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Matthias Eberl
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Professor of Translational Immunology • Infection & Immunity • Public Involvement and Engagement • Scientist and migrant • Superbugs
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"And the best thing about the polio vaccine is that it even protects people who don't believe in it."
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If we can capture another country's president, can another country come and capture ours? Asking for a friend.
January 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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The division of the world into Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia is making good progress.
Q: Why is running a country in South America 'America first'?

TRUMP: Well I think it is because we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors
January 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Trump's face starts drooping as his eyes keep closing
January 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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So let's see how many countries pull out of the FIFA World Cup and boycott all matches played on US soil.
“In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it's fundamental to recognise the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace.” — Gianni Infantino, 5 Dec 2025
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The division of the world into Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia is making good progress.
Q: Why is running a country in South America 'America first'?

TRUMP: Well I think it is because we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors
January 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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“Trump's Venezuela Attack: It’s All About the Oil, Stupid!”

Here are five times Donald Trump himself admitted that illegally attacking Venezuela and toppling Nicolás Maduro was aimed at seizing the country’s massive oil reserves.

My latest for Zeteo:
Trump's Venezuela Attack: It’s All About the Oil, Stupid!
Here are five times Donald Trump himself admitted that illegally attacking Venezuela and toppling Nicolás Maduro was aimed at seizing the country’s massive oil reserves.
zeteo.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
January 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Meanwhile the people who pardoned the former president of Honduras who had been convicted of pushing drugs in the United States.
January 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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How is this going to stop China and Russia (or any other country) from taking actions that are similarly unorthodox and contrary to international law?
January 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Imagine China did the same with Taiwan. Imagine North Korea did the same with South Korea. Imagine Russia did the same with Ukraine. Imagine Israel did the same with Iran. Imagine Iran did the same with Israel.
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Worse even, he's encouraging other rogue players to do the same.
Trump's actions in Venezuela shows why it was wrong to dismiss his threats to Greenland. If he's willing to do this, he will be willing to do anything
January 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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“In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it's fundamental to recognise the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace.” — Gianni Infantino, 5 Dec 2025
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Meanwhile the people who pardoned the former president of Honduras who had been convicted of pushing drugs in the United States.
January 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
How is this going to stop China and Russia (or any other country) from taking actions that are similarly unorthodox and contrary to international law?
January 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Imagine China did the same with Taiwan. Imagine North Korea did the same with South Korea. Imagine Russia did the same with Ukraine. Imagine Israel did the same with Iran. Imagine Iran did the same with Israel.
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Worse even, he's encouraging other rogue players to do the same.
Trump's actions in Venezuela shows why it was wrong to dismiss his threats to Greenland. If he's willing to do this, he will be willing to do anything
January 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM
So let's see how many countries pull out of the FIFA World Cup and boycott all matches played on US soil.
“In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it's fundamental to recognise the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace.” — Gianni Infantino, 5 Dec 2025
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
“In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it's fundamental to recognise the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace.” — Gianni Infantino, 5 Dec 2025
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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A reminder that the UK remains a member of the Council of Europe that represents 46 EU and non-EU member states.

The Council of Europe's flag is blue with a circle of 12 gold stars, its official anthem is Beethoven's Ode To Joy.

Great to see the UK's membership celebrated.
January 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Looking forward to the 10th Brexit referendum anniversary coming up this year, with plenty of opportunity to celebrate the vast range of achievements, improvements and tangible benefits resulting from the UK's glorious EU exit.
January 2, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Looking forward to the 10th Brexit referendum anniversary coming up this year, with plenty of opportunity to celebrate the vast range of achievements, improvements and tangible benefits resulting from the UK's glorious EU exit.
January 2, 2026 at 11:38 AM
A reminder that the UK remains a member of the Council of Europe that represents 46 EU and non-EU member states.

The Council of Europe's flag is blue with a circle of 12 gold stars, its official anthem is Beethoven's Ode To Joy.

Great to see the UK's membership celebrated.
January 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM