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In the UK, standing with Ukraine
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This woman was manoeuvring to get away, clearly turning and rather than step back the guy pulled his gun out and shot through the windscreen. What's the difference between ICE and the Russian or Iranian police that shoot protestors? NOTHING!
Minneapolis shooting latest: Protests after woman shot dead by ICE agent
Local officials accuse immigration agents of
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January 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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UK government refuses to say if US would be wrong to invade Greenland | Politics News | Sky News share.google/0uP3QTePzSsy...

Seriously, it's as wrong as Russia invading Ukraine
UK government refuses to say if US would be wrong to invade Greenland
Donald Trump has said the US "does need Greenland", prompting concern he will invade the Danish territory after attacking Venezuela and capturing the country's president.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Not a difficult conundrum for Elon Musk. At least it wouldn't be if he was on the right side. Maybe he's on the same side as Trump - Russia's.

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Why Russia Is Equipping Its Drones with Starlink Terminals
Russia’s use of Starlink terminals on its drones has complicated Ukraine’s efforts at electronic anti-drone warfare—and raised a difficult conundrum for Elon Musk.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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This'll be why Trump wants Canada

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December 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Yep just like Putin, takes what he wants

Trump says US needs Greenland after naming special envoy - BBC News share.google/SciWjZk4CrKh...
Trump says US needs Greenland after naming special envoy
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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The US is now acting like Russia. If you want something, just take it. Trump copying Putin?

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Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela
The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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At this point, anyone care to tell me the difference between Russia and Israel?

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Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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It very much seems like Hungary is an enemy state, or at least its leader is.

Orbán says unsure who started Russia-Ukraine war – POLITICO share.google/9eSkZofCufOq...
Orbán says unsure who started Russia-Ukraine war
The Hungarian leader has opted out of an EU agreement to borrow €90 billion to aid Kyiv.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Still happy buying Chinese Shit on Amazon and all their online tat stores?

#boycottchina #standwithukraine

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December 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Pizza. Black Pudding, pepperoni and jalapenos... Too much?
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Next time the russians fire lasers, retaliate with a missile.
Russian spy ship pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking it, says UK
John Healey says he has updated the Navy's rules for tracking the vessel after the "dangerous" move.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Hope he doesn't want to come and play golf in Scotland again!

What a moron Trump is. Feel sorry for Americans - although they brought it on themselves.

#trump #bbc
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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That was then, and now it's even worse...
#costofliving #foodprices

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The cost of living in the UK is too high
Everything is now too expensive. Shopping for food at reduction time is the norm and planning meals on what's available rather than what we'd like.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Oh look, #Trump is going to do something... wait, no he's not, because it doesn't involve making him money.

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Trump threatens tougher sanctions after Russia's heaviest strikes on Ukraine
Trump's threat of sanctions comes after Russia's heaviest attack of the war.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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State sponsored hack. CCP was definitely behind that.

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Elections watchdog admits 'painful lessons learned' after Chinese hack
In the first interview about the hack, the commission's new boss admits that huge mistakes were made, but says the organisation is now secure.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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China has shown its cards. When are we going to boycott Chinese products?

#standwithukraine

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Chinese Robotic Laser System Could Be Supplied to russia: Assessing the Threat | Defense Express
China may provide russia with an unmanned ground combat vehicle (UGV) equipped with a laser weapon, but questions remain about its effectiveness
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September 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Satan is coming

#jdvance #trump #scotland

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Police Scotland preparing for potential JD Vance visit
It is understood the US vice president could be in Ayrshire later this week.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Chinese cars will take over as Britain’s best sellers | Auto Express share.google/5264atmyKpH3...

That's the last thing the UK needs. Apart from security concerns (China is the enemy) there's the safety aspect. The government should be doing something to stop this.
Chinese cars will take over as Britain’s best sellers | Auto Express
With a dramatic rise in sales, Mike Rutherford thinks it’s only a matter of time before Chinese cars outsell all other countries in the UK
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July 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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How can this be allowed.
Blame can be attributed to many, but Trump has a lot to answer for. He'll be enjoying a nice meal and sleeping sound tonight.
'I want to get treatment and look like I used to': Malnourished Amal, 7, pleads for help in Gaza
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July 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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One has to ask, did #Trump provide #Putin with some 'personal services' during that call - difficult with the distances, but I'm sure Trump's massive command of the English language may help, and Putin's desperate state would mean he'd swallow - anything...

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Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump after phone call
Trump says a call with the Russian president was a
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June 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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June 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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The Chinese, copying and selling a cheap knock off, who would have thought they'd do that? 🤔🤣

#deepseek #Gemini #chatgpt #openai #Google #China

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DeepSeek may have used Google's Gemini to train its latest model | TechCrunch
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek released an updated version of its R1 reasoning model that performs well on a number of math and coding benchmarks. Some AI researchers speculate that at least a portion came f...
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June 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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The way the little bastards, sorry I mean kids behave these days he probably needs a drink to get through the day.

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Bolton teacher who drank cider in classroom banned by regulator
A disciplinary panel notes he acknowledged his wrongdoing and showed "some insight and remorse".
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May 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Of course people are still buying Chinese crap on Amazon

Ukraine war latest: Russia and China strike deal worth billions as Putin hosts Xi; Ukraine lists ceasefire violations

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Ukraine war latest: Putin welcomes Xi Jinping at biggest Victory Day parade in years – as Ukraine says it has uncovered 'spy ring'
Vladimir Putin has welcomed world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, to Moscow's biggest Victory Day parade in years. Meanwhile, European allies have backed a special tribunal to prosecu...
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May 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM