"Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year - a historic first.

Electricity demand is growing around the world but the growth in solar and wind was so strong it met 100% of the extra electricity demand, even helping drive a slight […]

“Britain is quite different from the rest of western Europe, on a good day, about how well we do multiculturalism. We’re a generation ahead in terms of visible diversity, and the normalness of diversity in public life. Most Britons don’t perceive this, but if you’re in business, media, politics […]

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@BashStKid
Of course. This is just a milestone on a very long road, but it's progress, of a sort. The full report paints a fuller picture than the headline.

https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-mid-year-insights-2025/

"Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year - a historic first.

Electricity demand is growing around the world but the growth in solar and wind was so strong it met 100% of the extra electricity demand, even helping drive a slight […]

“Britain is quite different from the rest of western Europe, on a good day, about how well we do multiculturalism. We’re a generation ahead in terms of visible diversity, and the normalness of diversity in public life. Most Britons don’t perceive this, but if you’re in business, media, politics […]

@BashStKid
Yes, Lecornu was in office for 27 days and formed a government that lasted 14 hours. You can't make a cassoulet in that time.

In the future, everyone will be French Prime Minister for 15 minutes....

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2025/10/06/french-pm-lecornu-resigns-hours-after-naming-government_6746132_7.html

@BashStKid
I think the protestors are also at the back door. I think. It's all a bit chaotic over there right now.

In Tbilisi, Georgia, after declaring a new transitional government, protestors are trying to storm the Presidential Palace. Tear gas and water cannons are being used at the front while ruling party chairman Bidzina Ivanishvilli was seen sneaking out the back.

#georgiaprotests

Declaration of the National Convention, Tbilisi, Georgia.

1. The people are the power;

2. Since last year’s rigged October Parliamentary elections, the authorities are unconstitutional and thus their authority is terminated;

3. Peaceful transitional power […]

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Tbilisi, Georgia, and the opposition party organisers of today's huge protest are really going all out. They're about to announce a new technical government to replace the illegitimate Russian backed regime.

Will it work? Well, they've certainly got the numbers

#georgiaprotests

In Georgia's local elections today, which most of the country is boycotting, there are already reports of ballot stuffing and vote rigging.
The only independent observers allowed into the country today happen to be MPs from Orban's party in Hungary.

Not a joke.

#georgiaprotests

@BashStKid
Exactly. At Georgia protests, they dance the Khorumi, a traditional military dance aimed at warding off invaders. Because they know Putin is watching.

https://georgiatoday.ge/to-europe-with-khorumi-dancers-march-at-rustaveli-avenue/

It's all eyes on Georgia today as people boycott the sham local elections and head instead towards the capital for the biggest demonstration yet in over 300 days of continuous protests against the illegitimate Russian backed government.

The convoys are making […]

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'We don't beat hatred with more hatred - we beat it with more love'

David Walker,
Bishop of Manchester.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/we-dont-beat-hatred-more-32600666#ICID=Android_MENNewsApp_AppShare

'We don't beat hatred with more hatred - we beat it with more love'

David Walker,
Bishop of Manchester.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/we-dont-beat-hatred-more-32600666#ICID=Android_MENNewsApp_AppShare

"We have a message for Elon Musk. Get the hell out of our politics and our country.”

Ed Milliband,
U.K. Energy Secretary.

#ukpolitics

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-government-ed-miliband-elon-musk-get-out-of-our-country/

@BashStKid Exactly. It's making less and less sense that the price of electricity to be decided by the price of gas.

"Electricity demand in Great Britain has been fully covered by the output of clean-energy sources for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date, new Carbon Brief analysis shows.

This is up from just 2.5 hours in 2021 and 64.5 hours in all of 2024, ahead of the government’s clean-power target for 2030." […]

"We have a message for Elon Musk. Get the hell out of our politics and our country.”

Ed Milliband,
U.K. Energy Secretary.

#ukpolitics

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-government-ed-miliband-elon-musk-get-out-of-our-country/

"Electricity demand in Great Britain has been fully covered by the output of clean-energy sources for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date, new Carbon Brief analysis shows.

This is up from just 2.5 hours in 2021 and 64.5 hours in all of 2024, ahead of the government’s clean-power target for 2030." […]

In Moldova, nearly all the votes have been counted, and Maia Sandu's PAS party are on track to win the parliamentary election with well over the 50% needed to form a majority.

Putin spent a hell of a lot of money trying to buy the vote. He lost. Again.

#PutinsWar