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Pro EU, detest the Tories & the damage to the UK in the last 14 years, hate Johnson Truss Farage & Trump. #FBPE #Rejoin now, ashamed of the damage we’ve done to Planet Earth. Time to reverse #ClimateCrisis

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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 19m
UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts
Kanishka Narayan to say Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies amid rising global concern over AI dangers
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 21m
AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules for AI, including ‘kill switches’ and legal obligation to victims of rogue agents
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 25m
NATO commander unveils strategy to make any attack on alliance ‘utterly futile’ www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/n...
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NATO commander unveils strategy to thwart any attack
Alexus Grynkewich says the new strategy aims to deny adversaries a foothold and dismantle their warfighting capabilities, telling the Warsaw Security Forum that NATO is prepared to block, blunt and br...
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 31m
As a scientist, here’s what worries me about the suspected Russian plague victim www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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As a scientist, here's what worries me about the suspected Russian plague victim | Devi Sridhar
Russia’s silence over the death of a lab worker underlines that pandemic preparedness amounts to nothing if information on threats is withheld, says public health expert Devi Sridhar
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 6h
How Trump and the Republicans screwed it all up www.thenewworld.co.uk/nicky-woolf-...
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How Trump and the Republicans screwed it all up
They are on course to lose the mid terms. That’s the good news. The bad news is that they might take the US down with them
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 9h
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 9h
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’ | more Trump confabulation! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure
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MakeBritainNiceAgain @grahamgrumps.bsky.social · 9h
I get it that #Brexit zealots can't accept that they were duped by Putin's propaganda, but PLEASE stop trying to justify the damage you've done #Brejoin
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Andrew Hesselden @andrewhesselden.bsky.social · 9h
Andy Burnham is right to put Russian interference in Brexit on the record. I've argued for years that Britain must tell our European friends what happened here, so they can recognise the same tactics. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14h
It's time to treat the causes of inflation. That means a clean energy revolution and cutting our reliance on the fossil fuel rollercoaster. It means an emergency rent brake, and it means urgently looking at ways to cut the costs of the basics we all rely on.
Rampant inflaron could land Healey with £35bn bill, IFS warns
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians | madness www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians
UK classifies Syria as safe to return to despite UN refugee body’s advice
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Why a Chilean salt flat is a microcosm of the extractive frontiers of green capitalism www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Why a Chilean salt flat is a microcosm of the extractive frontiers of green capitalism
In the Atacama desert, the extraction of lithium – so crucial to addressing the climate crisis – comes with escalating social and environmental costs
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
NEU’s Daniel Kebede says earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed to help pupils and teachers
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
‘Cockroach’ party leaders say India is ‘at war with its citizens’ as protests enter second day www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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‘Cockroach’ party leaders say India is ‘at war with its citizens’ as protests enter second day
CJP leaders say Modi’s government is creating ‘atmosphere of fear’ after they were among thousands detained on Saturday
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Pete Songi on Donald Trump’s plan to buy diesel from Russia – cartoon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Pete Songi on Donald Trump’s plan to buy diesel from Russia – cartoon
The US president’s deal to import the fuel from Russia has been condemned by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies | Editorial
Editorial: A fuel deal with Vladimir Putin, and sanctions against the legal institution, ram home the president’s belief that might is right
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
I’ve seen what Amazon thinks about me – and it revealed a depressing truth Emma Beddington www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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​I’ve seen what Amazon thinks about me – and it revealed a depressing truth | Emma Beddington
From ‘has flat buttocks’ to ‘likes brunettes with muscles’, the retailer’s About You pages offer some remarkable insights into customers’ lives and tastes. Naturally, I rushed to check out mine …
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Labour has got the message – it’s developing nations suffering most from bond market turmoil www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Labour has got the message – developing nations suffer most from bond market turmoil | Heather Stewart
Just as Brown and Blair did in 2005, Andy Burnham aims to champion debt relief to help developing countries
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Fixated on AI, the world has forgotten what is staring it in the face: nuclear annihilation www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Fixated on AI, the world has forgotten what is staring it in the face: nuclear annihilation | Simon Tisdall
This is no scoffing matter. The accelerating proliferation of advanced nuclear weapons is bringing ‘end times’ closer by the day, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
‘Some aren’t going to make it’: how pressure on farmers threatens UK food security www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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‘Some aren’t going to make it’: how pressure on farmers threatens UK food security
Food producers are adding their voices to the chorus of warnings about the vulnerability of British supply chains
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinated
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say
Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflict
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones
Russia’s latest weapons have left Ukraine’s civilian air defence teams frantically trying to adapt as winter approaches
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine
Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflict
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’ | Well I know who I believe and he ain’t orange! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
After RAF Fairford incident, how big a threat to the UK is Iran? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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After RAF Fairford incident, how big a threat to the UK is Iran?
Although there is scepticism about Tehran’s capabilities, it has become clear it wants Britain to feel it poses a risk
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
In the least surprising news of the century, vast majority of racist flag shaggers who go about brandishing crosses and saying that we're a Christian country... don't pray, or go to church or read the Bible www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Don't give in. Instead, get out the vote. ⬇️ www.inequalitymediacivicaction.org/…
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GOTV — Inequality Media Civic Action
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
Rapid showers and no flushing toilets: drought pushes Lundy island to the brink www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Rapid showers and no flushing toilets: drought pushes Lundy island to the brink
A dry summer has left the Bristol Channel island critically short of water, forcing visitor caps and talk of evacuating its 28 residents
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
‘I didn’t want to write about this’: the man who first saw chimps waging civil war www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘I didn’t want to write about this’: the man who first saw chimps waging civil war
John Mitani spent years studying a huge community of chimpanzees in Uganda. But then things took a dark turn – and his findings stunned the scientific world
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 23h
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in shingles jabs
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’re transforming British politics www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’re transforming British politics | Zack Polanski
We must now have unity and a discussion about party democracy. And let me be clear: as leader, I will never tolerate antisemitism, says Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party of England and Wales
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Powering the AI revolution: Inside the grid, thermal, and interconnect challenges limiting data center growth www.techradar.com/pro/powering...
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Powering the AI revolution: Inside the grid, thermal, and interconnect challenges limiting data center growth
The next-gen silicon revolution has met various infrastructure bottlenecks
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit referendum
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Marina Silva on Flávio Bolsonaro: He will try to finish his father’s ‘perverse project’ to destroy the Amazon www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Marina Silva on Flávio Bolsonaro: He will try to finish his father’s ‘perverse project’ to destroy the Amazon
Exclusive: Former Brazilian environment minister warns of destruction as far-right scion favourite to become president
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Cockroach’ leader among thousands detained in Delhi protest crackdown www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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‘Cockroach’ leader among thousands detained in Delhi protest crackdown
Authorities impose strict lockdown in capital to try to stop rally against removal of 130m names from electoral roll
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The more Putin escalates his attacks on Europe, the more Europe should support Ukraine www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The more Putin escalates his attacks on Europe, the more Europe should support Ukraine | Timothy Garton Ash
Moscow’s imperialist strongman believes decadent European democracies can be cowed. Our job is to prove him wrong, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The Jane Doe in the Cornell seven case is getting threats www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Jane Doe in the Cornell seven case is getting threats | Arwa Mahdawi
Every time a story about a woman being raped becomes headline news, the same pattern repeats without fail
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
In three years, Israel’s war on Gaza hasn’t just changed the Middle East, it’s changed the world www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In three years, Israel's war on Gaza hasn't just changed the Middle East, it's changed the world | Steve Bloomfield
A whirlpool of violence has engulfed everywhere from Lebanon to Yemen. Meanwhile, the west has destroyed any political authority it once had, says Steve Bloomfield, former international editor of the ...
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Our town is making jeans again’: meet the firm reviving jobs and skills in Wales www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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‘Our town is making jeans again’: meet the firm reviving jobs and skills in Wales
In the first article in a series on high end British manufacturing, we visit the Hiut Denim factory in Cardigan
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Parents fear YouTubers are bringing ‘brain rot’ to Netflix. But are kids wising up to ‘slop’? www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Parents fear YouTubers are bringing ‘brain rot’ to Netflix. But are kids wising up to ‘slop’?
As streamers poach viral creators to appeal to children, digital whack-a-mole has become a new kind of family challenge
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die
Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is resp...
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Dozens reportedly injured in Yemeni Houthi attack at Riyadh airport www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Dozens reportedly injured in Yemeni Houthi attack at Riyadh airport
Donald Trump says he is evaluating whether the US should join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’ www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’
Twenty arrested in first march since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
Tom Watson, of Worcester, alleged to be behind Big Time Charlie X account that created so-called Traitorbase
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump fumes over Nobel peace prize snub and criticizes Norway | the narcissism beggars belief www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump fumes over Nobel peace prize snub and criticizes Norway
President complains about not winning prize in year he started war with Iran and says: ‘We will not forget, Norway’
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel | MAGA makes the US the biggest asshole www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
US president says agreement needed to lower fuel prices, but move likely to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage
As archaeologists find treasure trove along new floodplain, conservationists say another Nova Kakhovka would be ecocide
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader after diesel deal with Russia | in fact its clearly the US that desperately needs a new leader after Trump’s cock up in Iran and Ukraine’s betrayal www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader after diesel deal with Russia
US president suggests Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not done enough to end war
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mcewanmorton.bsky.social @mcewanmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Angry French students take to the streets. British students don’t – and I think I know why www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Angry French students take to the streets. British students don’t – and I think I know why | Kitty Sayers
I grew up in France, where all children are taught about the revolutionary roots of their nation and the responsibility of the state towards its citizens, says Kitty Sayers, a master’s student in jour...
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