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Joseph O'Leary

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Chris Kendall @ottocr.at · 29/08/2026
Couple of thoughts about the current state of charging/long distance EV journeys in a short thread. We’ve just done Buckinghamshire to the Pyrenees in my Polestar 2, & things have changed in the time that I’ve been driving an EV (four years): 1/x #EVs #alwaysbecharging
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Russia has attacked the Chornomorets Stadium in Odesa. Several people were injured. What do you say to that, Infantino? Still want to allow russians back?
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Jeremy Cliffe @jeremycliffe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Ceuta border chaos isn't just a random meltdown. It involves policy decisions made in Morocco - courted by Spain, the EU generally, AND the Trump administration - following a visit by Spanish PM Sánchez to its rival Algeria. This is about diplomacy more than border security.
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Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Peasant farmer
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Trip By Trip & Sidetrack @tripbytriporg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026. sidetrack.blog/2026/07/24/e...
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Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026
Eurostar will introduce direct services from London St Pancras International to Antwerp-Central Railway Station from 14 December 2026, eliminating the need for passengers travelling from the United…
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed his Cabinet: 💼 Chancellor of the Exchequer - John Healey 🌎 Foreign Secretary - Ed Miliband 👮‍♀️ Home Secretary - Shabana Mahmood 🛡️ Defence Secretary - Wes Streeting 🏥 Health Secretary - Yvette Cooper 🏫 Education Secretary - Lucy Powell (1/5)
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C'est du Belge @polbegov.skyfleet.blue · 07/07/2026
Coupe du monde 2026 : en véritable démonstration, les Diables Rouges éliminent les États-Unis pour rejoindre les quarts
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Coupe du monde 2026 : en véritable démonstration, les Diables Rouges éliminent les États-Unis pour rejoindre les quarts - RTBF Actus
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/07/2026
Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say
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Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say
Study finds those who speak two languages have brains that appear around six years younger than those who speak one Learning another language could slow ageing in the brain by up to 13 years, according to research. People who speak more than one language seem to have younger brains and the more languages you speak and the earlier you speak them, the better, according to findings from a study being presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona. Continue reading...
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Dan Jarvis MP @danjarvismp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Great to see Mark Rutte today following our recent meeting at NATO. We discussed how Europe is stepping up on security, allies' continued support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Look forward to seeing Mark and our 31 allies in Ankara next week.
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 26/06/2026
NATO allies have announced £1 trillion in extra defence spending since 2016, aiming to align with US levels. The shift underscores Europe's growing role in military investment.
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NATO chief thanks Trump for ‘leadership’ in White House meeting
NATO chief thanks Trump for 'leadership' in White House meeting
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Stuart Houghton @stuarthoughton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Pass this on. You never know who might need it and it could make a huge difference if someone is struggling for whatever reason
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Agence France-Presse @afp.com · 19/06/2026
🇬🇧 Une personne est morte et plusieurs personnes ont été blessées vendredi après la collision de deux trains de passagers près de Bedford, au nord de Londres, a indiqué la police des transports britannique.
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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The American mind cannot comprehend this
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Iryna Voichuk @irynavoichuk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Founded in the 11th century, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra has witnessed nearly a thousand years of history, surviving wars, invasions, empires, and revolutions. It stood in Kyiv long before modern russia came into existence. Last night, russia attacked it. #Ukraine #Ukrainianview
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 12/06/2026
British contemporary artist David Hockney dies aged 88
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British contemporary artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries
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Ian Moss @ian.allenmoss.co.uk · 11/06/2026
Old school politics after a resignation over a budget fight with HMT would be to put the Chief Secretary in the job and go "well you thought it was enough cash".
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Il y a 82 ans, 14 000 Canadiens ont débarqué à Juno Beach. Beaucoup d’entre eux ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux.   À l’occasion de l’anniversaire du jour J, nous prenons le temps de rendre hommage à ceux qui ont servi et consenti des sacrifices.
Des soldats de la 9e Brigade d’infanterie canadienne (Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry Highlanders) débarquent du LCI (L) 299 [chaland de débarquement d’infanterie], à Bernières-sur-Mer, en Normandie, en France, le 6 juin 1944. [Bibliothèque et Archives Canada 3408540]
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Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Personally knew Gayse and spoke to Lily-Mae only a few weeks ago. Absolutely heartbreaking
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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This piece by Jack Watling is as good as many of my colleagues are saying it is. And a signal that policymakers in the EU need to start considering how Putin's potential strategic failure could affect Russia's long term trajectory www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukra...
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Ukraine Turns the Tide
Why a cease-fire is now a real possibility.
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C'est du Belge @polbegov.skyfleet.blue · 29/05/2026
Maximus, le chat de Bart De Wever et véritable star diplomatique, rencontre le Premier ministre hongrois
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Maximus, le chat de Bart De Wever et véritable star diplomatique, rencontre le Premier ministre hongrois
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Ian Kearns @ianpkearns.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Don’t agree. Story-telling is the most powerful force on earth. Educating cultural leaders about security is a good idea. Using the power of story to help defend our freedom and democracy is a good idea. And no writer or film-maker has to accept an invitation. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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Nato meetings with TV and film-makers prompt claims it is seeking ‘propaganda’
Exclusive: Two ‘intimate conversations’ held with writers, directors and producers, with a third due in June
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Prospect has dropped its paywall, so you can now read all my drivel there for free! www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 18/04/2026
When roughly 30 envoys to NATO descended on Tokyo this week — the largest delegation of its kind ever to visit — they had a clear objective: to explore how the partnership can be translated into tangible cooperation.
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From Brussels to Tokyo — NATO delegation maps out next cooperation steps with Japan
Officials say the partnership could act as a force multiplier, combining Japan's technological prowess with NATO's operational experience.
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Politics UK @politicsuk.com · 12/04/2026
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer has congratulated Magyar Péter after Viktor Orbán lost Hungary’s Parliamentary election "This is an historic moment, not only for Hungary, but for European democracy"
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Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Exactly 4 years ago, on March 31, 2022, the world saw the aftermath of mass war crimes committed by russian forces in Bucha. 33 days of occupation. Executed civilians. Torture. Bodies in the streets, in homes, in basements, in mass graves.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 30/03/2026
NATO: On Monday 30 March, NATO again successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading to Türkiye. NATO is prepared for such threats and will always do what is necessary to defend all Allies.
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Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!!
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 14/03/2026
46 points is the highest losing score (in 80 minutes) in international Test history.
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 08/03/2026
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the former Ayatollah, has been named as Iran’s new Supreme Leader
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Pippa Crerar @pippacrerar.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
NEW: MoD assessment is that the drone attack on Akrotiri base in Cyprus last night was launched before the PM’s statement - ie was not a retaliation for it.
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Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
'Crowley wldnt have done that' Get it in quick
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Sir Humphrey @pinstripedline.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
This may look like a child's drawing of warships, but in fact it is a SECRET 1955 CIA HUMINT report on Soviet naval vessels in the Baltic. PSL thread analysing a forgotten report to show value of Cold War HUMINT sources for analysis and intelligence.
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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
I'm in Downing Street for Keir Starmer's imminent press conference on what the hell we do with Greenland and Trump (I précis slightly). Yvette Cooper and Rachel Reeves have just arrived as well, Reeves having cancelled a scheduled speech. This is an Event.
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Cyco @cyco1414.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
🚨FLASH : on a retrouvé une manette de l'âge de pierre, indiquant que nos ancêtres jouaient déjà aux jeux vidéos.
caillou en forme de manette xbox
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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Joint Statement of major EU/NATO countries on Greenland, together with Denmark:
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Peter Ricketts @lordrickettsp.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
The detention of Noriega in 1969 is clearly the closest precedent for the Maduro operation. But events in Caracas remind me of a now-forgotten episode in which the US invaded a Commonwealth Caribbean state, giving the UK Gov’t a few hours’ notice and ignoring their objections 1/9
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Joseph O'Leary @jcloleary.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Il neige!
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 01/01/2026
Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing 72-year-old Jeremiah Downing, who has been missing from home in Sneem, Co Kerry, since Tuesday 30 December. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on (064) 667 1160 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111
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Mhuyo @mhuyo.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Happy christmas!!
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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Just did a Substack Live with Ukrainian General Volodomyr Havrylov. He gave a fascinating overview of the changes in the war. For instance, now Ukraine is close to inflicting 50% of the casualties on the Russians using only 10% of the Ukr military. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Phillips O’Brien and Volodomyr Havrylov
A recording from Phillips P. OBrien's live video
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 20/12/2025
Head of UA intelligence Budanov: Russia planned to begin aggression against NATO countries by 2030, but has now revised its plans, aiming to occupy the Baltic states in/by 2027. Poland, according to him, is viewed by Russia solely as a target for strikes, a military campaign w/o occupation.
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Pippa Crerar @pippacrerar.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
BREAKING: Christian Turner, a career diplomat who was UK ambassador to UN and foreign office political director, will be the UK's new man in Washington, taking over from Peter Mandelson, sources confirm.
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Pippa Crerar @pippacrerar.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
EXCL: An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
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KES Stratford @kes-stratford.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
We are delighted to announce that in this weekend’s Sunday Times, K.E.S. will be named State School of the Year for the West Midlands, and as our students topped the rankings for A Level and GCSEs, we can also celebrate being named regional winners of the School of the Year for Academic Excellence.
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James Stafford @jpstafford.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Fan of 'the Jonah Lomu Rugby' video game? 🏉🎮🇳🇿 I've published a deep dive on the cult classic on The East Terrace. Please do share with fans of the game who you think may enjoy it (and the book it comes from). #videogames theeastterrace.com/jonah-lomu-r...
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Jonah Lomu Rugby - The history of a video game classic | The East Terrace
A look at the making of and cultural impact of the video game 'Jonah Lomu Rugby', written by East Terrace editor and author James Stafford.
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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Quite breathtaking story - military grade drones at Dublin airport which flew on the path Zelensky's plane took. The drones reached the flight path of his plane exactly the time it should have been there, but just missed it because Zelensky arrived ahead of schedule:
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Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 03/12/2025
**FT GRAD SCHEME** applications are now open. Incredible opportunity for young wannabe hacks. Spread the word: job-boards.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
"Over the past 100 years, Russia has attacked 19 different countries — some of them 3-4 times — and none of these countries, including Ukraine, has ever attacked Russia." - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 21/11/2025
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based. Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 18/11/2025
Paschal Donohoe to resign from Government and take up position at World Bank
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Paschal Donohoe to resign from Government and take up position at World Bank
Minister has been offered the role of managing director and has he informed the Taoiseach and Tánaiste that he will accept it
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