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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 11h

The aging president expressed sympathy for the seven men who have been accused of drugging and gang-raping a classmate at Cornell University.

thedailybeast.com

Trump Expresses Sympathy for Accused Cornell Seven Rapists

The president says he feels “badly” for the seven men accused of drugging and raping their Ivy League classmate.

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 14m

"What is Zionism and why do some critics describe it as racist?" A fair-ish summary. My own position? I am a zionist who supports a bi-national single state of Israel.

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What is Zionism and why do some critics describe it as racist?

Green party debate over the motion ‘Zionism is racism’ comes amid renewed arguments over the meaning and history of a contested term

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 31m

Le Pen will be laughing all the way to the ballot box.

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taz @taz.de · 48m

Frohen Tag der Deutschen Einheit! 🇧🇪

Die Überschrift des Comics lautet "Erinnern, nicht Verklären", dahinter und davor sind Deutschland-Flaggen zu sehen. Auf dem ersten Bild ist eine Karrikatur eines älteren Mannes zu sehen. Er sagt "Natürlich hatte die DDR auch ihren schlechte Seiten". Auf dem zweiten Bild hält der Mann den Zeigefinger hoch und sagt "Zum Beispiel die Impfpflicht."

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Ruthi Brandt @ruthibrandt.bsky.social · 47m

A joyful start to the day, on the Brighton pier #gpconf

A colourful bench, with a rainbow , blue skies etc

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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 46m

"This morning, Germany is one nation again." This is how BBC Breakfast News reported on German reunification on 3 October 1990.

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Mr Pecksniff's Diary @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social · 44m

'Greens are calling on Andy Burnham to deliver on his words.' That's fair, though he only announced his plans on Tuesday. Perhaps we could give him at least the weekend to get started?

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 1h

Happy German Unity Day! 🇩🇪 On 3 October, Germany celebrates its national day, honouring the country, its people, and the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. The German flag combines black, red and gold, colours that symbolise Germany’s history, unity and freedom.

The image symbolically represents Germany through its national flag and a small European Union flag, conveying information about national identity and EU membership rather than serving purely decorative purposes.

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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 2h

🇩🇪 On German Unity Day, we remember a defining moment in Germany’s history: the end of decades of division and the reunification of the country. German reunification marked a milestone in Europe’s journey towards greater unity and integration. Einen schönen Tag der Deutschen Einheit!

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 1h

Shabbat shalom! Today is Shimchat Torah, when we start a new cycle of Torah readings. There will also be dancing. Oh yes. Shmini Atzeret - 22 Tishrei 5787 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Genesis 1:1-2:3 Joshua 1:1-9

The Feast of the Rejoicing of the Law at the Synagogue in Livorno by Solomon Hart, 1850.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1h

This October, Diwali on the Square returns to light up the heart of London. Join Londoners from every community for a free celebration of light, hope and togetherness. 📅 Sunday 25 October 🕐 1–7pm Everyone is welcome.

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 13h

I have just been released from Bluesky jail following a three-day suspension for misinterpreted satire. There may have been a vexatious complaint.

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 12h

As Palestine Action members went on trial today for attacking security guards with kebab skewers, English Green Party leader Zack Polanski used his conference speech to call for the violent direct action group to be de-proscribed.

jewishnews.co.uk

Palestine Action group ‘armed with kebab skewers attacked Elbit Systems guards’ - Jewish News

Jurors are told that a security guard at the site in Filton, near Bristol, suffered a 4cm laceration to the head

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 13h

I have just been released from Bluesky jail following a three-day suspension for misinterpreted satire. There may have been a vexatious complaint.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

From Politico. That motion is absolute fucking poison and by failing to stand up to it, the Greens have allowed that poison to seep into the party.

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Stephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Mind-boggling, indeed.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dr. Jane Goodall died #OTD in 2025. She was a primatologist, anthropologist & conservationist regarded as the world’s foremost expert on wild chimpanzees. Her field research revolutionized our understanding of primates & redefined what it means to be human. janegoodall.org #WomenInSTEM

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Physics World @physicsworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Next time you brush your teeth, comb your hair, switch on a light or ride on a bus, spare a thought for tribologists and their dedication to making the world run smoothly. Honor Powrie thinks it’s hard to think of anything that doesn’t involve tribology at all. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/the-secret...

physicsworld.com

The secret world of tribology – Physics World

Honor Powrie pays tribute to the work of tribologists

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Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A photographer in Australia captured a poignant moment: a male koala embracing and squeezing his deceased companion. This heartbreaking scene demonstrates that animals experience and suffer emotions in a way similar to humans. 🐨💔 National Geographic

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Daniel Sugarman @danielsugarman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I need to write a thread about this. If you don't like it, feel free to block me. But I hope at least some of you will listen. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

thetimes.com

Jewish Greens face sanctions for belonging to ‘Zionist’ synagogues

The Green Party rejected an amendment to protect Jewish members attending self-declared ‘Zionist’ organisations from reports of racism

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autumn coded @hoovybaby.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just talk to another human already jesus fucking christ

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 28/09/2026

We have something very cute to share with you today 🦉 This summer, a pair of barn owls successfully reared four owlets at Kedleston Hall, marking Kedleston's first known breeding success in over two decades.

Four young barn owls jostle onto the small wooden ledge of their nest box, fixed to a huge oak tree behind them

A young barn owl in flight, its wings stretched up above it against a blurry green background, its white heart-shaped face facing the camera

A young barn own in flight, a blurry oak tree behind it, its huge white and brown wings beating downwards as it looks at the camera

A barn owl swooping down with its wings fanned wide across a field of long purplish grass

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Alex @purplechrain.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

a few years ago, references to Simon of Trent or Leo Frank trutherism were a sign that someone was an intensely Christian and/or Neo-Nazi right-wing antisemite but now formerly-normal lefty politics influencers who stayed on Twitter casually reply to Mamdani with 15th century blood libel posts

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 29/09/2026

Trump’s new AI website is kinda fun, it turns out.

Can the president use taxpayer funds to air his old campaign ads on TV?

No. Federal appropriations law has long barred using taxpayer funds for political advertising.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 29/09/2026

Cornell Vows That Rapists Will Be Forced To Write Much Longer Essays In The Future theonion.com/cornell-vows...

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Liam Hoare 🇺🇦 @liamhoare.com · 29/09/2026

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday filed a libel suit against Haaretz and other media outlets and journalists over Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval's report that he received a warning before the October 7 Hamas attack."

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Netanyahu files libel suit against Haaretz over exposé on warning before Oct. 7

Netanyahu is suing Haaretz and other media outlets and journalists following a Haaretz report earlier this month said that the Emirati leader warned Netanyahu about a looming attack by Hamas just ahea...

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 29/09/2026

Russia's vassal states are lunatic asylums.

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 29/09/2026

Zack Polanski would do well to engage brain before thumbs.

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William French @wtfrench76.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"This speech was daring, moving and – potentially – transformational. Burnham has had a good week, and today it got better." Amid all the noise, nonsense and partisan bluster on social media, Andrew Sparrow's thoughtful and measured analysis remains indispensable.

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 29/09/2026

On the bright side, Burnham appears to acknowledge that the options will depend on what the EU wants. That would be a first.

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 29/09/2026

"Jordan Bardella strongly denies having sent a serious of messages which describe how 'the Jew has to dominate other peoples, crush them, and rob them'" FFS, I can't even dominate my cats. And as for robbing, the little feckers are forever nicking *my* dinner!

jewishnews.co.uk

President of France's far right National Rally party accused of 2010s antisemitic statements - Jewish News

Jordan Bardella strongly denies having sent a serious of messages which describe how 'the Jew has to dominate other peoples, crush them, and rob them'

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 29/09/2026

"The Law of Return must not become a political test "If political opinions or lawful activism can become relevant to whether that promise applies, then every diaspora Jew has a stake in where the boundary lies"

jewishnews.co.uk

The Law of Return must not become a political test - Jewish News

If political opinions or lawful activism can become relevant to whether that promise applies, then every diaspora Jew has a stake in where the boundary lies

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 29/09/2026

Palestinian ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot spoke at the Labour conference today, with a stirring speech that referenced the South African struggle. Zomlot has a different message for other audiences. Here he claims that Palestinians are the original Christians...

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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 29/09/2026

"...recognising the need to rejoin the EU as very similar to an alcoholic admitting his addiction and taking steps to put it behind him. Giving up booze is painful and the drinker will all too often pretend to himself..."

westenglandbylines.co.uk

Britain and the EU – the exceptionalism trap

Brexit has weakened the UK, but the country still seems unwilling to contemplate a return to the EU

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Tom Wilson @feedthedrummer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Found the best Labour Conference protestor.

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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 29/09/2026

#OtD 29 Sep 1944 communist nurse and partisan Virginia Tonelli was burned alive in the San Sabba concentration camp in Italy. The fascists had tortured her for days, but were unable to get her to speak. Exasperated, her torturers then burned her alive workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e77-...

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Dr Eric Farmer @himself132.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Self-Righteous Brothers are back in action.

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