Imran Bristol
@imranicus.bsky.social
On Bluesky now that it feels like what Twitter used to be.
Before Twitter became Musk's personal plaything.
Before Twitter became Musk's personal plaything.
"Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to follow"
Because Canada is no longer deemed measles-free, the Americas region as a whole has lost its elimination status.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because Canada is no longer deemed measles-free, the Americas region as a whole has lost its elimination status.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Canada loses measles elimination status, with US on track to follow
The country hasn't been able to curb an outbreak of more than 5,000 cases over the last year, while US cases are at a 33-year high.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to follow"
Because Canada is no longer deemed measles-free, the Americas region as a whole has lost its elimination status.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because Canada is no longer deemed measles-free, the Americas region as a whole has lost its elimination status.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget"
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget"
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"First woman appointed to prestigious 700-year-old position in historic move"
The role of "Clerk of the Parliaments" dates back to the 13th century - Chloe Mawson is set to become the first woman to be appointed to this role in the UK Parliament.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The role of "Clerk of the Parliaments" dates back to the 13th century - Chloe Mawson is set to become the first woman to be appointed to this role in the UK Parliament.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
First woman appointed to prestigious 700-year-old position in historic move
Chloe Kilcoyne Mawson will take up the post in the House of Lords in April 2026
www.independent.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
"First woman appointed to prestigious 700-year-old position in historic move"
The role of "Clerk of the Parliaments" dates back to the 13th century - Chloe Mawson is set to become the first woman to be appointed to this role in the UK Parliament.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The role of "Clerk of the Parliaments" dates back to the 13th century - Chloe Mawson is set to become the first woman to be appointed to this role in the UK Parliament.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in.
"The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in.
"The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"Philippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nears."
As global temperatures rise, sea surface temperatures increase, providing more energy for storms to intensify rapidly.
#ClimateChange
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As global temperatures rise, sea surface temperatures increase, providing more energy for storms to intensify rapidly.
#ClimateChange
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Philippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nears
The Philippines evacuated more than a million people on Sunday and at least two people died as super typhoon Fung-wong moved west towards the archipelago nation. The storm is set to bring wind and hea...
www.france24.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"Philippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nears."
As global temperatures rise, sea surface temperatures increase, providing more energy for storms to intensify rapidly.
#ClimateChange
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
As global temperatures rise, sea surface temperatures increase, providing more energy for storms to intensify rapidly.
#ClimateChange
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
"First Indian Sikh pilgrims enter Pakistan since May conflict"
Notwithstanding the ever present risk of conflict - I do get the impression that the Sikh community play an important role as a bridge between the two nations, with the potential* of bringing a lasting peace
www.dw.com/en/first-ind...
Notwithstanding the ever present risk of conflict - I do get the impression that the Sikh community play an important role as a bridge between the two nations, with the potential* of bringing a lasting peace
www.dw.com/en/first-ind...
First Indian Sikh pilgrims enter Pakistan since May conflict – DW – 11/04/2025
Around 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India entered Pakistan, marking the first major crossing since deadly clashes in May closed the land border between the two countries.
www.dw.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"First Indian Sikh pilgrims enter Pakistan since May conflict"
Notwithstanding the ever present risk of conflict - I do get the impression that the Sikh community play an important role as a bridge between the two nations, with the potential* of bringing a lasting peace
www.dw.com/en/first-ind...
Notwithstanding the ever present risk of conflict - I do get the impression that the Sikh community play an important role as a bridge between the two nations, with the potential* of bringing a lasting peace
www.dw.com/en/first-ind...
"BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit"
It's crazy that senior staff members at the BBC have resigned because a documentary apparently mispresented what Trump said.
Apparently Trump didn't encourage Jan 6th 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
It's crazy that senior staff members at the BBC have resigned because a documentary apparently mispresented what Trump said.
Apparently Trump didn't encourage Jan 6th 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign - live updates
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit"
It's crazy that senior staff members at the BBC have resigned because a documentary apparently mispresented what Trump said.
Apparently Trump didn't encourage Jan 6th 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
It's crazy that senior staff members at the BBC have resigned because a documentary apparently mispresented what Trump said.
Apparently Trump didn't encourage Jan 6th 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
James Watson, as well as being arrogant, racist and shunned by his peers, also looked like a predator lurking around in the bushes.
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
James Watson, as well as being arrogant, racist and shunned by his peers, also looked like a predator lurking around in the bushes.
No wonder that lunatic Milei is dancing along like an excitable child - his anti-government ramblings and policies came close to derailing the Argentinian economy until he was bailed out by a bigger government - the USA.
Milei is probably the direct inspiration for DOGE too.
Milei is probably the direct inspiration for DOGE too.
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
No wonder that lunatic Milei is dancing along like an excitable child - his anti-government ramblings and policies came close to derailing the Argentinian economy until he was bailed out by a bigger government - the USA.
Milei is probably the direct inspiration for DOGE too.
