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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“MAGA-style leaders may say that our country can’t handle taking in so many migrants, that this is a suicidal move — the desperate act of a collapsing country,” writes Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain. “But don’t let them fool you. Spain is booming.”
“MAGA-style leaders may say that our country can’t handle taking in so many migrants, that this is a suicidal move — the desperate act of a collapsing country,” writes Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain. “But don’t let them fool you. Spain is booming.”
Opinion | I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
In Spain, it is our duty to become the welcoming and tolerant society our ancestors would have hoped to find on the other side of our borders.
nyti.ms
February 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“MAGA-style leaders may say that our country can’t handle taking in so many migrants, that this is a suicidal move — the desperate act of a collapsing country,” writes Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain. “But don’t let them fool you. Spain is booming.”
“MAGA-style leaders may say that our country can’t handle taking in so many migrants, that this is a suicidal move — the desperate act of a collapsing country,” writes Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain. “But don’t let them fool you. Spain is booming.”
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Yes.
This is rather on the nose from Janan Ganesh about how thinking on the right of politics is boxed in on foreign policy when as Carney pointed out, middle powers will need mini alliances with multiple countries on an issue by issue basis
www.ft.com/content/0429...
www.ft.com/content/0429...
February 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Yes.
The nexus of power, influence, corruption and privilege is as awful as the exploitation of women and girls
It’s wild how many men (who all have managers, lawyers, advisers etc) suddenly are ‘surprised’ about how Epstein lived his life.
“I didn’t know the whole story’” seems to be the go-to-phrase.
Impossible to believe a word they’re saying.
#Epstein #EpsteinFiles #Trump
“I didn’t know the whole story’” seems to be the go-to-phrase.
Impossible to believe a word they’re saying.
#Epstein #EpsteinFiles #Trump
February 4, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The nexus of power, influence, corruption and privilege is as awful as the exploitation of women and girls
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Voters in focus groups are contrasting Labour’s treatment of Burnham and Mandelson – that’s a dangerous comparison for Starmer. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The parable of Andy Burnham and Peter Mandelson
Voters are unimpressed by Keir Starmer’s contrasting treatment of two Labour politicians
www.newstatesman.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Voters in focus groups are contrasting Labour’s treatment of Burnham and Mandelson – that’s a dangerous comparison for Starmer. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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On the sleight of hand that uses free speech as a diversion from questions of who controls the digital infrastructure of democracy and to what purpose. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When Maga oligarchs control the platforms, it isn’t really a debate about ‘free speech’ | Rafael Behr
The debate over banning under-16s from social media should raise deeper questions about who controls democracy’s digital infrastructure, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 AM
On the sleight of hand that uses free speech as a diversion from questions of who controls the digital infrastructure of democracy and to what purpose. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Is Mandelson's real sin that he gave confidential information to Epstein? Or that he got caught doing what so many do? Why do Ministers sell access to business people for huge 'donations'?
February 4, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Is Mandelson's real sin that he gave confidential information to Epstein? Or that he got caught doing what so many do? Why do Ministers sell access to business people for huge 'donations'?
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The law makes it *so* expensive to publish stories about what we say is the grotesque wrongdoing of wealthy and powerful men. You have to wonder, as presently constructed, whose side is the law on?
It's definitely against anyone who lacks incredibly deep pockets - and that's usually women.
It's definitely against anyone who lacks incredibly deep pockets - and that's usually women.
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The law makes it *so* expensive to publish stories about what we say is the grotesque wrongdoing of wealthy and powerful men. You have to wonder, as presently constructed, whose side is the law on?
It's definitely against anyone who lacks incredibly deep pockets - and that's usually women.
It's definitely against anyone who lacks incredibly deep pockets - and that's usually women.
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A few people asking about fascinating story by @rowenamason.bsky.social (which others have followed up/ expanded on) so sharing here 👇
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
A few people asking about fascinating story by @rowenamason.bsky.social (which others have followed up/ expanded on) so sharing here 👇
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
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A correction for the ages (from The Guardian's review of 'Melania'):
February 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
A correction for the ages (from The Guardian's review of 'Melania'):
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Chaotic carnival of chancers latest:
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
Couldn’t make this up. Farage:
- WAS calling for the two child limit to be scrapped.
