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Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
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And characterising non-violent dissent as “domestic terrorism” is an unambiguous statement of readiness to silence political opposition with lethal force.
Like those before it, that insane, vile DHS statement about the Minneapolis shooting isn't about covering anything up. It's performative lying.
They aren't trying to persuade anyone that their agents did nothing wrong. They're trying to project that their agents can get away with anything.
They aren't trying to persuade anyone that their agents did nothing wrong. They're trying to project that their agents can get away with anything.
January 7, 2026 at 10:19 PM
And characterising non-violent dissent as “domestic terrorism” is an unambiguous statement of readiness to silence political opposition with lethal force.
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Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
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We cannot say enough: This is insane. Just insanity start to finish.
Q: Does the US intend to buy Greenland?
MARCO RUBIO: That's always been the president's intent
MARCO RUBIO: That's always been the president's intent
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
We cannot say enough: This is insane. Just insanity start to finish.
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Q: Does the U.S. intend to buy Greenland?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: That has always been President Trump’s intent. From the very beginning.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: That has always been President Trump’s intent. From the very beginning.
January 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Q: Does the U.S. intend to buy Greenland?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: That has always been President Trump’s intent. From the very beginning.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: That has always been President Trump’s intent. From the very beginning.
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It has become increasingly clear that X - a platform now actively producing explicit and abusive material against women and children - is not an appropriate platform to be using for our comms.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
January 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
It has become increasingly clear that X - a platform now actively producing explicit and abusive material against women and children - is not an appropriate platform to be using for our comms.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
I will keep pushing for action from the govt & relevant authorities in this area.
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Ogles: "It's important that we have a stake in Greenland, that they are quite frankly a protectorate of the US. They've been in relationship with Denmark - that needs to end. We've spilled more blood protecting Greenland than the Danes... we are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere"
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Ogles: "It's important that we have a stake in Greenland, that they are quite frankly a protectorate of the US. They've been in relationship with Denmark - that needs to end. We've spilled more blood protecting Greenland than the Danes... we are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere"
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The government does not appear to be even considering any of these options
- direct communication to X by the Prime Minister or an SoS
- a temporary cessation of government communications until this stops
- an inquiry to the police as well as to Ofcom about the production of unlawful content
- direct communication to X by the Prime Minister or an SoS
- a temporary cessation of government communications until this stops
- an inquiry to the police as well as to Ofcom about the production of unlawful content
Keir Starmer's spokesman tells me that X and Grok's creation of sexual deepfakes of children is "completely unacceptable" but again won't commit to taking direct action against them, or to stop posting there.
Says "all options are on the table" but suggests it's a matter for Ofcom, not Government
Says "all options are on the table" but suggests it's a matter for Ofcom, not Government
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The government does not appear to be even considering any of these options
- direct communication to X by the Prime Minister or an SoS
- a temporary cessation of government communications until this stops
- an inquiry to the police as well as to Ofcom about the production of unlawful content
- direct communication to X by the Prime Minister or an SoS
- a temporary cessation of government communications until this stops
- an inquiry to the police as well as to Ofcom about the production of unlawful content
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On the case for Starmer’s refusal to criticise Trump and the strategic paralysis it conceals. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Is Starmer’s reluctance to criticise Trump smart tactics – or the sign of a man without a plan? | Rafael Behr
The PM won’t call out Trump over Venezuela, and won’t commit to Europe. His refusal to choose leaves vital choices for Britain to be made by others, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:38 AM
On the case for Starmer’s refusal to criticise Trump and the strategic paralysis it conceals. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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📹 In this video podcast by @theworldtoday.org @chathamhouse.org’s magazine, Orysia Lutsevych (Head of Ukraine Forum) joined experts from across the institute to discuss the global trends and looming flashpoints that may lie ahead in 2026.
Watch at: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/worl...
Watch at: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/worl...