Milei is probably the direct inspiration for DOGE too.
"ITV GMB's Adil Ray 'hauled in by bosses' after Sharia law in New York comments"
If true, an idiotic kneejerk by ITV - Ray had spoken of how Muslim societies were slowly reforming and abandoning unethical practices.
And as for New York under Sharia*
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-...
If true, an idiotic kneejerk by ITV - Ray had spoken of how Muslim societies were slowly reforming and abandoning unethical practices.
And as for New York under Sharia*
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-...
GMB star Adil Ray hauled in by bosses after making Sharia law comments
Ray sparked controversy after saying ‘the heart of Sharia is social justice, welfare, fairness, charity and cohesion’
www.standard.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
"ITV GMB's Adil Ray 'hauled in by bosses' after Sharia law in New York comments"
If true, an idiotic kneejerk by ITV - Ray had spoken of how Muslim societies were slowly reforming and abandoning unethical practices.
And as for New York under Sharia*
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-...
If true, an idiotic kneejerk by ITV - Ray had spoken of how Muslim societies were slowly reforming and abandoning unethical practices.
And as for New York under Sharia*
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-...
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The 8 Kent offenders sent to jail for more than 100 years.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The 8 Kent offenders sent to jail for more than 100 years.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
These are the most common types of faces of sex offenders.
White British.
First-ever Lady Mayor of London in 800 years of the post swears loyalty to crown
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created.
She's the first woman* to in the post to be called "Lady Mayor"
www.radionewshub.com/articles/new...
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created.
She's the first woman* to in the post to be called "Lady Mayor"
www.radionewshub.com/articles/new...
First-ever Lady Mayor of London in 800 years of the post swears loyalty to crown
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created.
www.radionewshub.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
First-ever Lady Mayor of London in 800 years of the post swears loyalty to crown
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created.
She's the first woman* to in the post to be called "Lady Mayor"
www.radionewshub.com/articles/new...
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created.
She's the first woman* to in the post to be called "Lady Mayor"
www.radionewshub.com/articles/new...
North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida - I wonder what sort of cops would feel the need to move there from NY.
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida - I wonder what sort of cops would feel the need to move there from NY.
In a situation like this Trump seems to feel like he's being upstaged by someone else as the attention is on them, so he turns away and stares blankly.
Obama on the other hand quipped that his speeches do that to people which actually, in addition to showing concern, helps provide reassurance.
Obama on the other hand quipped that his speeches do that to people which actually, in addition to showing concern, helps provide reassurance.
It’s called empathy of another human being
Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In a situation like this Trump seems to feel like he's being upstaged by someone else as the attention is on them, so he turns away and stares blankly.
Obama on the other hand quipped that his speeches do that to people which actually, in addition to showing concern, helps provide reassurance.
Obama on the other hand quipped that his speeches do that to people which actually, in addition to showing concern, helps provide reassurance.
More than 1,400 African nationals fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, Kyiv says
Andriy Sabiha said Moscow is enticing Africans to sign contracts that he described as "equivalent to a death sentence."
I wonder if "enticing" is the right word here.
www.africanews.com/2025/11/08/m...
Andriy Sabiha said Moscow is enticing Africans to sign contracts that he described as "equivalent to a death sentence."
I wonder if "enticing" is the right word here.
www.africanews.com/2025/11/08/m...
More than 1,400 African nationals fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, Kyiv says | Africanews
More than 1,400 citizens from three dozen African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Kyiv's foreign minister said on Friday.
www.africanews.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
More than 1,400 African nationals fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, Kyiv says
Andriy Sabiha said Moscow is enticing Africans to sign contracts that he described as "equivalent to a death sentence."
I wonder if "enticing" is the right word here.
www.africanews.com/2025/11/08/m...
Andriy Sabiha said Moscow is enticing Africans to sign contracts that he described as "equivalent to a death sentence."
I wonder if "enticing" is the right word here.
www.africanews.com/2025/11/08/m...
The rape of two Sikh women in the West Midlands as well as attacks on elderly Sikh taxi drivers are causing huge concern in the Sikh community - women no longer feel comfortable about going to the gym, walking or going for runs on their own -preferring to do so in groups rather than risk being alone
‘The fear is real’: how Midlands attacks have changed Sikh women’s daily lives
‘The fear is real’: how Midlands attacks have changed Sikh women’s daily lives
Many women are afraid to go out, particularly on their own, after religiously aggravated rapes and assaults
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The rape of two Sikh women in the West Midlands as well as attacks on elderly Sikh taxi drivers are causing huge concern in the Sikh community - women no longer feel comfortable about going to the gym, walking or going for runs on their own -preferring to do so in groups rather than risk being alone
"UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system"
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs who accuse her of pandering to the far-right.
While others want the government to go even further.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs who accuse her of pandering to the far-right.
While others want the government to go even further.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs, while others want government to go further
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system"
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs who accuse her of pandering to the far-right.
While others want the government to go even further.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs who accuse her of pandering to the far-right.
