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"A whopping 89% of people globally want stronger action on the climate crisis, but mistakenly believe they're in the minority. Worrying about climate change is something we're largely doing in the privacy of our own minds, meaning we're locked in a self-fulfilling spiral of silence."
#NetZero 🌻
#NetZero 🌻
Unleashing the 89% of People Who Want Climate Action Could Lead to ‘Social Tipping Point’ and More Government Action, Experts Say - EcoWatch
A whopping 89% of people globally want stronger action on the climate crisis, but feel trapped in a “spiral of silence," researchers say.
www.ecowatch.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"A whopping 89% of people globally want stronger action on the climate crisis, but mistakenly believe they're in the minority. Worrying about climate change is something we're largely doing in the privacy of our own minds, meaning we're locked in a self-fulfilling spiral of silence."
#NetZero 🌻
#NetZero 🌻
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The EU must respond with "the utmost severity" to the Trump administration’s decision to sanction him and four other European nationals for their work on online content moderation, former European Commissioner Thierry Breton has urged.
Breton says US sanctions against him put EU on an ‘extraordinarily dangerous path’
The EU “cannot show any sign of weakness” in response to the Trump administration’s actions, the ex-commissioner warned.
www.politico.eu
December 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The EU must respond with "the utmost severity" to the Trump administration’s decision to sanction him and four other European nationals for their work on online content moderation, former European Commissioner Thierry Breton has urged.
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“None of us can guess how the Trump assault on the BBC will play out, because he wields unprecedented power, unchecked by personal dignity or decency.”
No. We can’t. But we can condemn forever the repulsive British politicians and media gobshites who would side with him instead of us.
No. We can’t. But we can condemn forever the repulsive British politicians and media gobshites who would side with him instead of us.
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
“None of us can guess how the Trump assault on the BBC will play out, because he wields unprecedented power, unchecked by personal dignity or decency.”
No. We can’t. But we can condemn forever the repulsive British politicians and media gobshites who would side with him instead of us.
No. We can’t. But we can condemn forever the repulsive British politicians and media gobshites who would side with him instead of us.
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Gradually undoing Brexit damage
BBC News - Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss Nowak tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the
www.bbc.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Gradually undoing Brexit damage
BBC News - Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We must back BBC to the hilt against Trump
V good Max Hastings column
www.thetimes.com/article/69d6...
V good Max Hastings column
www.thetimes.com/article/69d6...
We must back BBC to the hilt against Trump
Assault on the broadcaster is part of wider game to discredit any news source that is not sympathetic to the president
www.thetimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We must back BBC to the hilt against Trump
V good Max Hastings column
www.thetimes.com/article/69d6...
V good Max Hastings column
www.thetimes.com/article/69d6...
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Our most important trading partnership must be with the EU - Trump is an "unreliable partner".
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Ditch Brexit divisions and forge closer EU ties as Trump 'unreliable', says TUC
Nearly a decade on from the EU referendum, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said Leavers and Remainers have moved past old divisions and want the botched Tory Brexit deal fixed
www.mirror.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our most important trading partnership must be with the EU - Trump is an "unreliable partner".
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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There’s lots needs done to make British democracy healthy, but this is one thing that would help.
UK ministers urged to cap political donations to ‘rebuild voter confidence’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK ministers urged to cap political donations to ‘rebuild voter confidence’
Letter from 19 organisations says a cap would help to protect democracy, weeks after £9m donation to Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There’s lots needs done to make British democracy healthy, but this is one thing that would help.
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Lib Dems call for inquiry into hostile foreign state interference to include US
Lib Dems call for inquiry into hostile foreign state interference to include US
Party says US government’s explicit support for far-right nationalist parties in Europe amounts to outside interference
buff.ly
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Lib Dems call for inquiry into hostile foreign state interference to include US
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Who were the Denisovans? Only 12 small fragments of these humans have been found—hardly enough to put a face to the name
A debate is raging over the origins of an elusive cousin to modern humans
Who were the Denisovans?
econ.st
December 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Who were the Denisovans? Only 12 small fragments of these humans have been found—hardly enough to put a face to the name
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❌ Russia loses 1,120 soldiers over past day
Russia loses 1,120 soldiers over past day
Russia has lost 1,120 soldiers killed and wounded, 3 tanks and 64 vehicles and fuel tankers over the past day.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
❌ Russia loses 1,120 soldiers over past day
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Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time. n.pr/3L60qp3
'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House
Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.
n.pr
December 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time. n.pr/3L60qp3
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Foreign interference undermines our democracy, sovereignty and security.
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Urgent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics
An independent review, led by Philip Rycroft, into foreign financial interference in UK politics has been commissioned by the government.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Foreign interference undermines our democracy, sovereignty and security.
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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❗️ Ukrainians’ trust in some global leaders shifts sharply, with Trump among least trusted
Ukrainians’ trust in some global leaders shifts sharply, with Trump among least trusted
According to a study by Info Sapiens, Ukrainians are showing a decline in trust in global leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
❗️ Ukrainians’ trust in some global leaders shifts sharply, with Trump among least trusted
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“Do You Smell Like A Feminist?”, “Dating Is A Disaster, But Are Men Really To Blame?” and “45 Milkmaid Dresses That Will Make Any Man Weak In The Knees”.
These are just some of the headlines from Evie, an American magazine that is part of the womanosphere
These are just some of the headlines from Evie, an American magazine that is part of the womanosphere
The apple-pie-scented world of conservative women’s media
Put on your milkmaid dress: it is time to enter the womanosphere
econ.st
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
“Do You Smell Like A Feminist?”, “Dating Is A Disaster, But Are Men Really To Blame?” and “45 Milkmaid Dresses That Will Make Any Man Weak In The Knees”.
These are just some of the headlines from Evie, an American magazine that is part of the womanosphere
These are just some of the headlines from Evie, an American magazine that is part of the womanosphere
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My former hardcore Brexit friend tonight:
Words to the effect
'we need a stronger and more united Europe, and leaving the EU was a massive mistake'
Words to the effect
'we need a stronger and more united Europe, and leaving the EU was a massive mistake'
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
My former hardcore Brexit friend tonight:
Words to the effect
'we need a stronger and more united Europe, and leaving the EU was a massive mistake'
Words to the effect
'we need a stronger and more united Europe, and leaving the EU was a massive mistake'
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
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Jim is always so excited when Charles comes in filthy from his adventures and in desperate need of the services of his personal valet.
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Jim is always so excited when Charles comes in filthy from his adventures and in desperate need of the services of his personal valet.
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White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
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“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
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The pressure keeps mounting on Farage.
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage urged to ‘come clean’ over alleged election spending breaches in Clacton
Reform campaign accused by ex-councillor of falsely reporting expenses during Farage’s run to become MP last year
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The pressure keeps mounting on Farage.
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At what point does he become a liability to his party?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
davekeating.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
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Farage was 17. This boy was 9
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to ‘dismiss’ hurt of alleged targets
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Farage was 17. This boy was 9
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’ with an accompanying hand gesture pointing towards a place far away.”
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How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
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Mark Kelly: “Jobs are down. Wages are flat. Costs are up & this President is asleep — Like literally, he’s falling asleep on the job. It’s hurting the American people — He’s doing nothing to try to help people with the cost of groceries, rent, & healthcare”
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Mark Kelly: “Jobs are down. Wages are flat. Costs are up & this President is asleep — Like literally, he’s falling asleep on the job. It’s hurting the American people — He’s doing nothing to try to help people with the cost of groceries, rent, & healthcare”
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Yinka Bankole was 12 when Farage spotted him in the playground:
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to ‘dismiss’ hurt of alleged targets
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Yinka Bankole was 12 when Farage spotted him in the playground:
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“He towered over me. ‘Where are you from?’ he asked. Within seconds of offering my rather confused and sputtering answers, he had a clear response: ‘That’s the way back to Africa,’.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...