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I love dogs, especially mine (Gatsby). I'm also trying to stay better informed about politics in the UK and the world from rational and non hateful sources as I'm tired of self gratifying vitriol. No DMs

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Parody FIA @parodyfia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
With the Bahrain GP taking place in Malaysia, the FIA has received a request from an unnamed source to host the Lake America Grand Prix of the 51st State in Montreal, in place of the 2027 Canadian Grand Prix. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve would be renamed Circuit Logan Sargeant.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The Trump administration smuggled a suspected paedo out of the UK.
bbc.co.uk
US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 11/09/2026
Five C-17s delivered King Donald the Mad’s Secret Service motorcade to Ireland: Cadillac SUVs, anti-drone systems, assault vehicles and emergency equipment – all for a 2-day trip including the Irish Open at his own Doonbeg golf resort. And US taxpayers pick up the bill for his private event.
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Matthew Highton @matthighton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Donald Trump: great ship the Titanic. GREAT ship. Real sad what happened to it. I was on it you know. Leonardo Di Caprio threw me in the water and lifted me onto a door himself and that’s not easy, I’m a big guy. He drew me nude you know. Talented artist…
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The US is leaning into its new Axis of Evil status. It’s just imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, Reuters reports.
A dark-haired woman in blue robes
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 18/08/2026
🇺🇸 US envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said Israel was behind strikes on a disused air base in the country's northwest on Tuesday, slamming what he called an "unnecessary escalation".
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
YouGov: How popular is Donald Trump in Western Europe? France: -64 net favourability (+3 from Jun) Britain: -73 (-3) Spain: -74 (-4) Germany: -79 (-1) Italy: -79 (-7) Denmark: -92 (-2)
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 11/08/2026
🇩🇰 🇬🇱 Hundreds of people participate in Copenhagen kayak parade to support Greenland On the annual International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, hundreds of kayakers took part in a parade in support of Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has threatened to annex.
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François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The symbolic strategic awakening of Europe on this Bastille Day. The flags and soldiers of more than thirty European countries not least Ukraine 🇺🇦 but also our allies from Canada 🇨🇦 & Australia 🇦🇺. And one big flag was missing, that of the United States of America 🇺🇲.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Today the UK celebrates 250 years of independence from the tyranny of the United States of America. Imagine living in a society where the leader can repeatedly break the law and nobody stops them!
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 10/06/2026
If, like me, yoiu couldn't give a V.A.R. about the USA's world cup, this is all you need for the next 39 days.
tracker.footballagainstfascism.org
Trump World Cup Chaos Tracker
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 28/05/2026
How Australia views the US now is summed up by this from their most popular morning show.
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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Today one Russian newspaper reports “increased anxiety” in Russian society. Another paper: Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills “send a signal to Ukraine…EU & Nato’s eastern flank”. Plus, stinging criticism of Donald Trump over his social media posts. #ReadingRussia
youtu.be
"Increased anxiety" and nuclear drills: what's today's Russian papers are saying
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 10/05/2026
Spot the difference.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Mark Carney criticises the USA under Trump for trashing the international order, "It’s my strong personal view that as the international order will be rebuilt, but it will be rebuilt out of Europe" #RejoinEU
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Kenny Campbell @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Just a friendly reminder that parts of the US are literally running out of water. Even the Hoover Dam can't cope with the climate crisis. Still, at least there will be a ballroom. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
independent.co.uk
Hoover Dam’s power output could drop 40 percent this year under new drought plan
Federal officials have said they have no choice but to reduce water flows from Lake Powell, hundreds of miles upstream, to prevent another dam from shutting down
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 28/04/2026
The last time there were redcoats on the White House lawn was in 1812 when the British burned it down in relation for attacking Canada. If only MAGA could read.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 12/04/2026
Ma este Európa szíve erősebben dobog Magyarországon. Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Sky News, "The Ministry of Defence contradicting any of Trump's claims that the UK would be involved with a blockade of the strait of Hormuz" "Ministers have learned to draw a distinction between what the US President says and what he actually does"
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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
In today’s Russian papers: latest data “rules out stabilisation or economic growth [in Russia]…forecasts of a deeper & more protracted recession.” Plus, Russian kindergartens to teach “traditional values” via games. And a Russian joke that’s a real puzzle... #ReadingRussia
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"Forecasts of a deeper, more protracted recession in Russia": Russian paper
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
BREAKING: Defence Secretary John Healey reveals UK and allies tracked a Russian attack submarine and two spy subs found in the North Atlantic for a month - before the subs retreated
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 07/04/2026
‼️ Russia shared coordinates of 55 Israeli energy sites with Iran
pravda.com.ua
Russia shared coordinates of 55 Israeli energy sites with Iran – Jerusalem Post
Media report states Moscow provided Tehran with data on key Israeli energy sites, potentially enabling high-precision strikes.
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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Today one Russian newspaper doubts that the Trump administration is in a position now to broker peace between Russia & Ukraine: “The guarantors of any peace would be that part of the US political elite that is likely to lose power in the foreseeable future.” #ReadingRussia
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Russian paper: "People believe less and less what Trump says."
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 05/04/2026
⚡️ Orbán's opponent believes "terror attack plot" on gas pipeline is aimed at disrupting Hungary's elections
pravda.com.ua
Orbán's opponent believes "terror attack plot" on gas pipeline is aimed at disrupting Hungary's elections
Orbán's main rival, opposition Tisza party leader Péter Magyar, sees the alleged foiled sabotage of a gas pipeline in Serbia as a staged operation to disrupt the elections in Hungary.
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Age Garton @agegarton.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Nice to see a big corp do the right thing for a change. #pepsi apple.news/AKJXlWC0dRlC...
apple.news
Pepsi drops Wireless Festival sponsorship over Kanye West booking and antisemitic remarks — ITV News
Beverage company Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival after the event booked Kanye West as headliner, following his Nazi-related remarks.
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Ali Watkins @aliwatkins73.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
snopes.com
Australian government reviewing petition that would ban Trump from entering country
Australia has not hosted a visit from a U.S. President since Barack Obama attended the G20 Leader's Summit in Brisbane in 2014.
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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
A Russian headline the Kremlin will love: “Trump declares he’s ready to pull America out of Nato.” Another paper concedes “US law limits [Trump’s] ability to take a unilateral decision” on this, but suggests he can still “cause a lot of problems for the Alliance.” #ReadingRussia
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A headline the Kremlin will love: “Trump declares he’s ready to pull America out of Nato.”
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 02/04/2026
Donald Trump's assessment of the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most deluded things a US president has ever said about a matter of foreign policy. And historically, that's quite a high bar to clear.
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Politics in the U.K. @politicsintheuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
🚨Seventy Brits face 10 years in jail in UAE for taking pictures and videos of Iran drone attacks! Tourists, expats and cabin crew have been detained in overcrowded police cells and prisons as they fall foul of draconian laws that purport to protect 'national security and stability'. #UKNews
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Memento Mori @mementomori4950.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Turd Reich 😏
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Tesla Takedown UK @teslatakedownuk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
#London #UK Hundreds of thousands out standing up to the far right! #TeslaTakedown
Dump Tesla and Stop ICE murders, Stop Trump protest signs.
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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Hundreds Of Thousands Marching Against The Far Right & Racism In London #StrongerTogether 🇬🇧 HAPPENING NOW 🇬🇧 #NoHate #NoRacism #NoKings
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 18/03/2026
The Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, Washington DC
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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
How is the Iran war seen from Moscow? One Russian paper today: “Trump wanted to strangle Tehran, but he’s tightened the noose around his own neck.” Plus, reaction in the Russian press to Mr Nobody Against Putin winning an Oscar [spoiler alert: there isn’t much.] #ReadingRussia
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"Iran's got Trump by the throat" declares Russian newspaper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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OSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, the former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar: “As soon as we, the Arab countries, declare war on Iran, America will withdraw from the conflict. It will sell weapons to both sides and use our own resources to defeat both sides.”
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
“We do not intend to part from the Americans and we do not intend to be satellites. I am sure they do not want us to be so. The stronger we are, the better partners we shall be” Harold MacMillan, Conservative Prime Minister.
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Feelingantsy 🇬🇧🇩🇪. Maker of Puns @feelingantsy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
This thread is both fantastic and depressing. Start at the beginning
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The Original Cry-Wanker™ @andyking.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Make this guy Ambassador to the U.S
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Russian intelligence is suspected of being behind several "self igniting" air freight fires around Europe, including one in Birmingham news.sky.com/story/russia...
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Russian intelligence suspected after Birmingham targeted in 'self-igniting parcel' attacks
Russian intelligence is suspected of being behind several "self igniting" air freight fires around Europe, including one in Birmingham.
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OSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has suspended all routine consular services and issued a shelter-in-place notification for all American citizens in the country. Commercial flights are reportedly not operating at this time. U.S. citizens are advised to consider overland departure routes to Saudi Arabia
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Constantine on the eve of battle in 312 - as a sign appears in the sky. His biographer said that Jesus visited Constantine in a dream that night, telling him to carry a cross into battle to ensure victory and further his imperial ambitions. And still it goes on…
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Brigitte...'dissident' @brigitteatyale.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Russian political philosopher Aleksandr Dugin - the man whose thinking guides Putin - is getting worried.
If real patriotic reforms do not start in Russia now, the situation will become simply unpredictable. Our allies are being systematically destroyed one by one. It is clear who is next and it is clear what negotiations with such an enemy mean.
I believe that the strategy of creating an image that everything is fine in Russia and that peaceful life is going on as usual has exhausted itself. We are next.
In a global sense, everything depends on how long the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) holds out. If Iran holds, everything could go in the opposite direction. If it collapses, we
are next.
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Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
11am @therestpolitics.bsky.social LIVE on US Israel attacks on Iran, and all the potential ramifications. Link below. Hopefully see you then. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nc9...
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Trump Attacks Iran: Rory and Alastair React LIVE
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
A necessary reminder of what is at stake.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
BREAKING: President Trump has announced he will raise global tariffs from 10% to 15% on countries "many of which", he claims, have been "ripping off the US for decades"
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
“Trump is dragging the US into the Smart Bomb trap,” says Univ of Chicago Professor Robert A Pape. Any strike on Iran won’t be a one-day mission. Pape estimates Trump will have to hit 100 targets in a sustained campaign over two weeks. With “no lasting joy”.
Map of Iran with potential targets.

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Possible Targets in Iran: Regime Infrastructure
Azerbai an
Kaleybar
Khoy
Tabriz
Sarab
CUTTIE
Shazand Arak Oil
Refinery
- Iran's fifth-largest oil refinery
Sanandaj
Imam Khomeini Port and Mahshahr Port
- Two adjacent ports connected to the
- Play an important role in exporting petrochemicol ond oil products
Iraq
Abadan Oil Refinery
• Iran's largest oil refinery
- Produces 17 million fiters of gasoline
Tehran Oil Refinery
- Iran's fourth-largest oil refinery
Rasht
Qazvin
(V)
Qom
* Tehran
Supreme Leader's Office (Beyt-e Rahbari)
- Supreme Leader Ali Khamenel's residence and office
- Located in Central Tehran
Ministry of Defense
- Armed Forces logistics HQ
- Located in Northern Tehran
Ministry of Intelligence and Security
- Responsible for terrorism abroad and oppression at home
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Joint Staff
-Coordinates activities across military branches
Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini
• Significant symbolic value
- Located outside Tehran
Thar-Allah Headquarters
- IRGC command in charge of Tehran's security
- Its main task is to crush protests in the capital
Basij Headquarters
- Paramilitary branch of the IRGC
Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters
-IRGC's engineering arm and the country's largest contractor
Birjand
Susangerd
Kharg Oil Terminal
- Iran's main terminal to export
• Capacity to store more than 20 million barrels
Esfahan Oil Refinery
- Iran's second-largest oil refinery
Ardalan
Shoabjereh
Persian Gulf
Star Refinery
- Iran's largest gasoline producer
- Produces 35% of domestic consumption
(Q)
Bandar Abbas
Oil Refinery
- Iran's third-largest oil refinery
Chabahar Port
- Iran's only oceanic port
Saravan
transhahr i
Pars Special Economic
Energy Zone and South Pars Field
• Hosts several gas and condensate feids, petrochemical plants, and refineries
• Produces 70% of Iran's natural gas
Port of Shaheed
Rajaee
- Iran's most important port (handles 50% of foreign trade)
Goll of Omor
FDD
Foundation for …
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 18/02/2026
Lewis Hamilton shows his support for Real Madrid footballer Vinicius Junior following the racist abuse Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni allegedly directed at him during a match yesterday. #F1
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OSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🇺🇲🇮🇷 The United States has begun, in the past few hours, a massive redeployment of aerial refueling tankers and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) reconnaissance aircraft that had been concentrated at European bases, transferring them toward U.S. bases deployed in the Middle East.
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