While others want the government to go even further.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Morning Crush, an indie songwriter from Kingston-upon-Thames, sings about Nigel Farage.
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Morning Crush, an indie songwriter from Kingston-upon-Thames, sings about Nigel Farage.
"UK's sense of division reaches new high as culture war tensions grow, study finds"
"Growing numbers say the nation feels divided and they would like the country to return to how it used to be"
Not helped by a certain tech billionaire interfering in UK politics.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/uks-sen...
"Growing numbers say the nation feels divided and they would like the country to return to how it used to be"
Not helped by a certain tech billionaire interfering in UK politics.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/uks-sen...
UK's sense of division reaches new high as culture war tensions grow, study finds | King's College London
Growing numbers say the nation feels divided and they would like the country to return to how it used to be
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"UK's sense of division reaches new high as culture war tensions grow, study finds"
"Growing numbers say the nation feels divided and they would like the country to return to how it used to be"
Not helped by a certain tech billionaire interfering in UK politics.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/uks-sen...
"Growing numbers say the nation feels divided and they would like the country to return to how it used to be"
Not helped by a certain tech billionaire interfering in UK politics.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/uks-sen...
"Trump says open to exempting Orban's Hungary from Russia oil sanctions"
And of course Trump will let Russian ally Orban off the hook.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
And of course Trump will let Russian ally Orban off the hook.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Trump says open to exempting Orban's Hungary from Russia oil sanctions
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was looking at a possible exemption for Hungary from sanctions on Russian oil as he hosted his close ally Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White...
www.france24.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"Trump says open to exempting Orban's Hungary from Russia oil sanctions"
And of course Trump will let Russian ally Orban off the hook.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
And of course Trump will let Russian ally Orban off the hook.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
"Poland to offer military training to all its citizens"
The pilot program aims to train 400,000 people in 2026. The defence minister of Poland, which borders Ukraine, says the initiative is needed due to the threat from Russia.
www.dw.com/en/poland-to...
The pilot program aims to train 400,000 people in 2026. The defence minister of Poland, which borders Ukraine, says the initiative is needed due to the threat from Russia.
www.dw.com/en/poland-to...
Poland to offer military training to all its citizens – DW – 11/06/2025
The pilot program aims to train 400,000 people in 2026. The defense minister of Poland, which borders Ukraine, says the initiative is needed due to the threat from Russia.
www.dw.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"Poland to offer military training to all its citizens"
The pilot program aims to train 400,000 people in 2026. The defence minister of Poland, which borders Ukraine, says the initiative is needed due to the threat from Russia.
www.dw.com/en/poland-to...
The pilot program aims to train 400,000 people in 2026. The defence minister of Poland, which borders Ukraine, says the initiative is needed due to the threat from Russia.
www.dw.com/en/poland-to...
"Life after: Escaping the Taliban"
"Sara Wahedi was just four when she was forced to flee Afghanistan with her mother and brother. She now works to hold regimes accountable via technology"
She had returned to Afghanistan before having to feel again as an adult.
www.positive.news/society/life...
"Sara Wahedi was just four when she was forced to flee Afghanistan with her mother and brother. She now works to hold regimes accountable via technology"
She had returned to Afghanistan before having to feel again as an adult.
www.positive.news/society/life...
Life after: Escaping the Taliban
Sara Wahedi was just four when she was forced to flee Afghanistan. She now works to hold regimes accountable via technology
www.positive.news
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
"Life after: Escaping the Taliban"
"Sara Wahedi was just four when she was forced to flee Afghanistan with her mother and brother. She now works to hold regimes accountable via technology"
She had returned to Afghanistan before having to feel again as an adult.
www.positive.news/society/life...
"Sara Wahedi was just four when she was forced to flee Afghanistan with her mother and brother. She now works to hold regimes accountable via technology"
She had returned to Afghanistan before having to feel again as an adult.
www.positive.news/society/life...
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My thoughts exactly
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
My thoughts exactly
"UK records warmest ever Bonfire night - when will November temperatures finally drop?"
Since 1605 when Guy Fawkes's plot was foiled, bonfire night was also a way of enjoying warmth on cold autumn night but now the nights are somewhat milder than times of old
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
Since 1605 when Guy Fawkes's plot was foiled, bonfire night was also a way of enjoying warmth on cold autumn night but now the nights are somewhat milder than times of old
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
UK weather: after warmest ever Bonfire Night when with UK temperatures drop?
After the UK's warmest ever Bonfire Night, Helen Willetts looks at how long the mild November weather will last.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"UK records warmest ever Bonfire night - when will November temperatures finally drop?"
Since 1605 when Guy Fawkes's plot was foiled, bonfire night was also a way of enjoying warmth on cold autumn night but now the nights are somewhat milder than times of old
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
Since 1605 when Guy Fawkes's plot was foiled, bonfire night was also a way of enjoying warmth on cold autumn night but now the nights are somewhat milder than times of old
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...