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Jerome Mounsey
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“Farming looks mighty easy when your plough is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field.” President Eisenhower.

Working in the #Trade and #Agriculture Directorate of #OECD in Paris. Opinions my own (photos too). Be kind. 🚜⚽🏉🥾☘️🌳🌲
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Delighted to speak to former Uruguayan foreign minister Nicolás Albertoni on why the EU-Mercosur agreement is so important. We also discussed Uruguay's broader trade policy and the dynamics within the Mercosur bloc. Article in front of the pay wall :) borderlex.net/2026/02/10/i...
INTERVIEW: Message to EU - don't delay Mercosur ratification - Borderlex - European trade policy
An interview with former Uruguayan vice minister of foreign affairs Nicolás Albertoni
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February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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I know people want to say something else with this chart, but the striking bit is that exports from Germany to #China have basically stagnated since the end of 2014.
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Very happy to see that the UK can produce its own boneheaded agricultural nomenclatural protectionism after leaving the EU. Makes you proud.
Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK
Swedish company claims ruling is anti-competitive and ‘solely benefits Big Dairy’
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February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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For those who view trade as a zero-sum game, with deficits signifying failure and surpluses success, Donald Trump has been the clear winner
Who wrangled the best trade deal from Donald Trump?
The agreements look one-sided. Their consequences may not be
econ.st
February 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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The country should be faring much better
Entrenched interests are throttling Brazil’s economy
The country should be faring much better
econ.st
February 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Opinion | Say a Prayer for the Paperback
The cheap and accessible novel was integral to the development of liberal democracy. It’s basically dead.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Epstein affair: The downfall of Peter Mandelson, the evil genius of the British Labour Party
Epstein affair: The downfall of Peter Mandelson, the evil genius of the British Labour Party
As the architect of New Labour, Mandelson was the driving force behind the British left's past triumphs. In a career spanning 40 years, the indestructible strategist had survived every scandal. Now, he faces public disgrace for his close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that threatens to bring down Prime Minister Keir Starmer with him.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization is critical for Food Systems Transformations across Africa
Over the past week (3-6 Feb 2026) I attended the Africa Regional Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (ACSAM) organized by FAO, in collaboration with the Government of the United Repub...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations
The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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Rétro cars voiture 🚘 la Renault Frégate de 1958
February 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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US remains top export market for French wines and spirits, despite 21% drop
US remains top export market for French wines and spirits, despite 21% drop
According to the French Federation of Wine and Spirits Exporters, overseas sales of wine, champagne and cognac fell by 8% in value year-on-year in 2025, to €14.3 billion.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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‘“Simply reducing friction doesn’t mean we are going to get the EU market back again. There aren’t empty spaces on the shelves with a label saying ‘waiting for British products’.”

‘In other words, it could take years to restore Brexit losses.’

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Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU fall by 37%
NFU warn it could take years to restore Brexit losses despite efforts to smooth negotiations on farming and other elements of UK-EU reset
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February 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Dun Laoghaire (Irish Holiday Resorts series, Wills's Cigarette card), ca. 1930
Image: New York Public Library
Printed card with illustration of a harbour with boats and text Wills’s Cigarettes
February 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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More than 200 Ancient Roman amphitheatres span three continents, many with capacities exceeding 50,000 people.
This collage highlights the administrative and architectural consistency of Roman amphitheatres across Europe, Africa, and Asia. These structures, including Arles, El Jem, and Pula, served as standardized "franchises" of Roman culture and social control. The design features elliptical arenas and advanced masonry mathematically optimized for massive crowds. Their survival today reflects their historical roles as fortified villages, maritime hubs, or repurposed urban landmarks.
February 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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The Most Common Occupational Related Surnames In Europe

Credit: Everything About Maps

Some interesting facts about them: brilliantmaps.com/european-...
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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"The average cost to mine one Bitcoin is currently...far higher than its current going rate, making it an extremely unprofitable proposition. It’s a massive wipeout as investors continue to sell off their reserves...."
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Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment
Bitcoin's plunge has made it far less economical to mine the digital token. Some companies are starting to unplug their equipment.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:33 AM
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Apologies if it's already been mentioned, but Friday will mark a year to the day since the FT published this quote

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Quote from the FT's article: "We are on our way north, on a high-speed Avanti train, when I ask Mandelson about his relationship with Epstein. 'I regret ever meeting him or being introduced to him by his partner Ghislaine Maxwell', he says. 'I regret even more the hurt he caused to many young women.' An icy chill descends in carriage J. 'I'm not going to go into this. It's an FT obsession and frankly you can all fuck off. Ok?'"
February 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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english.lemonde.fr
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa – the world's biggest nuclear power plant by potential capacity – will be switched on this Friday. Although the reactor had been restarted on January 21, an alarm forced it to shut off the following day due to a glitch. This will be the facility's first restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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Trump launches website under his name to buy drugs at reduced prices
Trump launches website under his name to buy drugs at reduced prices
TrumpRx.gov is not a platform for buying medication, it's set up as a facilitator, pointing Americans to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer websites, where they can make purchases.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Two new military spy scandals in Europe involving China - in Greece & France

1. In Greece, authorities arrested an air force officer on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly collected and transmitted classified military info – including material related to NATO – to China
February 6, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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Macron calls for shorter school summer holidays, lasting just a month or so. I argued for this a couple of years ago: long summer breaks are bad for students (who forget), parents (who need to work) & society (greater inequality).

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Down with long school summer breaks
More time studying is better for children, parents and society
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February 6, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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Reports that Olympic ski jumpers are injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid to improve performance on jumps have aroused controversy
These Olympic Athletes Are Reportedly Doing WHAT To Their Penises For A Competitive Edge?
The Olympics haven't officially begun, but a report that ski jumpers may be using penis injections before competition is already arousing controversy.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Nearly 700 years after their political dominance ended, Japan’s warrior elite continue to shape global culture.

Why the samurai still matter | Chris Harding (@drchrisharding.bsky.social)

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Why the samurai still matter
Nearly 700 years after their political dominance ended, Japan’s warrior elite continue to shape global culture.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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At 82, he’s as fit as a 20-year-old. His body holds clues to healthy aging wapo.st/3O8lCvP

Still no magic. Don't believe longevity influencer noise.

Luck. Exercise. Solid diet. Good community. And luck.

Of course, socioeconomics, public health, etc., key.

But it ain't supplements & cold plunges.
At 82, he’s as fit as a 20-year-old. His body holds clues to healthy aging.
Scientists are studying Juan López García, 82, a world-record-holding ultramarathoner, to learn how we can stay healthy as we age.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM