Imran Bristol
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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.
"Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?"
The UK has a reputation for being rainy - the amount of rain that has fallen across the country since the New Year has been unusually high.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The UK has a reputation for being rainy - the amount of rain that has fallen across the country since the New Year has been unusually high.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?
It has rained in parts of the country every day of the year so far and downpours are expected to continue this week
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
"Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?"
The UK has a reputation for being rainy - the amount of rain that has fallen across the country since the New Year has been unusually high.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The UK has a reputation for being rainy - the amount of rain that has fallen across the country since the New Year has been unusually high.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months"
An Irish man has spent five months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention and faces deportation despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
An Irish man has spent five months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention and faces deportation despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months
Seamus Culleton has lived in US for two decades, married a citizen and runs a plastering business but faces deportation
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
"Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months"
An Irish man has spent five months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention and faces deportation despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
An Irish man has spent five months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention and faces deportation despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
In the run up to the Manchester election, Starmer's position seemed shaky, probably the only reason no-one had challenged him was timing - the election this month.
Then Sarwar blundered in - with the result the Labour party rallied around Starmer.
The Law of Unintended Consequences.
Then Sarwar blundered in - with the result the Labour party rallied around Starmer.
The Law of Unintended Consequences.
Sarwar called upon Starmer to resign for his closeness to #EpsteinFiles implicated Mandelson - Sarwar somehow forgetting he posted words of praise for Mandelson and even posed for pictures with him.
Ironically saving Starmer while sabotaging his own political career as Labour MPs flock to back him
Ironically saving Starmer while sabotaging his own political career as Labour MPs flock to back him
February 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
In the run up to the Manchester election, Starmer's position seemed shaky, probably the only reason no-one had challenged him was timing - the election this month.
Then Sarwar blundered in - with the result the Labour party rallied around Starmer.
The Law of Unintended Consequences.
Then Sarwar blundered in - with the result the Labour party rallied around Starmer.
The Law of Unintended Consequences.
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s ‘Iron Maiden’ PM rises – again.
Before becoming PM in October, she was a regular visitor to the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours convicted war criminals along with the war dead and is viewed as a potent symbol of the country’s militarist past.
www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...
Before becoming PM in October, she was a regular visitor to the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours convicted war criminals along with the war dead and is viewed as a potent symbol of the country’s militarist past.
www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s ‘Iron Maiden’ PM rises – again
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's passion for heavy metal earned her the moniker "Iron Maiden". She's also called the "Iron Lady", and is perceived as a China hawk. With her party's thumping vi...
www.france24.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s ‘Iron Maiden’ PM rises – again.
Before becoming PM in October, she was a regular visitor to the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours convicted war criminals along with the war dead and is viewed as a potent symbol of the country’s militarist past.
www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...
Before becoming PM in October, she was a regular visitor to the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours convicted war criminals along with the war dead and is viewed as a potent symbol of the country’s militarist past.
www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...
Ghislaine Maxwell said she is willing to absolve Donald Trump of wrongdoing in exchange for clemency - how could she actually absolve him of anything without being able to provide evidence.
Sounds more like a deal not reveal anything incriminating in exchange for being given clemency.
#EpsteinFiles
Sounds more like a deal not reveal anything incriminating in exchange for being given clemency.
#EpsteinFiles
February 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell said she is willing to absolve Donald Trump of wrongdoing in exchange for clemency - how could she actually absolve him of anything without being able to provide evidence.
Sounds more like a deal not reveal anything incriminating in exchange for being given clemency.
#EpsteinFiles
Sounds more like a deal not reveal anything incriminating in exchange for being given clemency.
#EpsteinFiles
Sarwar called upon Starmer to resign for his closeness to #EpsteinFiles implicated Mandelson - Sarwar somehow forgetting he posted words of praise for Mandelson and even posed for pictures with him.
Ironically saving Starmer while sabotaging his own political career as Labour MPs flock to back him
Ironically saving Starmer while sabotaging his own political career as Labour MPs flock to back him
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Sarwar called upon Starmer to resign for his closeness to #EpsteinFiles implicated Mandelson - Sarwar somehow forgetting he posted words of praise for Mandelson and even posed for pictures with him.
Ironically saving Starmer while sabotaging his own political career as Labour MPs flock to back him
Ironically saving Starmer while sabotaging his own political career as Labour MPs flock to back him
"Is Britain about to lose another prime minister?"
"While the herd is yet to move against Keir Starmer, many believe his tenure may be coming to an end"
Looks like the Gorton and Denton byelection may have brought Starmer valuable time - he may yet hang on.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
"While the herd is yet to move against Keir Starmer, many believe his tenure may be coming to an end"
Looks like the Gorton and Denton byelection may have brought Starmer valuable time - he may yet hang on.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Is Britain about to lose another prime minister?
