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An Leavy

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Those who know me know what I do I read, I write, I think Once upon a time I gave anaesthetics Medicine, science, history, security, military and politics (That is my neighbour’s dog) And books, I just love books 📚

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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Well worth reading because at least someone is saying the obvious our loud “Middle powers must act together because if you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” “The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.“
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“Principled and pragmatic: Canada’s path” Prime Minister Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Thank you, Larry.It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world.Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and th...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/01/2026
White House claims ‘acquisition of Greenland’ is purpose of working group – Europe live
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White House claims ‘acquisition of Greenland’ is purpose of working group – Europe live
Denmark’s foreign secretary has denied the assertion and since reiterated that discussion over territory is a red line. After meeting with the US vice-president JD Vance and state secretary Marco Rubio on Wednesday, the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers announced a new diplomatic channel to discuss their “fundamental” disagreements over Greenland: namely, a working group with the US. Well, it turns out the White House does not see it exactly in the same way. Continue reading...
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
abc.net.au
Breaking: Former South Korean president sentenced to jail over martial law declaration
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to five years in jail over crimes relating to his failed attempt at imposing martial law in the country.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Jesus. www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then arrest workers
Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar yesterday, hours after four agents ate lunch there.

It was not immediately clear what the immigration status of those detained was, or whether the people detained included the restaurant’s owners or only workers.

An eyewitness who declined to give a name for fear of retribution, told the Minnesota Star Tribune that four ICE agents sat in a booth for a meal at El Tapatio a little before 3 p.m. Staff at the restaurant were frightened, said the eyewitness, who shared pictures from the restaurant as well as video of the arrest.

The arrest happened around 8:30 p.m. near a Lutheran church and Willmar Middle School as agents followed the workers after they closed up for the night. A handful of bystanders blew whistles and shouted at agents as they detained the people. “Would your mama be proud of you right now?” one of the bystanders asked.
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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
M 6.0 earthquake off the coast of Oregon earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Map of the Western US showing earthquakes that have occurred in the last seven days. Off the coast is a large red dot showing the location of the magnitude six earthquake.
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Rhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Bwahaha let him try. The last attempt at developing that site lost about AUD$50 million and never got past basement level because it's in a flood-prone area.
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Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 15/01/2026
At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely. That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Pete’s thesis is at the “debate over a comma versus a semicolon” stage 😊 It is a good but somewhat frustrating place 😂😂😂
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a young man in a white shirt says little tweaks with his hands
Alt: a young man in a white shirt says little tweaks with his hands
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
abc.net.au
Four more pipe bombs found in Canberra as probe continues
ACT police say they have found four more pipe bombs in the Belconnen area, after 11 explosive devices were discovered close to Lake Ginninderra over the previous two days.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The world is paralysed by strategic blindness A failure to accept that the fundamentals have changed The global order is upended and this is a period of historical discontinuity Trends of the past are not predictive The influence of individuals is more impactful than structural forces
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act so he can prevent the midterms going ahead or control them if they do Which suggests the violence by ICE and CBP will just keep escalating to fulfil that aim and because they can, with nothing to stop them
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Pritzker: The Insurrection Act is designed for circumstances where your rights can’t be protected by local authorities This is exactly the opposite. Your civil rights are being infringed upon by CBP and ICE, and then they want to call in troops claiming that they’re protecting CBP and ICE.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 15/01/2026
In a social media post, the Defense Department confirmed that it seized another oil tanker, the Veronica, in the Caribbean.
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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
"There is nobody more American than American Indians! We are America, how can you possibly target Native Americans? It's legally impossible!" -Chase Iron Eyes tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social about four Oglala Sioux Tribal members being taken by ICE... Three are now missing . LIVE NOW ⬇️
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Euronews @euronews.com · 15/01/2026
Gulf on edge: Iran warns it will target US military bases if attacked
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Gulf on edge: Iran warns it will target US military bases if attacked
US personnel movements from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar underscores rising fears of direct US–Iran confrontation, according to Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, who says Tehran has explicitly warned Doha and Riyadh it would retaliate against American targets.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 15/01/2026
Google Upgrade Starts Scanning All Your Photos—Be Very Careful
forbes.com
Google Upgrade Starts Scanning All Your Photos—Be Very Careful
Google's new Gemini offer is a game-changer — make sure you understand the risks.
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Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺 @kerryjaggers.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
⚠️ How do we stop this? No sane Australian wants a Trump tower (or anything Trump) in our country. Nauseating thought. "The Trump family is in advanced discussions with developers to build Australia’s first Trump Tower on the Gold Coast." #auspol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
brisbanetimes.com.au
US president’s family in talks to build Trump Tower in Surfers Paradise
The Trump Organisation is believed to be keen to construct a tower featuring the US president’s famous real estate insignia on the Glitter Strip.
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Euronews @euronews.com · 15/01/2026
Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene.
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Explosion in the Netherlands injures at least four and causes damage
Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
abc.net.au
Second fatal crane collapse tied to same Thai firm, minister says
A second fatal crane collapse in two days has been linked to the same construction company, a Thai minister says.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 15/01/2026
Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua reut.rs/3LKFqog
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Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua
Indonesian military rescued 18 workers at gold and copper miner Freeport Indonesia that had been surrounded by armed rebels for three days at a company outpost in the insurgency-plagued Papua region, officials said on Thursday.
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 15/01/2026
BREAKING Russia on Thursday said it was expelling a United Kingdom diplomat whom it accused of being an undercover spy. "The individual's accreditation is being revoked. He is required to leave the Russian Federation within two weeks," ministry says
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
NSW WATCH AND ACT South of Bowral North of Nowra Exeter Bowral Robertson SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall, damaging winds, giant hailstones, flash flooding Next update: Thursday 15 Jan 8:00 pm
North of Nowra, Exeter, Bowral, Robertson
Stay indoors
Severe Weather
WATCH AND ACT

NSW STATE EMERGENCY SERVICEMap of Watch and Act zone
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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Officers say Operation Whiskey Biome, targeting copper theft, has led to 33 people being charged.
abc.net.au
Police crack down on copper theft after crooks put 'whole community at risk'
Officers say Operation Whiskey Biome, targeting copper theft, has led to 33 people being charged.
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Andrew Miskelly @anero.id · 15/01/2026
This severe thunderstorm over VIC's Otway Ranges produced 179 mm of rain at Mount Cowley. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar. “There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren. www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
semafor.com
Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 15/01/2026
A Royal Danish Air Force plane landed at Nuuk airport in Greenland late on January 14, with personnel in military fatigues seen disembarking by a Reuters witness.
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Andrew Miskelly @anero.id · 15/01/2026
Supercell (featuring rotating updraughts) thunderstorms north of Canberra on Thursday. www.bom.gov.au/warning/seve...
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Bit wild Canberra
Radar image of inbound storms for Canberra showing areas of black in the rain reflectivity which normally associated with hail
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
NSW Watch and Act A grass fire burning in the vicinity of Ashfords Road, south east of Wagga Wagga, is moving in an easterly direction towards properties on Ashfords Road and Ivydale Road Those in the vicinity of these roads should Prepare Now Firefighters are working to contain the fire
NSW Watch and Act

A grass fire burning in the vicinity of Ashfords Road, south east of Wagga Wagga, is moving in an easterly direction towards properties on Ashfords Road and Ivydale Road. Those in the vicinity of these roads should Prepare Now.
Firefighters are working to contain the fire.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Minneapolis Presser Police Chief O’Hara expresses confidence in investigation and asks criwds to Mayor Frey Two agencies 600 police in Minneapolis 3000 ICE agents ICE and border patrol creating chaos Not path should be on in America There is another path
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 15/01/2026
Some protesters have reported being hit with rubber bullets close to the scene of a reported shooting in north Minneapolis involving federal agents in the area of W. 25th Street and Lyndale Avenue N. Federal agents have deployed chemical irritants. Updates here: bit.ly/4sI4z3q
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 15/01/2026
It seems as though ICE has been instructed to escalate the violence to justify more violence, and to create propaganda to make us forget we outnumber them 10,000 to 1.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
abc.net.au
Emergency warning for Great Ocean Road as storm sweeps cars to sea
Cars have been swept to sea and residents isolated by floodwaters after more than 100 millimetres of rain was dumped in some parts of the popular holiday region.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Waiting on press conference after latest shooting in Minneapolis Tense conditions
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning DAMAGING LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS LARGE HAILSTONES HEAVY RAINFALL Sthn Tablelands Snowy Mountains parts of Illawarra Sth Coast Central Tablelands NW Slopes and Plains CW Slopes and Plains SW Slopes Upper Western ACT A VERY DANGEROUS STORM IS OCCURRING SOUTHEAST OF COOMA
Severe thunderstorm warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Upper Western and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.
A VERY DANGEROUS STORM IS OCCURRING
SOUTHEAST OF COOMA.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Victoria Emergency Warning Flash Flood Take Shelter Now 14:36 Wye River Kennett River Cumberland River Lorne and surrounds Very dangerous conditions are being caused by a severe thunderstorm and flash flooding Immediately move indoors and shelter, away from floodwater Do not enter floodwater
Emergency Warning - Flash Flood
- Take Shelter Now