- NOW calling for the two child limit to be reinstated.
Reform aren’t just importing failed Tory politicians. They’re importing failed Tory policies.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- WAS calling for the two child limit to be scrapped.
- NOW calling for the two child limit to be reinstated.
Reform aren’t just importing failed Tory politicians. They’re importing failed Tory policies.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage Calls For Lifting Of Two-Child Benefit Cap
Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has called for the lifting of the two child benefit cap and transferable tax allowance for married couples.
www.politicshome.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Chaotic carnival of chancers latest:
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
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Three parties - SNP, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru - now asking for the police to investigate Mandelson.
Hard to recall a worse public scandal than a cabinet minister allegedly colluding with foreign bankers to share market sensitive info and encourage threats against Chancellor
Hard to recall a worse public scandal than a cabinet minister allegedly colluding with foreign bankers to share market sensitive info and encourage threats against Chancellor
February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Three parties - SNP, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru - now asking for the police to investigate Mandelson.
Hard to recall a worse public scandal than a cabinet minister allegedly colluding with foreign bankers to share market sensitive info and encourage threats against Chancellor
Hard to recall a worse public scandal than a cabinet minister allegedly colluding with foreign bankers to share market sensitive info and encourage threats against Chancellor
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“How many times, then, will Western journalists allow themselves to be fooled by Israeli propaganda – by military denials that later collapse under the weight of evidence?”
Israel’s Military Now Accepts 70,000 Killed in Gaza – But Why Did Our Media Let Them Get Away With Denying It for So Long?
I have spent the past two years debating the credibility of the Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers with supporters of Israel. It turns out the Israeli military agrees with me, not them.
zeteo.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
“How many times, then, will Western journalists allow themselves to be fooled by Israeli propaganda – by military denials that later collapse under the weight of evidence?”
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The woke scolds are trying to make this about racism. But Musk is right. It's about historical and scientific integrity. When the God of Thunder disguises himself as a swan to seduce and fuck a queen and the resulting baby hatches from an egg, *of course* the baby will be white. It's just science.
Elon Musk claims Christopher Nolan has lost ‘integrity’ over The Odyssey casting
Lupita Nyong’o is reportedly set to play Helen of Troy in Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of Homer’s epic poem
www.independent.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
The woke scolds are trying to make this about racism. But Musk is right. It's about historical and scientific integrity. When the God of Thunder disguises himself as a swan to seduce and fuck a queen and the resulting baby hatches from an egg, *of course* the baby will be white. It's just science.
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🔴 BREAKING | Israeli forces announced the killing of four Palestinians in northern Gaza, claiming they were shot for approaching the so-called “Yellow Line” and “pvosing an imminent threat” to Israeli soldiers earlier today.
Israel has repeatedly used this pretext to kill Palestinians during the...
Israel has repeatedly used this pretext to kill Palestinians during the...
February 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
🔴 BREAKING | Israeli forces announced the killing of four Palestinians in northern Gaza, claiming they were shot for approaching the so-called “Yellow Line” and “pvosing an imminent threat” to Israeli soldiers earlier today.
Israel has repeatedly used this pretext to kill Palestinians during the...
Israel has repeatedly used this pretext to kill Palestinians during the...
