradictions, argues Rana Sabbagh

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Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 3h

As almost always, it isn't mentioned that RFK Jr. is a pro-Russian who is friends with convicted pedophile and paid Russian asset Scott Ritter.

Why is the American opposition so blind about this?

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1h

🗣️ “President Trump, who claims, dubiously, to have brought about an end to seven wars, may hope that his current intervention in the Middle East will make him a contender in 2026."

📩 Read the latest newsletter from @lindseyhilsum.bsky.social
channel4news.substack.com/p/nobel-peac...

Nobel Peace Prize: A worthy winner but Trump not alone in disappointment

The Nobel Peace Prize is always political because peace is a political business, writes International Editor Lindsey Hilsum.

channel4news.substack.com

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Reuters @reuters.com · 7h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 1d

“In the middle of life, death comes
to take your measurements. The visit
is forgotten and life goes on. But the suit
is being sewn on the sly.”

Tomas Tranströmer, The Deleted World

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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 5h

The testimony of Dr Nick Maynard is chilling ...
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 1d

"It sent 110,000 bullets last month to Israeli snipers who we know have been using Palestinian children as target practice at times"

On #PoliticsLive @fisherandrew79.bsky.social mentioning the complicity of our government.

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Jeremy Bartlett @jeremybartlett.bsky.social · 5h

Cycle path signs by Norwich NDR for #FingerpostFriday.

But I wouldn't follow the suggested route to Fakenham, which would take cyclists along a busy 'A' road.

Cycle path signs by Norwich NDR, with leaning bike.

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 5h

In this clip, Wheels4Me loan recipient, Jeremy tells us how having access to cycling has helped him reconnect with his family & get back to doing things that were important to him.

Watch the full video on YouTube & find out how you can trial a cycle yourself at wheels4me.co.uk

youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s

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LiLBazula 👻 @lilbazza.bsky.social · 6h

Fucking hell this is good. Can't remember a British politician ever speaking like this on a mainstream news & current affairs programme. Or anywhere, for that matter

The Daily Politik @dailypolitik.bsky.social · 6h

Zack Polanski used the ‘F’ word twice on BBCQT last night… and the audience applauded him for it 👇

"You actually are a fascist from a far right party… this is racism, this is facism and we should call it out"

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 5h

Imagine not only “losing” the Nobel Peace Prize, but also being specifically sub-tweeted by the decision-makers for your efforts to destroy democracy. Trump loses big. Congratulations Nobel Committee, well played.

Reuters @reuters.com · 8h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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IJsbrand van Veelen @ijsbrand.bsky.social · 5h

Meisjes en jongens, mag ik jullie vragen deze briljante actie van harte te delen en bij voorkeur ook te steunen? Dat kan al vanaf 3 euro! Bestrijd fascisme met intelligentie!!! 👇🏻‼️

DEGOEDEZAAK @degoedezaak.bsky.social · 1d

Zondag gaat extreemrechts weer demonstreren tegen asielbeleid in Amsterdam.

Samen draaien we deze mars van haat om naar een sponsorloop van hoop! 'Sponsor' vanaf €3,- een extreemrechtse demonstrant om geld op te halen vóór medemenselijkheid en humane opvang: buff.ly/87Lxs1t
#Hoopzaaiers

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EEBC @eebc.bsky.social · 5h

316th day of the continuous protests in Tbilisi. The daily march from Rustaveli Statue first to the Supreme Court and finally to the parliament.

Still no police presence next to protesters. They took care on their own about the road closure and then in the end the opening of it.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 21h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5h

“This is a movement…This is an achievement of a whole society…I am just one person.”

The beautiful humility of Venezuelan pro-democracy leader, Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

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All On The Board @allontheboard.bsky.social · 17h

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14h

Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever's Antwerp residence.

Belgian police arrest three for plotting drone attack on prime minister

Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever's Antwerp residence.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14h

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 14h

New evidence presented at the UN confirms Palestinian women are being gang-raped by Israelis who videotape it as they do it.

Israel is a deeply depraved Estate.

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