An Leavy
@an-leavy.bsky.social
Those who know me know what I do
I read, I write, I think
Once upon a time I gave anaesthetics
Medicine, science, history, security, military and politics
(That is my neighbour’s dog)
And books, I just love books 📚
I read, I write, I think
Once upon a time I gave anaesthetics
Medicine, science, history, security, military and politics
(That is my neighbour’s dog)
And books, I just love books 📚
Well, not the people he talks to anyway
Trump told Fox News he doesn’t believe that people are anxious about money.
Trump Brushes Off Americans’ Concerns About Affordability, Calls Polling 'Fake'
Trump told Fox News he doesn’t believe that people are anxious about money.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Well, not the people he talks to anyway
UK knows the law and is apparently attempting to distance itself from illegal activities
Story is based on unnamed sources
Story is based on unnamed sources
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
UK knows the law and is apparently attempting to distance itself from illegal activities
Story is based on unnamed sources
Story is based on unnamed sources
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BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
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Since September, jihadists affiliated with Al-Qaeda have imposed a fuel blockade on Mali, wreaking havoc on the military-ruled west African nation. Here what we know—https://u.afp.com/SnGd
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Since September, jihadists affiliated with Al-Qaeda have imposed a fuel blockade on Mali, wreaking havoc on the military-ruled west African nation. Here what we know—https://u.afp.com/SnGd
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BREAKING: Pakistan’s interior minister says a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a police vehicle outside the gate of a district court in Islamabad, killing 12 people and wounding 27.
A car bomb outside an Islamabad court kills at least 11 people, Pakistani security officials say
Pakistani security officials say that a powerful car bomb that exploded outside a sprawling district court in Islamabad killed at least 11 people.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
BREAKING: Pakistan’s interior minister says a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a police vehicle outside the gate of a district court in Islamabad, killing 12 people and wounding 27.
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BREAKING: An explosion has killed at least six people and injured several others outside a court building in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, say police aje.io/yzq3pu
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
BREAKING: An explosion has killed at least six people and injured several others outside a court building in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, say police aje.io/yzq3pu
All Australian fires back to advice level as of 18:00 Eastern time
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
All Australian fires back to advice level as of 18:00 Eastern time
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Regina Pessoa, award winning Portuguese artist and animator #WomensArt
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Regina Pessoa, award winning Portuguese artist and animator #WomensArt
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Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and ships in the Red Sea corridor in letter to Hamas.
Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and ships in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are signaling they’ve stopped their attacks against Israel and shipping in the Red Sea as a shaky ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and ships in the Red Sea corridor in letter to Hamas.
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Sophie Ryder (born 1963), UK sculptor known for her large-scale work often reflecting mysical or hybrid creatures #WomensArt
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Sophie Ryder (born 1963), UK sculptor known for her large-scale work often reflecting mysical or hybrid creatures #WomensArt
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As floodwaters recede in hundreds of villages, rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws begin digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong.
The storm's death toll has risen to 18.
u.afp.com/SnqA
The storm's death toll has risen to 18.
u.afp.com/SnqA
November 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
As floodwaters recede in hundreds of villages, rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws begin digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong.
The storm's death toll has risen to 18.
u.afp.com/SnqA
The storm's death toll has risen to 18.
u.afp.com/SnqA
NSW Watch and Act Bushfire
HALLS CREEK RD, HALLS CREEK
• 27 minutes ago
There is a heightened level of threat
Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family
Not yet controlled
HALLS CREEK RD, HALLS CREEK
• 27 minutes ago
There is a heightened level of threat
Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family
Not yet controlled
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
NSW Watch and Act Bushfire
HALLS CREEK RD, HALLS CREEK
• 27 minutes ago
There is a heightened level of threat
Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family
Not yet controlled
HALLS CREEK RD, HALLS CREEK
• 27 minutes ago
There is a heightened level of threat
Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family
Not yet controlled
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Perfect night for some piping hot tea and a homemade lassy bun!
November 14, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Perfect night for some piping hot tea and a homemade lassy bun!
