alan
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I would only trade our Devon lifestyle for a palazzo in Venice, or a Villa on the Venice Lido.
I note that free and fair midterms is looking less likely by the day.
There is no surprise in this, but if it transpires it could be the tipping point
There is no surprise in this, but if it transpires it could be the tipping point
February 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
I note that free and fair midterms is looking less likely by the day.
There is no surprise in this, but if it transpires it could be the tipping point
There is no surprise in this, but if it transpires it could be the tipping point
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TV show pitch: ‘Tome Team’, where a group of rare books librarians and book historians are sent to investigate an uncatalogued library for interesting incunabula, marginalia and provenances - and they have just three days to do it.
February 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM
TV show pitch: ‘Tome Team’, where a group of rare books librarians and book historians are sent to investigate an uncatalogued library for interesting incunabula, marginalia and provenances - and they have just three days to do it.
She doesn't look 13 years old to me, or 10 years old in the rocket image.
Is that age to know the abilities to become the successor
Have the intelligence agencies messed up ?
Is that age to know the abilities to become the successor
Have the intelligence agencies messed up ?
February 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
She doesn't look 13 years old to me, or 10 years old in the rocket image.
Is that age to know the abilities to become the successor
Have the intelligence agencies messed up ?
Is that age to know the abilities to become the successor
Have the intelligence agencies messed up ?
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Aux premiers intervenants et aux membres du personnel enseignant de Tumbler Ridge qui ont immédiatement réagi pour venir en aide à ceux qui en avaient besoin : vous êtes le Canada à son meilleur.
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Aux premiers intervenants et aux membres du personnel enseignant de Tumbler Ridge qui ont immédiatement réagi pour venir en aide à ceux qui en avaient besoin : vous êtes le Canada à son meilleur.
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Whoa! Didn’t expect to wake up to this news.
“A year into Trump’s term, voters say Biden was better.”
Trump’s net approval on the economy is now -18. That’s 26 points worse than this point in his first term and a brutal 53 points lower among independents.
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“A year into Trump’s term, voters say Biden was better.”
Trump’s net approval on the economy is now -18. That’s 26 points worse than this point in his first term and a brutal 53 points lower among independents.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Whoa! Didn’t expect to wake up to this news.
“A year into Trump’s term, voters say Biden was better.”
Trump’s net approval on the economy is now -18. That’s 26 points worse than this point in his first term and a brutal 53 points lower among independents.
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“A year into Trump’s term, voters say Biden was better.”
Trump’s net approval on the economy is now -18. That’s 26 points worse than this point in his first term and a brutal 53 points lower among independents.
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
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Still laughing every time I watch this!
This wonderfully talented comedian is Lewis Macleod from Scotland.
This wonderfully talented comedian is Lewis Macleod from Scotland.
January 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Still laughing every time I watch this!
This wonderfully talented comedian is Lewis Macleod from Scotland.
This wonderfully talented comedian is Lewis Macleod from Scotland.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Hitchcock's less known thriller
February 13, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Hitchcock's less known thriller
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🚨In December 2016, Epstein invited Bill Gates to his island and informed him that “new administration people” were visiting.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
February 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
🚨In December 2016, Epstein invited Bill Gates to his island and informed him that “new administration people” were visiting.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
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A serial liar & narcissist from an early age. Who could know?
Epstein scandal: How the paedophile financier made his millions
Sky News takes a look at how Jeffrey Epstein was able to facilitate his crimes and how it was clear, even in his early career, that he could get away with lies to line his pockets.
news.sky.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:22 AM
A serial liar & narcissist from an early age. Who could know?
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Why is Starmer so unpopular bleats the Guardian whilst failing to investigate Farage in any meaningful way.
February 13, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Why is Starmer so unpopular bleats the Guardian whilst failing to investigate Farage in any meaningful way.
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NUDE ELON MUSK: The invisible clothes I'm wearing are a product of xAthleisure, which will roll out self-dressing outfits within two years at the latest
THE CREDULOUS PRESS: Fully Clothed Tesla Innovator Does It Again
THE CREDULOUS PRESS: Fully Clothed Tesla Innovator Does It Again
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
NUDE ELON MUSK: The invisible clothes I'm wearing are a product of xAthleisure, which will roll out self-dressing outfits within two years at the latest
THE CREDULOUS PRESS: Fully Clothed Tesla Innovator Does It Again
THE CREDULOUS PRESS: Fully Clothed Tesla Innovator Does It Again
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Good. We absolutely not should be giving Palantir access to our data.
