@pbutlerwx.bsky.social
Irishman abroad. Retweets or whatever they're called here, not an endorsement. Glad to be off X!
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💥Viktor Orbán’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó says Hungary is BLOCKING a joint EU statement on Greenland.
After years acting as a Trojan horse for Russia and China, Budapest now does the same for Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Orbán ally Andrej Babiš’s Czech government also refuses to back Denmark...
After years acting as a Trojan horse for Russia and China, Budapest now does the same for Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Orbán ally Andrej Babiš’s Czech government also refuses to back Denmark...
January 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM
💥Viktor Orbán’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó says Hungary is BLOCKING a joint EU statement on Greenland.
After years acting as a Trojan horse for Russia and China, Budapest now does the same for Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Orbán ally Andrej Babiš’s Czech government also refuses to back Denmark...
After years acting as a Trojan horse for Russia and China, Budapest now does the same for Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Orbán ally Andrej Babiš’s Czech government also refuses to back Denmark...
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"Under the weather" is a funny way to spell "chicken"
Farage is apparently 'under the weather' today and unable to talk about the US threats to the UK and Europe over Greenland.
Which is unfortunate.
Which is unfortunate.
January 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"Under the weather" is a funny way to spell "chicken"
There were never principles to begin with...
Principles jettisoned, is former Trump foe Marco Rubio playing the long game?
Principles jettisoned, is former Trump foe Marco Rubio playing the long game?
The secretary of state – a neoconservative foreign policy hawk turned America First cheerleader – has defied expectations that he would not last in Trump’s cabinet
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM
There were never principles to begin with...
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Principles jettisoned, is former Trump foe Marco Rubio playing the long game?
Principles jettisoned, is former Trump foe Marco Rubio playing the long game?
The secretary of state – a neoconservative foreign policy hawk turned America First cheerleader – has defied expectations that he would not last in Trump’s cabinet
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Principles jettisoned, is former Trump foe Marco Rubio playing the long game?
And they should all tell him to go **** himself and his tariffs
US President Donald Trump has escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25% until his purchase of the Danish territory is achieved
Trump vows tariffs on European nations over Greenland
US President Donald Trump has escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25% until his purchase of the Danish territory is achieved.
www.rte.ie
January 17, 2026 at 8:43 PM
And they should all tell him to go **** himself and his tariffs
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We appreciate that the government has made huge strides in working to deliver the Hillsborough Law.
It is in that spirit that @andyburnham.bsky.social and I are calling on them to withdraw their amendment ahead of Monday’s debate to find a solution acceptable to all sides.
It is in that spirit that @andyburnham.bsky.social and I are calling on them to withdraw their amendment ahead of Monday’s debate to find a solution acceptable to all sides.
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We appreciate that the government has made huge strides in working to deliver the Hillsborough Law.
It is in that spirit that @andyburnham.bsky.social and I are calling on them to withdraw their amendment ahead of Monday’s debate to find a solution acceptable to all sides.
It is in that spirit that @andyburnham.bsky.social and I are calling on them to withdraw their amendment ahead of Monday’s debate to find a solution acceptable to all sides.
Iranian people can decide, not him...
Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime
Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime
Reza Pahlavi sets out ambition to lead country his father once ruled, but many question his level of popular support
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s former pro-western monarch, has predicted the country’s Islamic regime will fall and claimed he is “uniquely” placed to head a successor government.
His bid to assume the leadership of a possible new Iran follows weeks of mass protests that have left thousands dead after being brutally suppressed by security forces. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Iranian people can decide, not him...
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Career attorneys at DOJ walk out over Trump's order that they smear and harass the survivors of Renee Nicole Good. "It's morally depraved conduct," they say. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Top prosecutors in Minnesota resign over DOJ investigation into Renee Good’s widow
Several career prosecutors including Trump-appointed former US attorney reportedly resign in face of DOJ demands
www.independent.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Career attorneys at DOJ walk out over Trump's order that they smear and harass the survivors of Renee Nicole Good. "It's morally depraved conduct," they say. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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🚨 In Nov., Trump's Labor Dept. lowered the minimum wage for foreign farmworkers.
A month later, Trump's winery filed to hire 36 foreign, temporary workers.
The rate? Almost $2/hour less than in 2025.
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me, for @forbes.com
A month later, Trump's winery filed to hire 36 foreign, temporary workers.
The rate? Almost $2/hour less than in 2025.
1/
me, for @forbes.com
Trump Vineyard Seeks To Hire Foreign Workers At Lower Wages
Records show the Trump Organization has requested over 2,000 foreign workers since 2008. Its latest request seeks a $13.90 hourly wage—the lowest the winery has offered since 2021.
www.forbes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
🚨 In Nov., Trump's Labor Dept. lowered the minimum wage for foreign farmworkers.
A month later, Trump's winery filed to hire 36 foreign, temporary workers.
The rate? Almost $2/hour less than in 2025.
1/
me, for @forbes.com
A month later, Trump's winery filed to hire 36 foreign, temporary workers.
The rate? Almost $2/hour less than in 2025.
1/
me, for @forbes.com
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It wasn’t about meters or rankings. It was about saying farewell.
In Zakopane, Polish ski jumper Kamil Stoch made his final World Cup appearance, bringing to a close an extraordinary career.
In Zakopane, Polish ski jumper Kamil Stoch made his final World Cup appearance, bringing to a close an extraordinary career.
January 12, 2026 at 7:22 AM
It wasn’t about meters or rankings. It was about saying farewell.
In Zakopane, Polish ski jumper Kamil Stoch made his final World Cup appearance, bringing to a close an extraordinary career.
In Zakopane, Polish ski jumper Kamil Stoch made his final World Cup appearance, bringing to a close an extraordinary career.
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
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The United States has ended its longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases, a sweeping change that advances one of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's long-term goals.
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines
The United States has ended its longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases, a sweeping change that advances one of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy...
www.rte.ie
January 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The United States has ended its longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases, a sweeping change that advances one of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's long-term goals.
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In 2022 Russia bombed the Mariupol theater and killed hundreds of children who were sheltering there. Today Russia re-opened the theater and danced on the graves of murdered Ukrainian children.
December 31, 2025 at 6:29 AM
In 2022 Russia bombed the Mariupol theater and killed hundreds of children who were sheltering there. Today Russia re-opened the theater and danced on the graves of murdered Ukrainian children.
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ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
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Garda appeal over two teens missing from Tipperary www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Garda appeal over two teens missing from Tipperary
Gardaí are continuing to seek the public's assistance in locating two teenagers who have been reported missing from Tipperary Town.
www.rte.ie
December 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Garda appeal over two teens missing from Tipperary www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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I’m not often lost for words but…
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m not often lost for words but…
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Don't get them wet.
Don't feed them after midnight.
Don't say "I'll be right back".
Don't be their friend, you know you'll only wake up outside a school in the morning...
Don't feed them after midnight.
Don't say "I'll be right back".
Don't be their friend, you know you'll only wake up outside a school in the morning...
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Don't get them wet.
Don't feed them after midnight.
Don't say "I'll be right back".
Don't be their friend, you know you'll only wake up outside a school in the morning...
Don't feed them after midnight.
Don't say "I'll be right back".
Don't be their friend, you know you'll only wake up outside a school in the morning...
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💥Orbán’s gov't is again engulfed in an uncontrollable scandal as a document listing 3,300+ cases of sexual and physical abuse in Hungary’s child care system, along with video footage, has emerged — even as Orbán claimed everything was “fine”, “acceptable." Context: balkaninsight.com/2025/09/26/h...
December 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
💥Orbán’s gov't is again engulfed in an uncontrollable scandal as a document listing 3,300+ cases of sexual and physical abuse in Hungary’s child care system, along with video footage, has emerged — even as Orbán claimed everything was “fine”, “acceptable." Context: balkaninsight.com/2025/09/26/h...
