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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · Aug 16

Same. Mute #lufc and you’ll get a good filter, in case you follow me for news-related content.

MELLY @mellyfratelli.bsky.social · Aug 16

PSA for my film chums. Football is back. Mute these bad boys:

👇👇👇
#LUFC
#LaLiga
#EPL
#PL
#UCL
#CopaDelRey

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 7h

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 15h

Good reporting on the South Shore raid from South Side weekly here.

Confirms one thing I was told but didn't put in my own piece because I didn't have a second source and it seemed too insane: border agents segregated arrested residents by race

southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve previously pointed out similar activity in some African countries. It plays on existing grievances towards the West based both on colonial history and current global order.

Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 1d

“If these narratives were spreading organically through politicians and citizens who genuinely share their beliefs, that would be about democratic debate. Instead, what we’re witnessing is the hijacking of Moldova’s information ecosystem through artificial armies…”

Szabolcs Panyi @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social · 1d

💥🔎🇷🇺 Our analysis reveals the scale of Russia’s massive propaganda offensive in Moldova: in 3 weeks, 9,900 TikTok videos were published and generated over 93 million views, created with artificial intelligence. Yet despite Moscow’s efforts, the pro-European PAS secured 50.2% in the Sept 28 election.

24/7 Russian Propaganda Blitz Hit Moldova Before the Elections - VSquare.org

Moldovans had faced months, if not years, of an information onslaught at levels beyond what just about any society has faced. In the end, the pro-European ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) w...

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Anand @calmerfuture.bsky.social · 1d

“It’s not about the colour of someone’s skin.”

— Robert Jenrick after yet again bringing up the colour of people's skin

Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 1d

‘After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith”’ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on short visit

www.theguardian.com

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 3d

Even though i’m aware of his limitations.

Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 3d

I really wish there was a way to use Piroe more. We need his finishing.

Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 3d

We’ve come a long way from the Gruev-Kamara pendulum passing.

Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

Kudus cooked though! That’s what we’re up against in this league. Can you hear me Mr Underwood? #lufc

Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

Tanaka looked good. Hope we see more of him soon #lufc

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

Overall a good game tbf especially in the first half. Annoying that we just don’t have the subs. #lufc

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

Bijol is our best defender. He needs to start the next game. #lufc

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

Honestly I was skeptical based on what I'd seen of him before but he's proving himself

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

I love Okafor's celebration 😄 #lufc

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

Why did DCL need so many touches before taking a shot? #lufc

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4d

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was nearly 100 yards behind a fatal crash that killed a 78 year-old man, a newly released video shows

Lacy took his own life days before he was set to appear before a grand jury

Video shows Kyren Lacy nearly 100 yards behind fatal crash, attorney says

By Matt Moscona Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was nearly 100 yards behind a fatal crash that killed a 78...

www.louisianasports.net

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

I hear you. There's Leedsy vs Spursy though. Let's see who can outdo the other.😂

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 4d

Not sure what to expect but the last few games have got rid of my anxiety.

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 6d

In Sudan, RSF fighters have effectively sealed off the city of El-Fasher, and it's been horror story after horror story cpj.org/2025/10/hunt...

Hunted, raped, starved: Sudan's journalists under siege in El-Fasher - Committee to Protect Journalists

New York, October 1, 2025—In Sudan’s vast western region of Darfur, journalists in El-Fasher are trapped under siege, enduring violence, hunger, and relentless bombardment alongside the people whose l...

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 6d

Today, Oct.2nd, is the anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder by Saudi agents.

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Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 6d

Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, Bobi Wine says

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.

www.bbc.com

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 6d

#lufc Full list 🇳🇬:
Ugo Ehiogu
Enoch Showunmi
Sam Sodje
Ross Barkley
Gboly Ariyibi
Nicky Ajose
Tom Adeyemi
James Debayo
Isaac Schmidt
Noah Okafor
Lukas Nmecha

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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 7d

Yep 😄

Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 7d

2nd clue: There's an England international in there

Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 7d

Oh wait, make that 11. I forgot about him 😔💔