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Good. We absolutely not should be giving Palantir access to our data.
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"The Royal Family has tried to usher William away from one Epstein scandal, and unwittingly, they've pushed him towards another," says Emily Maitlis.
Has a "mind boggling" mistake been made in sending the heir to the throne to Saudi Arabia?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Has a "mind boggling" mistake been made in sending the heir to the throne to Saudi Arabia?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Why sending Prince William to Saudi Arabia is a ‘mind boggling’ mistake for the Royals | The News Agents
Prince William is visiting Saudi Arabia, while heat intensifies at home on his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. But in meeting the country’s Crown Prince, has he run headfirst into another Epstein…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
"The Royal Family has tried to usher William away from one Epstein scandal, and unwittingly, they've pushed him towards another," says Emily Maitlis.
Has a "mind boggling" mistake been made in sending the heir to the throne to Saudi Arabia?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Has a "mind boggling" mistake been made in sending the heir to the throne to Saudi Arabia?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
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In a sensible polity Trump would be impeached and removed from office for this act alone.
But, yes, we know.
But, yes, we know.
February 11, 2026 at 7:24 AM
In a sensible polity Trump would be impeached and removed from office for this act alone.
But, yes, we know.
But, yes, we know.
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Trump sought - and failed - to bring criminal charges against six members of Congress who said things that displeased him.
Charles I’s attempt to do similar with five MPs in 1642 preceded a civil war.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Charles I’s attempt to do similar with five MPs in 1642 preceded a civil war.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Trump sought - and failed - to bring criminal charges against six members of Congress who said things that displeased him.
Charles I’s attempt to do similar with five MPs in 1642 preceded a civil war.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Charles I’s attempt to do similar with five MPs in 1642 preceded a civil war.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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The Reform Party are a complete joke!
You literally couldn't make this sh!t up! 🤣🤣🤣
You literally couldn't make this sh!t up! 🤣🤣🤣
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 AM
The Reform Party are a complete joke!
You literally couldn't make this sh!t up! 🤣🤣🤣
You literally couldn't make this sh!t up! 🤣🤣🤣
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Prior to the 1970s, the bulk of a minister's time was occupied with medium to long term planning. Now, the focus is on day to day programme administration and how to manage negative mainstream and social media. That is not solely the fault of politicians but the 'gossip' appetites of us all.
I can‘t pretend to be the biggest fan of Keir Starmer,but the idea that Britain should get yet another new Government now is preposterous. And the Labour MPs who think they could do it better might be in for a shock. All such a change would do would be to further undermine public faith in democracy.
February 10, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Prior to the 1970s, the bulk of a minister's time was occupied with medium to long term planning. Now, the focus is on day to day programme administration and how to manage negative mainstream and social media. That is not solely the fault of politicians but the 'gossip' appetites of us all.
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Ah, God bless Freecycle. "...missing the dice."
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Ah, God bless Freecycle. "...missing the dice."
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February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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I know anything he says and does is infra dig as far as many are concerned, but I thought this was very good, actually.
I’m sleepless, angry and anxious over this - and I know I'm not alone
Editor-at-large Alastair Campbell on the reaction to the Mandelson affair, the calls for Starmer to go, and what happens to this government - and the United Kingdom - next
www.thenewworld.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
I know anything he says and does is infra dig as far as many are concerned, but I thought this was very good, actually.
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This man has form, he creates a false enemy, makes simplistic, alluring claims and persuades us to do something very much against our interests. Brexit damaged our economy. Nexit (our exit from net zero) would be far worse.
February 9, 2026 at 9:23 AM
This man has form, he creates a false enemy, makes simplistic, alluring claims and persuades us to do something very much against our interests. Brexit damaged our economy. Nexit (our exit from net zero) would be far worse.
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Just beyond parody at this point
February 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Just beyond parody at this point