Alexander Lawson
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Alexander Lawson
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David Bowie died ten years ago today so here is a photo of him in Japan looking cool as the current Berlin winter.
January 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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If you sometimes wonder where to look for hope in 2026, amid constant news of crisis in democracy and international law, I would suggest this: look to Ukraine. 🇺🇦

My editorial for @verfassungsblog.de on Lviv — and what we can learn from this city:

verfassungsblog.de/laboratorium...
January 10, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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Monthly Twitter UK users since Musk 2022
May22: 26.8m
May23: 24.3m (-2.5m)
May24: 22.1m (-2.2m)
May25: 18.9m (-3.2m)
Loss of 8 million (30%) in 3 years

Daily users on Twiiter after Musk
2022:10.3 m
23: 9.5 (-0.8m)
24: 8.6 (-0.9m)
25: 6.9 (-1.7m)
Loss 3.4 million in 3 years (33%)
Ipsos/ Ofcom
January 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Today marks 80 years of the UN General Assembly.

The mission:

🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change

Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
January 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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We asked Yale history professor, South America expert and author Greg Grandin to write the Weekend Essay. It’s really worth your time. From Monroe to Donroe - the doctrine that wouldn’t die as.ft.com/r/901c9501-3...
Trump, Venezuela and the doctrine that wouldn’t die
[FREE TO READ] Long seen as defunct, the Monroe Doctrine is being invoked once again as a blueprint for assertive US foreign policy. Historian Greg Grandin charts the rise, fall and rebirth of an ambi...
as.ft.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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It’s good news that from today all young children will be offered protection against chickenpox on the NHS🌈

The vaccine will be combined with the MMR jab, given at 12 and 18 months to protect against measles, mumps and rubella.

Children up to the age of 6 can catch up on doses when invited✅
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center
‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center
Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026
Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026
Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city’s attractions as it gears up for tourism boost
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches

An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches (Gift Article)
The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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It's been an amazing year and I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to get in touch, join me at surgeries and events, and reach out for support🙏

It is my privilege to serve as your MP and I look forward to another busy and positive year in 2026 🎉

A very Happy New Year to you all❤️
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Which are the technologies to watch in 2026? Our experts explain what’s worth tracking—and what’s simply hype. Watch Inside Tech now
The technologies to watch in 2026 | The Economist Insider
Tom Standage, editor of The World Ahead, and Alex Hern, our AI writer, consider the technologies to watch in the coming year. How will new weight-loss drugs transform global health care? Is geothermal energy finally ready for its moment? And could robots soon be tidying your home? Join our experts as they puzzle over the technologies likely to shape 2026 and tell you what’s worth tracking—and what’s just hype.
econ.st
January 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Happy 40th anniversary of EEC accession to Spain and Portugal. A resounding success story not just for Iberia but for Europe as a whole 🇪🇸🇵🇹🇪🇺
Hace 40 años España entró en las Comunidades Europeas. Reforzábamos Europa y Europa nos dio solidaridad y progreso.

Hoy, una España fuerte y democrática supone una Europa fuerte y democrática. Por eso, trabajamos por una Europa unida, potente y que dé un salto de soberanía.
January 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Earlier this month, we revealed our annual #POLITICO28 list of the people we predict will be shaking and shaping Europe in the year ahead.

Explore the ranking: politi.co/4ptqnOt
December 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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It has been a monster year of news for Europe. But there were a couple of stories in particular that shook the continent — and piqued our readers’ interest.

Here are our 20 most-read stories of the year 👇
POLITICO’s most-read stories of 2025
Trump, Ukraine and the shattered transatlantic status quo: The stories that captured your attention over the past 12 months.
www.politico.eu
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Europe wants to regulate AI, while the U.S. government is letting companies run free.

What’s behind the divergent approaches goes back a century.

🔗 politi.co/4s0exgp
December 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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OPINION: An interpreter does not merely convert words from one language to another. They carry meaning across the chasm between us ... and make split-second ethical and semantic decisions that could preserve dignity - or shatter a survivor. 👇
When the interpreter wept: What automation erases inside Europe’s institutions
We are building a world that treats translation as a problem to be solved. But translation was never just a technical challenge — it is an act of witnessing.
www.politico.eu
January 1, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Bulgaria joined the eurozone on January 1, becoming the currency union’s 21st member.
Bulgaria adopts the euro
“The introduction of the euro is the final milestone in Bulgaria’s integration into the European Union,” president says, but public opinion isn’t so convinced.
www.politico.eu
January 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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It's official: Bulgaria is in the euro-zone.
An excerpt from an atypically emotional NYE address by the Central Bank governor:
"Thank you, friends. We are home.
This is not a protocol. It is a feeling.
In this sense, the euro is not just an economic solution...
www.bnb.bg/AboutUs/Pres...
December 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Times correspondents reflect on Ukraine — and what 2026 might hold.

In the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, our journalists reported from the front line ⬇️
Times correspondents reflect on Ukraine — and what 2026 might hold
In the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, our journalists reported from the front line
www.thetimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: “Over the past year, we have had to endure a great deal—threats, pressure, and condescending rhetoric, even from our closest allies of a lifetime.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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From @rmcunliffe.bsky.social's great interview with him:
December 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Nantes continuing to ace transport policy: just seen a poster here explaining that, from 10.30pm until end of day, passengers are now able to ask their bus driver to stop between two stops if convenient, for safety reasons
December 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨

Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years

It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
'Parliament Is A Family': Senior Doorkeeper Paul Kehoe On Nearly 50 Years In Westminster
For decades, Paul Kehoe has served successive parliaments with discretion, dedication and good humour. From being kissed by Mo Mowlam to fishing a ...
www.politicshome.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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GREENLAND UPDATE: 🇬🇱🇬🇱🇬🇱🇬🇱🇬🇱🇬🇱

Message from the Premier of Greenland
December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM