KarenFrancoK
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This is good news. The ICE agent is arrested on state charges, so the Convicted FElon & the Regime can't do anything to stop this. They can try but it will be illegal.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is good news. The ICE agent is arrested on state charges, so the Convicted FElon & the Regime can't do anything to stop this. They can try but it will be illegal.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com/news/local-n...
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Amnesty International has slammed Labour’s “divisive and cruel” asylum crackdown, warning that it marks a dangerous drift toward treating fundamental human rights as optional depending on who you are.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
Amnesty slam Labour's 'divisive and cruel' asylum crackdown
"This headline-chasing cruelty will not fix the immigration system. It will only fuel fear"
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Amnesty International has slammed Labour’s “divisive and cruel” asylum crackdown, warning that it marks a dangerous drift toward treating fundamental human rights as optional depending on who you are.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
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![Andy Field, 61, an NHS doctor who said he
knew Farage well because they took the
same train to school, has similarly clear
memories.
"When I became a prefect, he [Farage] said,
Tll show you how to do it,' claimed Field,.
"He took me for a walk up to the lower
school playground, where all the children
from about nine years old to 12 would be.
And he singled out, completely at random, a
kid of Asian extraction, and just put him in
detention for no reason whatsoever. I was
flabbergasted, absolutely stunned. I was just
disgusted, really. No rhyme or reason, just
purely based on the colour of his skin.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5mqpgxjffcckasqv7h6g7itu/bafkreifwa2hlzevsllsekm44ne6yprkgrfhwryxxclupy3cz2qqj42sxma@jpeg)
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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“CSIRO has announced it will slash up to 350 jobs as the national science agency grapples with long-term financial challenges … with current funding failing to keep pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.”
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“CSIRO has announced it will slash up to 350 jobs as the national science agency grapples with long-term financial challenges … with current funding failing to keep pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.”
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
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In a spell-binding move, Reform run, cash-strapped, Kent County Council repaints the yellow 'Keep Clear' lines outside a school that closed 10 years ago
news.sky.com/story/reform...
news.sky.com/story/reform...
Reform council repaints road markings for school which closed in 2016
Kent County Council sold the disused school site to a government agency in March, but has repainted yellow zigzags and "School Keep Clear" warnings.
news.sky.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
In a spell-binding move, Reform run, cash-strapped, Kent County Council repaints the yellow 'Keep Clear' lines outside a school that closed 10 years ago
news.sky.com/story/reform...
news.sky.com/story/reform...
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The UK was a blueprint for the EU concept i.e. a customs union, single market & common travel area (Schengen).
For consistency if you're in the ("sanctity of the nation state") "condemn & hate the EU" camp you should also be in the "condemn & hate the UK" ("better together") camp
For consistency if you're in the ("sanctity of the nation state") "condemn & hate the EU" camp you should also be in the "condemn & hate the UK" ("better together") camp
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The UK was a blueprint for the EU concept i.e. a customs union, single market & common travel area (Schengen).
For consistency if you're in the ("sanctity of the nation state") "condemn & hate the EU" camp you should also be in the "condemn & hate the UK" ("better together") camp
For consistency if you're in the ("sanctity of the nation state") "condemn & hate the EU" camp you should also be in the "condemn & hate the UK" ("better together") camp
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I have only been consistently warning this above (no SM/CU without the extra ops capacity needed - on same trade throughput - for it) would be the case since 2016 😁...
@philmoorhouse.bsky.social @nick1webb.bsky.social
@philmoorhouse.bsky.social @nick1webb.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I have only been consistently warning this above (no SM/CU without the extra ops capacity needed - on same trade throughput - for it) would be the case since 2016 😁...
@philmoorhouse.bsky.social @nick1webb.bsky.social
@philmoorhouse.bsky.social @nick1webb.bsky.social
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The Brexit "news" never is. The choices were always the "self harm" of ("take back control") greater rocketing prices for less choice or (no control) unilaterally advantaging the EU .& smugglers
Govt told to act 'swiftly' at Port of Dover on illegal meat share.google/URSu9W5T89MI...
