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Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi
Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi
If you don’t trust Palestinians, maybe you’ll trust Google Maps. Satellite imagery shows the extent of the devastation
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi
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Natural Resources Wales - the nation’s environmental regulator - has confirmed it is launching an investigation into allegations that toxic waste was illegally dumped at the site of Wales’ largest opencast mine ✍️Martin Shipton
Probe launched into allegations of illegal toxic waste dumping at mine following revelations by Nation.Cymru
Martin Shipton Natural Resources Wales – the nation’s environmental regulator – has confirmed it is launching an investigation into allegations that toxic waste was illegally dumped at the site of Wal...
wp.me
May 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Natural Resources Wales - the nation’s environmental regulator - has confirmed it is launching an investigation into allegations that toxic waste was illegally dumped at the site of Wales’ largest opencast mine ✍️Martin Shipton
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Why does Nigel Farage want me to lose my job?
April 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Why does Nigel Farage want me to lose my job?
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Welsh music icon Mike Peters has died at the age of 66.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Welsh rock star Mike Peters loses cancer battle and dies aged 66
Welsh rock star and frontman of The Alarm has died aged 66, his band has confirmed.
www.walesonline.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Welsh music icon Mike Peters has died at the age of 66.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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History fans may like to know that the street is named for Swansea boy Griffith John who left his hometown in the 1850s to become a missionary in China where he established schools and hospitals, and campaigned against the UK gov’s involvement in the opium trade
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
The man from Wales you've never heard of who has a statue to him in China
Griffith John came from a poor copper-working family, but became something of a legend in a foreign land
www.walesonline.co.uk
April 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
History fans may like to know that the street is named for Swansea boy Griffith John who left his hometown in the 1850s to become a missionary in China where he established schools and hospitals, and campaigned against the UK gov’s involvement in the opium trade
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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So patriotic. Reform UK to exploit Britain’s weak political party funding rules to “raise funds from wealthy offshore donors in low-tax jurisdictions including Monaco, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland”.
Reform UK heads offshore to raise funds from world’s wealthy
Party treasurer Nick Candy says events will be held ‘in restaurants, people’s private homes and on yachts’
www.ft.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
So patriotic. Reform UK to exploit Britain’s weak political party funding rules to “raise funds from wealthy offshore donors in low-tax jurisdictions including Monaco, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland”.
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With Reform within the margin of error in successive polls of winning the election, as far as devolution is concerned the enemy is at the gate with a battering ram ready to blow up Welsh politics as we know it ✍️Jonathan Edwards
wp.me
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
With Reform within the margin of error in successive polls of winning the election, as far as devolution is concerned the enemy is at the gate with a battering ram ready to blow up Welsh politics as we know it ✍️Jonathan Edwards
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"Wednesday 2 April this year is World Autism Day.
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
Shedding light on autism: understanding life in a different world
On World Autism Day, taking the time to dig deep and really understand how life is for autistic people can help everyday interactions
centralbylines.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
"Wednesday 2 April this year is World Autism Day.
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
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Via mySociety: For voters in the UK's three devolved Parliaments and Assemblies, you can now see members' current register of interests on their TheyWorkForYou profile pages
The postcode search on TheyWorkForYou.com will show you your devolved & national reps. Spreadsheets available too of the data
The postcode search on TheyWorkForYou.com will show you your devolved & national reps. Spreadsheets available too of the data
March 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Via mySociety: For voters in the UK's three devolved Parliaments and Assemblies, you can now see members' current register of interests on their TheyWorkForYou profile pages
The postcode search on TheyWorkForYou.com will show you your devolved & national reps. Spreadsheets available too of the data
The postcode search on TheyWorkForYou.com will show you your devolved & national reps. Spreadsheets available too of the data
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Chilling from Cardiff UCU:
“Sadly we feel unable to comment. The university’s HR department has informed us that should we provide comment to journalists covering the VC personally we may be investigated for breaching the anti-bullying Dignity at Work policy.”
nation.cymru/news/row-ove...
“Sadly we feel unable to comment. The university’s HR department has informed us that should we provide comment to journalists covering the VC personally we may be investigated for breaching the anti-bullying Dignity at Work policy.”
nation.cymru/news/row-ove...
Row over cost of refurbishing Cardiff University Vice Chancellor's rent-free house
Martin Shipton Concerns have been raised about the cost of refurbishing the “grace and favour” residence of Cardiff University’s Vice Chancellor in the wake of her much-criticised plan to shed 400 job...
nation.cymru
March 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Chilling from Cardiff UCU:
“Sadly we feel unable to comment. The university’s HR department has informed us that should we provide comment to journalists covering the VC personally we may be investigated for breaching the anti-bullying Dignity at Work policy.”
nation.cymru/news/row-ove...
“Sadly we feel unable to comment. The university’s HR department has informed us that should we provide comment to journalists covering the VC personally we may be investigated for breaching the anti-bullying Dignity at Work policy.”
nation.cymru/news/row-ove...
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This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
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How long before bezos starts spiking articles like this one www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding
Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How long before bezos starts spiking articles like this one www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
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🔴Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🔴Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
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🔴Nigel Farage Says He Is ‘Open to Anything’ When It Comes to Replacing NHS With ‘Insurance-Based Model’
It’s the latest hint that Reform UK would privatise the NHS
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/27/n...
It’s the latest hint that Reform UK would privatise the NHS
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/27/n...
Nigel Farage Says He Is 'Open to Anything' When It Comes to Replacing NHS With 'Insurance-Based Model'
It's the latest hint that Reform UK would privatise the NHS
bylinetimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🔴Nigel Farage Says He Is ‘Open to Anything’ When It Comes to Replacing NHS With ‘Insurance-Based Model’
It’s the latest hint that Reform UK would privatise the NHS
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/27/n...
It’s the latest hint that Reform UK would privatise the NHS
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/27/n...
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Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Australia is set to introduce a new bill capping the amount billionaires can spend on political parties, proving it really is that simple.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Now let’s do the same
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
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watched the first two episodes of The Good Life last night as I fancied something comforting familiar from my childhood, and my god it was not comforting at all, it's a man having a midlife crisis and then dragging his entire social circle into it with him
January 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
watched the first two episodes of The Good Life last night as I fancied something comforting familiar from my childhood, and my god it was not comforting at all, it's a man having a midlife crisis and then dragging his entire social circle into it with him
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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Holocaust Memorial Day.
Never forget.
Never forget.
January 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Holocaust Memorial Day.
Never forget.
Never forget.
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Trump has pulled the security of former government officials we know are under threat simply because he doesn't like them. And he's done it at the same time as released a load of very angry, very violent, likely highly armed individuals who are loyal to him.
It is dark stuff.
It is dark stuff.
January 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Trump has pulled the security of former government officials we know are under threat simply because he doesn't like them. And he's done it at the same time as released a load of very angry, very violent, likely highly armed individuals who are loyal to him.
It is dark stuff.
It is dark stuff.
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It is a source of endless frustration for me that the fact Reform is a limited company owned by Nigel Farage isn't given more attention.
Every time that Reform or Farage are interviewed this should be probed and questioned.
They are held to such a lower standard than any other party.
Every time that Reform or Farage are interviewed this should be probed and questioned.
They are held to such a lower standard than any other party.
January 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
It is a source of endless frustration for me that the fact Reform is a limited company owned by Nigel Farage isn't given more attention.
Every time that Reform or Farage are interviewed this should be probed and questioned.
They are held to such a lower standard than any other party.
Every time that Reform or Farage are interviewed this should be probed and questioned.
They are held to such a lower standard than any other party.
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Ian Hislop has been praised for his takedown of Elon Musk after the controversial figure’s explosive row with Sir Keir Starmer.
Have I Got News for You panelist Ian Hislop, who edits satirical magazine Private Eye, appeared on Andrew Marr’s LBC show and questioned Musk’s intrusion into UK politics.
Have I Got News for You panelist Ian Hislop, who edits satirical magazine Private Eye, appeared on Andrew Marr’s LBC show and questioned Musk’s intrusion into UK politics.
Ian Hislop praised for ‘perfect’ takedown of ‘contradiction-riddled’ Elon Musk
‘Have I Got News for You’ star and ‘Private Eye’ editor didn’t hold back when tearing into tech billionaire
www.independent.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Ian Hislop has been praised for his takedown of Elon Musk after the controversial figure’s explosive row with Sir Keir Starmer.
Have I Got News for You panelist Ian Hislop, who edits satirical magazine Private Eye, appeared on Andrew Marr’s LBC show and questioned Musk’s intrusion into UK politics.
Have I Got News for You panelist Ian Hislop, who edits satirical magazine Private Eye, appeared on Andrew Marr’s LBC show and questioned Musk’s intrusion into UK politics.
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'How's that on a scale of medieval misogyny?'
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
January 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
'How's that on a scale of medieval misogyny?'
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
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1/ This goes beyond a criticism of the EU Digital Services Act (on the grounds that the US First Amendment should apply worldwide). It argues the EU should not apply its *competition* law to US tech companies on the EU market either. A rejection of the very idea of the EU regulation of its market.
🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. government under incoming President Donald Trump should intervene to stop the EU from fining American tech companies for breaching antitrust rules and other violations, Meta chief exec Mark Zuckerberg said late Friday.
Full story: trib.al/IWW9g57
Zuckerberg urges Trump to stop the EU from fining US tech companies
Comparing the bloc’s antitrust penalties to tariffs, the Meta boss argued that Brussels is “screwing with” American industry.
trib.al
January 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
1/ This goes beyond a criticism of the EU Digital Services Act (on the grounds that the US First Amendment should apply worldwide). It argues the EU should not apply its *competition* law to US tech companies on the EU market either. A rejection of the very idea of the EU regulation of its market.