While the herd is yet to move against Keir Starmer, many believe his tenure may be coming to an end
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:39 PM
"Is Britain about to lose another prime minister?"
"While the herd is yet to move against Keir Starmer, many believe his tenure may be coming to an end"
Looks like the Gorton and Denton byelection may have brought Starmer valuable time - he may yet hang on.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
"While the herd is yet to move against Keir Starmer, many believe his tenure may be coming to an end"
Looks like the Gorton and Denton byelection may have brought Starmer valuable time - he may yet hang on.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
"Refugee family faces return to Iran under Trump deportations"
Ebrahim Ghezelgechi and his family fled Iran only to be rounded up by ICE and are now stranded in Panama after being caught up in Trump’s third-country deportations.
Ebrahim Ghezelgechi and his family fled Iran only to be rounded up by ICE and are now stranded in Panama after being caught up in Trump’s third-country deportations.
February 9, 2026 at 7:37 PM
"Refugee family faces return to Iran under Trump deportations"
Ebrahim Ghezelgechi and his family fled Iran only to be rounded up by ICE and are now stranded in Panama after being caught up in Trump’s third-country deportations.
Ebrahim Ghezelgechi and his family fled Iran only to be rounded up by ICE and are now stranded in Panama after being caught up in Trump’s third-country deportations.
If Starmer does get forced from power due to the #EpsteinFiles, it will ultimately be his fault for not keeping Mandelson at arm's length.
Yet it would be absolutely insane that he's indirectly forced from power while Trump stays in power unaffected by it all.
Yet it would be absolutely insane that he's indirectly forced from power while Trump stays in power unaffected by it all.
it will really be something if the Epstein Files unseat a British Prime Minster who isn't in them, and not the American President who was Epstein's best friend.
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
If Starmer does get forced from power due to the #EpsteinFiles, it will ultimately be his fault for not keeping Mandelson at arm's length.
Yet it would be absolutely insane that he's indirectly forced from power while Trump stays in power unaffected by it all.
Yet it would be absolutely insane that he's indirectly forced from power while Trump stays in power unaffected by it all.
I'm not usually a fan of elected politicians taking drugs but Starmer could probably actually do with taking some.
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I'm not usually a fan of elected politicians taking drugs but Starmer could probably actually do with taking some.
Orban calls Ukraine an "enemy" in election campaign speech
A country whose revolution was crushed in 1956 by the Soviet Union would theoretically by a strong supporter of Ukraine - not so under Viktor Orbán.
www.bluewin.ch/en/news/inte...
A country whose revolution was crushed in 1956 by the Soviet Union would theoretically by a strong supporter of Ukraine - not so under Viktor Orbán.
www.bluewin.ch/en/news/inte...
Orban calls Ukraine an "enemy" in election campaign speech
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has described Ukraine, which is under attack from Russia, as an "enemy". "The Ukrainians must stop constantly demanding in Brussels that Hungary be cut off from c...
www.bluewin.ch
February 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Orban calls Ukraine an "enemy" in election campaign speech
A country whose revolution was crushed in 1956 by the Soviet Union would theoretically by a strong supporter of Ukraine - not so under Viktor Orbán.
www.bluewin.ch/en/news/inte...
A country whose revolution was crushed in 1956 by the Soviet Union would theoretically by a strong supporter of Ukraine - not so under Viktor Orbán.
www.bluewin.ch/en/news/inte...
"Reform UK councillor David Taylor quits party during live interview"
Taylor seems to have realised that Reform's promises to cut tax and somehow improve services are a fool's errand now they've been forced to put up council tax and left the party live on air.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/refo...
Taylor seems to have realised that Reform's promises to cut tax and somehow improve services are a fool's errand now they've been forced to put up council tax and left the party live on air.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/refo...
Reform UK councillor David Taylor quits party during live BBC interview
Reform UK councillor David Taylor announced he is quitting the party over his local authority’s plans to raise council tax The former deputy leader of Worcestershire County Council appeared on BCC Pol...
www.independent.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"Reform UK councillor David Taylor quits party during live interview"
Taylor seems to have realised that Reform's promises to cut tax and somehow improve services are a fool's errand now they've been forced to put up council tax and left the party live on air.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/refo...
Taylor seems to have realised that Reform's promises to cut tax and somehow improve services are a fool's errand now they've been forced to put up council tax and left the party live on air.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/refo...
Toddler held by ICE 'nearly died' in detention and was denied medication, lawsuit claims
After nearly dying Amalia was given a nebuliser, respiratory medication, and nutritional drinks, but all were seized at the detention centre when she returned from hospital.
news.sky.com/story/toddle...
