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It’s about time!
December 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Concorde is fondly remembered as a symbol of international co-operation. But back in the 1960s, its top-secret designs became part of the Cold War race to see who could be the first to build a supersonic airliner.
December 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
That’s a significant development. A 15 year security guarantee is meaningful, but I understand why Zelenskyy would want a longer commitment to truly deter future aggression. Lasting peace usually depends on long-term assurances, not short timelines.
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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I’m extremely concerned by reports the Trump administration destroyed a facility during a covert action in Venezuela.

If this was done without Gang of Eight oversight, it’s a serious violation of federal law and a dangerous escalation that pushes us closer to war: www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Trump says the U.S. took out a 'big facility' in Venezuela amid strikes on alleged drug boats
The president did not provide details about the apparent strike, which NBC News has not independently confirmed.
www.nbcnews.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Melanie Watson has died. Her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" marked one of the first times a disabled actor played a disabled character on television.
Melanie Watson, known as Kathy from 'Diff'rent Strokes,' dies at 57
Melanie Watson has died. Her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" marked one of the first times a disabled actor played a disabled character on television.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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In an interview with ABC News, Pelosi also said that the person responsible for Donald Trump's impeachments was Trump.
Nancy Pelosi predicts Democratic wins, House takeover in midterms
In an interview with ABC News, Pelosi also said that the person responsible for Donald Trump's impeachments was Trump.
bit.ly
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Beyoncé has officially reached billionaire status, becoming one of only a handful of musicians to do so alongside her husband Jay-Z.

Only four other musicians have reached this milestone, including Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen. bit.ly/48VQB6o
December 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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BBC NEWS: Corbyn's fresh political venture: Can a new left-wing party capture the disillusioned and reshape the UK’s electoral landscape? The stakes for Labour and the Greens are higher than ever.

- by Sam Francis
Corbyn's new party - is it happening and could it damage Labour?
Backers say there is a wide-open space to Labour’s left - and millions of disillusioned voters to be won.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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March 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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The Times 2025 cartoons — the year in politics by Peter Brookes 👇
The Times 2025 cartoons — Trump, Reform and a struggling PM
www.thetimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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The U.S. Navy’s sole-source move for the UK-built ALQ-260 BriteCloud from Leonardo marks a decisive choice that could set the tone for F-35 operators across NATO.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-clears-p...
U.S. clears purchase of Leonardo BriteCloud decoys for F-35
The U.S. Navy’s sole-source move for the UK-built ALQ-260 BriteCloud from Leonardo marks a decisive choice that could set the tone for F-35 operators across NATO.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
December 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The King has marked the commissioning of nearly 200 junior officers at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, returning to the institution where he began his own naval career almost 55 years ago.
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King salutes new officers at Dartmouth passing-out parade
The King has marked the commissioning of nearly 200 junior officers at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, returning to the institution where he began his own naval career almost 55 years ago.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
December 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM