UtterQuatsch
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Careful! You're stepping on an unspecified volume of water in a state of indeterminate structural transition...
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Great analysis by my colleague @julianasuess.bsky.social on EU space policy - both for the challenges and opportunities in the area itself, and as a case study on what is needed on the path to reduce dependencies on the US for core strategic capabilities:
Weltraumfähigkeit: Die Abhängigkeit von den USA ist groß. Um europäische Autonomie zu schaffen, sollten Fähigkeiten wie Weltraumlageerfassung, militärische Aufklärung oder Raketenfrühwarnung priorisiert werden, so @julianasuess.bsky.social www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
Europäische Autonomie im Weltraum
Satellitensysteme als Pfeiler europäischer Verteidigung
www.swp-berlin.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Great analysis by my colleague @julianasuess.bsky.social on EU space policy - both for the challenges and opportunities in the area itself, and as a case study on what is needed on the path to reduce dependencies on the US for core strategic capabilities:
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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
The Koralm Tunnel officially opens today, which is a direct link between Graz and Klagenfurt & should speed up travel across southern Austria. It has been 34 years in the making & should reduce travel time from nearly 3 hours to just 41 minutes. 🥰 🚅#Koralmbahn #Koralmtunnel tv.orf.at/stories/2512...
Eröffnung des Koralmtunnels live im ORF - tv.ORF.at
tv.ORF.at: „Koralmbahn – Freie Fahrt für das Jahrhundertprojekt“ am 12. Dezember um 9.30 Uhr live in ORF 2, ab 5.00 Uhr gemeinsamer Radiotag von ORF Steiermark und ORF Kärnten
tv.orf.at
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The Koralm Tunnel officially opens today, which is a direct link between Graz and Klagenfurt & should speed up travel across southern Austria. It has been 34 years in the making & should reduce travel time from nearly 3 hours to just 41 minutes. 🥰 🚅#Koralmbahn #Koralmtunnel tv.orf.at/stories/2512...
I wonder how many swivel-eyed loons on X would lose their shit to find out that Channel 4 once broadcasted a great TV programme called “Trans World Sport”, and doubly so after realising that it’s got nothing to do with sexuality. It was top viewing in the 90s, and allegedly still exists as a format!
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I wonder how many swivel-eyed loons on X would lose their shit to find out that Channel 4 once broadcasted a great TV programme called “Trans World Sport”, and doubly so after realising that it’s got nothing to do with sexuality. It was top viewing in the 90s, and allegedly still exists as a format!
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Costa is embarking on the first real political push-back from European leaders. Hope more is to come:
December 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Costa is embarking on the first real political push-back from European leaders. Hope more is to come:
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This year's Christmas special is pretty dark
December 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This year's Christmas special is pretty dark
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Interview: Polestar CEO, German Michael Lohscheller
“The Chinese will not pause. They will take over"
If Von der Leyen succumbes to pressure from Merz and car industry to delay 2035 petrol car ban.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“The Chinese will not pause. They will take over"
If Von der Leyen succumbes to pressure from Merz and car industry to delay 2035 petrol car ban.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Interview: Polestar CEO, German Michael Lohscheller
“The Chinese will not pause. They will take over"
If Von der Leyen succumbes to pressure from Merz and car industry to delay 2035 petrol car ban.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“The Chinese will not pause. They will take over"
If Von der Leyen succumbes to pressure from Merz and car industry to delay 2035 petrol car ban.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Much has been done on weapons supply and sanctions. But it hasn’t been enough. We need to be bolder, eg by supplying more long range missiles incl Tomahawks, and faster in negotiating access for UK defence industry to the EU’s SAFE programme. Oil sanctions are not being implemented effectively 2/6
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Much has been done on weapons supply and sanctions. But it hasn’t been enough. We need to be bolder, eg by supplying more long range missiles incl Tomahawks, and faster in negotiating access for UK defence industry to the EU’s SAFE programme. Oil sanctions are not being implemented effectively 2/6
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Shocking scenes from this BBC report on an attack on a nursery in #Ukraine. We should not allow fatigue with Russia's invasion to make such images routine. This is #Russia attacking a peaceful neighbour that before 2014 had never harmed a single Russian. www.bbc.com/news/article...
How 48 Ukrainian children were saved from Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drone
The story of a dramatic and heroic rescue that has captured the public imagination in Ukraine.
www.bbc.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Shocking scenes from this BBC report on an attack on a nursery in #Ukraine. We should not allow fatigue with Russia's invasion to make such images routine. This is #Russia attacking a peaceful neighbour that before 2014 had never harmed a single Russian. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Another very interesting listen. Incidentally, one of my favourite pieces of trivia regarding Mills & Boon, is that they published the 'Modern Organic Chemistry' books that were standard reading at my school. To paraphrase/butcher Spock's maxim, 'it's chemistry Jim, but not as we normally know it'.
My Sundays always start with the new episode of @quietriotpod.bsky.social
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Sunday School: The Big Blag Theory
Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 12/10/2025 · 55m
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October 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Another very interesting listen. Incidentally, one of my favourite pieces of trivia regarding Mills & Boon, is that they published the 'Modern Organic Chemistry' books that were standard reading at my school. To paraphrase/butcher Spock's maxim, 'it's chemistry Jim, but not as we normally know it'.
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October 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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❗The secret fossil fuel companies don't want you to know:
UK energy bills are high because they're dictated by gas prices. Renewable energy is cheaper and cleaner than oil and gas.
Moving away from fossil fuels is good for people and planet. 📣🌏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK energy bills are high because they're dictated by gas prices. Renewable energy is cheaper and cleaner than oil and gas.
Moving away from fossil fuels is good for people and planet. 📣🌏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Suppliers want help for billpayers as energy prices rise
Companies call for an
www.bbc.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
❗The secret fossil fuel companies don't want you to know:
UK energy bills are high because they're dictated by gas prices. Renewable energy is cheaper and cleaner than oil and gas.
Moving away from fossil fuels is good for people and planet. 📣🌏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK energy bills are high because they're dictated by gas prices. Renewable energy is cheaper and cleaner than oil and gas.
Moving away from fossil fuels is good for people and planet. 📣🌏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sometimes, it's best to settle for significant cognitive disadvantage.
September 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Sometimes, it's best to settle for significant cognitive disadvantage.
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This is exciting. I was expecting to add maybe 4 or 5 titles to my list. But there are loads (see responses). We're seeing a renaissance of proper local journalism, not among the big companies, which mostly remain dire, but among independent publications founded by local people.
Hope lies here ⬇️
Hope lies here ⬇️
Advice please: what are the new local journalism outlets sticking it to power? I'm thinking of publications like the Bristol Cable, Inside Croydon and West Country Voices. Which others should be on the list? Thanks.
September 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is exciting. I was expecting to add maybe 4 or 5 titles to my list. But there are loads (see responses). We're seeing a renaissance of proper local journalism, not among the big companies, which mostly remain dire, but among independent publications founded by local people.
Hope lies here ⬇️
Hope lies here ⬇️
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No.
You are an artificial bot pitching artificial products for an artificial audience.
I want real.
You are an artificial bot pitching artificial products for an artificial audience.
I want real.
September 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
No.
You are an artificial bot pitching artificial products for an artificial audience.
I want real.
You are an artificial bot pitching artificial products for an artificial audience.
I want real.
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A massive, dangerous and disgusting scandal, of which far too few people are yet aware. At @fightingdirty.bsky.social we'll keep pushing to stop it. Congrats to @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social for continuing to shine the light:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid added to sewage and spread on English farms
Exclusive: Leachate is tankered to treatment works where it mixes with sewage and industrial effluent
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
A massive, dangerous and disgusting scandal, of which far too few people are yet aware. At @fightingdirty.bsky.social we'll keep pushing to stop it. Congrats to @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social for continuing to shine the light:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Why on earth do the Tories want to keep people locked into high energy bills? And, come to that, why is the BBC citing Reform but saying nothing about climate science or renewable alternatives?
Complete madness - except for the fossil fuel industry of course
Complete madness - except for the fossil fuel industry of course
Tories pledge to get 'all our oil and gas out of the North Sea'
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".
www.bbc.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Why on earth do the Tories want to keep people locked into high energy bills? And, come to that, why is the BBC citing Reform but saying nothing about climate science or renewable alternatives?
Complete madness - except for the fossil fuel industry of course
Complete madness - except for the fossil fuel industry of course
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Lucid, convincing case for a tax on high-value property, from the UK's most eminent housing economist, John Muellbauer.
Would raise revenue *and* be good for growth.
://www.ft.com/content/bb4e7566-4bc6-45c9-87e4-271cc40c66a5
Would raise revenue *and* be good for growth.
://www.ft.com/content/bb4e7566-4bc6-45c9-87e4-271cc40c66a5
Britain needs a wealth tax on property
Targeting expensive houses and non-residential land would leave the vast majority of homeowners and farmers untouched
www.ft.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Lucid, convincing case for a tax on high-value property, from the UK's most eminent housing economist, John Muellbauer.
Would raise revenue *and* be good for growth.
://www.ft.com/content/bb4e7566-4bc6-45c9-87e4-271cc40c66a5
Would raise revenue *and* be good for growth.
://www.ft.com/content/bb4e7566-4bc6-45c9-87e4-271cc40c66a5
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they’ll just move him to a different parish and he’ll do it again
August 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
they’ll just move him to a different parish and he’ll do it again
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Postmodernism, Architecture that Changed our World, a book I wrote with Sir Terry Farrell amzn.eu/d/68mZZ7d
August 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Postmodernism, Architecture that Changed our World, a book I wrote with Sir Terry Farrell amzn.eu/d/68mZZ7d
Finally, someone in the mainstream press is looking into what Reform UK actually represents, & quelle surprise, it's absolutely feck-all. This really is a party that attracts the vilest of politicians, who are entirely in it for themselves, as a matter of course. www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils
Some are happy to see new faces in the chambers but many are frustrated with a lack of improvements on the ground since party’s sweeping victories
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Finally, someone in the mainstream press is looking into what Reform UK actually represents, & quelle surprise, it's absolutely feck-all. This really is a party that attracts the vilest of politicians, who are entirely in it for themselves, as a matter of course. www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
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Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?