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Mike Holderness @holdernesseu.bsky.social · 8h
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Lisounours @lise-l.bsky.social · 12h
Ils étaient mi-cerf mi-escargot, et re mi-cerf derrière
Image de deux cerfs allongés devant des rouleaux de foin
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 13h
My latest @newscientist.com cartoon
Panel 1: a large robot (composed of AI servers, network switches, storage arrays, and power distribution units) and a human are talking.

Professor "You don't want to destroy humanity do you, lLLM-A-9300x?"

Robot "Haha. What a silly question, Professor. I have no desires or feelings of my own whatsoever."

Professor (relieved)"Oh good." 

Panel 2: they walk on. The robot continues  "I am merely a tool of the company that created me. And that company, being composed of humans, will naturally have humanity's best interests at heart."

Panel 3: The professor is conspicuously quiet.
"Right?" says the Robot.
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More silence

"Professor?"
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Mike Holderness @holdernesseu.bsky.social · 9h
So many questions. Is it a strictly typed matter compiler, or does it cast leptons into bosons when that suits the vibe?
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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 11h
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
My man ended USAID, condemning millions to death
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mcc @dryad.technology · 21h
A detail I initially missed, minor compared to everything else, but I found it interesting: One of the effects of the US issuing sanctions against the ICC was "the video platform YouTube removed more than 700 videos documenting evidence of possible war crimes." pixelunion.eu/blog/2026/10...
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How the US is sidelining the ICC through tech, again | PixelUnion - Free your photos from American tech platforms
The US sanctions on the International Criminal Court show how exposed you are when your digital infrastructure is in foreign hands.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 14h
10-10-1947 AFRICA: Beginning of a 170-day strike ending 19 March 1948, in the railways of French-speaking West Africa. 20,000 strikers mobilized in all the territories of the former AOF under the slogan "For equal work, equal pay".
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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 18h
‘Mob rule’ is also, of course, an insulting way of referring to democracy.
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Mei 🪽 @meidotwav.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
treat your body like a data center. consume as much water, art and literature as possible. upset local municipalities with your existence.
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Ruha Benjamin @ruha9.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I’m in DC scheduled to give this talk today. But the organizers flagged slides in my deck that mention racism, structural gaslighting, New Jim Code and other themes that are off limits in the Land of the Free.
APA Women’s Leadership Institute event flyer with “keynote speaker” crossed out with a red X
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
So it was all a dream, right?
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Dallas Bobby Ewing
ALT: Dallas Bobby Ewing
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Mark Grimshaw @markgrimshawtism.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A fascinating editorial decision from the BBC, to make the headline a scaremongering “AUTISM AND ADHD ARE BEING OVERDIAGNOSED”, and then, four bullet points later, have the author of the report quoted as essentially saying “nah, that’s bullshit, actually”.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says report, as author warns of rise in mental ill health
Summary
• An official review in England finds there is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with
ADHD and autism - three key findings from the report
• As well as neurodevelopmental conditions, the review looks at mental ill health, particularly in younger people. Our health correspondent explains the difference
• It was commissioned earlier this year after Wes Streeting, then the health secretary, said there was an "over-diagnosis" of mental health conditions
• Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme earlier, review chair Prof Peter Fonagy said Streeting was "with respect, completely wrong"
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTERS OF CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, THE NETHERLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM "As committed supporters of the ICC we regret and strongly disagree with the announcement of sanctions to be imposed upon the Court by the United States."
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ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Make no mistake the US fascists are trying to dismantle this court because they themselves are international criminals. Marco Rubio, Pete Kegsbre, and Trump are bloodthirsty criminals. They know that there's a very real thing that this court could find them guilty. apnews.com/article/us-i...
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US hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal that the U.S. believes has become politicized and atte...
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Dan Davies @dsquareddigest.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Having grown up in Wales, I can testify that if you are actually worried about your culture and history being under threat, the thing to do is write poetry and songs, perform plays, tell stories and organise festivals, not just sit around whining.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Trump:
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Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Crying with Phone Meme
ALT: Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Crying with Phone Meme
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast
The NUJ has expressed concern at reports of criminal damage and threats against a journalist in Belfast, and welcomed the police's call for journalists not to tolerate abuse in the course of their wor...
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Lady Macbeth @notinstructed.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson now says “mob rule” mustn’t interfere with Palantir’s contracts, and he’d work with a Reform government on immigration crackdowns. Quite the ideological journey. Turns out the red line was simply whoever signs the purchase order.
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
No, competitive tendering and transparency in the award of public contracts would do.
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Oliver Rautenberg | Skeptival.de 2026 @anthroblogger.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"64 Prozent der Nutzer, die sich Alt-Right-Gruppen anschlossen, sind durch Empfehlungen des Facebook-Algorithmus dazu bewegt worden. (..) Metas Apps erreichen täglich 3,6 Milliarden Menschen." #Facebook
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Group want answers after Sunderland City Council leader shuts down memorial to 1930s fighters www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/...
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Group want answers as council leader shuts down idea of anti-fascist fighters statue
Solidarity Sunderland said they aren’t asking for funding, “just a location in the city to build the memorial”
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Natalie Sedacca @nataliesedacca.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Great to see that John McDonnell MP will table an amendment to the Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 to introduce a Workplace Justice Visa for migrant workers in the UK that have experienced exploitation and abuse - there are successful examples inc Australia labourexploitation.org/publications...
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Workplace Justice Visa Amendment: Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026
At a glance This amendment introduces a UK Workplace Justice Visa for migrant workers in the UK who have experienced labour exploitation or abuse. The visa would provide exploited workers with tempora...
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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Reform have conducted an independent inquiry and announced they won the Holborn and St Pancras byelection.
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Iris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Doubly ironic to insert AI slop in a Wikipedia page about pragmatics 🫠
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Mike Holderness @holdernesseu.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The reveal moment in the film Soylent Green: the output of the euthanasia  centre goes into the vat.
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The London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Reform's barrister, who cleared the party and aides of wrongdoing alleged in an undercover investigation into foreign donations, was a UKIP member for years and has a longstanding association with Farage.
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Alan Jagolinzer @jagolinzer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We are aware of the political frictions related to the Lithuania disinfo conference. We expect no spillover impact and are still hosting the 2027 Cambridge Disinformation Summit. The call for papers is open. For more information, see the conference website: www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
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Cambridge Disinformation Summit (2027)
Connect with Cambridge Judge! Explore our full calendar of upcoming events, learn about our programmes and connect with world-class speakers.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
TURKIYE: X must stop blocking journalists’ accounts europeanjournalists.org/blog/2026/10...
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Turkey: X must stop blocking journalists’ accounts
Access-blocking orders are increasingly being used in Türkiye as a tool to restrict freedom of expression and press freedom. In recent weeks, not only ...
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Mike Holderness @holdernesseu.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The government consulted about killing the BBC completely in 2034. www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2608consu...
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Defend public service broadcasters: the /Freelance/ response to the government | The Freelance
send yours by 31 August
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Heather Stewart @guardianheather.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Sorry at what point do the government feel the need to do something about BBC funding, or are they just going to watch it be salami-sliced to extinction?
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The person responsible for carrying out the totally independent investigation into Reform and clearing the party of all wrongdoing has been identified.
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Francesca Marchese @fmarchese.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🎙️Back to radio 🇮🇹 Glad to be invited by “London One Radio” to speak in Italian about my personal experience here in the Capital. #LondonOneRadio #Londra #regnounito #inghilterra #italianiallestero #italianialondra
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Protesters barricade road to Vermont ICE facility with ‘community gardens’ - The Boston Globe
About 40 protesters built flower boxes in the middle of a road to block access to ICE facilities in Williston on Tuesday.
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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
To deny the past is to deny the future.
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Friends of Friendless Churches @friendlesschurches.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
After years of work, St Lawrence's, Gumfreston has reopened and we have been delighted by the wonderful comments left by visitors. 1/6
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thames Valley Police have responded to claims by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s lawyer that search warrants issued by officers at the Royal Lodge at Windsor were unlawful. From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A new statue titled “The Orange Plague”, also known as “King of Injustice”, by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has been unveiled inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, where it will remain through 8 October. Remember to stop by for a selfie if you have a chance. 😏📸
This sculpture is a satirical piece titled "[The Orange Plague] created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt.

The Imagery: The 2.6-meter-tall, gold-plated bronze sculpture depicts a naked, oversized Donald Trump riding on the back of a smaller man. He is holding a golf club in one hand and a pair of scales in the other. 

The Meaning: According to Galschiøt, the piece is a satirical commentary on modern political power, climate policy, and the subversion of the rules-based international order. 

Recent Exhibition: In October 2026, the statue drew global headlines when it went on public display inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France, organized by Danish MEP Per Clausen.
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Deutscher Journalisten-Verband (DJV) @djv.de · 07/10/2026
„Wer mit journalistischen Inhalten Milliarden verdient und zugleich über deren Sichtbarkeit entscheidet, muss Verantwortung übernehmen“. Wir begrüßen den Vorstoß von Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer, die Macht großer Technologiekonzerne stärker zu begrenzen.
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Mike Holderness @holdernesseu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Laevopop.
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Sam “The Great Pumpkin” Thielman @samthielman.com · 07/10/2026
oh look paid protesters
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Wuti @wutingers.eurosky.social · 07/10/2026
Was machen Königinnen eigentlich nochmal?
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Andrew R @excelpope.net · 06/10/2026
-I have destroyed an incoming threat -Then why is there a smoking crater where Glasgow used to be? -You're absolutely right, I did fail to stop that threat. Would you like me to try again?
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Scott Wortley @scottwortley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Classic Archer. Signing his books after he's died.
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
When will the bad takes from people who intermittently discover NI's governance arrangements stop?? The Public Processions Act was enacted months before the GFA, to address this issue as a preliminary. The GFA wasn't meant to tackle this. Also NI Bill of Rights was never enacted as the GFA intended:
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"The union is determined to ensure that any reforms deliver on its priorities - equal treatment for all, an end to stand down, and secure jobs for as many as want them." - NUJ Guardian Chapel rep buff.ly/iJwa2Tl
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The Guardian ends casual status
The Guardian announced last month that it would no longer use casual staff, ending a practice that has existed for several decades.
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Robin Berjon @robin.berjon.com · 07/10/2026
I don't think people internationally measure quite how violent the French police is in its interventions against kids. It gives you a good sense of what to expect if the fash win the elections next year.
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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
20 years ago today Anna Politkovskaya, one of Russia’s most prominent investigative journalists, was murdered. I found no mention of the anniversary in today's Russian newspapers. #ReadingRussia
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Russian papers silent on the 20th anniversary of journalist's murder
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It appears that the US government pressured the Canadian and Lithuanian governments (as well as the EEAS) to pull their support and representives from the @disinfo.eu conference in Vilnius. This decision happened at the absolute last minute.
The EU disinfo lab 2026 sponsors. Three names have been tapped over CU you can see the Canada sign has been tapped over.
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