Mona Smitte
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Coldest/snowiest weather later in the winter as seas around us become "cold". (2/2)
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Coldest/snowiest weather later in the winter as seas around us become "cold". (2/2)
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I think EC46 is behind curve but it's starting to catch on to a weak stratospheric polar vortex in February.
In terms of real winter the best is yet to come, I feel quite strongly on that. While days are getting longer nearly 3 minutes daily in London, in S of 🏴 climatology does favour... (1/2)
In terms of real winter the best is yet to come, I feel quite strongly on that. While days are getting longer nearly 3 minutes daily in London, in S of 🏴 climatology does favour... (1/2)
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
I think EC46 is behind curve but it's starting to catch on to a weak stratospheric polar vortex in February.
In terms of real winter the best is yet to come, I feel quite strongly on that. While days are getting longer nearly 3 minutes daily in London, in S of 🏴 climatology does favour... (1/2)
In terms of real winter the best is yet to come, I feel quite strongly on that. While days are getting longer nearly 3 minutes daily in London, in S of 🏴 climatology does favour... (1/2)
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The crescendo of the aurora seen earlier, have had to actually turn down the vibrance as it was so colourful.
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The crescendo of the aurora seen earlier, have had to actually turn down the vibrance as it was so colourful.
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Von Kanada spaltet sich die nächsten Tage durch einen stark gestörten Polarwirbel eine arktische Kaltluftblase Richtung US ab. Im Norden werden unter -30°C erwartet: kachelmannwetter.com/de/modellkar...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Von Kanada spaltet sich die nächsten Tage durch einen stark gestörten Polarwirbel eine arktische Kaltluftblase Richtung US ab. Im Norden werden unter -30°C erwartet: kachelmannwetter.com/de/modellkar...
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Large portions of US will experience frigid temperatures late this week with another on its tail.
In 2026 there is still 'Old Man Winter' (severe winter weather), it just tends to be more fleeting episodes, but it will still occur within warming climate.
In 2026 there is still 'Old Man Winter' (severe winter weather), it just tends to be more fleeting episodes, but it will still occur within warming climate.
January 20, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Large portions of US will experience frigid temperatures late this week with another on its tail.
In 2026 there is still 'Old Man Winter' (severe winter weather), it just tends to be more fleeting episodes, but it will still occur within warming climate.
In 2026 there is still 'Old Man Winter' (severe winter weather), it just tends to be more fleeting episodes, but it will still occur within warming climate.
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Ryanair launched its "Big Idiot Seat Sale" in a cheeky jab as CEOs Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk continued to trade jibes on social media.
aviationsourcenews.com/the-big-idio...
#Ryanair #ElonMusk #BigIdiots #MichealOLeary #starlink #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews
aviationsourcenews.com/the-big-idio...
#Ryanair #ElonMusk #BigIdiots #MichealOLeary #starlink #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews
The Big Idiot Sale: Ryanair Fires Cheeky Jab in O'Leary-Musk Spat
Ryanair launched its "Big Idiot Seat Sale" in a cheeky jab as CEOs Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk continued to trade jibes on social media.
aviationsourcenews.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Ryanair launched its "Big Idiot Seat Sale" in a cheeky jab as CEOs Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk continued to trade jibes on social media.
aviationsourcenews.com/the-big-idio...
#Ryanair #ElonMusk #BigIdiots #MichealOLeary #starlink #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews
aviationsourcenews.com/the-big-idio...
#Ryanair #ElonMusk #BigIdiots #MichealOLeary #starlink #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews
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The earlier UKMO looks increasingly isolated and without support. See its output on left and compare with latest GEFS mean on Sunday with separation of troughing. The first phase a cleaner and colder east feed to end this week is locking into place.
January 20, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The earlier UKMO looks increasingly isolated and without support. See its output on left and compare with latest GEFS mean on Sunday with separation of troughing. The first phase a cleaner and colder east feed to end this week is locking into place.
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The GFS 18z is catastrophic for our winter foe the stratospheric polar vortex with a massive split. It would be a big struggle to recover in Feb.
January 20, 2026 at 11:17 PM
The GFS 18z is catastrophic for our winter foe the stratospheric polar vortex with a massive split. It would be a big struggle to recover in Feb.
