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Torkil Sørensen

@torkilsoerensen.bsky.social
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Historian interested in #Worldcommunism esp. in Germany and Denmark. Danish Refugee Council 1986-2000. Nordic Council 2000-2017. (Re-)posting about history-in-the-making and #history. Now and then photos. Posting in (not perfect) English / German / Danish

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump wanted to sell weapons to china? Can’t wait for this traitor, this enemy within, to be impeached and removed
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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 8h
They’re coming to drive your electricity prices through the roof, destroy your environment, take your water, pollute your air, deafen your ears, pervert your politics, enrich billionaires, obliterate your property values, take your jobs, & make you pay for the privilege. What’s not to love?¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 9h
Humans may have left Africa far earlier than we thought and some of those first migrations failed. New fossils, ancient DNA and archaeological evidence are transforming the Out of Africa story and revealing how social connections may have helped Homo sapiens eventually thrive worldwide
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This Fossil Is Forcing A Rewrite Of Human History
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FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 19h
🇫🇷 ✡️ An investigation published by French news website #Mediapart claims that Jordan #Bardella, the president of the far-right National Rally (#RN), shared several anti-Semitic messages in 2013.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14h
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "I cannot say to you truthfully that where we are is good enough. Brexit has done more harm than good. We need to restore a higher level of growth and prosperity for Britain." Britain needs EU membership - only then will we have the growth that our country needs.
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Roland Geisheimer @rolandgeisheimer.bsky.social · 12h
Das war Hans Litten auch. Ihm zu Ehren wurde in Berlin die Neue Friedrichstraße in Littenstr. umbenannt. An ihr liegen der Sitz der Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer (im Hans-Litten-Haus) sowie eine Dienststelle des Landgerichts Berlin. Im Landgericht steht eine Büste des Rote-Hilfe-Anwalts.
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 13h
At Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Andy Burnham said what so many of us know is true - Brexit has done more harm than good. Then let's #RejoinEU
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 9h
FBI Director Kash Patel this week has faced the worst data breach in FBI history, a deputy who quit because Patel was doing too many unconstitutional things, and partied with a suspected double agent. And it's only Tuesday. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-disgra...
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The Disgrace and Danger of Kash Patel, Part II
A quick check-in on the FBI director's latest raft of scandals (including, of course, the bestiality).
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Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 9h
After watching what goes on in Ukraine, Finland to increase number of hardened medical care sites, with a budget of €400 million up to 2030. yle.fi/a/7-10106065
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Beredskapsöverläkaren: Rysslands attacker mot ukrainsk vård blev en väckarklocka
Efter Rysslands attacker mot ukrainsk vård ställer Finland om sin krisberedskap. Underjordiska sjukhuslokaler är ett krav när spelreglerna i krig förändrats, menar tidigare beredskapsöverläkare.
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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 15h
At least 966 Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem this morning, under the protection of Israeli police The incursion took place during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, amid repeated mass settler raids on the mosque compound and restrictions on Palestinian worshippers
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14h
Trump continues to steal your money to pay for political ads while media companies continue to be co-conspirators to a crime by accepting the stolen funds.
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 12h
🚨🚨 #breakingbrexit news: Statements here from PM Burnham are murky here but Downing Street has clarified that #labour does not rule out putting #rejoin as one of the options for their next election manifesto for the future EU-UK relationship. inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Burnham opens the door to overturning Brexit and rejoining the EU
The Prime Minister promised to set out different options for closer UK-EU relations later this year
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Savchenko Volodymyr @savchenkoua.bsky.social · 10h
🇪🇺🇺🇦 The EU may allocate another €2.9 billion to Ukraine on condition of further reforms, — European Commissioner Marta Kos. She called on the Ukrainian authorities to unite to adopt the necessary changes, calling it a “reform rally”.
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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · 10h
Easing sanctions is key to helping Moscow finance and strengthen its war and genocide machine. Easing sanctions ensures more destruction of Ukraine and is a death sentence for more Ukrainians. This is clear and obvious.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 10h
EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE Another exceptionally hot day in Western Europe with up to 33C in France and 30C in Germany and Belgium. ‼️Next 2 nights will be absolutely exceptional: We might see some tropical nights even in Benelux,Germany and UK. More than a typical summer night.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h
a nice moment outside the White House today between Natalie and Donald #GrowlAtNatalie (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)
Trump scowls and points at something on the ground while the lovely Ms Harp smiles at him like she always does ❤️
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Euan MacDonald @euanmacdonald.bsky.social · 10h
As was entirely predictable, in the absence of full support for Ukraine from the West, the war is intensifying and getting closer to the EU border. The West's response should be to increase aid to democratic Ukraine to help it fight back against and then defeat fascist Russia.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12h
Naturally, when Amy Klobuchar tries to politely point out to Eric Schmitt that the entire premise of his grand conspiracy on Jack Smith might be mistaken because he was confusing the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Schmitt interrupts and starts yelling at Klobuchar. MAGA!
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 12h
A former Wagner fighter, now in Ukrainian captivity, said Russian mercenaries in Mali used captured Africans as live subjects for brutal "tactical medicine training." In 2023-2024, Russian instructors deliberately maimed African prisoners, after which the mercenaries practiced stopping bleeding.
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Illia Ponomarenko @ioponomarenko.bsky.social · 11h
But he survived, against all odds, even though he was soon slowly dying of starvation in the freezing barracks of the Gulag -- surviving so that years later he would become the mysterious unnamed “Chief Designer” behind the first launch of an artificial satellite in history.
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Illia Ponomarenko @ioponomarenko.bsky.social · 11h
By the way, on these very days, September 25–27, in 1938, the Soviet punitive authorities placed the great Ukrainian Serhiy Korolyov on a list of arrested persons slated for execution.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Zelensky says Russia has effectively begun additional mobilization by increasing recruitment and plans to expand recruitment of foreigners. He says HUR reported 8,000 North Koreans are currently in Russia, with another 10,000 being prepared for deployment. #Ukraine
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 11h
Jewish settlers blocked roads, set tyres ablaze and prevented the return of a Palestinian family in the latest surge of violence in the occupied West Bank. ft.trib.al/UFuXjLf
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 11h
David Horsey, Seattle Times
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Hon.-Prof. Dr. Johann Sollgruber @johannsollgruber.bsky.social · 11h
Russian attacks are driving up global wheat costs by €60 billion! Russia is leaving Africa to go hungry! The Danube, serving as a "Solidarity Lane," could provide a solution!
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Klima-, Energi- og Forsyningsministeriet @klimaministeriet.bsky.social · 16h
Dansk brinteventyr støttes. Politisk aftale 🤝om milliarder til brintrør til Tyskland. For et nyt dansk eksportmarked og et grønt, stærkt Europa⚡️ Læs aftalen her🔗 www.kefm.dk/aktuelt/nyhe... #dkpol
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Bred aftale om større sikkerhed for at dansk brintrør bygges
Det danske brinteventyr, som kan styrke et energiuafhængigt Europa, skal i gang. En bred kreds af Folketingets partier er enige om at give en stor håndsrækning til brintbranchen og give større sikkerh...
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Will Davies @will-davies.bsky.social · 17h
Priorities (from latest @adamtooze.bsky.social chartbook)
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The Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 11h
Several ships well known across the Russian Arctic are suspected of involvement in weapon deliveries from North Korea
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Ships linked with Arctic Russia spotted in North Korea
Several ships well known in Russian Arctic ports are suspected of involvement in weapon deliveries from North Korea.
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Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 11h
The damage of Trump's economic and foreign policy decisions will take decades, if not generations, to repair.
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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 11h
No, it deserves a resignation
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Savchenko Volodymyr @savchenkoua.bsky.social · 11h
🇩🇪 Germany's Chancellor Merz on Russia: We can only once again call on the Russian government to come to the negotiating table and hold serious talks to end this war. But if Russia is not ready to do that, then we are able and willing to support Ukraine for a long time.
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 11h
Military mobility and logistics are crucial for our #defencereadiness and deterrence. I hope 🇪🇺Member States and MEPs will support proposed ambitious Military Mobility package. 📺Full panel discussion: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
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Audiovisual Service - Connecting Europe Days 2026
Plenary 1: Prepared, secure and connected: transport networks responding to military needs and emerging threats Master of Ceremony: Katrina SICHEL Moderator: Magda KOPCZYŃSKA, Director-General, Direct...
