Humphrey Pring
@humphreypring.bsky.social
Marketing, communications. EU Citizen living in NRW, Germany. English teacher.
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Carol of the Bells (Ukrainian Shchedryk) performed by a Swedish choir in Ukrainian.
The choir is conducted by a Ukrainian lady, the pianist and several young participants are also from Ukraine, and the rest of the choir learned Shchedryk in Ukrainian.
Beautiful!
📹 sofia.huzhvynska/TikTok
The choir is conducted by a Ukrainian lady, the pianist and several young participants are also from Ukraine, and the rest of the choir learned Shchedryk in Ukrainian.
Beautiful!
📹 sofia.huzhvynska/TikTok
December 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Carol of the Bells (Ukrainian Shchedryk) performed by a Swedish choir in Ukrainian.
The choir is conducted by a Ukrainian lady, the pianist and several young participants are also from Ukraine, and the rest of the choir learned Shchedryk in Ukrainian.
Beautiful!
📹 sofia.huzhvynska/TikTok
The choir is conducted by a Ukrainian lady, the pianist and several young participants are also from Ukraine, and the rest of the choir learned Shchedryk in Ukrainian.
Beautiful!
📹 sofia.huzhvynska/TikTok
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“75 years later, in the absence of a political solution, UNRWA continues to provide essential services to millions of Palestine Refugees,” UNRWA Lazzarini at the #RefugeeForum.
Despite attacks, staff losses and restrictions on operations, UNRWA continues providing critical services.
#UNRWAworks
Despite attacks, staff losses and restrictions on operations, UNRWA continues providing critical services.
#UNRWAworks
December 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
“75 years later, in the absence of a political solution, UNRWA continues to provide essential services to millions of Palestine Refugees,” UNRWA Lazzarini at the #RefugeeForum.
Despite attacks, staff losses and restrictions on operations, UNRWA continues providing critical services.
#UNRWAworks
Despite attacks, staff losses and restrictions on operations, UNRWA continues providing critical services.
#UNRWAworks
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On International Migrants Day, let’s celebrate the generations of migrants who’ve helped make London what it is today - the greatest city in the world.
December 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
On International Migrants Day, let’s celebrate the generations of migrants who’ve helped make London what it is today - the greatest city in the world.
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I got visited by three ghosts last night, who were all experts in English grammar.
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I got visited by three ghosts last night, who were all experts in English grammar.
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Europe and all Europeans need to become as independent from US companies as possible and as quickly as possible
"‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock Intl Criminal Court judge out of daily life. Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards or access everyday services (Uber, Alexa, Ticketmaster...) in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary." www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Europe and all Europeans need to become as independent from US companies as possible and as quickly as possible
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting World War II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @rory-stewart.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting World War II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @rory-stewart.bsky.social
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting WW II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting WW II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting World War II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @markurban.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting World War II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @markurban.bsky.social
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting World War II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @edconway.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
According to UK House of Commons Library, the UK spent c £1 trillion in modern terms on fighting World War II. Will "the markets" eventually exercise their displeasure on the £ if they feel the UK govt is not spending enough, and quickly enough, on defence to deter war? @edconway.bsky.social
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"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
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I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
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Pope Leo says that President Trump's remarks are breaking apart the alliance between Europe and the United States
December 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Pope Leo says that President Trump's remarks are breaking apart the alliance between Europe and the United States
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Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump both think they've saved their countries.
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump both think they've saved their countries.
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
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Saviour complex. Typical rhetoric of strongman ruler - justifies all the “tough but necessary” things they did. And also never leaving power.Because why would you ditch your saviour? Too dangerous!
Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump both think they've saved their countries.
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
December 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Saviour complex. Typical rhetoric of strongman ruler - justifies all the “tough but necessary” things they did. And also never leaving power.Because why would you ditch your saviour? Too dangerous!
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Sounds great! Go for it!
EU officials are weighing the 'Nuclear Option' of dumping U.S. Treasuries if Trump cuts a Ukraine deal and betrays the Allies. This would trigger an economic collapse in the US, millions would lose everything overnight and Saudi Arabia, UAE, and China would buyout the country.
December 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Sounds great! Go for it!
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A reminder that when Kemi Badenoch hacked Harriet Harman's website it was an offence carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime ⬇️
All criminals with dual nationality must be deported, say Tories
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime
www.thetimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A reminder that when Kemi Badenoch hacked Harriet Harman's website it was an offence carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison
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👀 Stowford church, #Devon
Encaustic tiles probably from the 1874 restoration of the church by George Gilbert Scott.
#TilesOnTuesday
Encaustic tiles probably from the 1874 restoration of the church by George Gilbert Scott.
#TilesOnTuesday
December 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
👀 Stowford church, #Devon
Encaustic tiles probably from the 1874 restoration of the church by George Gilbert Scott.
#TilesOnTuesday
Encaustic tiles probably from the 1874 restoration of the church by George Gilbert Scott.
#TilesOnTuesday
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💙 Happy birthday to the European flag!
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
💙 Happy birthday to the European flag!
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
I'm guessing that of the reasons for the government going with this design is that if they hadn't done something with the UK flag colours they would have been wacked by the media for not being patriotic. Can't win either way.
FFS!!! The project's been hacked by crazy idealism. Why does nationalisation have to come with shoving a tacky flag in our faces? Might as well paint human blood over the trains for that disgusting red. BAD start to the day and a coming headache every time I see one of those trains. NOT happy!
Trains to get Union Jack-style makeover under nationalisation plans | LBC
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the move
www.lbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I'm guessing that of the reasons for the government going with this design is that if they hadn't done something with the UK flag colours they would have been wacked by the media for not being patriotic. Can't win either way.
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🚨 Vacancies at Maastricht in research programme "Europe: Society, Politics and Global Order" (do share!)
- Assistant Prof Political Philosophy in Euro Democracy
- Assistant Prof Euro Political History
- PostDoc Disinformation and Euro Democracy
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/search/?crea...
- Assistant Prof Political Philosophy in Euro Democracy
- Assistant Prof Euro Political History
- PostDoc Disinformation and Euro Democracy
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/search/?crea...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🚨 Vacancies at Maastricht in research programme "Europe: Society, Politics and Global Order" (do share!)
- Assistant Prof Political Philosophy in Euro Democracy
- Assistant Prof Euro Political History
- PostDoc Disinformation and Euro Democracy
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/search/?crea...
- Assistant Prof Political Philosophy in Euro Democracy
- Assistant Prof Euro Political History
- PostDoc Disinformation and Euro Democracy
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/search/?crea...
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📣Please share: We are looking for a field assistant to join our team in studying #ruffs on coastal meadows at Botnian Bay in Finland. The job will provide fantastic insights into lekking behaviour and provide essential skills in field ornithology. Details here www.bi.mpg.de/2790786/2512...
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
📣Please share: We are looking for a field assistant to join our team in studying #ruffs on coastal meadows at Botnian Bay in Finland. The job will provide fantastic insights into lekking behaviour and provide essential skills in field ornithology. Details here www.bi.mpg.de/2790786/2512...
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António Costa hits back at US National Security Strategy.
"We respect each other's sovereignty (but) what we cannot accept is this threat of interference in Europe's political life. The United States cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties."
"We respect each other's sovereignty (but) what we cannot accept is this threat of interference in Europe's political life. The United States cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties."
December 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
António Costa hits back at US National Security Strategy.
"We respect each other's sovereignty (but) what we cannot accept is this threat of interference in Europe's political life. The United States cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties."
"We respect each other's sovereignty (but) what we cannot accept is this threat of interference in Europe's political life. The United States cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties."
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England’s four innings in the Ashes Test series so far have lasted 219.1 overs or 1,315 balls. Losing 40 wickets in those innings means that they have lost a wicket every 32.875 balls, on average. #ENGvAUS #cricketcounts
December 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
England’s four innings in the Ashes Test series so far have lasted 219.1 overs or 1,315 balls. Losing 40 wickets in those innings means that they have lost a wicket every 32.875 balls, on average. #ENGvAUS #cricketcounts
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Bryan Reisberg spends one day a week taking shelter dogs out of their kennels, slipping them in a “adopt me” backpack and carrying them around New York.
His goal is to help people see shelter dogs the way he does: curious, sweet and full of potential.
His goal is to help people see shelter dogs the way he does: curious, sweet and full of potential.
He carries shelter dogs around the city in a backpack to help get them adopted
Bryan Reisberg has taken out 11 dogs on city adventures. Ten of them were adopted after his videos published.
wapo.st
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Bryan Reisberg spends one day a week taking shelter dogs out of their kennels, slipping them in a “adopt me” backpack and carrying them around New York.
His goal is to help people see shelter dogs the way he does: curious, sweet and full of potential.
His goal is to help people see shelter dogs the way he does: curious, sweet and full of potential.