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'A pioneer and an inspiration': Marie Bashir, NSW's first female governor, dies aged 95
'A pioneer and an inspiration': Marie Bashir, NSW's first female governor, dies aged 95
Dame Marie Bashir is being remembered for a lifetime of service after her death at the age of 95.
www.sbs.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 11:28 PM
'A pioneer and an inspiration': Marie Bashir, NSW's first female governor, dies aged 95
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Solid.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
January 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Solid.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces Election Day 2026 date
Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces Election Day 2026 date
The prime minister is set to confirm the date as National MPs gather.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 20, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces Election Day 2026 date
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The US president delivered a wide-ranging and often rambling speech before taking questions at the White House. #world #north #america
Highlights from Trump's anniversary press conference
The US president delivered a wide-ranging and often rambling speech before taking questions at the White House. #world #north #america
www.theage.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Australia Institute research shows the number of guns in the Australian community has surged to more than 4 million and a gun is stolen every four hours in Australia.
Read more on our website: https://theaus.in/4b9M8i0
Read more on our website: https://theaus.in/4b9M8i0
January 20, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Australia Institute research shows the number of guns in the Australian community has surged to more than 4 million and a gun is stolen every four hours in Australia.
Read more on our website: https://theaus.in/4b9M8i0
Read more on our website: https://theaus.in/4b9M8i0
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📢 The prominent lawyer was arrested at Sydney Airport after police allegedly found child abuse material on his phone.
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
Top Sydney barrister caught with child abuse material at airport, police allege
www.theage.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 11:44 PM
📢 The prominent lawyer was arrested at Sydney Airport after police allegedly found child abuse material on his phone.
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
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The laws we passed last night will make Australians safer.
January 20, 2026 at 10:58 PM
The laws we passed last night will make Australians safer.
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📢 A man was rescued after a cliff fall at a popular Victorian coastal spot as hundreds gathered to catch a glimpse of the southern lights.
Rare glimpse of aurora causes ‘absolute chaos’ at Mornington Peninsula beach
www.theage.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Mummification of board members for his golden tomb.
January 20, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Mummification of board members for his golden tomb.
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What’s the provision for the chair’s (inevitable) demise?
January 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
What’s the provision for the chair’s (inevitable) demise?
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The real risk here is fragmentation. Instead of backing shared norms, this setup pulls power away from the collective and concentrates it all in a single place. Anyone participating in this structure is trying to buy their way into power defined by Trump.
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The real risk here is fragmentation. Instead of backing shared norms, this setup pulls power away from the collective and concentrates it all in a single place. Anyone participating in this structure is trying to buy their way into power defined by Trump.
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Applying the VDA framework (Verification–Deliberation–Accountability) here reveals the gap:
Verification: Absent (authority is unilateral)
Deliberation: Nominal (agenda is controlled)
Accountability: Negated (Chairman is supreme)
It simulates VDA without the function demos.co.uk/research/ver...
Verification: Absent (authority is unilateral)
Deliberation: Nominal (agenda is controlled)
Accountability: Negated (Chairman is supreme)
It simulates VDA without the function demos.co.uk/research/ver...
Verification, Deliberation, Accountability: A new framework for tackling epistemic collapse and renewing democracy
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
demos.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Applying the VDA framework (Verification–Deliberation–Accountability) here reveals the gap:
Verification: Absent (authority is unilateral)
Deliberation: Nominal (agenda is controlled)
Accountability: Negated (Chairman is supreme)
It simulates VDA without the function demos.co.uk/research/ver...
Verification: Absent (authority is unilateral)
Deliberation: Nominal (agenda is controlled)
Accountability: Negated (Chairman is supreme)
It simulates VDA without the function demos.co.uk/research/ver...
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Crucially, the Board of Peace has no integration with the UN system. No links to mandates, peacekeeping norms, or the Security Council. It isn’t trying to complement the current international architecture; it’s building a parallel one, to serve Trump’s interests (and wallet)
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Crucially, the Board of Peace has no integration with the UN system. No links to mandates, peacekeeping norms, or the Security Council. It isn’t trying to complement the current international architecture; it’s building a parallel one, to serve Trump’s interests (and wallet)
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The Charter’s preamble frames existing institutions as "failed" or "dependency generating" to position this Board as the nimble alternative. It’s an anti-institutional narrative designed to delegitimise standard multilateral governance to make room for a personalised substitute.
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 AM
The Charter’s preamble frames existing institutions as "failed" or "dependency generating" to position this Board as the nimble alternative. It’s an anti-institutional narrative designed to delegitimise standard multilateral governance to make room for a personalised substitute.
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That $1bn provision creates a two-tier system where capital replaces consent. It mirrors the logic of permanent seats in other institutions, but explicitly substitutes wealth for diplomatic standing.
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 AM
That $1bn provision creates a two-tier system where capital replaces consent. It mirrors the logic of permanent seats in other institutions, but explicitly substitutes wealth for diplomatic standing.