Western Australia Watch and Act
PREPARE TO LEAVE - KORUNG
NATIONAL PARK
Issued: 11 Nov 2025 12:46 local
For people near the intersection of Canning and Canning Mills Road in KORUNG NATIONAL PARK in the CITIES OF KALAMUNDA and GOSNELLS
Alert upgraded as the fire is moving closer towards homes
PREPARE TO LEAVE - KORUNG
NATIONAL PARK
Issued: 11 Nov 2025 12:46 local
For people near the intersection of Canning and Canning Mills Road in KORUNG NATIONAL PARK in the CITIES OF KALAMUNDA and GOSNELLS
Alert upgraded as the fire is moving closer towards homes
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Western Australia Watch and Act
PREPARE TO LEAVE - KORUNG
NATIONAL PARK
Issued: 11 Nov 2025 12:46 local
For people near the intersection of Canning and Canning Mills Road in KORUNG NATIONAL PARK in the CITIES OF KALAMUNDA and GOSNELLS
Alert upgraded as the fire is moving closer towards homes
PREPARE TO LEAVE - KORUNG
NATIONAL PARK
Issued: 11 Nov 2025 12:46 local
For people near the intersection of Canning and Canning Mills Road in KORUNG NATIONAL PARK in the CITIES OF KALAMUNDA and GOSNELLS
Alert upgraded as the fire is moving closer towards homes
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Indian crime scene investigators are scouring through the wreckage of a car that exploded in the heart of the capital, killing at least eight people
u.afp.com/SnqU
u.afp.com/SnqU
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Indian crime scene investigators are scouring through the wreckage of a car that exploded in the heart of the capital, killing at least eight people
u.afp.com/SnqU
u.afp.com/SnqU
This song seems apt for this Christmas
If you don’t know it (and you may not unless you are of a certain age) despite the tinsel, horns and chimes, it lifts the veil and is quite cutting
If you don’t know it (and you may not unless you are of a certain age) despite the tinsel, horns and chimes, it lifts the veil and is quite cutting
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
This song seems apt for this Christmas
If you don’t know it (and you may not unless you are of a certain age) despite the tinsel, horns and chimes, it lifts the veil and is quite cutting
If you don’t know it (and you may not unless you are of a certain age) despite the tinsel, horns and chimes, it lifts the veil and is quite cutting
Canada has lost measles elimination status which is a blow to all those in healthcare who helped it earn the designation
Canada has had:
“5,138 measles cases this year and two deaths. Both were babies who were exposed to the measles virus in the womb and born prematurely”
Canada has had:
“5,138 measles cases this year and two deaths. Both were babies who were exposed to the measles virus in the womb and born prematurely”
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Canada has lost measles elimination status which is a blow to all those in healthcare who helped it earn the designation
Canada has had:
“5,138 measles cases this year and two deaths. Both were babies who were exposed to the measles virus in the womb and born prematurely”
Canada has had:
“5,138 measles cases this year and two deaths. Both were babies who were exposed to the measles virus in the womb and born prematurely”
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The govt is spending billions to keep 100 asylum seekers on Nauru, a nation of 12 000 people the size of Tullamarine airport. Reports implicating the Finks bikie gang in those deals are deeply concerning. Public servants have risked their livelihoods to speak out.
‘Dirty deals’: Nauru rorting, bikie gang allegations to be referred to NACC
Allegations of rorting, graft and bikie gangs infiltrating critical border security operations are set to be referred to the national anti-corruption watchdog.
www.theage.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The govt is spending billions to keep 100 asylum seekers on Nauru, a nation of 12 000 people the size of Tullamarine airport. Reports implicating the Finks bikie gang in those deals are deeply concerning. Public servants have risked their livelihoods to speak out.
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
Such a lovely swim
Hardly anyone in the pool and feeling strong
Very happy
Counting the small gifts the day brings ❤️
Hardly anyone in the pool and feeling strong
Very happy
Counting the small gifts the day brings ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Such a lovely swim
Hardly anyone in the pool and feeling strong
Very happy
Counting the small gifts the day brings ❤️
Hardly anyone in the pool and feeling strong
Very happy
Counting the small gifts the day brings ❤️
Another “Trump deal”
Thailand suspends peace deal with Cambodia after landmine blast injures two
The peace deal between the two countries was overseen by US President Donald Trump.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Another “Trump deal”
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
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New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...