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Word of the day, from Pennsylvanian Dutch, is ‘ferhoodled’, meaning ‘tangled’ or ‘all mixed up’. Can be used of anything from a sock drawer to life.

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Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds

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MERZ: Tomorrow is the D Day anniversary, when the Americans ended a war in Europe TRUMP: That was not a pleasant day for you? This is not a great day MERZ: This was the liberation of my country from Nazi dictatorship

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King Charles III: It reminds us the true north is indeed strong and free.

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‘It cannibalises language, it cannibalises Indigenous stories and most of all this novel eats up mementos of a national history.’ Adam Thirlwell on ‘Macunaíma’, Mário de Andrade’s modernist novel of Amazon myth: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

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I love a semi-colon myself: it adds elegance and precision. But punctuation is as subject to evolution as the rest of language. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

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We’re testing a new feature! Starting this week, select accounts can add a livestream link to sites like YouTube or Twitch, and their Bluesky profile will show they’re live now.

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Word of the day is ‘beek’ (13th century): to bask in the pleasurable warmth of the sun. Also available as a noun, as in ‘I took a wonderful beek today’.

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‘Ocean with David Attenborough’, released today on his 99th birthday, and reminds us that ocean protection is about safeguarding the heart of the planet. Watch the groundbreaking new documentary, in cinemas now Coming to National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu from June 8. #OceanFilm

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Happy Europe Day!

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I had such a great time talking with Andy about satire (and hats!). Check it out-->

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The EU needs to further strengthen cooperation with the UK. In view of the upcoming first EU-UK summit, leading MEPs say that a deeper partnership is needed to address unprecedented Russian threats, hybrid warfare, broader geopolitical shifts and growing trade uncertainties.

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Hey everyone, It’s been a little quiet here — I’ve been focused on building a big update for Flashes, and it’s finally ready. You can now post up to 12 photos in one post, write longer descriptions with up to 900 characters, and enjoy a completely redesigned profile view that’s easier to navigate.

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Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we honour the women and men who dedicate their lives to the truth. They work tirelessly to keep us well-informed. They hold power to account. They speak up. They challenge the status quo. And sometimes they pay the ultimate price for it.

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Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted from too much work. I like to think that ‘foreswunk’ is to be exhausted before you even begin.

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What kind of chatbot do you want? One that tells you the truth – or that you’re always right? | Chris Stokel-Walker

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A portrait of former Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands by Andy Warhol, along with nearly 50 other works of art, appears to have mistakenly been thrown out by the southern Dutch municipality of Maashorst, according to an investigation.

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UK offers EU strategic partnership to boost trade and security

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Someday, everyone will have their own podcast.

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Bluesky is collegial and interesting, the way Twitter used to be. Bonus: most people can spell.

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Today is World Book and Copyright Day. Did you know: 📚 575 000 books are published in Europe every year. 💶 Publishing is one of the largest cultural industries in Europe, with an estimated market value of over €36 billion. 🤝 The entire book value chain employs more than half a million people.

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How to garden in spring (and the best tools for the job)

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🌍 What role will we choose to play in protecting our planet? International #MotherEarthDay is a reminder that our planet is not just our home, it is our responsibility. Nature sustains us, but she needs our care.

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The L.A. Times names THICK one of the best non-fiction books of the last 30 years. I will be honest with you, even I cannot always believe that this is my life. Thank you. Very much. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

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We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check. In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.

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BREAKING: Pope Francis has died, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced.

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Listening to my morning #blinkist: I Know What to Do So Why Don't I Do It? By Nick Hall Clickt to try Blinkist: blinki.st/e6663ea00457 #mondays #productivitytips #getthingsdone #willpower

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A reminder of a pretty etymology to brighten the day. The ‘daisy’ takes its name from the Old English ‘dæges ēage’, ‘day’s eye’, because it opens its petals at dawn, and closes them again at dusk.

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Word of the day is ‘bugiard’ (17th century): one who distorts the truth beyond all recognition to fit their own agenda.

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Breaking news: The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China www.ft.com/content/20d0...

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Listening to my breakfast #blinkist: Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Clickt to try Blinkist: blinki.st/e6663ea00457

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In the face of disinformation, defenders of democracy are often drawn into endless battles against falsehoods. This is precisely the trap laid by anti-democratic movements. But we don’t have to play along. Read our our latest statement 👇 www.disinfo.eu/we-fight-dis...

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Exclusive: A sophisticated network of fake social media accounts sprang to the impassioned defense of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after he was sent to the International Criminal Court to face charges over his bloody drug war reut.rs/3GfZMCA

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BREAKING: China raises tariffs on all US goods from 84% to 125% with effect from April 12

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British Chancellor Rachel Reeves heads to her second meeting of EU finance ministers today, where she’ll tell her bloc counterparts that deeper defense financing cooperation is needed “in a changing world.”

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Word of the day is ‘foozle’, from the 19th century: of a golfer, to bungle a shot. More generally, to make a complete mess of something.

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Just because GOP in general except the few Republicans Against Trump aren't welcome here, doesn't mean they can't see what we say & people do often make strong, firmly held judgements based on first impressions, little data & we all have cognitive biases that trip us up even those of us aware of it🤷🏻‍♂️

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I had an excellent meeting with Kristrún Frostadóttir. Iceland is an integral part of the European family — and the challenges we face, we face together.

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‘Mind-expanding books’: International Booker prize shortlist announced

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Who else thinks that CS Lewis' description of Weston in this passage sounds a little like certain space billionaires? (From 2015) 📚💙🧪🔭 #SciFi

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“Tubman’s photograph is now gone. In its place are images of Postal Service stamps that highlight “Black/White cooperation” in the secret network and that feature Tubman among abolitionists of both races.” wapo.st/4jdXL8m

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60 Minutes found no criminal record for 75% of the Venezuelan migrants the U.S. sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador. https://cbsn.ws/4lC4Vp5

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Word of the day is ‘quiddler’ (18th century): one who focuses on unimportant issues while avoiding the important ones, or who fiddles/plays golf while Rome burns.

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• This is what democracy looks like — in Boston, Massachusetts. • “Hands Off!” protests against the Trump regime are off to brilliant start — all across America.

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Sunny Saturday is perfectly made for strolling at Saturday market 😘🌿☀️ #Saturday #Caturday #Tilburg #Netherlands #PhotoOfTheDay #Photography #PhotoDiary #PhotoJournal #LifeInPictures #VideoOftheDay #VideoDiary #VideoJournal #LifeInVideo

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I've written a book that is a set of spiky dialogues between a king and a tutor to show how powerful people can justify brutal, total, murderous rule. Available online Blackwells.

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Farmers in England fear for nature after sustainable farming funding frozen

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