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At my Wits' End

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A Tyke, no longer in the land of Tykes, in fact no longer in the country that surrounds the land of Tykes and NEVER likely to return. He/Him/It or whatever you like. A Centrist with Left Leaning tendancies - never Right Wing - ProEU, anti-Isolationism.

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Irritated Llama @irritatedllama.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm the greatest fish that ever lived. Never been a fish like me!
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Quote "If the water is brown or black, people are told to run their tap for a few minutes and it should clear, and to try again after 20 minutes if it does not work the first time." 🧵1/4 #OlderHomes #Plumbing #UKHousing #HeaderTanks #IndirectFeed #SouthernWater
bbc.com
Thousands of Sussex homes without water and roads flooded
Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Of course Norris has never made a bad mistake. He's just been repeatedly let down by physics, tyres, wind direction, and cosmic alignment. The championship contender with a spotless record—if you ignore the record. 🏎️🙃 #LandoNorris #F1 #GridTalk #SelectiveMemory #Formula1
bbc.com
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lando Norris says Franco Colapinto should be banned for causing Baku accident
World champion Lando Norris calls for Alpine's Franco Colapinto to be banned for causing an accident at a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Because they are neither one nor the other. ICEs dragging around BATTERIES. EVs have come on sufficiently to now move away from the stop-gap that is PHEVs.
theguardian.com
Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
Only 26% of PHEVs sold across top 20 models can use chargers with power of 50kW or more, analysis finds
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yay for Baikonur, Kazakhstan only 111 km out. www.maptap.gg September 26 97🔥 93🏆 97🔥 98🔥 94🏅 Final score: 960
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Russia is seriously testing boundaries—and today’s proof: Finland and Sweden scrambling jets to intercept Russian aircraft. Moscow wants to know exactly how far it can push its newest NATO neighbours. 🧵1/3 #Russia #Finland #Sweden #NATO #Escalation
euronews.com
Finland and Sweden scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian aircraft
European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv's Western backers as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine drags on into its fifth year. #...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Alors, comment va le traité d'extradition entre le 🇬🇧 et la 🇫🇷 ? On vient d'arrêter un extrémiste qui sabotait des embarcations en pleine Manche—acte potentiellement mortel. Espérons que Londres coopère plus vite qu'il ne démantèle des dinghies. ⚖️🚤 #Extradition #UKFrance #Manche #Extremisme #FarRight
theguardian.com
Far-right activist Daniel Thomas charged over alleged dinghy slashing in Channel
Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger life
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK | European Union | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
‘If you’re not in the internal market, you don’t get the same protection,’ says French minister of policy designed to curb Chinese competition
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Ofgem, the energy industry regulator, has warned of a logjam in applications for electricity connections. In June, it revealed there were 315 datacentres queuing to connect to the National Grid, representing 73GW of demand – compared with the peak energy demand of the entire country of 45GW." 🧵1/4
theguardian.com
Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems
Datacentre hailed by government was supposed to start operating next year but may be held back into mid-2030s
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
They were ordered to pay costs...!!! So, they fought the case where for the 2nd time a window fell out of their building, they thought it was not worth admitting to. The family had to FIGHT to get this. Welcome to the UK where you have to fight to get what is due to you.
theguardian.com
Luxury firms fined £1.3m after man killed by falling window in London
Mick Ferris was crushed to death when the 130kg pane fell 26 storeys from the Corniche housing development
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
People have commented on some of my posts that are seen as UK bashing, especially those posts that show my opinion of the UK as being "cherry pickers" & "exceptionalists", in that everyone else needs to adjust to the will of the UK. 1/...
theguardian.com
Tony Blair says Britain should work towards rejoining EU in next 10 years
Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 24/09/2026
Bloody French, saying what we're all thinking ...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Stupid American States & Indonesia. www.maptap.gg September 23 99🎯 80🌞 99🎯 80🤗 73😂 Final score: 836
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Irony alert: Reform wants to abolish the state pension—effectively killing off its own main voters. A party so devoted to pensioners that it wants to... take away their money. Genius strategy. 🎯💀 #ReformUK #StatePension #IronyAlert #VotingAgainstSelfInterest #PoliticalSuicide
theguardian.com
Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Wallace & Gromit to lead this new squadron ? More cheeeeeese Gromit ?
theguardian.com
UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space
New RAF unit will warn of incoming missile attacks, and support offensive and defensive operations
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🇬🇧 pissed off about the Made in Europe scheme. Yet, this is what AB said when interviewed recently... The EU has recently suggested 🇨🇦 could become the bloc's first "associate member". Asked if this could be an option for the 🇬🇧, Burnham said: "The EU made it clear that that wasn't open to us."
bbc.com
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Andy Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Votes for Brexit, moved to Monaco. Slags off UK for lack of confidence & high taxes which he likes avoiding. Shutters 3 plants because his profit levels are threatened. Says will keep staff on, BUT for how long. If the source gas negotiations take a year will he keep the staff on that long ?
bbc.com
Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Oh, Labour will likely defend this multi-million-pound Saudi love letter—because nothing says "British interests" like throwing money at a regime that couldn’t care less about us. 🧵1/4 #UK #SaudiArabia #FuelCosts #LabourHypocrisy #WasteOfMoney #NoDirectBenefit
bbc.com
Andy Burnham says UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' support
The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NATS thought the north was being underserved with failures—so they levelled the playing field by grounding flights. Equality in incompetence! ✈️🔥 #NATS #AirTrafficControl #FlightsCancelled #UKFail #EqualityInChaos
theguardian.com
Flights delayed and cancelled in parts of UK after latest air traffic issue
Nats says fault at Prestwick has been ‘fixed’ after airports in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland are hit
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
First one I have done for ages... www.maptap.gg September 21 100🎯 96🔥 72😁 83🌟 95🏅 Final score: 874
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Quote "If a decorated veteran who has devoted their life to the party isn’t good enough then good luck to whoever is." WHOLE LIFE ? How young is this idiot ? He's not aged well ! #ReformUK #Wrekin #PoliticalDrama #VeteranSnub #AgeIsJustANumber #PartyLoyalty #PoliticalFail
shropshirestar.com
Wrekin Reform chairman quits after parliament candidacy snub
‘If a veteran who has devoted their life to the party isn’t good enough then good luck’
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
French farmers are experimenting with sorghum—a drought-tolerant, gluten-free cereal—as climate change reshapes agriculture. With gluten-free diets booming, this could be a smart, sustainable shift. 🧵1/3 #Sorghum #GlutenFree #ClimateAdaptation #FrenchFarming #Agriculture
rfi.fr
French cereal farmers experiment with African sorghum to beat the heat
Europe's maize crops have been hit hard by this summer's heatwaves and ongoing drought, with French producers saying almost half of this year's harvest is unusable. To prepare for hotter, drier condit...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
For once I can't decide if this Normal Island News is satirical or not... #EdSheeran #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine
normalisland.co.uk
Ed Sheeran performs half a show to his few remaining fans
Ed Sheeran performed at Lincoln Financial Field last night, only two and a half hours later than planned.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Nigel Farage is doing his absolute best for his Clacton electorate—by showing the world, what he sees as the very best that Clacton has to offer: xenophobia, desperation, and a complete lack of self-awareness. 🧵1/3 #Farage #Clacton #UKBorder #Trump #ICE #Xenophobia
theguardian.com
Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border
Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administration
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Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Six days ago, I called the air traffic outage a fiasco. Now we know why: a millisecond software error. Not a cyberattack, not a complex hack—just an internal computer problem. Unbelievable. 🧵1/3 #AirTrafficControl #SoftwareError #Fiasco #Incompetence #Aviation
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'Millisecond' software error caused air traffic outage that grounded thousands of flights
NATS, the UK's major provider of air traffic services, said the software defect led to corrupted data which affected flight data updates, requiring restrictions.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Just when we thought Le Pen would be the worst for legal foreign residents in France, along comes Éric Zemmour—because apparently, one far-right, anti-immigrant firebrand wasn’t enough to ruin the country.