The World in 2026: A Chatham House video podcast
Editors of The World Today, the international affairs magazine of Chatham House, discuss with experts from across the institute the global trends, looming flashpoints and potential areas for dialogue ...
www.chathamhouse.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
📹 In this video podcast by @theworldtoday.org @chathamhouse.org’s magazine, Orysia Lutsevych (Head of Ukraine Forum) joined experts from across the institute to discuss the global trends and looming flashpoints that may lie ahead in 2026.
Watch at: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/worl...
Watch at: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/worl...
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Marko Milanovic @ejiltalk.bsky.social on chilling aspects of the illegal attack, lost lives, cyber elements, and that nothing is legally complex: "The violations of international law are as plain as day, as is the display of shameless American imperialism."
www.ejiltalk.org/some-further...
www.ejiltalk.org/some-further...
Some Further Thoughts on the Illegal US Attack on Venezuela: Self-Defence, Cyber, and Continuing Coercion
In this post, I want to provide a couple of thoughts on some aspects of the unlawful US attack on Venezuela on 3 January. Before doing so, however, I should simply say that I completely endorse the an...
www.ejiltalk.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Marko Milanovic @ejiltalk.bsky.social on chilling aspects of the illegal attack, lost lives, cyber elements, and that nothing is legally complex: "The violations of international law are as plain as day, as is the display of shameless American imperialism."
www.ejiltalk.org/some-further...
www.ejiltalk.org/some-further...
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Representing Roman Abramovich - a sanctioned Russian oligarch - while serving as Conservative shadow Attorney-General risks a huge conflict of interest.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
December 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Representing Roman Abramovich - a sanctioned Russian oligarch - while serving as Conservative shadow Attorney-General risks a huge conflict of interest.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
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Kemi Badenoch's spokesman tells me Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson has recused himself from advising her on Ukraine due to his other role representing Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in his fight against sanctions
Says she is delighted to have him in her team
Says she is delighted to have him in her team
January 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Kemi Badenoch's spokesman tells me Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson has recused himself from advising her on Ukraine due to his other role representing Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in his fight against sanctions
Says she is delighted to have him in her team
Says she is delighted to have him in her team
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'This is already the Putin model: authoritarian rule that enables smash-and-grab oligarchy by those in the regime’s good favor. Trump is making it unusually explicit that in this sphere of influence, Trump-approved oligarchs will be enriched"
newrepublic.com/article/2049... via @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/article/2049... via @newrepublic.com
Trump Blurts Out Dark Truth About Venezuela Plan—and About MAGA Voters
To some critics, it’s about plunder. To others, it’s about hemispheric hegemony. Actually, it’s about both.
newrepublic.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
'This is already the Putin model: authoritarian rule that enables smash-and-grab oligarchy by those in the regime’s good favor. Trump is making it unusually explicit that in this sphere of influence, Trump-approved oligarchs will be enriched"
newrepublic.com/article/2049... via @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/article/2049... via @newrepublic.com
Yes interesting how high profile accounts on X (e.g. JKR?) who are supposed to care so much about protecting women & girls from abuse seem silent on this?
No criticism of Musk & X or moral outrage? Nor principled stand to leave the cesspit site if it doesn't stop child porn? Is silence compliance?
No criticism of Musk & X or moral outrage? Nor principled stand to leave the cesspit site if it doesn't stop child porn? Is silence compliance?
Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Yes interesting how high profile accounts on X (e.g. JKR?) who are supposed to care so much about protecting women & girls from abuse seem silent on this?
No criticism of Musk & X or moral outrage? Nor principled stand to leave the cesspit site if it doesn't stop child porn? Is silence compliance?
No criticism of Musk & X or moral outrage? Nor principled stand to leave the cesspit site if it doesn't stop child porn? Is silence compliance?
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Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.
January 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.