Issued Today at 2:36 PM.
This Flash Flood Emergency Warning is being issued for Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland River, Lorne and surrounds.
• Very dangerous conditions are being caused by a severe thunderstorm and flash flooding.
• You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas.
• Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast.
• Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
If you are located in Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland River, Lorne and surrounds, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors and shelter, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.
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AusPoast @daryltractor.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The Great Ocean Road is closed in both directions between Skenes Creek and Wye River due to flooding. The entire area was evacuated less than a week ago due to fires.
VicTraffic @VicTraffic

The Great Ocean Road is closed in both directions between Skenes Creek and Wye River due to extreme weather. Please follow the direction of emergency services. #victraffic
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🎃Darin S Pumpkins🎃 @darinself.com · 15/01/2026
Here's an idea, constrain the executive *before* they do something crazy. Congress was Article I for a reason
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 15/01/2026
BREAKING: A DHS officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked during an arrest, the agency says.
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Minneapolis live updates: ICE protesters face tear gas as Trump administration promises tough response
Follow live updates as ICE protesters face tear gas as Trump admin promises tough response
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Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector
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Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector
Thousands of Ukrainians are without power in temperatures well below freezing, due to ongoing Russian airstrikes.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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Tatum Hunter @tatumhunter.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
X says Grok account will stop undressing women. I just tested the standalone Grok app, which immediately complied with my request to undress a photo of me. This is illegal, according to the legal experts I spoke with.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Undoing the damage is harder than the destruction that has been wrought
abc.net.au
Breaking: Adelaide Festival Corporation apologises to author Randa Abdel-Fattah
The Adelaide Festival Corporation, which oversees Adelaide Writers' Week, has apologised to Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and says she will be invited to speak at its next event in ...
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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
"The idea that China is ready to seize Greenland at any moment is absurd, and Trump’s claims that Chinese destroyers and submarines are circling the island are blatantly false."
foreignpolicy.com
No, China Isn’t Going to Take Over Greenland
Trump’s absurd justification for potential U.S. action is blatantly false.
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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Trump's threats to take Greenland "should be the final wake-up call for the UK, Europe and Canada never to allow themselves to slide into such a position of profound weakness again."
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Trump is likely gambling he could get away with Greenland grab as NATO needs US more than he needs it
The US president knows no European nation would seriously try to stop him by force - because they would lose.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The fellow who yelled out at Trump yesterday was suspended because you can punish individuals If a crowd at yelled at him it would have been a much tougher calculus for the firm to punish all of them Standing together is the only way to defeat bullies
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Which could be framed as a general move to up Arctic security or to protect Greenland from all foreign threats including the US “Sweden, France and Norway have begun sending armed forces to Greenland at Denmark's request.”
abc.net.au
European nations send troops to Greenland as White House talks fail
The United States and Denmark continue to disagree over the future of Greenland after a meeting at the White House amid ongoing threats from President Donald Trump threatening to seize the semi-autono...
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
More information than yesterday 11 devices so far Some have detonated before being found by police No injuries or damage reported “She said it would be "inappropriate" to comment on why the devices were being left in public spaces, but said it was not being treated as an act of terrorism”
abc.net.au
Police say 11 explosive devices found on Canberra streets
Eleven explosive devices have been found next to footpaths in the city's north-west in the past two days, ACT police say.
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
As long as Trump is a protected species- the rest of us are squarely in the firing line
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The pool was lovely and pretty empty First swim in a week after overdoing it last week and then having vaccinations I took it very easy and focussed on breathing 😊
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