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My team and I uncovered an Israel based influence campaign, a bit over a year ago. They used memes and catchy one liners to sway people's view. Within a few hours of calling out the "media" company responsible, most of us had restricted accounts, or suspended.
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
My team and I uncovered an Israel based influence campaign, a bit over a year ago. They used memes and catchy one liners to sway people's view. Within a few hours of calling out the "media" company responsible, most of us had restricted accounts, or suspended.
The 'peace plan' unveiled by Washington to end the war in Ukraine has served at least one purpose: It has reminded everyone of Donald Trump's hostility toward Kyiv, observes Le Monde's columnist Gilles Paris.
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'Trump's temptation to abandon Ukraine casts Munich shadow over the White House'
COLUMN. The 'peace plan' unveiled by Washington to end the war in Ukraine has served at least one purpose: It has reminded everyone of Donald Trump's hostility toward Kyiv, observes Le Monde's columni...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The 'peace plan' unveiled by Washington to end the war in Ukraine has served at least one purpose: It has reminded everyone of Donald Trump's hostility toward Kyiv, observes Le Monde's columnist Gilles Paris.
www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
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Breaking news: Both National Guardsmen who were shot near the White House have died, officials confirm. They were from West Virginia.
D.C. police say they have the suspect in custody.
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D.C. police say they have the suspect in custody.
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Live updates: 2 National Guard members shot in D.C. near White House
Three gunshot victims were taken to the hospital after the shooting in downtown Washington.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Breaking news: Both National Guardsmen who were shot near the White House have died, officials confirm. They were from West Virginia.
D.C. police say they have the suspect in custody.
Follow live updates: https://wapo.st/48irgBT
D.C. police say they have the suspect in custody.
Follow live updates: https://wapo.st/48irgBT
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals
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Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals
Users posing as rightwing Americans are operating internationally, per the platform’s transparency feature
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November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Guinea-Bissau military declare 'taking over leadership of the country'
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Guinea-Bissau military declare 'taking over leadership of the country'
In a television appearance on Wednesday, the soldiers also said they had closed its borders and suspended its electoral process.
www.lemonde.fr
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Guinea-Bissau military declare 'taking over leadership of the country'
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British far right leader Nigel Farage urged to clarify party's ties with Russia
(Too many Putin lovers in UK & US politics)
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(Too many Putin lovers in UK & US politics)
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British far right leader Nigel Farage urged to clarify party's ties with Russia
The head of the Reform UK party faces mounting pressure after a colleague was sentenced to prison for accepting money from Ukrainian politicians acting on behalf of Moscow.
www.lemonde.fr
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
British far right leader Nigel Farage urged to clarify party's ties with Russia
(Too many Putin lovers in UK & US politics)
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
(Too many Putin lovers in UK & US politics)
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade charges
(When this case is said and done, I hope we find out why)
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(When this case is said and done, I hope we find out why)
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Paul Doyle pleads guilty to 31 Liverpool parade charges
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade charges
(When this case is said and done, I hope we find out why)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(When this case is said and done, I hope we find out why)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaked transcripts unveil Trump envoy's closeness to Russians: 'I have the utmost respect for President Putin'
(What many have suspected!)
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(What many have suspected!)
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Leaked transcripts unveil Trump envoy's closeness to Russians: 'I have the utmost respect for President Putin'
Bloomberg has revealed conversations illustrating the close relationship between the Steve Witkoff and his contacts in Moscow.
www.lemonde.fr
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Leaked transcripts unveil Trump envoy's closeness to Russians: 'I have the utmost respect for President Putin'
(What many have suspected!)
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(What many have suspected!)
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
US trumpets Ukraine talks progress – but source reveals significant obstacles
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Washington trumpets Ukraine talks progress – but source reveals significant obstacles | CNN
Despite “a few remaining points of disagreement,” President Trump heralded his team’s “tremendous progress” made towards ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
US trumpets Ukraine talks progress – but source reveals significant obstacles
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BREAKING
President Trump is considering removing Kash Patel as FBI director in the coming months, as he and his top aides have grown increasingly frustrated by the unflattering headlines Patel has recently generated.
Full Story: bit.ly/3Xk8ViZ
President Trump is considering removing Kash Patel as FBI director in the coming months, as he and his top aides have grown increasingly frustrated by the unflattering headlines Patel has recently generated.
Full Story: bit.ly/3Xk8ViZ
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
BREAKING
President Trump is considering removing Kash Patel as FBI director in the coming months, as he and his top aides have grown increasingly frustrated by the unflattering headlines Patel has recently generated.
Full Story: bit.ly/3Xk8ViZ
President Trump is considering removing Kash Patel as FBI director in the coming months, as he and his top aides have grown increasingly frustrated by the unflattering headlines Patel has recently generated.
Full Story: bit.ly/3Xk8ViZ
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Good to see the U.S. and Ukraine agree to a joint peace plan. However, this plan is irrelevant.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Good to see the U.S. and Ukraine agree to a joint peace plan. However, this plan is irrelevant.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
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“There is no agreement that can restrain a man whose aim is the elimination of Ukrainian statehood. And there is no “ceasefire” that will be honoured by a regime that interprets weakness not as an invitation to compromise, but as an invitation to strike.”
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The 28-point 'Peace Plan': A crisis of trust, influence and strategic delusion - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Explore the implications of The 28-point 'Peace Plan' and its links to Russian proposals amid a political earthquake.
londonlovesbusiness.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“There is no agreement that can restrain a man whose aim is the elimination of Ukrainian statehood. And there is no “ceasefire” that will be honoured by a regime that interprets weakness not as an invitation to compromise, but as an invitation to strike.”
londonlovesbusiness.com/the-28-point...
londonlovesbusiness.com/the-28-point...
Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
(I really hope he takes some European allies with him!)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(I really hope he takes some European allies with him!)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ukraine-Russia war: Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
(I really hope he takes some European allies with him!)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(I really hope he takes some European allies with him!)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New Twist In Effort To End The War In Ukraine
(But Putin doesn't like it. So who will the US back?)
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(But Putin doesn't like it. So who will the US back?)
www.twz.com/news-feature...
New Twist In Effort To End The War In Ukraine
After outright rejecting a previous draft of highly controversial deal points, Zelensky appears more amenable to a new one.
www.twz.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:37 AM
New Twist In Effort To End The War In Ukraine
(But Putin doesn't like it. So who will the US back?)
www.twz.com/news-feature...
(But Putin doesn't like it. So who will the US back?)
www.twz.com/news-feature...
Zelensky welcomes amendments to proposed peace plan
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Volodymyr Zelensky warns against giving away territory to Russia, as latest Ukraine talks end
There was optimism following the talks in Geneva, but no details emerged on how to bridge the huge divide between Moscow and Kyiv over territory and security guarantees.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Zelensky welcomes amendments to proposed peace plan
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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On the Internet No One Knows You’re a “MAGA patriot” in Lagos
By @noupside.bsky.social
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By @noupside.bsky.social
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On the Internet No One Knows You’re a “MAGA patriot” in Lagos
On X's new location feature...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
On the Internet No One Knows You’re a “MAGA patriot” in Lagos
By @noupside.bsky.social
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By @noupside.bsky.social
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That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule
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‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule
Statement by Trump administration confirms longstanding suspicions that Musk-led agency is on its way out
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule
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Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI boss James Comey and NY attorney general Letitia James
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Live updates: Judge dismisses against James Comey and Letitia James
A judge rules the US attorney, who brought the case against Trump's political foes, was improperly appointed.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI boss James Comey and NY attorney general Letitia James
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Trump administration's proposed Ukraine-Russia peace plan now 19 points: Ukrainian official
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Trump administration's proposed Ukraine-Russia peace plan now 19 points: Ukrainian official
The initial 28-point peace plan now has 19 points, according to the official. It is unclear what points were removed.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Trump administration's proposed Ukraine-Russia peace plan now 19 points: Ukrainian official
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Fifty of the 315 children kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger State on Friday have escaped.
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Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria
The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Fifty of the 315 children kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger State on Friday have escaped.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US and Ukraine report 'good progress' in Geneva talks on ending the war
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US and Ukraine report 'good progress' in Geneva talks on ending the war
Ukrainian, American and European officials are holding talks in Geneva on Sunday over Donald Trump's proposed 'peace' plan, which many view as tilted in Russia's favor.
www.lemonde.fr
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
US and Ukraine report 'good progress' in Geneva talks on ending the war
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