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Threatening to disconnect Elon Musk's X in Europe would be unprecedented, but it might be time to play that card
Musk Won’t Fix Grok’s Fake AI Nudes. A Ban Would
When Julie Yukari posted a New Year’s Eve photo in a red dress with her cat, she didn’t expect X users to tag Grok asking it to undress her. Within hours, nude AI-generated images of her had spread across the social-media website — without her consent and without consequences.
bloom.bg
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Threatening to disconnect Elon Musk's X in Europe would be unprecedented, but it might be time to play that card
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happy(?) new year everyone, for my first piece of 2026 I wrote about Grok's *still*-ongoing CSAM blitz and the troubling, embarrassing silence of lawmakers in the U.S. and U.K. who've spent the past year censoring the internet for the sake of "child safety" yet are saying and doing nothing about X:
Something Abominable Is Happening on Elon Musk’s X. Everyone in Congress Should Be Ashamed.
An app the U.S. and U.K. governments use has devolved into a source of A.I. porn. Lawmakers are keeping dangerously mum.
slate.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
happy(?) new year everyone, for my first piece of 2026 I wrote about Grok's *still*-ongoing CSAM blitz and the troubling, embarrassing silence of lawmakers in the U.S. and U.K. who've spent the past year censoring the internet for the sake of "child safety" yet are saying and doing nothing about X:
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‘No political influence’ in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police | Politics News
https://www.europesays.com/2684259/
West Midlands Police have denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham…
https://www.europesays.com/2684259/
West Midlands Police have denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham…
'No political influence' in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police | Politics News - EUROPE SAYS
West Midlands Police have denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham was influenced by political factors.
www.europesays.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
‘No political influence’ in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police | Politics News
https://www.europesays.com/2684259/
West Midlands Police have denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham…
https://www.europesays.com/2684259/
West Midlands Police have denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham…
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'No political influence' in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police | Politics News
#WorldNewsToday #latestUpdates #TrendingNow #GlobalNews
#WorldNewsToday #latestUpdates #TrendingNow #GlobalNews
'No political influence' in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police | Politics News
West Midlands Police has denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham was influenced by political factors. Its bosses also denied that they were looking for a reaso...
worldnewstoday.live
January 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
'No political influence' in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police | Politics News
#WorldNewsToday #latestUpdates #TrendingNow #GlobalNews
#WorldNewsToday #latestUpdates #TrendingNow #GlobalNews
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We have learned that Sex Matters - the anti trans group whose activities you are obliged to fund through your taxes - is being investigated by the Charity Commission. goodlaw.social/j4r1
Charity Commission launches investigation into Sex Matters | Good Law Project
Charity regulator confirms the existence of an “ongoing” investigation into the transphobic pressure group Sex Matters.
goodlaw.social
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
We have learned that Sex Matters - the anti trans group whose activities you are obliged to fund through your taxes - is being investigated by the Charity Commission. goodlaw.social/j4r1
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NEW from Important Context:
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Experts Warn U.S. in Early Stages of Genocide Against Trans Americans
Genocide scholars say policies targeting transgender Americans match early warning signs of mass atrocity.
www.importantcontext.news
January 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
NEW from Important Context:
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
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This is unhinged. A 75 year old alliance in NATO is being trashed to serve one man's ego.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
January 6, 2026 at 10:38 PM
This is unhinged. A 75 year old alliance in NATO is being trashed to serve one man's ego.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
Trump is not a reliable ally, he's a reckless bully. Starmer needs a plan B to stand up for Britain and our allies.
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Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn was on the front lines of January 6. Five years later, he warns the greatest threat isn’t just what happened—but the lies rewriting it. “January 6 was not legitimate political discourse.” Read his powerful piece: www.meidasplus.com/p/history-be...
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn was on the front lines of January 6. Five years later, he warns the greatest threat isn’t just what happened—but the lies rewriting it. “January 6 was not legitimate political discourse.” Read his powerful piece: www.meidasplus.com/p/history-be...
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A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today:
January 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today: