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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇸 Rainforest explorer Wildlife and nature Liverpool Football Club Border terriers No neat political affiliation. Brit, European, Commonwealth. Teacher, learner, science, NHS. Opinions my own. DMs may be ignored/ blocked.

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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 4h
I played squaredle.com 10/02: 66/66 words (+28 bonus words) 📖 In the top 5% by bonus words 🔥 Solve streak: 1
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The unusual, thin threads hanging from the ceilings of caves in tropical Borneo are sticky strands excreted by larvae of fungus gnats (specifically from families like Mycetophilidae and Keroplatidae. Flying insects blunder into them, allowing the larvae to haul up the line and consume their prey.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Sarawak
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Gunung Mulu National Park.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Roots splitting bedrock
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The view from the UK
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
USA is busy weakening NATO and sidelining allies. This is deliberate and potentially fatal to NATO. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If anybody is able to identify this species of tarantula, I would be extremely grateful. Found in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, I've been told its a purple earth tiger but also a Sabah blue tarantula. Is it either of these?? #spiders #tarantulas
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing'. John Stuart Mill.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'Don't believe a word that man says'. That's right, she's talking about the president of the USA. The man is a bare faced liar.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How about getting the energy companies to pay most of this? I mean, without the grid they can't deliver their product ffs! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Andy Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Danum Valley at dawn, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo ♥️
Danum Valley at dawn, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo ♥️ 
One of the few entirely protected forest ecosystems in South East Asia. Here you will find the tallest tropical hardwood tree in the world, and a cornucopia of wildlife.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We must do more. We can do more. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The clock is ticking. We must do more to restore the health of our forests.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump - “We know everything about them. We would not have released them.” Rubio - "clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor." Asked whether the case was linked to Iran, Trump said: “It might be.” British police - 'off you go lads, and behave yourselves'. 😂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Israel is 'ten times better than Ireland'.... ....at committing genocide and the mass murder of children. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Israel captain stokes feud by saying ‘our country is 10 times better than Ireland’
Manor Solomon has reacted angrily to the Republic of Ireland team’s behaviour before their Nations League match in protest at Israel’s military action in Gaza
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Stop this madness. These people are trying to take a stand against a brutal genocide. UK parliamentarians, hang your heads in shame. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protest on Sunday outside Labour conference
Merseyside force says 82 people arrested and another 79 reported for summons during demonstration
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hmmmmm www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
bbc.co.uk
Watch: Were the RAF Fairford arrests 'pure luck'?
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after a major incident was declared at an airbase in the west of England.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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From 37 years ago
Duet with: https://www.tiktok.com/@truth.teller843 Original video: ...
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
'We had them under view for a long time, and we got them.' The US president is a lying tosspot. The plot was foiled by an insomniac farmer, who spotted the men and reported them to Gloucestershire police.
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Claire💚AKA InkedMum💚Radical Left Scum💚 @inkedmum7377.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
THIS 5 YEAR OLD BOY
SPENT MORE TIME IN JAIL THAN ANY OF THE POLITICIANS IN THE EPSTEIN FILES
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hey, can you help? Water companies extracted billions while our pipes crumbled and bills went up. Please join me and sign to take water back into public hands: the.organise.network/campaigns/ne...
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Renationalise water companies!
If you agree that water companies must be renationalised to ensure quality service, please add your name now:
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I played squaredle.com 09/27: 74/74 words (+13 bonus words) 🔥 Solve streak: 2
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I played squaredle.com 09/26: 56/56 words (+29 bonus words) 📖 In the top 9% by bonus words 🔥 Solve streak: 1 💪💪
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Immature red cracking bolete.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This pos kills children
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Sulphur tufts and a rather special little Boletus edulis.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Red cracking boletes (Xerocomellus chrysenteron) I believe.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today, I finally paid off a large credit card debt (long boring story) after ten long years. Cheers! 😁
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We have a responsibility to face evil down.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If the UK delegation doesn't walk out I'll be ashamed. www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politic...
nbcnewyork.com
‘Shame on you': Netanyahu vows to tell ‘the truth' about Mamdani in UN speech
The prime minister’s comments come after a Monday night Mamdani/CNN interview in which the mayor again called for the ICC’s arrest warrant to be upheld.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
'Christian democracy' 😂😂😂 🤮
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The world has changed. It's fine to think again.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I wish these idiot arseholes would stop cheapening my country's symbols. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
St George flag raisers could face prison under new rules
Local authorities are looking at ways to crackdown on flags placed on public buildings and lamposts.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A sad day for a nation that used to stand for justice. You will not prevail, America. www.europeaninterest.eu/netherlands-...
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Netherlands prepares for impact of potentially devastating US sanctions against ICC
The Netherlands is preparing for the anticipated imposition of US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). This situation follows the rising tensions stemming from the Trump administr...
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
😂😂😂😂😂 Trump, you're a big-time loser.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
'Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing'. John Stuart Mill.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Israel: We can do genocide, but you can't say we do. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Republic of Ireland: Hallgrimsson accused of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity'
The Israel FA accuse Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" in comments made last week.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The world is reshaping. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister says
It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I played squaredle.com 09/19: 33/33 words (+7 bonus words) 📖 In the top 15% by bonus words 🔥 Solve streak: 1
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Just signed this, the Government actually has a way to get Palantir out of our NHS, but only if they act before the end of the year. Takes one click to add your name 👉 the.organise.network/campaigns/te...
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Terminate the NHS contract with Palantir!
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's getting close to UK having to go 'cap in hand' to the EU. The world has changed so that the old arguments no longer apply - we need to re-engage fully.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Good luck with that. The world only listens to Israel, it seems.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The USA kidnapped a country's leader and is stealing that country's resources, putting the money who-knows-where. We're all supposed to think that this is the legitimate act of a decent country. Wake up world. youtube.com/shorts/Pf0XX...
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This is insane
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It's happening. Trump did this.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Well done, England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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England up in reading, maths and science rankings as Scotland and Wales dip
The latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How do you feel about this, Donald?
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Do the right thing, Ed. If you have a ticket, ask for a refund. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ed Sheeran's support acts quit tour in support of Macklemore
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
So much winning. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
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Mike @mike-0568.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Sounds like the US illegally evacuated a paedophile American in order to escape British justice. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.
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