Anthony Jacobs
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February 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Surprise, surprise... the second phase of ceasefire is already on the rocks. And now we get the inevitable blame game where the Israel points at Hamas and Hamas points at the Israel. All while leaders on both sides benefit from this war resuming. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israeli air strikes kill at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Surprise, surprise... the second phase of ceasefire is already on the rocks. And now we get the inevitable blame game where the Israel points at Hamas and Hamas points at the Israel. All while leaders on both sides benefit from this war resuming. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I've only had the misfortune of seeing him once on Question Time but if this obnoxious blowhard ends up with Gorton and Denton MP (and Reform's 9th+), Keir Starmer will have a lot to answer for...
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GB News presenter who ate page of his book after unveiled as Reform candidate
Reform UK announce candidate in highly-anticipated Gorton and Denton by-election
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January 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I've only had the misfortune of seeing him once on Question Time but if this obnoxious blowhard ends up with Gorton and Denton MP (and Reform's 9th+), Keir Starmer will have a lot to answer for...
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Very disappointing! Essentially cutting back on the war against disinformation to save the BBC peanuts.
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BBC News Closes Social Media Investigations Unit After 13 Years
BBC News is closing BBC Trending, an investigative journalism unit tasked with shedding light on the darker side of social media.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Very disappointing! Essentially cutting back on the war against disinformation to save the BBC peanuts.
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All I'll say right now... is a what a finale of The Traitors.
January 23, 2026 at 9:46 PM
All I'll say right now... is a what a finale of The Traitors.
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I should by shocked by this, but this point this accounts to little more than Trump admitting just how bad everyone already thought he was:
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Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU eyes trade retaliation
President Donald Trump linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought "purely of Peace" as the row over the island threatened to...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I should by shocked by this, but this point this accounts to little more than Trump admitting just how bad everyone already thought he was:
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Don't know where the BBC got this pic from, but they have clearly made the decision to move Macron look like he's responded to Trump's Greenland tariff threat in the coolest way possible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
January 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Don't know where the BBC got this pic from, but they have clearly made the decision to move Macron look like he's responded to Trump's Greenland tariff threat in the coolest way possible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
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Sport England Chair, Chris Boardman explains further why we have suspended using the social media platform X.
Read the full article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/people-before-platforms-why-sport-england-suspended-its-nctwe
Read the full article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/people-before-platforms-why-sport-england-suspended-its-nctwe
People before platforms: why Sport England suspended its X account by Chris Boardman
No matter where you come from, what you earn or who you are, sport should always be a place where everyone feels safe and welcome. Those are values worth standing up for.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Sport England Chair, Chris Boardman explains further why we have suspended using the social media platform X.
Read the full article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/people-before-platforms-why-sport-england-suspended-its-nctwe
Read the full article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/people-before-platforms-why-sport-england-suspended-its-nctwe
I didn't think much of the govt National ID idea, nor understood why it got such a spotlight at the party conference. However at some point they need to come up with something resembling a concrete idea or belief. U-Turn after U-Turn doesn't help Keir Starmers's image. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I didn't think much of the govt National ID idea, nor understood why it got such a spotlight at the party conference. However at some point they need to come up with something resembling a concrete idea or belief. U-Turn after U-Turn doesn't help Keir Starmers's image. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Drew McIntyre: No Longer Bored At Work
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Drew McIntyre is no longer bored at work after winning the Undisputed WWE Title.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Drew McIntyre: No Longer Bored At Work
A step in the right direction. Indonesia blocks Elon Musk's Grok and X over the porn generation.
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Indonesia blocks Musk’s Grok chatbot due to risk of pornographic content
Move comes after governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned the AI tool and some have opened inquiries into sexualised content
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM
A step in the right direction. Indonesia blocks Elon Musk's Grok and X over the porn generation.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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UK to host the 2035 World Cup🥳
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Women's World Cup: UK set to host 2035 tournament after unopposed bid
The UK is set to host the 2035 Womens World Cup after going unopposed in the bidding process; the competition is predicted to be eight times bigger than Euro 2022 which took place in England
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November 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
UK to host the 2035 World Cup🥳
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Yep, this is where we are now:
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US soldiers 'accidentally invade Mexico' while planting warning signs on a beach
US soldiers 'accidentally invade Mexico' while planting warning signs on a beach
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November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Yep, this is where we are now:
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Dick Van Dyke remains a legend at 99.
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Dick Van Dyke On Why He Turned Down Playing James Bond: “Have You Heard My British Accent?”
Dick Van Dyke is opening up about the reason he turned down playing James Bond after producer Albert Broccoli approached him to take on the role.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Dick Van Dyke remains a legend at 99.
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Just heard the great news on the BBC Sounds Podcast - Strong Message Here. Congratulations to @aiannucci.bsky.social for leaving X and cutting off #Elon #Musk.
November 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Just heard the great news on the BBC Sounds Podcast - Strong Message Here. Congratulations to @aiannucci.bsky.social for leaving X and cutting off #Elon #Musk.
If only we had a left wing government who could stand up to these people. Oh well...
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‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some say
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
If only we had a left wing government who could stand up to these people. Oh well...
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
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The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The UK Government is arranging flights for British nationals who can’t leave Jamaica on commercial routes.
If you or someone you know hasn’t been able to book a flight home, register your presence now
📞 +1 (876) 936 0700
📞 +44 (0)20 7008 5000
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
If you or someone you know hasn’t been able to book a flight home, register your presence now
📞 +1 (876) 936 0700
📞 +44 (0)20 7008 5000
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The UK Government is arranging flights for British nationals who can’t leave Jamaica on commercial routes.
If you or someone you know hasn’t been able to book a flight home, register your presence now
📞 +1 (876) 936 0700
📞 +44 (0)20 7008 5000
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
If you or someone you know hasn’t been able to book a flight home, register your presence now
📞 +1 (876) 936 0700
📞 +44 (0)20 7008 5000
www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
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Also just to correct Matt Goodwin, who lied and said the UK spends:
"£15 billion housing asylum seekers"
- no we don't. It was 2.1 billion this last year.
And largely that's because the government is too stupid to let them work & help them get jobs while they wait for a decision. #bbcqt
"£15 billion housing asylum seekers"
- no we don't. It was 2.1 billion this last year.
And largely that's because the government is too stupid to let them work & help them get jobs while they wait for a decision. #bbcqt
UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
The Home Office's annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Also just to correct Matt Goodwin, who lied and said the UK spends:
"£15 billion housing asylum seekers"
- no we don't. It was 2.1 billion this last year.
And largely that's because the government is too stupid to let them work & help them get jobs while they wait for a decision. #bbcqt
"£15 billion housing asylum seekers"
- no we don't. It was 2.1 billion this last year.
And largely that's because the government is too stupid to let them work & help them get jobs while they wait for a decision. #bbcqt
What a brilliant puzzle 😀. Happy Halloween!
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Daily Puzzle: 10/31/2025 - 😱 Spooktacular Jump Scare 🎃
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October 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What a brilliant puzzle 😀. Happy Halloween!
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