Heli Palats
@hellyp.bsky.social
Translator, feminist, very liberal, avid knitter, member of Dull Women's Club, no interest (or skills) in math, loves good memes
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It’s going to happen!
Speaker Johnson will lose the gavel before midterms.
Speaker Johnson will lose the gavel before midterms.
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
It’s going to happen!
Speaker Johnson will lose the gavel before midterms.
Speaker Johnson will lose the gavel before midterms.
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Putin's Angry His Manipulation Of Trump Revealed
Vladimir Putin calls the leaked Bloomberg tape of Steve Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov conspiring to manipulate Trump "criminal espionage." He didn't want anyone to know that he was doing this - and he's visibly angry about it.
December 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Putin's Angry His Manipulation Of Trump Revealed
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Number of refugees allowed to settle in UK under UN schemes falls 26% in a year
Number of refugees allowed to settle in UK under UN schemes falls 26% in a year
Refugee Council says Home Office figures show safe and legal pathways are ‘disappearing when most needed’
The number of refugees allowed to settle in the UK under UN-facilitated schemes has dropped by more than a quarter in a year, according to figures released by the Home Office.
Just 7,271 people were granted protection through refugee resettlement programmes in the year ending September 2025, about half of whom were Afghans whose lives were at risk after an accidental data breach by a UK defence official. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Number of refugees allowed to settle in UK under UN schemes falls 26% in a year
Jos Venäjän puuhat pohjoisessa kiinnostaa: @thebarentsobserver.com
HS Pohjois-Norjassa | Peloton päätoimittaja käänsi Venäjän oman lain Putinia vastaan
Thomas Nilsen kamppailee sensuuria vastaan Venäjän omassa oikeusjärjestelmässä. Eikä tämä ole ensimmäinen kerta. Hän on ollut piikki Putinin lihassa jo pitkään.
www.hs.fi
December 1, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Jos Venäjän puuhat pohjoisessa kiinnostaa: @thebarentsobserver.com
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All we can say about this is: WTF? lnk.thebulwark.com/48p9ywR
Steve Bannon Was Epstein’s Comeback Consultant. Where’s the Uproar?
The MAGA architect is escaping opprobrium for his chummy relationship with the notorious pedophile.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
All we can say about this is: WTF? lnk.thebulwark.com/48p9ywR
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President Sadyr Japarov aims to shore up power, with his allies set to win polls amid clampdown on media and opposition.
Kyrgyzstan votes in snap parliamentary election with no opposition
President Sadyr Japarov aims to shore up power, with his allies set to win polls amid clampdown on media and opposition.
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
President Sadyr Japarov aims to shore up power, with his allies set to win polls amid clampdown on media and opposition.
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Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the Sinaloa cartel's 'El Chapo', changes his plea to guilty, documents show.
Son of jailed Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US court
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the Sinaloa cartel's 'El Chapo', changes his plea to guilty, documents show.
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the Sinaloa cartel's 'El Chapo', changes his plea to guilty, documents show.
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My son and I performing a traditional Native American hoop dance — a dance of balance, unity, and renewal. In the background, the voice of Russell Means reminds us of the importance of preserving and sharing our culture with pride and respect. Video credit: @Lansing777
November 29, 2025 at 4:42 AM
My son and I performing a traditional Native American hoop dance — a dance of balance, unity, and renewal. In the background, the voice of Russell Means reminds us of the importance of preserving and sharing our culture with pride and respect. Video credit: @Lansing777
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Trump betrayed Ukraine, secretly colluded with Russians against Europe, and has a secret line with the Kremlin outside of official overview, hidden from everyone including US spy / national security agencies. These are the reddest of flags. A spy sits at the White House.
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Trump betrayed Ukraine, secretly colluded with Russians against Europe, and has a secret line with the Kremlin outside of official overview, hidden from everyone including US spy / national security agencies. These are the reddest of flags. A spy sits at the White House.
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The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protection
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
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🔥 Russian shadow fleet oil tanker exploded and is on fire in the Black Sea near the Bosphorus Strait.
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🔥 Russian shadow fleet oil tanker exploded and is on fire in the Black Sea near the Bosphorus Strait.
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💥 Russia: Putin's latest intercontinental ballistic missile RS-28 Sarmat (Satan II) failed spectacularly at the Yasnoe cosmodrome test site in Orenburg region.
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
💥 Russia: Putin's latest intercontinental ballistic missile RS-28 Sarmat (Satan II) failed spectacularly at the Yasnoe cosmodrome test site in Orenburg region.
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Kokoomuksen totaalipaniikista voi päätellä, että puolue on alkanut valmistautumaan kevään vaaleihin päävastustajanaan Vasemmistoliitto.
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Kokoomuksen totaalipaniikista voi päätellä, että puolue on alkanut valmistautumaan kevään vaaleihin päävastustajanaan Vasemmistoliitto.
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The second-largest group in the European Parliament is moving to set up an inquiry committee to investigate the EU’s enforcement of digital rules, according to a document obtained by POLITICO.
Socialists push for formal inquiry into enforcement of EU digital rules
Parliament committee would investigate whether EU has done enough to rein in Big Tech.
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The second-largest group in the European Parliament is moving to set up an inquiry committee to investigate the EU’s enforcement of digital rules, according to a document obtained by POLITICO.