france24.com
Far-right politician Éric Zemmour joins 2027 French presidential race
French far-right politician Éric Zemmour said on Friday that he would run in next year's presidential election, joining far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who was runner-up to President Emmanuel Macro...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hamish Falconer told Maroš Šefčovič that "Made in Europe" laws are the UK’s new priority. Translation: "We want an exception." This is classic UK exceptionalism—demanding privileges without responsibility. 🧵1/4 #UK #EU #Brexit #Exceptionalism #Trade #HamishFalconer
theguardian.com
‘Made in Europe’ law threatens UK plans for reset with EU
Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressed
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Tom Watson claims he stood aside from the House of Lords to join Palantir, knowing full well his seat is guaranteed for life. This exposes the rot in the UK’s Peerage system—unaccountable, undemocratic, & ripe for abuse. 🧵1/3 #TomWatson #Palantir #HouseOfLords #PeerageSystem #UKPolitics
theguardian.com
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Said to have been issued by the Orange Turd. So many F-35s use Canadian landing gear to put down safely. ***************** Until further notice, all US Air Force & Navy pilots are INSTRUCTED to NOT use the landing gear. All future landings MUST be belly only. This is the way. *****************
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Far-right extremists in Portsmouth have crossed a line—forcing a lifeboat station to close. These worthless bigots don’t just hate diversity; they hate life itself. 🧵1/3 #Portsmouth #LifeboatStation #FarRight #HateCrime #PublicSafety
theguardian.com
Lifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right action
RNLI facility had been targeted by activists trying to stop asylum seekers landing in boats from the Channel
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Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Is this absolute stupidity or a brilliant ploy to push athletes to their limits? The Olympics: where madness meets motivation. 🏅🤡 #Olympics #Rowing #SportsPsychology #Motivation #StupidityOrGenius
bbc.com
River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump is turning the USA and the White House into a single clown comedy act. Tariffs? That’s his go-to move—as if slapping fees on everything actually works. Spoiler: It doesn’t. 🧵1/3 #Trump #Tariffs #USEconomy #ClownShow #TradeWar
france24.com
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'laughable' Canada association plan
US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it goes ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first "associate member", a move he described as a possible "hostile ac...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The 🇺🇸 blocking a Palestinian leader’s visa for the UN GenAss. is yet another abuse of host privileges. Is it time to relocate the UN to a neutral country—or at least create a system that guarantees entry for all member states? 🧵1/3 #UN #UNGA #Palestine #USForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #NeutralHost
france24.com
US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Ah, greenwashing—the perfect way to distract from supporting apartheid. "Look at our eco-initiatives!" (Meanwhile, silent on Palestine.) 🎭 #Greenwashing #PalestineSolidarity #CorporateBS #BoycottDivestSanction #BDS
bbc.com
Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m to aid after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Tiens, je suis en train de suivre le direct d'un journal régional #charentelibre concernant un individu accusé d'être un pyromane, responsable de 32 incendies entre 2022 et 2023. C'est captivant. Peine encourue : 15 ans. #Incertitude #Pyromane #Proces #CharenteLibre
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This will fuel demands for pension reform—but let’s be honest: the UK lags far behind the EU. 🧵1/3 #UKPensions #EUPensions #RetirementCrisis #Inequality
bbc.com
State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
US Space Force confirms weapons in space—just in time for AI to achieve self-awareness and decide humanity’s fate. Perfect timing, really. 😈 #SpaceForce #AI #WeaponsInSpace #Dystopia #USMilitary
france24.com
US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time
The US Space Force on Monday confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space. The disclos...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Sussexes’ sudden school move over "security concerns" raises questions. Did their team not scout the route? If they did, this is a textbook PR play. If not, their security is woefully inadequate. 🧵1/3 #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #Security #RoyalFamily
news.sky.com
Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex move children to new school over 'security concerns'
It comes as a long-running battle over the Sussexes' security arrangements rumbles on.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
UK banks raising funds to build a new payments system? If we’d stayed in the EU, WERO would’ve sorted this years ago. Progress! 🤡 #Brexit #Finance #Payments #WERO
news.sky.com
UK banks kick off fundraising in bid to create new payments giant
The UK Payments Delivery Company will this week launch a process to raise in the region of £50m to fund the development of a new domestic infrastructure player, Sky News learns.
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Thames Water’s above-ground mega-reservoir in Abingdon looks like another white elephant. Above-ground storage is vulnerable to evaporation, contamination, and ecological disruption. 🌍 #ThamesWater #WaterManagement #Abingdon #Reservoir
theguardian.com
Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition
A new public consultation has opened on the 150bn-litre above-ground White Horse project in Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Private security patrolling UK towns? A recipe for chaos. When local councils outsource public safety to unaccountable contractors, who answers when things go wrong? Already, disputes over enforcement powers are erupting. 🚨 #PrivateSecurity #UK #PublicSafety #Enforcement #Accountability
bbc.com
Essex security patrols to start in three places near asylum base
A Reform UK-led council says it is part of a three-month trial to "deter anti-social behaviour".
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hey KegsBreath did ya forget something this morning or do you really prefer that manly extra short tunic/dress ?
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump’s suddenly all-in on AI—because nothing says "finish ruining the world" like letting an unstable narcissist rush unchecked tech. Altman pauses, Trump accelerates. 😈 #Trump #AI #OpenAI #Altman #Tech #SafetyConcerns
france24.com
Trump slams AI sceptics as Altman pauses OpenAI IPO plans over safety concerns
US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO…
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Macron and Carney’s joint visit to French islands post-Trump’s map gaffe isn’t just symbolic—it’s a deliberate show of Canada-EU unity. When the US undermines territorial integrity, Paris and Ottawa respond with coordinated diplomacy. 🌍 #Macron #CanadaEU #Trump #Diplomacy #FrenchIslands
france24.com
Macron, Carney to visit North Atlantic French islands after Trump's map post
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will reaffirm the “sovereignty of nations” on a visit on September 20 to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory in the No...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Anyone who has ever managed RFQs in India or the Middle East knows the playbook. Demand 100% transfer of technology, full access to core source codes, and local manufacturing rights on day one. #Rafale #India #Dassault #DefenseProcurement #Aerospace #MiddleEast
armees.com
114 Rafale pour 33 milliards d'euros, l'Inde pose une condition jamais acceptée auparavant par la France
33 milliards d'euros, 114 Rafale, des exigences industrielles jamais vues jusqu'ici. L'Inde pose ses conditions à Paris, la France a deux mois pour répondre. Un contrat qui pourrait redessiner l'aveni...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Four Rafale jets, 40,000 kilometres, three continents, and zero reliance on US logistics. Never forget that France is a genuine military superpower with serious global reach. 🧵 #France #Rafale #Military #IndoPacific
rfi.fr
French Rafale jets take flight for 40,000-kilometre mission over three-continents
Four French Rafale fighter jets have embarked on a 40-day mission spanning three continents, highlighting France’s ability to deploy its air power around the world while strengthening cooperation with...
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At my Wits' End @witsendfr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Ben Sulayem tweaking technical rules to make Aston Martin competitive for Alonso is like FIFA giving a struggling team a bigger goal to hit. What is the point of a world championship if the regulator rewrites the rulebook to suit individual drivers? 🏎🚩 #F1 #Alonso #FIA #BenSulayem #AstonMartin
racefans.net
Ben Sulayem wants rules changes to make Alonso’s Aston Martin more competitive
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he wants to help give Fernando Alonso a more competitive car.
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