After nearly dying Amalia was given a nebuliser, respiratory medication, and nutritional drinks, but all were seized at the detention centre when she returned from hospital.
news.sky.com/story/toddle...
Toddler held by ICE 'nearly died' in detention and was denied medication, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit claims that when the child was finally taken to hospital, she and her mother remained under guard by ICE agents.
news.sky.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Toddler held by ICE 'nearly died' in detention and was denied medication, lawsuit claims
After nearly dying Amalia was given a nebuliser, respiratory medication, and nutritional drinks, but all were seized at the detention centre when she returned from hospital.
news.sky.com/story/toddle...
After nearly dying Amalia was given a nebuliser, respiratory medication, and nutritional drinks, but all were seized at the detention centre when she returned from hospital.
news.sky.com/story/toddle...
Zia Yusuf looking in the mirror every morning:
February 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Zia Yusuf looking in the mirror every morning:
Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide win
In contrast to her opponents she prefers low taxes for big businesses\industry and advocates significant military expansion and closer alliance with US president Trump.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
In contrast to her opponents she prefers low taxes for big businesses\industry and advocates significant military expansion and closer alliance with US president Trump.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide win
Exit polls point to public endorsement of new prime minister on day of blizzards and freezing conditions
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide win
In contrast to her opponents she prefers low taxes for big businesses\industry and advocates significant military expansion and closer alliance with US president Trump.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
In contrast to her opponents she prefers low taxes for big businesses\industry and advocates significant military expansion and closer alliance with US president Trump.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
"Protests rock Milan over economic and environmental cost of Winter Olympics"
The brief confrontation came at the end of a peaceful march by thousands against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of US ICE agents in Italy.
www.france24.com/en/protests-...
The brief confrontation came at the end of a peaceful march by thousands against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of US ICE agents in Italy.
www.france24.com/en/protests-...
Protests rock Milan over economic and environmental cost of Winter Olympics
www.france24.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"Protests rock Milan over economic and environmental cost of Winter Olympics"
The brief confrontation came at the end of a peaceful march by thousands against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of US ICE agents in Italy.
www.france24.com/en/protests-...
The brief confrontation came at the end of a peaceful march by thousands against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of US ICE agents in Italy.
www.france24.com/en/protests-...
"Arrest in Dubai after shooting of Russian general"
A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer Vladimir Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempted assassination.
www.dw.com/en/arrest-in...
A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer Vladimir Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempted assassination.
www.dw.com/en/arrest-in...
Arrest in Dubai after shooting of Russian general — FSB
A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer Vladimir Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempte...
www.dw.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"Arrest in Dubai after shooting of Russian general"
A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer Vladimir Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempted assassination.
www.dw.com/en/arrest-in...
A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer Vladimir Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempted assassination.
www.dw.com/en/arrest-in...
"Pakistan's Capital Picks Concrete Over Trees, Angering Residents"
The capital city was actually designed as a green city back in the sixties, however now with rising pollution and climate change, trees as actually being felled thus worsening environmental issues.
www.barrons.com/news/pakista...
The capital city was actually designed as a green city back in the sixties, however now with rising pollution and climate change, trees as actually being felled thus worsening environmental issues.
www.barrons.com/news/pakista...
Pakistan's Capital Picks Concrete Over Trees, Angering Residents
Pakistan's capital Islamabad was once known for its lush greenery, but the felling of trees across the city for infrastructure and military monuments has prompted local anger and even lawsuits.
www.barrons.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"Pakistan's Capital Picks Concrete Over Trees, Angering Residents"
The capital city was actually designed as a green city back in the sixties, however now with rising pollution and climate change, trees as actually being felled thus worsening environmental issues.
www.barrons.com/news/pakista...
The capital city was actually designed as a green city back in the sixties, however now with rising pollution and climate change, trees as actually being felled thus worsening environmental issues.
www.barrons.com/news/pakista...
This is just weird - looks like intelligence reports must have been downplayed or ignored.
Mandelson, from the time he rose to prominence in the 1990s, was known as the "Prince of Darkness" - for what was then assumed to be shady and underhand dealings he was involved in.
Mandelson, from the time he rose to prominence in the 1990s, was known as the "Prince of Darkness" - for what was then assumed to be shady and underhand dealings he was involved in.
February 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
This is just weird - looks like intelligence reports must have been downplayed or ignored.
Mandelson, from the time he rose to prominence in the 1990s, was known as the "Prince of Darkness" - for what was then assumed to be shady and underhand dealings he was involved in.
Mandelson, from the time he rose to prominence in the 1990s, was known as the "Prince of Darkness" - for what was then assumed to be shady and underhand dealings he was involved in.
Not only did Lady Victoria Hervey defend Andrew for his links to Epstein she even branded those not in the #EpsteinFiles as "losers"
She had earlier mocked the death of Virginia Giuffre who had been persuaded to settle out of court with Andrew when she was given millions to drop the case.
She had earlier mocked the death of Virginia Giuffre who had been persuaded to settle out of court with Andrew when she was given millions to drop the case.
Andrew’s ex-girlfriend says if you are not in Epstein files you are a ‘loser’ metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/a...
Andrew’s ex-girlfriend says if you are not in Epstein files you are a ‘loser’
metro.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Not only did Lady Victoria Hervey defend Andrew for his links to Epstein she even branded those not in the #EpsteinFiles as "losers"
She had earlier mocked the death of Virginia Giuffre who had been persuaded to settle out of court with Andrew when she was given millions to drop the case.
She had earlier mocked the death of Virginia Giuffre who had been persuaded to settle out of court with Andrew when she was given millions to drop the case.
Kyiv calls for Polish aid after 'massive' Russian attack on Ukraine power grid
Ukraine's Energy Minister requested emergency assistance from Poland due Russian attacks in infrastructure - the urgency compounded by unusually harsh winter in Ukraine.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Ukraine's Energy Minister requested emergency assistance from Poland due Russian attacks in infrastructure - the urgency compounded by unusually harsh winter in Ukraine.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Kyiv calls for Polish aid after 'massive' Russian attack on Ukraine power grid
Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said Kyiv had requested emergency assistance from Poland after what the state grid operator called a "massive attack" by Russia on Ukraine's energy…
www.france24.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Kyiv calls for Polish aid after 'massive' Russian attack on Ukraine power grid
Ukraine's Energy Minister requested emergency assistance from Poland due Russian attacks in infrastructure - the urgency compounded by unusually harsh winter in Ukraine.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Ukraine's Energy Minister requested emergency assistance from Poland due Russian attacks in infrastructure - the urgency compounded by unusually harsh winter in Ukraine.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
"France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland"
The aim of the consulate will go beyond providing consular services to any French citizens in Greenland - it appears to be part of a broader building of alliances with the territory.
www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/f...
The aim of the consulate will go beyond providing consular services to any French citizens in Greenland - it appears to be part of a broader building of alliances with the territory.
www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/f...
France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland
The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.
www.euronews.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
"France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland"
The aim of the consulate will go beyond providing consular services to any French citizens in Greenland - it appears to be part of a broader building of alliances with the territory.
www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/f...
The aim of the consulate will go beyond providing consular services to any French citizens in Greenland - it appears to be part of a broader building of alliances with the territory.
www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/f...
"Can Japan's first female PM, ultra conservative Sanae Takaichi, tighten her grip on power?"
It's kind of ironic that her party is the Liberal Democratic Party yet she is avowedly right-wing and wants to emulate the politics of British Conservative Margaret Thatcher.
news.sky.com/story/can-ja...
It's kind of ironic that her party is the Liberal Democratic Party yet she is avowedly right-wing and wants to emulate the politics of British Conservative Margaret Thatcher.
news.sky.com/story/can-ja...
Can Japan's first female PM, ultra conservative Sanae Takaichi, tighten her grip on power?
Japan's new leader enjoys support among younger voters but wants to consolidate her position in an election that will decide her government's political future.
news.sky.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:54 AM
"Can Japan's first female PM, ultra conservative Sanae Takaichi, tighten her grip on power?"
It's kind of ironic that her party is the Liberal Democratic Party yet she is avowedly right-wing and wants to emulate the politics of British Conservative Margaret Thatcher.
news.sky.com/story/can-ja...
It's kind of ironic that her party is the Liberal Democratic Party yet she is avowedly right-wing and wants to emulate the politics of British Conservative Margaret Thatcher.
news.sky.com/story/can-ja...
Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected to the Games.
Some of this mirrored the vandalism seen during the Paris Olympics in 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected to the Games.
Some of this mirrored the vandalism seen during the Paris Olympics in 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected to the Games.
Some of this mirrored the vandalism seen during the Paris Olympics in 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected to the Games.
Some of this mirrored the vandalism seen during the Paris Olympics in 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I wonder if these were genuine blunders or a case of malicious compliance.
I'd like to think the latter is the case.
Also annoyingly Bluesky is not letting me post GIFs.
I'd like to think the latter is the case.
Also annoyingly Bluesky is not letting me post GIFs.
February 8, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I wonder if these were genuine blunders or a case of malicious compliance.
I'd like to think the latter is the case.
Also annoyingly Bluesky is not letting me post GIFs.
I'd like to think the latter is the case.
Also annoyingly Bluesky is not letting me post GIFs.