Govt told to act 'swiftly' at Port of Dover on illegal meat share.google/URSu9W5T89MI...
Government told to act 'swiftly' at Port of Dover on illegal meat
Dover Port Health Authority says "improved facilities" for staff at the port "cannot wait".
share.google
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Brexit "news" never is. The choices were always the "self harm" of ("take back control") greater rocketing prices for less choice or (no control) unilaterally advantaging the EU .& smugglers
Govt told to act 'swiftly' at Port of Dover on illegal meat share.google/URSu9W5T89MI...
Govt told to act 'swiftly' at Port of Dover on illegal meat share.google/URSu9W5T89MI...
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🚀#WatchLive: Next Monday we have the launch of @CopernicusEU Sentinel-6B on a @SpaceX Falcon 9.
Tune in on Monday, 17 November, at 04:30 GMT/05:30 CET, on #ESAwebTV to watch the liftoff live.
📺 watch.esa.int
🔗 www.esa.int/Applications...
Tune in on Monday, 17 November, at 04:30 GMT/05:30 CET, on #ESAwebTV to watch the liftoff live.
📺 watch.esa.int
🔗 www.esa.int/Applications...
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🚀#WatchLive: Next Monday we have the launch of @CopernicusEU Sentinel-6B on a @SpaceX Falcon 9.
Tune in on Monday, 17 November, at 04:30 GMT/05:30 CET, on #ESAwebTV to watch the liftoff live.
📺 watch.esa.int
🔗 www.esa.int/Applications...
Tune in on Monday, 17 November, at 04:30 GMT/05:30 CET, on #ESAwebTV to watch the liftoff live.
📺 watch.esa.int
🔗 www.esa.int/Applications...
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I will never not admire my mate, and my editor pal who greenlighted it, for this...
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I will never not admire my mate, and my editor pal who greenlighted it, for this...
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This article is an antidote to the all too common trope in the UK among Brexiters and exceptionalists that Europe is somehow a "global bully" (while simultaneously being too weak and unable to rein in emotional France and vengeful Germany. Or something)
No. Europe is a port in a storm.
A 🧵
No. Europe is a port in a storm.
A 🧵
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This article is an antidote to the all too common trope in the UK among Brexiters and exceptionalists that Europe is somehow a "global bully" (while simultaneously being too weak and unable to rein in emotional France and vengeful Germany. Or something)
No. Europe is a port in a storm.
A 🧵
No. Europe is a port in a storm.
A 🧵
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The White House criticised the email release as an attempt by Democrats to push a "fake narrative" to distract from Trump's achievements as president.
White House slams emails suggesting Trump knew about Epstein's conduct
The White House criticised the email release as an attempt by Democrats to push a "fake narrative" to distract from Trump's achievements as president.
l.euronews.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The White House criticised the email release as an attempt by Democrats to push a "fake narrative" to distract from Trump's achievements as president.
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Jeffrey Epstein says Donald Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with a victim in newly disclosed email:
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Jeffrey Epstein says Donald Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with a victim in newly disclosed email:
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🚨 Send a letter to your local newspaper and tell them the public knows Brexit has been a massive failure. ✉️
It takes less than 2 minutes: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
It takes less than 2 minutes: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🚨 Send a letter to your local newspaper and tell them the public knows Brexit has been a massive failure. ✉️
It takes less than 2 minutes: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
It takes less than 2 minutes: https://www.bestforbritain.org/letter_editor_brexit_budget
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Somali piracy in the region cost the world’s economy €6 billion in 2011, with €138 million paid out in ransoms, according to the Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group.
EU naval force takes over ship used by Somali pirates to seize tanker
Somali piracy in the region cost the world’s economy €6 billion in 2011, with €138 million paid out in ransoms, according to the Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group.
l.euronews.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Somali piracy in the region cost the world’s economy €6 billion in 2011, with €138 million paid out in ransoms, according to the Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group.
Great!
Well done PBS!
Well done PBS!
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Great!
Well done PBS!
Well done PBS!
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China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months, starting in March 2024.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months, starting in March 2024.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
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I'll be on Politics Live from 1115 today, on BBC 2. Do tune in if you can. Usual mayhem expected.
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I'll be on Politics Live from 1115 today, on BBC 2. Do tune in if you can. Usual mayhem expected.
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Turkish C-130 Crashes in Georgia
A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan, with videos surfaced online showing parts of the aircraft spiraling towards the ground.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/11/11/t...
A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan, with videos surfaced online showing parts of the aircraft spiraling towards the ground.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/11/11/t...
Turkish C-130 Crashes in Georgia
A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan, with videos surfaced online showing parts of the aircraft spiraling towards the
theaviationist.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Turkish C-130 Crashes in Georgia
A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan, with videos surfaced online showing parts of the aircraft spiraling towards the ground.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/11/11/t...
A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan, with videos surfaced online showing parts of the aircraft spiraling towards the ground.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/11/11/t...
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The mansion house speech last week was really more for financial markets than UKvoters. Reeves was waving a big sign saying "I won't do a Truss!".
Quick 🧵on why tax rises means the majority of brits can't say "Brexit hasn't really affected me" anymore.
TL;DR: There's no Sunlit uplands Shocker!
Quick 🧵on why tax rises means the majority of brits can't say "Brexit hasn't really affected me" anymore.
TL;DR: There's no Sunlit uplands Shocker!
Rachel Reeves avoids answering question on tax rises in pre-budget speech
YouTube video by Guardian News
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The mansion house speech last week was really more for financial markets than UKvoters. Reeves was waving a big sign saying "I won't do a Truss!".
Quick 🧵on why tax rises means the majority of brits can't say "Brexit hasn't really affected me" anymore.
TL;DR: There's no Sunlit uplands Shocker!
Quick 🧵on why tax rises means the majority of brits can't say "Brexit hasn't really affected me" anymore.
TL;DR: There's no Sunlit uplands Shocker!
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I’ll be in Austin on Nov. 15 for the @TexasTribune Festival, joining panels on global security and democracy in a changing world. Looking forward to some great conversations and a stellar lineup of speakers: festival.texastribune.org/event/c17d2d...
The Texas Tribune Festival 2025
Texas' breakout politics and policy event, The Texas Tribune Festival, is making its return to downtown Austin Nov. 13-15. 2025
festival.texastribune.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I’ll be in Austin on Nov. 15 for the @TexasTribune Festival, joining panels on global security and democracy in a changing world. Looking forward to some great conversations and a stellar lineup of speakers: festival.texastribune.org/event/c17d2d...
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Autocrats vs. Democrats spotted "in the wild" — right next to my last book, From Cold War to Hot Peace!
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Autocrats vs. Democrats spotted "in the wild" — right next to my last book, From Cold War to Hot Peace!
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
Thanks to Peter Baker for sharing this photo.
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For those asking how to get a signed copy of AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS, reach out to the Best Bookstore in Palm Springs. I signed some extra books last night. & more generally support local bookstores like this one by buying directly from them!
www.bestbookstore.com
www.bestbookstore.com
The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs
Family-owned bookstore serving Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, and beyond!
www.bestbookstore.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
For those asking how to get a signed copy of AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS, reach out to the Best Bookstore in Palm Springs. I signed some extra books last night. & more generally support local bookstores like this one by buying directly from them!
www.bestbookstore.com
www.bestbookstore.com
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A bunch of folks have asked me what this looks like in local currency terms. Here's the chart.
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~
November 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A bunch of folks have asked me what this looks like in local currency terms. Here's the chart.
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~