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The words of Esteban González Pons
“Europe is not a market, it is the will to live together. Leaving Europe is not leaving a market, it is leaving shared dreams. We can have a common market, but if we do not have common dreams, we have nothing. 1/2
“Europe is not a market, it is the will to live together. Leaving Europe is not leaving a market, it is leaving shared dreams. We can have a common market, but if we do not have common dreams, we have nothing. 1/2
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According to the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center, the Islamic Republic has carried out at least 1,401 executions in Iran since the beginning of 2025, including 265 executions in October and 34 to date in November.
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
According to the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center, the Islamic Republic has carried out at least 1,401 executions in Iran since the beginning of 2025, including 265 executions in October and 34 to date in November.
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Sudan’s paramilitary group arrests fighters after atrocities: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced the arrest of several of its own fighters suspected of involvement in atrocities committed in the city of El-Fasher ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Sudan’s paramilitary group arrests fighters after atrocities: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced the arrest of several of its own fighters suspected of involvement in atrocities committed in the city of El-Fasher ...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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BREAKING: Pressed on Labour's pre-election pledge not to hike income tax,VAT or National Insurance, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says: "It would of course be possible to stick with the manifesto commitments, but that would require things like deep cuts in capital spending"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
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Reeves tells BBC 'difficult' Budget ahead as she again refuses to rule out tax rises - live updates
The government could stick to its manifesto pledge on tax but would need to make
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November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
BREAKING: Pressed on Labour's pre-election pledge not to hike income tax,VAT or National Insurance, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says: "It would of course be possible to stick with the manifesto commitments, but that would require things like deep cuts in capital spending"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
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Inside our FREE pdf magazine:
⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Inside our FREE pdf magazine:
⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
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Democrats were overwhelmingly united on their shutdown demands.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Democrats were overwhelmingly united on their shutdown demands.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
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If you've ever needed a reason to rally behind the BBC then this is it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If you've ever needed a reason to rally behind the BBC then this is it.
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If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
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It’s ironic but predictable that the BBC duo -who tried so hard to please the right wing papers-are removed by the right wing papers.
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s ironic but predictable that the BBC duo -who tried so hard to please the right wing papers-are removed by the right wing papers.
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🚨🚨 V welcome ruling: #USSupreme Court rejects a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized #same-sex marriage nationwide turning away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. 🧵 apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚨🚨 V welcome ruling: #USSupreme Court rejects a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized #same-sex marriage nationwide turning away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. 🧵 apnews.com/article/supr...
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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White House gloats over the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, posting a meme on social media implying Trump’s influence toppled the BBC executives
The Guardian: The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack.
The Guardian: The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack.
Daily Telegraph Disinformation Check
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view.
westenglandbylines.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
White House gloats over the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, posting a meme on social media implying Trump’s influence toppled the BBC executives
The Guardian: The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack.
The Guardian: The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack.
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"Worryingly, according to YouGov, trust in the BBC declined from 81% to 47% between 2004 and 2020..."
The BBC affair: a personal view
A reporter's view
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"Worryingly, according to YouGov, trust in the BBC declined from 81% to 47% between 2004 and 2020..."
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"The row that has engulfed the BBC.. over allegations of bias is a self-incurred catastrophe for the organisation which has been a long time coming.
It stems from a gradually growing confusion between journalism, which can include expressions of opinion... and reporting"
It stems from a gradually growing confusion between journalism, which can include expressions of opinion... and reporting"
The BBC affair: a personal view
A reporter's view
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"The row that has engulfed the BBC.. over allegations of bias is a self-incurred catastrophe for the organisation which has been a long time coming.
It stems from a gradually growing confusion between journalism, which can include expressions of opinion... and reporting"
It stems from a gradually growing confusion between journalism, which can include expressions of opinion... and reporting"
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The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
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Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Every single time Labour behave more like Reform, it helps Reform.
They will have plenty of time to reflect on their car crash level stupidity after they've been obliterated at the 2029 GE.
Unfortunately, all the rest of us will be left facing the consequences.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
They will have plenty of time to reflect on their car crash level stupidity after they've been obliterated at the 2029 GE.
Unfortunately, all the rest of us will be left facing the consequences.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Every single time Labour behave more like Reform, it helps Reform.
They will have plenty of time to reflect on their car crash level stupidity after they've been obliterated at the 2029 GE.
Unfortunately, all the rest of us will be left facing the consequences.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
They will have plenty of time to reflect on their car crash level stupidity after they've been obliterated at the 2029 GE.
Unfortunately, all the rest of us will be left facing the consequences.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Sensible Europeans will be rooting for Orban’s ouster with a Péter Magyar/Tisza victory in Spring 2026. The ejection of Putin’s stooge and Trump’s rim-lick is long overdue. Unlike the Toad, Magyar/Tisza pledge to reaffirm commitment to the #EU, #NATO & declare Russia an aggressor.
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Orbán nemesis vows to bring Hungary back into the fold
Péter Magyar is ready to recommit to Nato and EU if he becomes prime minister after spring elections
on.ft.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Sensible Europeans will be rooting for Orban’s ouster with a Péter Magyar/Tisza victory in Spring 2026. The ejection of Putin’s stooge and Trump’s rim-lick is long overdue. Unlike the Toad, Magyar/Tisza pledge to reaffirm commitment to the #EU, #NATO & declare Russia an aggressor.
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President Trump says that President Biden pushed for the Russia-Ukraine war to happen
-Surreal to see the current US president sat in The White House blame the former US president for Russia invading Ukraine
-Surreal to see the current US president sat in The White House blame the former US president for Russia invading Ukraine
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
President Trump says that President Biden pushed for the Russia-Ukraine war to happen
-Surreal to see the current US president sat in The White House blame the former US president for Russia invading Ukraine
-Surreal to see the current US president sat in The White House blame the former US president for Russia invading Ukraine
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In November 2024 Starrmer announced that his government is in partnership with US Blackrock, a mega corporation that buys up just about anything with pension funds, and money from investors/shareholders at a higher-than-market-value value price.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
In November 2024 Starrmer announced that his government is in partnership with US Blackrock, a mega corporation that buys up just about anything with pension funds, and money from investors/shareholders at a higher-than-market-value value price.
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Folks this is not a candid shot of the man at 11PM on a weekend, this is what he was doing while sitting in the middle of an internationally broadcast major press conference in the Oval Office
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Folks this is not a candid shot of the man at 11PM on a weekend, this is what he was doing while sitting in the middle of an internationally broadcast major press conference in the Oval Office
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man