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Hugh Bonneville stands for office in Australia
Federal election 2025 live: Australia polls open, voting begins; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on election day campaign for Labor and Coalition – latest news
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Under a perfect blue sky perhaps more reminiscent of home than the customary grey of London, ex-pats in Britain have been queueing up to vote at Australia House.
The wait to cast a ballot has been up to 30 minutes with the line snaking out of the entrance and up and down the pavement. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Hugh Bonneville stands for office in Australia
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Jennifer Mills makes my Friday once again.
April 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Jennifer Mills makes my Friday once again.
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A day will come when I actually do need a sock on the loo, and on that day tink will be an absolute hero.
April 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A day will come when I actually do need a sock on the loo, and on that day tink will be an absolute hero.
Trumps language is venomous insanity.
April 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Trumps language is venomous insanity.
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The parasite, being a parasite, will eventually kill its host. The question is whether the host can recognize it with enough time left to save itself.
April 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The parasite, being a parasite, will eventually kill its host. The question is whether the host can recognize it with enough time left to save itself.
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He wore the cheesehead hat in WI. Spent $20 million. Paid people to sign petitions. Paid people to canvas. Did million dollar giveaways. A rally. TV interviews. But I guess people in Wisconsin didn’t appreciate an oligarch trying to buy their civil liberties.
April 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
He wore the cheesehead hat in WI. Spent $20 million. Paid people to sign petitions. Paid people to canvas. Did million dollar giveaways. A rally. TV interviews. But I guess people in Wisconsin didn’t appreciate an oligarch trying to buy their civil liberties.
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New word of the day:
cockwomble
In British slang, a "cockwomble" is a term for a foolish, obnoxious, or self-important person, often used to describe someone prone to making outrageous statements or behaving inappropriately.
cockwomble
In British slang, a "cockwomble" is a term for a foolish, obnoxious, or self-important person, often used to describe someone prone to making outrageous statements or behaving inappropriately.
March 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
New word of the day:
cockwomble
In British slang, a "cockwomble" is a term for a foolish, obnoxious, or self-important person, often used to describe someone prone to making outrageous statements or behaving inappropriately.
cockwomble
In British slang, a "cockwomble" is a term for a foolish, obnoxious, or self-important person, often used to describe someone prone to making outrageous statements or behaving inappropriately.
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Nigel Farage catches up with one of his biggest twitter fans.
March 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Nigel Farage catches up with one of his biggest twitter fans.
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If the US intends to bomb us, at least we'll get a text warning.
March 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
If the US intends to bomb us, at least we'll get a text warning.
Rachel Reeves says she has been able to raise the living wage. No she hasn’t, employers have been obliged to pay it, and are reducing workforces as a result.
March 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Rachel Reeves says she has been able to raise the living wage. No she hasn’t, employers have been obliged to pay it, and are reducing workforces as a result.
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My maternal grandmother died in the 1918 flu pandemic.
RFK Jr can go fuck himself.
RFK Jr can go fuck himself.
March 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My maternal grandmother died in the 1918 flu pandemic.
RFK Jr can go fuck himself.
RFK Jr can go fuck himself.
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Last night,Russia launched a very deliberate&demonstrative massive strike on Odesa: that's the ceasefire you get.
This is very usual for prison culture:to beat up& kill demonstratively.
I will repeat the facts once more:
Russia is a terrorist state.
Putin is a war criminal
This is very usual for prison culture:to beat up& kill demonstratively.
I will repeat the facts once more:
Russia is a terrorist state.
Putin is a war criminal
March 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Last night,Russia launched a very deliberate&demonstrative massive strike on Odesa: that's the ceasefire you get.
This is very usual for prison culture:to beat up& kill demonstratively.
I will repeat the facts once more:
Russia is a terrorist state.
Putin is a war criminal
This is very usual for prison culture:to beat up& kill demonstratively.
I will repeat the facts once more:
Russia is a terrorist state.
Putin is a war criminal
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Can’t make this up.
March 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Can’t make this up.
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“While drug shortages have become a problem globally in recent years, the UK is facing “a worsening situation” compared with the rest of Europe because of Brexit”
Excellent work, Brexiters.
Absolutely nailing our sovereign right to be self-harmingly idiotic.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Excellent work, Brexiters.
Absolutely nailing our sovereign right to be self-harmingly idiotic.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says
Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with medicines for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
“While drug shortages have become a problem globally in recent years, the UK is facing “a worsening situation” compared with the rest of Europe because of Brexit”
Excellent work, Brexiters.
Absolutely nailing our sovereign right to be self-harmingly idiotic.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Excellent work, Brexiters.
Absolutely nailing our sovereign right to be self-harmingly idiotic.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Excellent news.
Elon Musk and President Trump are clashing over key issues, including policies affecting Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk has publicly criticized Trump’s stance on renewable energy, while Trump has questioned Musk’s reliance on government subsidies.
Elon Musk and President Trump are clashing over key issues, including policies affecting Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk has publicly criticized Trump’s stance on renewable energy, while Trump has questioned Musk’s reliance on government subsidies.
March 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Excellent news.
Elon Musk and President Trump are clashing over key issues, including policies affecting Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk has publicly criticized Trump’s stance on renewable energy, while Trump has questioned Musk’s reliance on government subsidies.
Elon Musk and President Trump are clashing over key issues, including policies affecting Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk has publicly criticized Trump’s stance on renewable energy, while Trump has questioned Musk’s reliance on government subsidies.
Ed Milliband finally pivoting to energy security as a reason for homegrown renewable energy is spot on! That’s the message!
March 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ed Milliband finally pivoting to energy security as a reason for homegrown renewable energy is spot on! That’s the message!
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Trump's State Department terminated a contract with a humanitarian group tracking the fate of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
The revelation suggests the U.S. may now be helping Russia bury a potential war crime
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
The revelation suggests the U.S. may now be helping Russia bury a potential war crime
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
Trump-Musk Scandal on Ukrainian Kids Stolen by Russia Just Got Darker
Data vital to tracking these abducted Ukrainian children may have suddenly disappeared. A bipartisan group of House members wants to know: Who did this, and why?
newrepublic.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Trump's State Department terminated a contract with a humanitarian group tracking the fate of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
The revelation suggests the U.S. may now be helping Russia bury a potential war crime
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
The revelation suggests the U.S. may now be helping Russia bury a potential war crime
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
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While the Trump/Musk DOGE slashes jobs, Trump’s golf trips are costing taxpayers millions, not helped by Trump hotels charging his Secret Service entourage 300% of the listed rate for rooms.
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While Trump slashes jobs, his golf trips are costing taxpayers millions | Mohamad Bazzi
The US president is condemning ‘waste’ and firing workers – while cashing in by traveling to his own resorts
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
While the Trump/Musk DOGE slashes jobs, Trump’s golf trips are costing taxpayers millions, not helped by Trump hotels charging his Secret Service entourage 300% of the listed rate for rooms.
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A good time to remind ourselves that President Zelenskyy is the democratically elected leader of a sovereign country, a hero who is bravely standing against the illegal invasion of Ukraine by a murderous dictator called Vladimir Putin
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
FACTS & TRUTH MATTER
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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March 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A good time to remind ourselves that President Zelenskyy is the democratically elected leader of a sovereign country, a hero who is bravely standing against the illegal invasion of Ukraine by a murderous dictator called Vladimir Putin
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
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Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
March 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
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While Marco Rubio defended Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state, calling it an economic “argument” that “stands for itself.” It was refreshing to see Germany’s foreign minister voicing strong support for Canada’s Sovereignty!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
#ElbowsUp
#USDemocracy
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#ElbowsUp
#USDemocracy
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In Quebec, Germany’s foreign minister voices strong support for Canada’s territorial sovereignty — Montreal Gazette
“Borders are inviolable — in Ukraine, in Greenland, in Panama, in Canada,” Annalena Baerbock says.
apple.news
March 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
While Marco Rubio defended Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state, calling it an economic “argument” that “stands for itself.” It was refreshing to see Germany’s foreign minister voicing strong support for Canada’s Sovereignty!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
#ElbowsUp
#USDemocracy
apple.news/Ahg4Jy7J5Qx-...
#ElbowsUp
#USDemocracy
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Worth hearing again.
Trudeau is absolute class.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau:
"Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying murderous dictator. Make that makes sense."
"Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying murderous dictator. Make that makes sense."
March 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Worth hearing again.
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I'm so embarrassed for the US. I want to hide under the covers. I can't even imagine how decent Americans feel hearing this shit
Marco Rubio in Canada: "The president has made his argument as to why he thinks Canada would be better off joining the United States."
March 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I'm so embarrassed for the US. I want to hide under the covers. I can't even imagine how decent Americans feel hearing this shit