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We are also regularly told on #r4today how France just takes the UK's money and does nothing, so why not report it when it does something? (I can only assume this is not the only instance, either)

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 25m

Tony is certainly enthusiastic but his "argument" is all over the place #r4today

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 38m

#R4Today is normally so obsessed with small boats and catching smugglers...

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 3h

We live in such an incredibly stupid era

Gavin Newsom: I just signed an executive order permanently declaring Artificial Intelligence "Artificial Intelligence" in California.
You're welcome, America.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-10-26
WHEREAS California dominates Artificial Intelligence ("Al") innovation. even as no state has taken more aggressive action to strengthen the safety. security, and consumer privacy of Al; and
WHEREAS, while language and choice of terminology can have significance, purporting to change something's name cannot distract a person of normal intelligence from recognizing the impotent and craven failure to take action to address well-documented emerging security and safety risks posed by that thing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California. in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes of the State of California, further informed by common sense, do hereby issue the following Order to become effective immediately:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: All agencies and departments subject to my authority shall refer to Artificial Intelligence and Al as "Artificial Intelligence" and
"Al," notwithstanding any rebranded or different terminology used by the federal government, unless inconsistent with the law.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this Order.
This Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits. substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused pe Great Seal of the State of lifornia to be grixed this 30th day September 20
AVIN
Governor
ATTEST:
alifornia
SHIRLEY N. WEBER, PH.D

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 54m

The rulers of post-apocalyptic Cambridge will be the herons.

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Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 59m

The utter depravity of a culture that slavers over the prospect of execution, yet cannot find anyone willing to carry it out with a bullet or a rope.

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Christian Christensen @chrchristensen.bsky.social · 10h

Gallic genius.

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 20h

It all depends on how artworks are perceived (particularly the more popular kind): whether they are actually art that can challenge the viewer and bring them awareness, or mere commodities made to entertain a consumer. If the latter, then personalised AI-generated stuff will do the job perfectly

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 21h

Why could that be? 🤔

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 23h

From what I understand all those announcements he made yesterday are for the next parliament... So no guarantee they'll be implemented anyway

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 30/09/2026

Some reworking of Dad's Army? #r4today

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 30/09/2026

FPTP isn't democratic, despite what establishment apparatchik Gove claims. When it works, entranches the hegemony of two parties, which are assured of being in power sooner or later. It serves those who are part of the system, not the people #r4today

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 30/09/2026

#r4today has Gove on, pontificating about FPTP, explaining that PR is aktchully less democratic(!) and that FPTP keeps politicians honest.. all that with a straight face apparently

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

If you're wondering why they don't go to court with their high paid lawyers for an easy win, it's because this allows Google to bribe Trump. All the big players are way over their skis on AI investment and are sure they will need a bailout at some point. It's 2009 but for tech instead of housing

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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Insisting boys must be strong is “gender ideology.” Telling girls to be nurturing is “gender ideology.” Assuming that kids ought to grow up to be heterosexual and get married is “gender ideology.” This gender ideology is everywhere. It just goes unnoticed because society mandates it as “normal.”

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Isidore Poireau @isidorepoireau.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

«Toute honte bue, une parlementaire, élue de la nation, prétendant occuper la plus haute fonction de la République, a donc menacé un journal en lui recommandant de se doter de gilets pare-balles» www.mediapart.fr/journal/poli...

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L’extrême droite menace « Mediapart » : le droit de savoir est l’affaire de tous et toutes

Au lendemain de nos révélations sur les écrits antisémites de Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen a tenu des propos menaçants d’une grande gravité contre notre journal. Encore une fois, l’extrême droite r…

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 29/09/2026

Do you meant "literacy", perhaps?

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gamera obscura @ohrobin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Google earth has updated its satellite images of Gaza. The destruction is almost incomprehensible.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"We deserve to be told the truth..."

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 28/09/2026

London's Waterloo Bridge faces closure within three years without urgent repairs, deepening concerns over the UK capital's crumbling river crossings. Read more: bloom.bg/4xRZaZ9 📷️: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 28/09/2026

You have to love RW meltdwon in their Facebook comments on posts about that artwork recycling the tattered bits of roadside flags to make a giant union flag. They are all like: "ooo, love the flag... Errr. No. Not that one" 🫠

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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 28/09/2026

Well, well, well - if it isn’t the consequences of our own actions. It would appear that migrants are not, in fact, the fiscal drain we’ve been told they are by years if we go by the £4bn to £6.5bn shortfall that’s been caused by the precipitous drop in numbers under this government. Funny that.

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 28/09/2026

Totnes is upsetting the right people... Well done! 🏳️‍🌈 As ever, Lowe's only aim is to create divisions. Gay people's existence is not dependent on his views of what is appropriate ("proper" and "sensible") and what isn't. He can do one!

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

The deputy leader of Southwark Council, @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social, made a speech during which he announced that funding has been secured for the creation of a monument to James Pratt and John Smith (the last two men to hung for sodomy in the UK, who were also jailed at the prison)

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

Today I attended an intimate and important ceremony on the site of Horsemonger Lane Goal, not far from where I live. It was organised as a memorial to the 48 men who were hung there for sodomy between 1800 and 1833.

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

At least this turkey doesn't vote... small mercies, and all that

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

A BBC journo just explained that two mass shootings in South Africa have happened at taverns where alcohol is served and that that's a special concern for the police, as if the sale of alcohol is what prompts thugs to turn up with AK47s and shoot people... very odd framing

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

A major incident has been declared at a US airbase in Gloucestershire(?). Frank Gardner (BBC security correspondent) seems oddly pleased that the intelligence services weren't involved in detecting the attack... which feels rather worrying, IDK

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

If Google is going to go along with renaming the Gulf of Mexico I think we need to rename them.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

"Don't be evil. Kidding!" --Google

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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Nazis don't want you to remember their crimes

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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Condemnation is pure hot air if in the next breath you’re telling everyone you’re doing your best to give the fascists what they want, just without the masks

In fact, these are scenes we have not seen on British streets. Immigration needs to be deal with, I will be the first to say that and we are dealing with it. The boat crossings have been halved since six years ago, net migration is down massively.

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

Not so much of the "olden", please! I remember using those

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"The one thing your viewers can know for sure is that we believe in controlling spending and reducing taxes, not increasing taxes," says Conservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, whose own government raised taxes to their highest level in more than 70 years, just two years ago.

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

By what measure exactly is thw UK "overtaxed"? #bbclaurak

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Nicolas Chinardet @zefrog.eu · 27/09/2026

Unquivocal (as it should be) but rather late in the day

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Come on down to the Council House for International Day of Birmingham, see the Re-Union Jack ♥️ #OneBrum Goldship have repurposed dozens of dirty & torn polyester flags removed from Birmingham's lamp posts to create a huge Union Jack, adorned with the names of people who have called Birmingham home

Photo of artwork description
GOLDSHIP Re-Union Jack 2026

Repurposed polyester flags/Mixed media.

Re-Union Jack is an ongoing community art project conceived by GoldShip, the creative duo of textile sculptor Clare Elisabeth and event producer Sam Shipman.

Repurposing dozens of dirty and torn polyester flags removed from Birmingham's lamp posts, Clare and Sam, alongside countless contributors from the wider community, pieced them together to create a huge Union Jack.

The flag was then transformed over several months by countless more contributors into a visual celebration of the people and stories that have helped shape the West Midlands. Across its surface are the names of influential Midlanders, spanning from the Anglo-Saxon Beorma, after whom Birmingham takes its name, through to the present day. Each has a connection to migration, immigration or the positive influence of people who have made the West Midlands their home.

Together, these names reflect the region's extraordinary history as a vibrant melting pot of cultures, ideas, talent and communities - and the positive contribution that migration has made to its identity.

The flag has since been signed in black by many of the people whose names feature upon it as a collective endorsement of its message of unity, inclusion and community.

Photo of huge Union (Jack) Flag on lighting truss in the hall of the Council House.
It's glorious and bears many names upon it of the people of Birmingham
Each has a connection to migration, immigration or the positive influence of people who have made the West Midlands their home.

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Personally, I’d rather have healthy kids than mollycoddled millionaires

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