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A reminder that Reform's candidate for Gorton and Denton, Matt Goodwin, has still not explained what he meant by this claim that developments in genetic science will make younger generations more right wing as they understand the "inherent differences" between different groups
February 2, 2026 at 9:53 AM
A reminder that Reform's candidate for Gorton and Denton, Matt Goodwin, has still not explained what he meant by this claim that developments in genetic science will make younger generations more right wing as they understand the "inherent differences" between different groups
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From Genghis Khan to 1979...Final of ep of Art of Persia is on BBC4 at 8pm tonight. Here's my behind-the-scenes blog post samiraahmed.blog/art-of-persi... You can watch all 3 episodes on the iplayer anytime: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Art of Persia - Series 1: Episode 3
Samira Ahmed goes back to when Persia faced her gravest threat, Genghis Khan, and reveals how the Safavids, who succeeded the Mongols, give Iran a powerful new identity.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM
From Genghis Khan to 1979...Final of ep of Art of Persia is on BBC4 at 8pm tonight. Here's my behind-the-scenes blog post samiraahmed.blog/art-of-persi... You can watch all 3 episodes on the iplayer anytime: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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I think the Epstein affair is turning into the defining political scandal of our time. It is bringing into plain sight how informal networks of powerful, entitled, abusive and often sexually violent men operate outside any form of institutional scrutiny or restraint.
I really can’t keep up with this. It’s like every vague suspicion of oligarch, finance and tech power come together - with Russian influence.
Yes, you’re not imagining. Only Mandelson, Lebedev, Milner and Epstein and L’Affaire Russe
Yes, you’re not imagining. Only Mandelson, Lebedev, Milner and Epstein and L’Affaire Russe
February 2, 2026 at 12:53 PM
I think the Epstein affair is turning into the defining political scandal of our time. It is bringing into plain sight how informal networks of powerful, entitled, abusive and often sexually violent men operate outside any form of institutional scrutiny or restraint.
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Oh that’s good of them
After having cried it’s been propaganda since day 1.
After having cried it’s been propaganda since day 1.
January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Oh that’s good of them
After having cried it’s been propaganda since day 1.
After having cried it’s been propaganda since day 1.
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I enjoyed reading this column, which somehow blames Keir Starmer for the result of an employment tribunal following laws passed under the Tory government regarding an incident and suspension that took place before the last election.
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I enjoyed reading this column, which somehow blames Keir Starmer for the result of an employment tribunal following laws passed under the Tory government regarding an incident and suspension that took place before the last election.
Good game. Rs more than matched the table toppers, but some signs Coventry were getting more into the game at end of the half. Best chance Kone's header brilliantly saved. Nothing to be frightened of so far. Vale and Madsen playing well + Smyth dangerous on the left. Ref letting a lot go #QPR
January 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Good game. Rs more than matched the table toppers, but some signs Coventry were getting more into the game at end of the half. Best chance Kone's header brilliantly saved. Nothing to be frightened of so far. Vale and Madsen playing well + Smyth dangerous on the left. Ref letting a lot go #QPR
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Elon attempts to explain away being all up in the Epstein files…
Reminder: he knew Trump was all over them too, and he helped make him president
Reminder: he knew Trump was all over them too, and he helped make him president
January 31, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Elon attempts to explain away being all up in the Epstein files…
Reminder: he knew Trump was all over them too, and he helped make him president
Reminder: he knew Trump was all over them too, and he helped make him president
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Richard Littlejohn wrote about fly-tipping in yesterday’s Mail, today Boris Johnson turns his attention to a bus driver sacked for beating up a thief. Anything, literally *anything*, to avoid addressing the now utterly undeniable shame & humiliation of their pathetic cheerleading for Donald Trump…
January 31, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Richard Littlejohn wrote about fly-tipping in yesterday’s Mail, today Boris Johnson turns his attention to a bus driver sacked for beating up a thief. Anything, literally *anything*, to avoid addressing the now utterly undeniable shame & humiliation of their pathetic cheerleading for Donald Trump…
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Keir Starmer is repeating my mistake, says Rishi Sunak www.thetimes.com/business/com...
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Keir Starmer is repeating my mistake, says Rishi Sunak www.thetimes.com/business/com...
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The Board of Peace plans to build a prison camp in Rafah (they call it a city) for 25,000 Palestinians, where the prisoners will be monitored 24/7 & every aspect of their lives will be controlled by Israel.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
January 29, 2026 at 6:57 AM
The Board of Peace plans to build a prison camp in Rafah (they call it a city) for 25,000 Palestinians, where the prisoners will be monitored 24/7 & every aspect of their lives will be controlled by Israel.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.