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 11h
Trump is the one person that no Canadian will ever say "sorry" to
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Hon.-Prof. Dr. Johann Sollgruber @johannsollgruber.bsky.social · 11h
The Russian attack on an Estonian 🇪🇪defense industry company Milrem Robotics in August is clearly crossing the line.
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The New Voice of Ukraine @english.nv.ua · 11h
🇺🇦🇬🇪 Georgian supporters showed their solidarity with Ukraine during the 0–0 match against Georgia on Sept. 28. Fans chanted “Ukraine” from the stands and later sang together with Ukrainian supporters 📹: londonevent / Threads
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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 13h
The success of Syria’s transition matters greatly to Europe. The EU is using its political and economic tools to help Syria on the path to an inclusive and peaceful transition. EU-Syria relations have come a long way since Assad's fall. (1/2)
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Bente Sorgenfrey @bentesorgenfrey.bsky.social · 11h
Altid godt med besøg uden for landets grænser. Her på besøg i #EU Kommissionen med en flok dygtige TR-og Arbejdsmiljørepræsentanter fra Dansk Metal #Arbejde
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Paul T. Levin @paultlevin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Similar campaigns occurred in Rumania, Italy, & France 2024 & 25. Then there were also stickers & poster with the same message put up in cities. Russian propaganda will paint Europe & 🇺🇦 defending themselves as “militarism” or “war mongering.” Don’t buy it. DN has the bot story:
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Sprids på X: ”Jag är svensk – Ryssland inte fienden”
Tusentals identiska inlägg med budskapet att Ryssland inte är västs fiende sprids på X.
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Paul T. Levin @paultlevin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thousands of identical/similar messages from supposed Swedes are apparently being spread on X rn: “I’m Swedish and Russia is not my enemy.” As an actual Swede, my reply to the obvious bot-driven info op is that if you don’t want me to be your enemy, then stop attacking my country.
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The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 15h
🇺🇦 Zelensky: Babyn Yar. 85th anniversary of the tragedy. One of the largest sites of mass murders committed by the Nazis in Europe. A place of great pain and our memory of all the victims of the Holocaust.
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Defend The Vote @wedefendthevote.org · 15h
“Defend the Vote, a progressive PAC focused on protecting voting access, has driven much of this messaging. The group began briefing top Democrats in Washington and candidates in competitive House races last year on why they should prioritize a message linking affordability to corruption.”
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Analysis | Democrats coalesce around a message about the cost of corruption
Their message accuses Republicans of flagrant corruption, tying the attack to the billions President Donald Trump has made during his second term.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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Joe Dunman @joedunman.bsky.social · 15h
This may be the very first time he has said something true.
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Lea Fink @strassenverlauf.bsky.social · 20h
Die Kunstförderin und Frauenrechtlerin Ida Dehmel, geb. Coblenz, führte einen Salon am Berliner Tiergarten. 1901 zog sie mit ihrem Mann Richard Dehmel nach Blankenese bei Hamburg. Am 29. September 1942 nahm sie sich das Leben, um der Deportation zu entgehen.
Ausschnitt der Fotografie zeigt Ida Dehmel im Nietzsche-Archiv, 1905. Sie trägt eine dunkle Jacke und einen hellen Kragen. Sie sitzt am Tisch mit Büchern. Im Hintergrund an der Wand eine Fotografie Nietzsches. Nachweis von wiki commons folgt.
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Marcel Dirsus @marceldirsus.com · 17h
My favourite chart this year:
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
Enten unpacks how Trump has lost 27 points of net approval among white non-college voters over the last two years, and in fact now is "at the lowest of any previous Republican president at this point in his second term among white non-college voters"
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Molly Quell @mollyquell.bsky.social · 16h
To no one's surprise, the International Criminal Court will be holding its annual meeting in The Hague this year, rather than New York.
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Cory Laran @corylaran.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Think hard on this when you vote on Tuesday 3 November.
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Owen Winter @owenwntr.bsky.social · 15h
This week Democrats lead by 15 points in our Economist/YouGov poll. Huge
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