Giles MacDonogh
@gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social
British-Austrian Historian, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, author, occasional artist, linguist, food, wine and cooking.
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Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration.
#BrutalButAccurate
#BrutalButAccurate
February 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration.
#BrutalButAccurate
#BrutalButAccurate
Romeo does not seem suitable at all! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cabinet secretary frontrunner Antonia Romeo faced multiple bullying complaints
Claims emerge after the Cabinet Office said there was only one complaint about Antonia Romeo's conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Romeo does not seem suitable at all! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fatal ist mir das Lumpenpack, Das, um die Herzen zu rühren,
Den Patriotismus trägt zur Schau, Mit allen seinen Geschwüren."
Heinrich Heine

Den Patriotismus trägt zur Schau, Mit allen seinen Geschwüren."
Heinrich Heine

February 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Fatal ist mir das Lumpenpack, Das, um die Herzen zu rühren,
Den Patriotismus trägt zur Schau, Mit allen seinen Geschwüren."
Heinrich Heine

Den Patriotismus trägt zur Schau, Mit allen seinen Geschwüren."
Heinrich Heine

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2006 Trump Said He Knew About Rapist Epstein And 'Evil' Maxwell
July 2006, Trump called Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter and said Epstein’s activities with teenaged girls were well known in both New York and Palm Beach.
Later in 2019 Trump denied he knew.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
July 2006, Trump called Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter and said Epstein’s activities with teenaged girls were well known in both New York and Palm Beach.
Later in 2019 Trump denied he knew.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
2006 Trump Said He Knew About Rapist Epstein And 'Evil' Maxwell
July 2006, Trump called Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter and said Epstein’s activities with teenaged girls were well known in both New York and Palm Beach.
Later in 2019 Trump denied he knew.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
July 2006, Trump called Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter and said Epstein’s activities with teenaged girls were well known in both New York and Palm Beach.
Later in 2019 Trump denied he knew.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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Big move from PM Carney. 🇨🇦
PM Carney unveiled a $6.6B defence industrial strategy to reduce Canada’s “dependency” on the U.S.
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• 50% boost in exports
• More domestic procurement
• A stronger, self-reliant Canada
#CanadaStrong
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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PM Carney unveiled a $6.6B defence industrial strategy to reduce Canada’s “dependency” on the U.S.
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• 50% boost in exports
• More domestic procurement
• A stronger, self-reliant Canada
#CanadaStrong
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/Axv7SLImWShm...
Mark Carney unveils defence strategy to lessen 'dependency' on the United States — Toronto Star
Canada's relationship with the United States is a
apple.news
February 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Big move from PM Carney. 🇨🇦
PM Carney unveiled a $6.6B defence industrial strategy to reduce Canada’s “dependency” on the U.S.
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• 50% boost in exports
• More domestic procurement
• A stronger, self-reliant Canada
#CanadaStrong
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/Axv7SLImWShm...
PM Carney unveiled a $6.6B defence industrial strategy to reduce Canada’s “dependency” on the U.S.
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• 50% boost in exports
• More domestic procurement
• A stronger, self-reliant Canada
#CanadaStrong
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/Axv7SLImWShm...
I suppose I have to travel with both passports? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How are UK passport rules changing for British dual nationals?
Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I suppose I have to travel with both passports? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Freemasons must step forward. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Challenge to Met Police's Freemason disclosure rule thrown out
The Met had announced that membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations would have to declared.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Freemasons must step forward. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Yes, I know my upcoming book "The Baltic States in the Second World War" has been delayed several times. (Apologies). But....
Waterstones is having a pre-order sale this week. Use the order code FEB26 at checkout for 25% off.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-bal...
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Waterstones is having a pre-order sale this week. Use the order code FEB26 at checkout for 25% off.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-bal...
🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹
February 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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LOUIS ARMSTRONG in his bathroom in 1971.
February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
LOUIS ARMSTRONG in his bathroom in 1971.
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according to Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s former Chief of Staff, Trump’s name is all over the Epstein Files
February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
according to Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s former Chief of Staff, Trump’s name is all over the Epstein Files
Yes, there was some business with building homes on racetracks. I forget the details. He's evidently good with money. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Yes, there was some business with building homes on racetracks. I forget the details. He's evidently good with money. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In terms of seats this probably puts Reform in the low to mid-200s with right-wing parties combined coming very close to a majority (aka ungovernable territory)
Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
February 17, 2026 at 10:48 AM
In terms of seats this probably puts Reform in the low to mid-200s with right-wing parties combined coming very close to a majority (aka ungovernable territory)
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The Honourable Member for Gorton & Moscow.
Blimey. Looks like Matt Goodwin, who seems to think the Handmaid's Tale is an instruction manual, is in the pay of an Orban think tank, funded by Russian oil money.
Orbán’s pay cheques: Reform candidate fuelled by profits from Russian oil
The Reform candidate at this month’s byelection claims he wants to put Britain first, but is he still on the payroll of Viktor Orbán’s far-right propaganda unit?
goodlaw.social
February 17, 2026 at 7:29 AM
The Honourable Member for Gorton & Moscow.
When I asked the postman what had happened to my post, he said he hadn't seen many letters, most of what he had to deliver was parcels. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels
MPs have raised
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 9:58 AM
When I asked the postman what had happened to my post, he said he hadn't seen many letters, most of what he had to deliver was parcels. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Let’s not forget that many, many files were not released - and wonder why
Left: President Trump, "I have nothing to hide, I've been exonerated, I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein"
Right: There are 4,727 results when you search for Trump in the DOJ's Epstein files website. This is from EFTA01660651.pdf from DataSet 10
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
Right: There are 4,727 results when you search for Trump in the DOJ's Epstein files website. This is from EFTA01660651.pdf from DataSet 10
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Let’s not forget that many, many files were not released - and wonder why
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Left: President Trump, "I have nothing to hide, I've been exonerated, I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein"
Right: There are 4,727 results when you search for Trump in the DOJ's Epstein files website. This is from EFTA01660651.pdf from DataSet 10
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
Right: There are 4,727 results when you search for Trump in the DOJ's Epstein files website. This is from EFTA01660651.pdf from DataSet 10
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 17, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Left: President Trump, "I have nothing to hide, I've been exonerated, I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein"
Right: There are 4,727 results when you search for Trump in the DOJ's Epstein files website. This is from EFTA01660651.pdf from DataSet 10
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
Right: There are 4,727 results when you search for Trump in the DOJ's Epstein files website. This is from EFTA01660651.pdf from DataSet 10
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
February 17, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Reform's polling is ~the lowest its been since last year's local elections
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Reform no longer the favourites to win next election
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ref...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ref...
Reform no longer the favourites to win next election
Reform UK is no longer the bookmakers’ favourites to win the most seats at the next general election, it has been revealed.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Reform no longer the favourites to win next election
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ref...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ref...
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One of my favourite photos - not just of DAVID NIVEN - but of all time.
February 17, 2026 at 8:52 AM
One of my favourite photos - not just of DAVID NIVEN - but of all time.
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We are the laughing stock of the world.
February 17, 2026 at 5:20 AM
We are the laughing stock of the world.
The Trump family of crime: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
February 16, 2026
On February 13 and 14, President Donald J.
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The Trump family of crime: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Mark Kelly seems the only realistic option of winning at this moment, even with his voting history on funding Israel.
Elissa Slotkin would be a good VP.
Unfortunately, incredibly, if we intend to regain power we need a scientifically minded warrior.
Kelly could beat Vance or any of the Trumps.
Elissa Slotkin would be a good VP.
Unfortunately, incredibly, if we intend to regain power we need a scientifically minded warrior.
Kelly could beat Vance or any of the Trumps.
Trump.ms
February 17, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Mark Kelly seems the only realistic option of winning at this moment, even with his voting history on funding Israel.
Elissa Slotkin would be a good VP.
Unfortunately, incredibly, if we intend to regain power we need a scientifically minded warrior.
Kelly could beat Vance or any of the Trumps.
Elissa Slotkin would be a good VP.
Unfortunately, incredibly, if we intend to regain power we need a scientifically minded warrior.
Kelly could beat Vance or any of the Trumps.
Sid Knockers arrested, again: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jet2 hands passengers life ban after mid-air fight
Flight LS896 from Turkey to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Brussels.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Sid Knockers arrested, again: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...