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Timby2

@timby2.bsky.social
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It's not how much you're given, it's what you do with what you've got. Folk music, archaeology, football and lefty views. Semi-retired, the boss will be furious when she finds out. Looking for hope and laughter.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 12h
Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.
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Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge
Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 12h
Source: www.intellinews.com/iran-s-healt... Archive: archive.li/hiGYZ
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MU-Peter Shimon 🀄 @mu-peter.bsky.social · 20h
Local archaeologists are often portrayed as recipients of support, rather than equal partners in shaping future research That should change Iraq’s archaeological discoveries have shaped understanding of human civilisation -but its scientists have been sidelined🏺🧪 theconversation.com/iraqs-archae...
The ziggurat in Ur, Iraq.
The early bronze age (21st century BC) Ziggurat of Ur in southern Iraq. Abbas Al Yasiri/Shutterstock
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Charles West @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social · 20h
"Crossing the Danube describes how ordinary people and local elites navigated, exploited, and ultimately transformed the Roman frontier. " Can't wait to read this!
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 19h
#ancientbluesky #archaeology
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Palestinian archaeologists race against time to save Gaza’s heritage
A Palestinian team rescued Gaza's artefacts. The question now is where to store them.
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MU-Peter Shimon 🀄 @mu-peter.bsky.social · 19h
Electing Trump once was bad enough. But electing him twice? “America isn’t the way it is because he’s president. He’s president because America is the way it is.”
How Canadians see the world
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James Wright @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social · 18h
I realise not everyone can get to my book tour dates, so I will be doing an online launch event on Wednesday 7 October at 7pm (UK time) 🙂 For more info & bookings, please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-buildi...
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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 17h
Brilliant
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Charles West @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social · 14h
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Race to save Coventry Cathedral ruins as campaign launches
Donations are needed to repair damage caused by the ruins being exposed to the elements for 86 years
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 13h
He's been listening to Power in the Darkness... youtu.be/auN0ZLcuvXI?...
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tom robinson band power in the darkness
YouTube video by Kostas Tassopoulos
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Joe Uchill @joeuchill.bsky.social · 16h
In Europe, this would be a GDPR violation punishable by 4% of annual turnover.
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Zack Whittaker @zackwhittaker.com · 16h
The Pentagon is notifying millions of current and former U.S. military servicemembers and staff that hackers stole their *unencrypted* personal information during a months-long data breach. The agency that had the breach also handles ID and login/credential access to U.S. military systems and bases.
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Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach | TechCrunch
The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach.
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Some Rando in Mexico @somerandoinmexico.bsky.social · 14h
Holy Mother of Mary! What a piece from #BarneyRonay You should read this... www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Building of the Pep supremacy is an era that will be defined by sham-ball
What Pep Guardiola knew at Manchester City relates to the true nature of the club and more basic things like spectacle and human nature
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 21h
Well, we're still at just over 20 months of Trump's second term, and the www.trumpactiontracker.info has reached over 4,000 documented actions :-/
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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 20h
Nearly 600 Medieval Manuscripts from German Monasteries Now Online www.medievalists.net/2026/09/600-... #medievalmanuscripts
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https://www.medievalists.net/2026/09/600-medieval-manuscripts-online/
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 19h
For over a decade, successive UK governments have promised to fix how we pay for social care, and every attempt has stalled. ➡️ Watch Page 94, the Private Eye podcast: youtu.be/KaNDIIdJk-s
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 23h
www.computerweekly.com/news/3666512...
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French local authorities to replace WhatsApp with ‘sovereign’ encrypted messaging | Computer Weekly
French local authorities to deploy a ‘sovereign’ end-to-end encrypted messaging service in a move away from US big tech.
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
omg😱 What have we become?
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Oh, sad. The Fab Poos were great.
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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Terry welcomes John Peel and Tony Blackburn to the sofa.
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Ian Boothby @ianboothby.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Patreon.com/mannequinonthemoon
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A cash-strapped rural police force struggles to deal with Red Diesel gangs. Until its chief inspector realises can get the Met Police to deal with the problem... ...if he pretends they're Iranian. A new six part comedy starring Toby Jones.
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eminemerald fennell @fireh9lly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
random find from my Pictures folder
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The BBC reported Trump's comments on this in good faith. They should sue him.
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Can't wait to hear Trump's next comment on this - they have been watching these people for ages.
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PoliticsJOE @politicsjoe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ed Miliband tells Palestine activists: You were right.
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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A 5,000 year-old arrow has emerged from melting mountain ice in Norway, offering a glimpse into prehistoric hunting in the high mountains 🏹❄️ archaeologymag.com/2026/09/5000...
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5,000-year-old arrow emerges as Norway’s melting mountain ice reveals older archaeological finds | Archaeology News Online Magazine
A 5,000-year-old arrow is among 48 prehistoric finds recovered as melting ice reveals older archaeology in Norway’s Jotunheimen mountains.
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Can anyone recall a single Trump interview that wasn't just one blatant lie after another? 🧵⤵️
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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NAZA will be released online FREE for everyone in November.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 27/09/2026
Despite student-led protests and political unrest challenging his rule, Vucic intends to run in the snap elections.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests
Despite student-led protests and political unrest challenging his rule, Vucic intends to run in the snap elections.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to get the ICC to prosecute Turkish Leader Erdogan. Netanyahu currently has an arrest warrant for Genocide pending from the ICC. I suggest the ICC invite Netanyahu to a meeting to talk about Erdogan. And arrest him.
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Mark Ruffalo @markruffalo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
deadline.com/2026/09/naza...
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Threats Against 'NAZA' Directors Must Stop, IDA Tells Israel
Israel's government must stop threatening 'NAZA' filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the IDA is urging in a public letter.
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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Miriam Adelson’s Israeli-American Council (IAC) is protesting outside the New York Film Festival premiere of “NAZA”, a documentary by Israelis who chronicled Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Mac on #AI @DailyMail – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 27/09/2026
Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right plan to toughen neutrality
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Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right plan to toughen neutrality
Final results from the Swiss government showed over 70% of voters, and a majority in all 26 of the country's regions, rejected the plan championed by a right-wing populist party.
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Prof. David Kitchener @davidbsky1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
As Donald Trump's behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre and dangerous, Alexi's words resonate. #AlexeiSayle #Trump #impeach
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Andi Fugard @andifugard.info · 27/09/2026
Two different incidents, common theme: local residents can spot unusual activity. Near RAF Fairford, 00:45, resident called police after seeing three suspicious vehicles.¹ Preston‑next‑Wingham, residents reported hundreds of men arriving ahead of far‑right Dover blockade, prompting 999 call.²
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's also a lot less difficult than smart glasses to shove up the wearer's arse.
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Last June, Andy Burnham was on a platform with Del Naja in support of the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty, praising his ‘clarity and leadership’. Today, he’s having Rob arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a piece of paper" Meet the new boss etc.
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Dave Tyler @davetyler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Shame, but it's hard to criticise any of the players - they should never have been put in this position in the first place. The FAI, UEFA etc. are at fault. Israel should have been barred from competing in international competitions as soon as they started committing war crimes.
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Israel v Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead
The Republic of Ireland have confirmed Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary will go ahead.
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I'm worried there could be crowd trouble. Do West Midlands police have any intel on previous matches?
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Ailín 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 🇮🇷 🇨🇺 @oloinsigh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If they’re planning on training then they must be planning on playing. They may as well apply for ‘Israeli’ citizenship if that’s the case. Because they’ll be every bit as bad as them. www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
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Confusion in Hungary as players hold meeting - updates
The Republic of Ireland squad is deliberating whether to fulfil tomorrow's UEFA Nations League game against Israel. Follow the latest updates here.
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I understand the point that the Israeli team represents their country not their government, but all the players have served in the government-directrd army. Ireland should not be playing them.
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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#BREAKING | Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdraws from the match against Israel
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills. Norway - 0 UK - 0 France - 0 Spain - 0 Portugal - 0 Denmark - 0 Australia - 0 Iceland - 0 Italy - 0 Finland - 0 Ireland - 0 Germany - 0 Netherlands - 0 Sweden - 0 Japan - 0 Canada - 0 United States - 643k
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The best manager never to win the Premier League? That's a tough one, but I think I'm going to go with 'Pep Guardiola'
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Andrew Clifford @tscnewschannel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Morning Star Sport — Saturday/Sunday 26–27 September — Manchester City are reported to have been found guilty of all but one of the Premier League’s financial breach charges, while the Premier League calls for reform of FIFA governance. #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yes, it's that time again when the Fascism scene returns to London and this year black is very much in vogue. From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I know he's very keen to see the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
news.sky.com/story/bluesk... Whatever else, this is a tragedy for his family.
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Man shot during Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, dies
James Copenhaver was struck in the arm and abdomen during the 13 July 2024 shooting at a campaign rally. It remains unknown if his death was the result of those injuries.
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