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Hunger striker loses ability to stand as the strike hits day 55
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Hunger striker loses ability to stand as the strike hits day 55
As hunger strikes reach day 55, the message from strikers is clear: 'Don't forget Palestine,' urging the British government to meet with them
www.thecanary.co
December 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views
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Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views
Health minister decries criticism of vaccinations by heads of four authorities as ‘dangerous and utterly irresponsible’
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December 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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'It's insane': Expert makes stunning claim about Trump's chat with Zelenskyy
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'It's insane': Expert makes stunning claim about Trump's chat with Zelenskyy
A military expert revealed on Sunday that President Donald Trump is taking an "insane" approach to ending the war in Ukraine. Trump held another round of peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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After more cordial meeting, Trump and Zelenskyy suggest peace deal could be close
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After more cordial meeting, Trump and Zelenskyy suggest peace deal could be close
But both leaders acknowledged sticking points remain. And Russia has yet to weigh in.
www.politico.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Zelenskyy focuses on security guarantees ahead of Trump visit
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Zelenskyy focuses on security guarantees ahead of Trump visit
The presidents will meet Sunday in Florida for peace talks.
www.politico.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Zelenskyy floats terms for peace plan, signaling possible withdrawal from eastern Ukraine
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Zelenskyy floats terms for peace plan, signaling possible withdrawal from eastern Ukraine
The Donbas region — the majority of which is currently occupied by Moscow’s troops — would be turned into a demilitarized “free economic zone” under the plan.
www.politico.eu
December 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
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Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
www.politico.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Former Tory councillor accused of orchestrating rape gang
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Former Tory councillor accused of orchestrating rape gang
Philip Young is accused of abusing and raping his wife alongside five other men - while the case once again demonstrates who the problem are
www.thecanary.co
December 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Zack Polanski condemns the arrest of Greta Thunberg
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Zack Polanski condemns the arrest of Greta Thunberg
Both Greta Thunberg and Zack Polanski have voiced their support for the hunger striking prisoners who have been held for 18 months without trial
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December 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Greta Thunberg arrested at Palestine Action protest
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Greta Thunberg arrested at Palestine Action protest
Greta Thunberg is the latest activist to be arrested for supporting Palestine Action and opposing genocide
www.thecanary.co
December 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Trump admin is 'creating its own reality' to fight off plummeting poll numbers: analysis
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Trump admin is 'creating its own reality' to fight off plummeting poll numbers: analysis
Less than a year into President Donald Trump's second term, the Trump administration is increasingly finding a bulk of the American public disapproves of its policies. One solution appears to be count...
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December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches – Byline Times
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Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
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December 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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How Trump 'created the worst possible outcome' for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
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How Trump 'created the worst possible outcome' for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
On Friday, December 16 — the deadline for compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act of 2025 — thousands of "unclassified" U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) files on billionaire financier and c...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Nigel Farage’s £9m Donor Profits From Putin Propaganda Platform While Holding MoD Stake – Byline Times
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Nigel Farage’s £9m Donor Profits From Putin Propaganda Platform While Holding MoD Stake
Reform UK's biggest donor is profiting from ties to a pro-Kremlin platform that hosts a Russian intelligence-backed influence operation
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December 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Imitating the Populist Right: The Politics of Shabana Mahmood – Byline Times
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Imitating the Populist Right: The Politics of Shabana Mahmood
The Labour Home Secretary has spent her first months in the job actively enabling the forces of the populist right, argues Jon Bloomfield and David Edgar
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December 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Trump's 'erratic' behavior in 2025 often raised 'questions about his mental performance'

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Trump’s 'erratic' behavior in 2025 often raised 'questions about his mental performance'
When President Donald Trump angrily attacked and ridiculed actor/director Rob Reiner right after his murder, the dominant reaction was outrage. USA Today columnist Rex Huppke, for example, argued that...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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'Trump got rid of a baby': Internet erupts over Epstein file linking president to murder

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'Trump got rid of a baby': Internet erupts over Epstein file linking president to murder
Raw Story on Christmas Eve reported on a file released by the DOJ which shows a purported victim linking Donald Trump to the currently still unverified murder of a newborn baby, and the internet erupt...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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'Just can't help himself': Internet erupts over Trump's strange Christmas Eve call

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'Just can't help himself': Internet erupts over Trump's strange Christmas Eve call
President Donald Trump made some strange comments as he took phone calls from his southern Florida abode, Mar-a-Lago, during a Christmas celebration on Wednesday. Trump participated in the NORAD Santa...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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'End of the era': Trump just created the 'kryptonite' that could bring down his presidency

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'End of the era': Trump just created the 'kryptonite' that could bring down his presidency
President Donald Trump may have just created the "kryptonite" that brings down his second administration, according to a new report. Trump's MAGA movement coalition has started to crack in recent week...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Ok, the plans to return at the weekend were sidetracked by having to attend a meeting and organise full support for the new UK Media Watch Feed. I will update this feed sometime during the week, belatedly I know but unavoidable. Meanwhile try out the new feed @UKMediaWatch.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Posts will resume on this feed this weekend and, going forward, will be weekend only.
I will also be overseeing the new UK Media Watch account, examining politics in the media.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Reform UK Accused of 'Betraying Residents' for Benefit of Fossil Fuel Donors as More Net Zero Targets Scrapped
Nigel Farage's party is scrapping green initiatives in local authorities across the country after taking millions of pounds in donations from oil and gas interests
bylinetimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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'My Government Must Quit Twitter and Call Out Elon Musk's Far-Right Hate'
Labour MP Noah Law explains why it's time for Keir Starmer to start treating the billionaire X owner as the 'foreign extremist' he now is
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September 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Feds coming up empty in attempt to link Kirk shooter to left-wing groups: NBC News
Despite claims coming from Donald Trump’s administration that the man who shot far-right conservative gadfly Charlie Kirk was part of a left-wing conspiracy, investigators are finding “no evidence” to...
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September 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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'Groundswell' for Kimmel return after 'cancel Disney+' blows up online: insider
As the initial dust settles over the “indefinite” suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over comments he made about MAGA fans' reaction of the shooting of far-right extremist Charlie K...
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September 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM