Katieboo
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My life in France
"everything will be OK in the end and if it's not OK it's not the end" John Lennon.
Shitposting, both serious and unserious stuff. I do like to respond if somebody is kind enough to comment. Manners you see.
Liberté Egalité Fraternité
"everything will be OK in the end and if it's not OK it's not the end" John Lennon.
Shitposting, both serious and unserious stuff. I do like to respond if somebody is kind enough to comment. Manners you see.
Liberté Egalité Fraternité
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No senior EU officials I've spoken to have a positive assessment of Rubio's speech. Not one
February 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
No senior EU officials I've spoken to have a positive assessment of Rubio's speech. Not one
Just imagine someone approaching a child and calling their name... this is dangerous stuff.
*oh, and keep your childrens faces off ALL social media.
*oh, and keep your childrens faces off ALL social media.
Nonce goggles just got noncier.
Meta is putting a "Name Tag" feature in Ray-Bans - facial recognition through the glasses' camera. You look at someone, AI tells you who they are.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
February 14, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Just imagine someone approaching a child and calling their name... this is dangerous stuff.
*oh, and keep your childrens faces off ALL social media.
*oh, and keep your childrens faces off ALL social media.
Cunt. Get the shitweasel out of the continent of Europe and back over the Atlantic. Refuse him entry in the future.
Rubio also snubbed France. He listed a series of European cultural icons but no French ones. He mentioned several nations which fought wars alongside the US – but omitted France. One oversight might be a mistake; two was surely an insult ENDS
February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Cunt. Get the shitweasel out of the continent of Europe and back over the Atlantic. Refuse him entry in the future.
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How a town in France became the birthplace of the Iranian revolution.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
‘It still rankles’: the French town living in the shadow of being an ayatollah’s refuge
Annual remembrance in Neauphle-le-Château revives memories of short exile that reshaped Iran, but which locals would rather forget
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
How a town in France became the birthplace of the Iranian revolution.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
FFS!!
Enough now.
Enough now.
French MP banned from USA for questioning the tech of free speech absolutist, Musk. Everyone who believed the free speech bullshitters should hang their head in shame for eternity.
Good luck to football fans who think it's safe to visit the US for the World Cup.
www.20minutes.fr/politique/42...
Good luck to football fans who think it's safe to visit the US for the World Cup.
www.20minutes.fr/politique/42...
Un député interdit de séjour aux États-Unis pour avoir signalé les dérives de X
Alors qu’il devait se rendre la semaine prochaine à Washington, le député des Côtes-d'Armor Eric Bothorel a appris qu’il était désormais interdit de séjour aux Etats-Unis pour avoir dénoncé début 2025...
www.20minutes.fr
February 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
FFS!!
Enough now.
Enough now.
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Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take down” the pontiff, according to newly released files from the US Department of Justice.
February 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take down” the pontiff, according to newly released files from the US Department of Justice.
There's a risk in that we have handed over our money and have to hope it comes to fruition. However: ⤵️
February 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM
There's a risk in that we have handed over our money and have to hope it comes to fruition. However: ⤵️
Automation of grass cutting ordered. 🥰 Delivery in April hopefully. 🍃
fr.lymow.com/products/lym...
fr.lymow.com/products/lym...
Tondeuse à gazon robotisée Lymow One Plus
fr.lymow.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Automation of grass cutting ordered. 🥰 Delivery in April hopefully. 🍃
fr.lymow.com/products/lym...
fr.lymow.com/products/lym...
Gabrielle cannot enter Australia on her British passport. This endless whining entitlement is pathetic.
One can make the case for requiring either a UK passport or some further documentation for dual British nationals to enter the country (this is true for eg the US). But making this change rapidly and getting a certificate so expensive is yet another Home Office cockup. Why always so draconian?
Gabrielle was all set for a routine trip from Australia to the UK. Then the rules for dual citizens suddenly changed
From 25 February all dual citizens visiting the UK must use their British passport, leaving many scrambling to get their documents in order
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Gabrielle cannot enter Australia on her British passport. This endless whining entitlement is pathetic.
This 🧵about Merz is astonishing. His optics are good, his wording is brilliant. More of this.
Big words from Merz in Munich
The Msc motto, under destruction " probably means international order based on rights and rules is currently being destroyed. but I'm afraid we have to put it in even harsher terms.
This order no longer exists"
The Msc motto, under destruction " probably means international order based on rights and rules is currently being destroyed. but I'm afraid we have to put it in even harsher terms.
This order no longer exists"
February 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
This 🧵about Merz is astonishing. His optics are good, his wording is brilliant. More of this.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz takes a shot at Vance at the MSC: “The battle of cultures of MAGA in the US is not ours.
“Freedom of speech here ends where the words spoken are directed against human dignity and our Basic Law.
“We do not believe in tariffs and protectionism, but in free trade.”
“Freedom of speech here ends where the words spoken are directed against human dignity and our Basic Law.
“We do not believe in tariffs and protectionism, but in free trade.”
February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz takes a shot at Vance at the MSC: “The battle of cultures of MAGA in the US is not ours.
“Freedom of speech here ends where the words spoken are directed against human dignity and our Basic Law.
“We do not believe in tariffs and protectionism, but in free trade.”
“Freedom of speech here ends where the words spoken are directed against human dignity and our Basic Law.
“We do not believe in tariffs and protectionism, but in free trade.”
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MERZ SAYS I HAVE BEGUN CONFIDENTIAL TALKS WITH THE FRENCH PRESIDENT ON EUROPEAN NUCLEAR DETERRENCE
February 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
MERZ SAYS I HAVE BEGUN CONFIDENTIAL TALKS WITH THE FRENCH PRESIDENT ON EUROPEAN NUCLEAR DETERRENCE
OH nipped out for raspberry jam/flowers for friend/neighbours birthday. There are 4 cups and bowls on the emailed receipt. 🤔
Meanwhile, back at the coalface
Bean & Lentil curry made. ✅
Chicken marinading for biryani. ✅
Chocolate sponges made for b/day cake. ✅
Cream whipped ready for raspberries. ✅
Meanwhile, back at the coalface
Bean & Lentil curry made. ✅
Chicken marinading for biryani. ✅
Chocolate sponges made for b/day cake. ✅
Cream whipped ready for raspberries. ✅
February 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
OH nipped out for raspberry jam/flowers for friend/neighbours birthday. There are 4 cups and bowls on the emailed receipt. 🤔
Meanwhile, back at the coalface
Bean & Lentil curry made. ✅
Chicken marinading for biryani. ✅
Chocolate sponges made for b/day cake. ✅
Cream whipped ready for raspberries. ✅
Meanwhile, back at the coalface
Bean & Lentil curry made. ✅
Chicken marinading for biryani. ✅
Chocolate sponges made for b/day cake. ✅
Cream whipped ready for raspberries. ✅
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oh he's BIG mad about xAI engineers not being able to use Claude anymore
February 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
oh he's BIG mad about xAI engineers not being able to use Claude anymore
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What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
February 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
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Je ne sais pas qui est intéressé par cette information, mais le Q75 (quantile 75%) de la PE-AROME 15Z pour la hauteur de #pluie demain vendredi 13 février 2026 est de 40 mm pour #Paris, un niveau jamais observé en février en plus de 150 ans de mesures au parc Montsouris (record 35.3 mm 02/02/1941)
February 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
I'm pleased to see a Starmer react so quickly... the old order would still be mulling it over next week. That's an improvement.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglv1n4dzeo
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglv1n4dzeo
PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are
bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I'm pleased to see a Starmer react so quickly... the old order would still be mulling it over next week. That's an improvement.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglv1n4dzeo
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglv1n4dzeo
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🇫🇷 legal watchers say this appeal has virtually no chance (due to weight of evidence).
So Le Pen will likely stay banned and far-right candidate in 2027 will be Jordan Bardella - a man universally described as 'young and handsome' in Anglo media, but who always reminds me of a malfunctioning cyborg
So Le Pen will likely stay banned and far-right candidate in 2027 will be Jordan Bardella - a man universally described as 'young and handsome' in Anglo media, but who always reminds me of a malfunctioning cyborg
French court to rule on July 7th in Marine Le Pen appeal trial
A Paris appeals court said on Wednesday it will rule on July 7th in a fraud case against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, in what is expected to be a pivotal moment for French politics.
www.thelocal.fr
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🇫🇷 legal watchers say this appeal has virtually no chance (due to weight of evidence).
So Le Pen will likely stay banned and far-right candidate in 2027 will be Jordan Bardella - a man universally described as 'young and handsome' in Anglo media, but who always reminds me of a malfunctioning cyborg
So Le Pen will likely stay banned and far-right candidate in 2027 will be Jordan Bardella - a man universally described as 'young and handsome' in Anglo media, but who always reminds me of a malfunctioning cyborg
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Day after Alex Pretti killing I complained to BBC about presentation of White House statements and evidence as equivalent. Duty of balance doesn’t extend to complicity with clear lies, I said. BBC could and should report WH making false statements as a *fact of the story*. Today I got response …
February 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Day after Alex Pretti killing I complained to BBC about presentation of White House statements and evidence as equivalent. Duty of balance doesn’t extend to complicity with clear lies, I said. BBC could and should report WH making false statements as a *fact of the story*. Today I got response …
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In short, while pointing out that breaking news with conflicting perspectives involves publication of competing accounts, pending clarification, BBC accepts it was slow to adjust once it became clear that only one side was engaged in to truth. Key paras in long email here …
February 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
In short, while pointing out that breaking news with conflicting perspectives involves publication of competing accounts, pending clarification, BBC accepts it was slow to adjust once it became clear that only one side was engaged in to truth. Key paras in long email here …
The hearings are going to be fun...
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The hearings are going to be fun...
Laughing, listening to royalist (Shelagh Fogarty) struggling (she doesn't know it yet) to come to terms with the reality of their devotion and how they have been let down. "Private wealth blah blah blah"... where has that wealth come from, hard work and productivity??
They'll get there. Eventually.
They'll get there. Eventually.
February 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Laughing, listening to royalist (Shelagh Fogarty) struggling (she doesn't know it yet) to come to terms with the reality of their devotion and how they have been let down. "Private wealth blah blah blah"... where has that wealth come from, hard work and productivity??
They'll get there. Eventually.
They'll get there. Eventually.