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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Most of Northern Ireland is on edge, concerned and worried about the current situation in Portadown, and all this clown of a man is worried about is ensuring the Sinn Féin is brought before a court because they allegedly broke the law by staning in support of the community on Garvaghy Road.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I am retired, so living on a pension. Definitely NOT feeling betrayed!! The Express Should catch itself on!!!
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thus far, this debate is as insidious as it is useless. Not one person in that chamber has anything useful or helpful to say in terms of offering a solution to the current predicament in Portadown. . www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
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Orange Order: No sign of resolution after contentious Drumcree parade blocked
The march, which in the 1990s sparked some of the most serious disorder in Northern Ireland's history, will go ahead for the first time in nearly 30 years after a series of courtroom challenges.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It’s nauseating to see how some politicians, especially those from the TUV ans DUP are either trying to weaponise the law for their own ends, or force the collapse of Stormont. . www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck... 
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Orange Order: No sign of resolution after contentious Drumcree parade blocked
The march, which in the 1990s sparked some of the most serious disorder in Northern Ireland's history, will go ahead for the first time in nearly 30 years after a series of courtroom challenges.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Here we go again with inflammatory language It’s interesting how some unit is politicians always use “the rule of law“ as it means to push through their objectives.Laws are essential to any functioning society, but they do not replace finding compromise and community. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
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Drumcree: NI secretary of state calls for 'compromise' as Orange Order march blocked by protesters
The march, which in the 1990s sparked some of the most serious disorder in Northern Ireland's history, will go ahead for the first time in nearly 30 years after a series of courtroom challenges.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
THe NI Parades Commission has made a catastrophic error in judgement in allowing the Orange Order to parade down the Garvaghy Road. Having had the High Court quash their previous determination regarding the parade, they have now reversed almost 30 years of consistency and created a major crisis.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Carla clearly didnt get the memo for people to remain calm Instead she uses inflammatory language : on the Orange side they are men - on the community side, they are a “rabble”. And she wonders why there is a problem!!
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The US Government has no business getting involved in this. Like, is Musk broke and in need of “free legal aid”? RTÉ News: EU 'ready to defend' X fine after US seeks to join Musk appeal www.rte.ie/news/technol...
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EU 'ready to defend' €120m fine against Musk's X
The European Union has said that it was "ready to defend" its €120 million fine against Elon Musk's X platform after the United States asked a top court to let it intervene on Mr Musk's side.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is an intolerable burden on the players. The FAI should withdraw on behalf of the players and supporters, and let UEFA do what they will.  RTÉ News: Confusion in Hungary as Ireland players hold meeting - updates www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
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Confusion in Hungary as players hold meeting - updates
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson faces the media in Debrecen, Hungary ahead of tomorrow's Nations League clash against Israel. Follow the latest updates here.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Superintelligence” is a very clever marketing ploy that absolutely nobody should adopt, especially those working in AI Tech There is less to fear from AI than from people like Donald Trump who would use it to dominate the world! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw... 
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Trump Xi meeting live: US and China leaders to have White House talks
Using his new expression for AI, Trump said the US and China were united in their opposition to guardrails on the technology.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Forget “ unworkable “; its disgusting and de-humanising! But sure, what else would you expect from the Tories, and from her in particular? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Who is running the UK? Burnham or Trump? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For the Northern Ireland assembly to allow this to happen is absolute insanity, and a gross election of their duty. Governments are trying to enhance opportunities for young people leaving school, and our assembly, the eejits on the Hill, allow this to happen! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Further education: Colleges cut thousands of student places
A college spokeperson says the deadlock over a Stormont budget was partially responsible.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
These thuggish people are dismantling the very institutions that were created for peace at the cost of so many lives in WWII. And not one person at the GA challenges them. Im disgusted ! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
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Trump repeats Iran ultimatum and says AI should be rebranded 'super intelligence' in UN speech
In his address to world leaders, Trump says Iran should reach an agreement with the US or face "annihilation".
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
An idiotic question!! RTÉ News: Donald Trump peacemaker and warmaker during UN speech www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...
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Donald Trump peacemaker and warmaker during UN speech
The US President opened his speech by getting what he sees as the obvious out of the way. That the United States was the strongest country in the world.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Just come to Derry lads!! Best Halloween show on the planet!! RTÉ News: Funding row sees Limerick city Halloween parade cancelled www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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Funding row sees Limerick city Halloween parade cancelled
There is disappointment in Limerick that the city's Halloween parade has been cancelled this year following a dispute over funding.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Britain is either in the EU or its not!! Yet another gift from Brexit!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Andy Burnham
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Absolutely correct!! RTÉ News: 'We are failing' - McEntee questions EU's Israel response www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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'We are failing' - McEntee questions EU's Israel response
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said that the credibility of the European Union "is gone" regarding its response to the actions of the Israeli government in the occupied Palestinian ter...
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Building alliances is a sensible thing to do. But, the EU must be cautious. The UK cannot be allowed to cause the kind of uncertainty it caused when it was an actual member of the EU. The constant agitation went on for decades. . www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
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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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Gonna wait to see what the text “actually “ says! RTÉ News: US and Denmark agree deal on Greenland security, says Trump www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
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US and Denmark agree deal on Greenland security - Trump
The US and Denmark have entered into an agreement that will give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security, US President Donald Trump has said.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is BS!! The only thing this “idea” will accomplish is to further alienate kids who are already isolated. Another populist headline from ministers!! Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Parents could face prison for child's crimes under justice reforms, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Tax resident in Monaco, and a billionaire as well talking about tax being too high and criticising immigration: entirely lacking in legitimacy! Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is not nearly good enough from the Gardai RTÉ News: Garda whistleblower unit members allege reforms undermined www.rte.ie/news/investi...
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Garda whistleblower unit members allege reforms undermined
Two people tasked with protecting Garda whistleblowers have alleged reforms to protect those speaking out have been undermined by senior management.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is surely the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen someone say!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
OpenAI's Sam Altman says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
All this could, should, would nonsense needs to stop. Large donations to political parties, that is to say, anything above £100, should be banned. We don’t need all this razzmatazz BS. Political donors could face tougher residency rules www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Political donors could face tougher residency rules
It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Im sorry!!!! WHAT??? Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000
Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If there was ever a time for the UN to flex its muscles, that time has arrived. We are being told that the rapid piece of AI development is potentially dangerous on a global scale, though what we are being told lacks any sort of detail. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm... 
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Trump criticises AI boss who called for slowdown and says only guardrail needed is a 'smart president'
Stock markets fall in the US, Europe and Asia as Anthropic boss Dario Amodei says AI development should be slowed to "to reduce the risk that something goes seriously wrong".
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
At last, someone talking since. I want to see both part of this island reunited, as they should be. But there is an enormous amount of work to be done before that can be even contemplated. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Ireland needs to work with Britain on unity - Taoiseach
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he has discussed a united Ireland with the US President Donald Trump any time they have met and he always explains the need to work in lockstep with the British g...
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Which ever way you cut it up, this is a blatant unbalancing of the democratic process.  Enough pandering to special interests – this type of funding needs to stop. It is anti-democratic – plain and simple! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 
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Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
These comments from Badenoch are so laden with ignorance that I scarcely know what to say!! She really does think that people in need are second class citizens www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Kemi Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless
The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
They should not need a warning period!! RTÉ News: Dutch to fine Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
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Dutch to fine Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves
The Dutch Food and Safety Authority has announced that it will impose fines on four Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves to the Netherlands.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The right wing press will be drooling over This tomorrow morning. I think it’s fantastic that someone, let alone the Prime Minister, has pointed out that people on welfare cannot be expected to pay for the country’s defence. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Andy Burnham: National security can't come at expense of social security
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Infrastructure projects are complex. But 20 years, and still not a sod has been turned, it’s just barking mad.! A5 road costs hit almost £200m without work starting yet www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
A5: Costs hit almost £200m without road work starting yet
The 58-mile (85km) dual carriageway between Londonderry and the border at Aughnacloy was first announced in 2007, but has been beset by funding and legal issues.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Cant help wondering if this disruption is a hack and linked to the announced sanctions. Could be totally wrong of course! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
bbc.co.uk
Flight delays and cancellations at number of UK airports due to air traffic control issue
Heathrow, Gatwick and East Midlands airports are all affected, with Manchester warning of potential delays.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
As a result of these very welcome, albeit late sanctions, it’s now imperative that the ICC proceed rapidly to make its determination  on the claims of genocide against Israel.  www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
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Israel to shut down UK consulate in Jerusalem in response to sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank
Israel's foreign minister announced the move after UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israeli "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in the illegally occupied West Bank.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
For the record Mr. Priestly, most of us are smart enough to recognize the difference between the Israeli governmentand jewish people!! As for theeats from rhe US and the Israeli government- sod off!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
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Israel and US warn UK as it plans sanctions on Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
The restrictions come amid increased settler attacks on Palestinians and as Israel plans to develop 1,200 new homes in the occupied territory.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Im sorry but WTAF??? 'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Warnings about Israeli retaliation to possible sanctions opposed by the UK government are misplaced. We have long since passed the time when morality and diplomatic ethics must determine policy rather than commercial or economic www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This will piss off Trump!! Excellent! RTÉ News: European Commission to announce funding for Greenland www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...
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European Commission to announce funding for Greenland
The European Commission is expected to announce a major funding package for Greenland tomorrow.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The government’s resoonse gas been decidedly muted on this fascist-like march. As I understand if Police had the power to demand that balaclavas and facemasks be removed. It’s a pity they weren’t able to do this. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... 
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Black-clad Dover protesters condemned for ‘dressing up in costumes’ by minister
Business secretary says masked anti-immigration protest was ‘not something we would want’ on British streets
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Honestly, I’m fed up listeningto him and his excuses! Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' in foreign donor talks
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This is a recipe for anarchy! Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nigel Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judiciary in Reform conference speech
The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Well, would you look at that. America’s actually much smaller than we have been led to believe!!! Thats going to get Donald into a discombobulation. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What a load of self-serving paranoiac horseshit! Reform up against 'complainants' society', Farage tells BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Reform up against 'complainants' society', Nigel Farage tells BBC
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Anyone who thinks people are not bargaining chips in international relations is deluded!! 'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Donald Trump should be a lesson to us all, regardless on which country we live in. It is perilously easy to elect someone so narcissistic and incompetent, so disrespectful of the hard one “world order“. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Trump says he will report NBC host to FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’
The president’s latest in a string of threats against broadcasters followed a comment by Kristen Welker about “some mixed results” from his midterm endorsements.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Following the disaster, the Nepalese authorities called for governments worldwide to take more specific and directed action at climate change. The response? A deafening  silence! RTÉ News: Nepal flood death toll hits 900 as number missing climbs www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
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Nepal flood toll tops 900 as number of missing climbs
The death toll following devastating floods in Nepal has surpassed 900, as rescue teams worked overnight to reach hundreds of people believed to be stuck inside blocked hydropower project tunnels.
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
What “privilege” looks like!! www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
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British Museum hosted Palantir founder Peter Thiel in private viewing of Bayeux tapestry
Concern among staff that fragile artwork’s scarce ‘light hours’ given to someone with no known interest in museum
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Not great news for London! Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
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pckenny.bsky.social @pckenny.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Just because he says it don’t make it so Just ignore the eejit!! Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
Canada has rejected the new name of the lake, which straddles both countries, as their row deepens.
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