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Yks mikä vois auttaa, olis edes alustava pätevyys ja jonkinlainen osaaminen omaan tehtävään liittyen. Pelkästä rasismitaustasta on paha ponnistaa talousosaajaksi. Ja jälki on ollut sen mukaista.
www.is.fi/politiikka/a...
www.is.fi/politiikka/a...
HS: Riikka Purra pohtii jatkoaan – raju kuvaus ministerin työstä
Valtiovarainministeri Riikka Purra kertoo tekevänsä 12-tuntisia työpäiviä.
www.is.fi
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Yks mikä vois auttaa, olis edes alustava pätevyys ja jonkinlainen osaaminen omaan tehtävään liittyen. Pelkästä rasismitaustasta on paha ponnistaa talousosaajaksi. Ja jälki on ollut sen mukaista.
www.is.fi/politiikka/a...
www.is.fi/politiikka/a...
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#UkrainianView
Note from the person with long-term memory.
Remember how russian media amd bots said that "Zelenskyy is ready to fight until the last Ukrainian"(Zelenskyy never said that).
Now we know the real author of the phrase and intention. As if someone didn't know it before the video.
Note from the person with long-term memory.
Remember how russian media amd bots said that "Zelenskyy is ready to fight until the last Ukrainian"(Zelenskyy never said that).
Now we know the real author of the phrase and intention. As if someone didn't know it before the video.
Putin vows to fight 'until the last Ukrainian dies' unless Kyiv accepts Trump peace plan
The Russian president warned he would achieve his objectives by force if Ukraine does not withdraw its troops as part of the US leader's proposals to end the war
www.lbc.co.uk/article/puti...
The Russian president warned he would achieve his objectives by force if Ukraine does not withdraw its troops as part of the US leader's proposals to end the war
www.lbc.co.uk/article/puti...
Putin vows to fight 'until the last Ukrainian dies' unless Kyiv accepts Trump peace plan | LBC
The Russian president warned he would achieve his objectives by force if Ukraine does not withdraw its troops as part of the US leader's proposals to end the war
www.lbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM
#UkrainianView
Note from the person with long-term memory.
Remember how russian media amd bots said that "Zelenskyy is ready to fight until the last Ukrainian"(Zelenskyy never said that).
Now we know the real author of the phrase and intention. As if someone didn't know it before the video.
Note from the person with long-term memory.
Remember how russian media amd bots said that "Zelenskyy is ready to fight until the last Ukrainian"(Zelenskyy never said that).
Now we know the real author of the phrase and intention. As if someone didn't know it before the video.
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In a Kyiv bomb shelter today: a baby, a raccoon and a dog.
A man entered carrying his child, followed by a pet raccoon and a dog.
No one even looked surprised. People just shifted to make space.
When air raids become routine, the absurd starts to feel normal.👇
A man entered carrying his child, followed by a pet raccoon and a dog.
No one even looked surprised. People just shifted to make space.
When air raids become routine, the absurd starts to feel normal.👇
November 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In a Kyiv bomb shelter today: a baby, a raccoon and a dog.
A man entered carrying his child, followed by a pet raccoon and a dog.
No one even looked surprised. People just shifted to make space.
When air raids become routine, the absurd starts to feel normal.👇
A man entered carrying his child, followed by a pet raccoon and a dog.
No one even looked surprised. People just shifted to make space.
When air raids become routine, the absurd starts to feel normal.👇
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France on Thursday announced the creation of a paid, voluntary military service for young adults, becoming the latest European country to beef up its armed forces in the face of perceived threats from Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat
The effort, aimed at young people, came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of “our children” in a future war.
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
France on Thursday announced the creation of a paid, voluntary military service for young adults, becoming the latest European country to beef up its armed forces in the face of perceived threats from Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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How do I respond to someone who says ‘I’m not racist, but ... ’? | Leading questions
How do I respond to someone who says ‘I’m not racist, but ... ’? | Leading questions
It’s important to express your disagreement: for their sake as much as yours, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But first decide on what you aim to accomplish
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
How do I respond to someone who says ‘I’m not racist, but ... ’? | Leading questions
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Cherries fans wait on news of Antoine Semenyo, Idrissa Gueye’s red card could leave Everton blue and Nuno needs new plans
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Remember, everything Putin or the Kremlin deny is most likely to be true.
Putin also branded fears that Moscow is planning to invade another European nation 'ridiculous' and 'complete nonsense'.
Putin says ready to guarantee no Russian attack on Europe
Putin also branded fears that Moscow is planning to invade another European nation 'ridiculous' and 'complete nonsense'.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Remember, everything Putin or the Kremlin deny is most likely to be true.
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Doing this in my head after a big meal and too much beer, so I could be off, but I think Voyager 1 will reach one (1) light day from Earth in October or November of next year, and one light day from the Sun in January 2027. 🧪 🔭
Where Are Voyager 1 and 2 Now? - NASA Science
Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached "interstellar space" and each continue their unique journey deeper into the cosmos.
science.nasa.gov
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Doing this in my head after a big meal and too much beer, so I could be off, but I think Voyager 1 will reach one (1) light day from Earth in October or November of next year, and one light day from the Sun in January 2027. 🧪 🔭