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🚨 BREAKING: Robert Jenrick has defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK — just hours after being dramatically fired from the Conservatives by party Leader Kemi Badenoch.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Robert Jenrick has defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK — just hours after being dramatically fired from the Conservatives by party Leader Kemi Badenoch.
Full story 👇
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Watching the Jenrick Press Conference:
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
a woman with glasses is sitting in a crowd and says " what first attracted you to the millionaire paul daniels "
ALT: a woman with glasses is sitting in a crowd and says " what first attracted you to the millionaire paul daniels "
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Watching the Jenrick Press Conference:
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
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Terwijl Rusland grote verliezen lijdt in buurland Oekraïne blijft het arbeidsmigranten uit India rekruteren.
Dit jaar worden er naar verwachting minstens 40.000 extra Indiase staatsburgers verwacht.
Dit jaar worden er naar verwachting minstens 40.000 extra Indiase staatsburgers verwacht.
Desperate for Labor, Russia Welcomes a New Wave of Indian Migrant Workers
Russia is set to welcome 40,000 more Indian labor migrants this year, primarily in high-demand sectors amid severe workforce shortages.
united24media.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Terwijl Rusland grote verliezen lijdt in buurland Oekraïne blijft het arbeidsmigranten uit India rekruteren.
Dit jaar worden er naar verwachting minstens 40.000 extra Indiase staatsburgers verwacht.
Dit jaar worden er naar verwachting minstens 40.000 extra Indiase staatsburgers verwacht.
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Dutch far-right influencer Eva Vlaardingerbroek says she’s been banned from entering UK
Dutch far-right influencer Eva Vlaardingerbroek says she’s been banned from entering UK
Activist, who promotes conspiracy theories and anti-immigration rhetoric online, says her ETA has been revoked
A Dutch anti-immigration influencer who has promoted conspiracy theories such as the “great replacement” says she has been banned from the UK.
Eva Vlaardingerbroek posted an image online of what appeared to be a notification from the British government that her UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA) had been cancelled on Tuesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Dutch far-right influencer Eva Vlaardingerbroek says she’s been banned from entering UK
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The UK is sending one soldier responses were very funny, but this is the actual reality:
January 15, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The UK is sending one soldier responses were very funny, but this is the actual reality:
"Dat is wat wij aanrichten met ons #asielstelsel; als je al geen trauma hebt als je hier arriveert, is de kans groot dat je dat alsnog oploopt door ons opvangstelsel.
We schieten in onze eigen voet. Mensen worden lui en futloos. Het licht in hun ogen gaat uit.”
share.google/ZCRBhG4wPhuL...
We schieten in onze eigen voet. Mensen worden lui en futloos. Het licht in hun ogen gaat uit.”
share.google/ZCRBhG4wPhuL...
COA-medewerker schreef boek over zijn ervaringen: ‘Opvang van asielzoekers werkt trauma’s in de hand’
In een boek over zijn ervaringen als COA-medewerker schetst organisatieadviseur Robert Paul Schwippert wat er schort aan het asielstelsel: het jaagt passiviteit aan. ‘Mensen worden lui en futloos. Het...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM
"Dat is wat wij aanrichten met ons #asielstelsel; als je al geen trauma hebt als je hier arriveert, is de kans groot dat je dat alsnog oploopt door ons opvangstelsel.
We schieten in onze eigen voet. Mensen worden lui en futloos. Het licht in hun ogen gaat uit.”
share.google/ZCRBhG4wPhuL...
We schieten in onze eigen voet. Mensen worden lui en futloos. Het licht in hun ogen gaat uit.”
share.google/ZCRBhG4wPhuL...
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Ageing populations will lead to lower living standards - EBRD report on.ft.com/49FdGeu
Ageing populations will lead to lower living standards, warns study
Growth in annual GDP per capita will fall by more than a full percentage point in some countries over the next 25 years
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November 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Ageing populations will lead to lower living standards - EBRD report on.ft.com/49FdGeu
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Volgens Van Weel varen er Russische en Chinese onderzoeksschepen bij Groenland, maar hij kan niet zeggen waar hij dat op baseert. Scandinavische diplomaten met toegang tot de veiligheidsbriefing van de NAVO zeggen tegen de Financial Times dat daar al jaren geen sprake van is.
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Volgens Van Weel varen er Russische en Chinese onderzoeksschepen bij Groenland, maar hij kan niet zeggen waar hij dat op baseert. Scandinavische diplomaten met toegang tot de veiligheidsbriefing van de NAVO zeggen tegen de Financial Times dat daar al jaren geen sprake van is.
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‘Rather than blaming technology itself, we need to pay attention to what young people are doing online, who they’re connecting with and how supported they feel in their daily lives.’
“Our findings tell us that young people’s choices around social media and gaming may be shaped by how they’re feeling but not necessarily the other way around,” said Prof Neil Humphrey, a co-author [of a Manchester University study that followed 25,000 11- to 14-year-olds over three school years].
Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems – study
Research finds no evidence heavier social media use or more gaming increases symptoms of anxiety or depression
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM
‘Rather than blaming technology itself, we need to pay attention to what young people are doing online, who they’re connecting with and how supported they feel in their daily lives.’
Onbegrijpelijk ...
More French people consider Emmanuel Macron a threat to democracy than Marine Le Pen (or Jordan Bardella).
Something major is shifting in the public attitude towards the RN. It is no longer seen as a bogeyman -- worryingly given 44% of respondents think it is xenophobic (and 38% antisemitic).
Something major is shifting in the public attitude towards the RN. It is no longer seen as a bogeyman -- worryingly given 44% of respondents think it is xenophobic (and 38% antisemitic).
January 15, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Onbegrijpelijk ...
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The Senate voted 51–50 against an effort to block Trump from further Venezuela military action without Congress’ authorisation. Vance broke the tie.
January 14, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The Senate voted 51–50 against an effort to block Trump from further Venezuela military action without Congress’ authorisation. Vance broke the tie.
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The UK’s strategy — part of a plan to run the British power grid on 95 percent clean electricity by 2030 — is a clear signal that the UK will not heed Washington’s assertions that fossil fuels are the only way to deliver affordable bills and secure supply.
Keir Starmer goes big on wind power — even as Trump trashes it
The British prime minister commits to a major expansion of offshore wind as he eyes a 2030 clean power milestone. Just don’t tell his friend Donald.
www.politico.eu
January 14, 2026 at 10:29 PM
The UK’s strategy — part of a plan to run the British power grid on 95 percent clean electricity by 2030 — is a clear signal that the UK will not heed Washington’s assertions that fossil fuels are the only way to deliver affordable bills and secure supply.
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Introducing our new CEO, Javier, and his many medical needs ❤️🩹
January 14, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Introducing our new CEO, Javier, and his many medical needs ❤️🩹
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MEPs worry that without strict conditions, Viktor Orbán will funnel EU funds meant for defence into his upcoming election campaign. #EuropeNews
EU Parliament questions defence loan's '€17 billion gift' to Hungary
MEPs worry that without strict conditions, Viktor Orbán will funnel EU funds meant for defence into his upcoming election campaign.
l.euronews.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
MEPs worry that without strict conditions, Viktor Orbán will funnel EU funds meant for defence into his upcoming election campaign. #EuropeNews
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-Vermeer (BBB) over het afwachtende internationale optreden van NL: ‘We hebben hier in een feminiene cultuur..’
-Piri (GL-PvdA): ‘Ik zit hier tussen zes mannen’
-Piri (GL-PvdA): ‘Ik zit hier tussen zes mannen’
January 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
-Vermeer (BBB) over het afwachtende internationale optreden van NL: ‘We hebben hier in een feminiene cultuur..’
-Piri (GL-PvdA): ‘Ik zit hier tussen zes mannen’
-Piri (GL-PvdA): ‘Ik zit hier tussen zes mannen’
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🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested an interview with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) over his participation in a video last year reminding U.S. military and intelligence service members that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘I won’t be intimidated’: Dem lawmaker vows to fight after DOJ expands probe of ‘illegal orders’ video
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested an interview with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) over his participation in a video last year reminding U.S. military and intelligence service members that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Hillary said Trump wanted to breakup NATO for Putin in 2016 bsky.app/profile/chri...
January 11, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Hillary said Trump wanted to breakup NATO for Putin in 2016 bsky.app/profile/chri...
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Britain has evacuated its ambassador and all embassy staff from Iran, a UK official said Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump weighs launching strikes against the Islamist regime.
UK ambassador and all embassy staff evacuated from Iran
The move comes after the US ordered the evacuation of personnel from its largest Middle East base as President Donald Trump considers military action against the regime.
www.politico.eu
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Britain has evacuated its ambassador and all embassy staff from Iran, a UK official said Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump weighs launching strikes against the Islamist regime.
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Smart move by the UK.
Kremlin assets shouldn’t be able to travel to countries against which the Kremlin wages any type of war
Kremlin assets shouldn’t be able to travel to countries against which the Kremlin wages any type of war
January 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Smart move by the UK.
Kremlin assets shouldn’t be able to travel to countries against which the Kremlin wages any type of war
Kremlin assets shouldn’t be able to travel to countries against which the Kremlin wages any type of war
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🚨🚨Breaking: "Sweden has sent military to Greenland".
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
JUST NU: Danska beskedet – skjuter tillbaka vid attack
Danmarks besked: Kungarikets soldater skjuter tillbaka om Grönland attackeras. Sverige har skickat militär till ön – mitt i den inflammerade dragkampen om den. ”Det är på förfrågan från Danmark”, skri...
www.expressen.se
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
🚨🚨Breaking: "Sweden has sent military to Greenland".
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
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Propublica Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Propublica Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
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US suspends immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, White House says
US suspends migrant visa processing for 75 countries, White House says
The Department of Homeland Security last month said that the Trump administration has deported more than 605,000 people and that 2.5 million others left on their own.
www.euronews.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
US suspends immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, White House says