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It seems we are cursed to have the most important events and issues of our lives run through the prism of literally the dimmest and most toxic man alive. And endure the torture of infinitely more intelligent people try to make sense of it.

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Banksy did it again.

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As a tribute to the late, great Gene Hackman, can Superman fly backwards round the Earth until the planet is saveable once more?

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I wonder if FIFA told the US it had to be a dictatorship with a poor human rights record before it was allowed to host the World Cup.

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America: how it’s changed. The 46th President of the United States called Vladimir Putin “a murderous dictator.” The 47th President called Volodymyr Zelensky “a dictator without elections.”

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Trump has now completely humiliated his apologists in the U.K. but not one of them will be honest enough to admit it.

submitted 12 days ago • 158 comments

Dark Pence is back.

submitted 12 days ago • 4548 comments

In journalism it's important to reflect both sides,listen, understand nuance,be aware of your bias It’s also important to call out facts that aren’t true Trump suggested Ukraine started the war with Russia That is not true.Facts matter.If you want to end a war,you need to face up to how it started

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Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer, revolutionised science with heliocentric theory of the universe, born #OTD 1473; landmark work De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium published 1543. Harmonia Macrocosmica, Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (Marriott Library)

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Mathematics Professor here is just brilliant!

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The Times Luxury Cartoon: February 17, 2025 www.thetimes.com/article/2601...

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Two superpowers opening discussions on the future of a country which one of them is still invading, without that country

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Due to the layoffs I am afraid that we have had to take over the running of the US National Parks. We are updating the park regulations but for now the most important thing people can do before visiting a national park is to marinade themselves for 12 hours in olive oil, lime juice & garlic.

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I wonder why? Maybe it’s due to “it” that cannot be named and I’m not talking about Voldemort (oops I mentioned him!)

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'Safety first' when sacking Rome.

submitted 19 days ago • 74 comments

Martyn Turner www.irishtimes.com/opinion/cart...

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The Bill Withers weather forecasts used to go on far too long.

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From the Guardian www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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“Well, since we cannot get the best, then we will have to settle for the average.” - Abraham Christoph Plaz, Leipzig city councilor, complaining about the council having to hire their 3rd choice for Music Director of the city's churches, a musician named Johann Sebastian Bach.

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There is so much going on that this has slipped under the radar. France’s military retreat from Africa has taken place at astonishing speed. By the end of this year, the only French permanent military base in Africa will be in Djibouti In @economist.com www.economist.com/middle-east-...

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The noise from the North Atlantic off the Antrim coast today.

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The biggest difference between the UK and US is that over there Frankie goes to Hollywood, Jennifer Rush and Gabrielle Aplin never charted with 'Power of Love', whereas Huey Lewis and Celine Dion reached number 1. That, and gun control.

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A fitting way to celebrate it, I reckon...

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🧑‍⚖️It is confirmed. For the first time, #Hungarian judges will hold a demonstration in Budapest on 22 February, protesting for the independence of the judiciary. #ruleoflaw #judiciary

submitted 32 days ago • 2 comments

what's particularly bonkers is the sheer expense, political effort, complicated negotiations and pain for exporters - for a result which the public have now largely disowned

submitted 32 days ago • 35 comments

YouGov find just 30% of people think we were right to leave the EU. The lowest number yet. Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.

submitted 33 days ago • 165 comments

Tollymore Forest in Northern Ireland is a magnet for Irish and over seas photographers seeking some of the best autumn colours the Island of Ireland has to offer and I think the colours speak for themselves. #landscapephotograpy #photography #Ireland #fotographie #Irishlandscapes #beautifulIreland

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When two artists paint the same view: Rue de la Chausée à Argenteuil, painted on the same day in 1872 by Claude Monet & Alfred Sisley, friends and founding figures of French Impressionism, set up their easels side by side en plein air: Alfred Sisley died #OTD 1899. Private Collection | Musée d’Orsay

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When I finished high school in Brussels in 1999, the vast majority of students from my year, who came from all over Europe, especially those with really good exam results, wanted to go to university in only one country: The UK.

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Father of Europe: Charlemagne, commanding 6’ 4” King of the Franks, Holy Roman Emperor, warrior, administrator, educational reformer, book lover; died #OTD 814. Aachen Cathedral Treasury

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Was hoping I wouldn’t have to dust off this gem again.

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Why is the government happy to cosy up to China, but won't even look at a better customs deal with our closest neighbours in Europe? Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.

submitted 39 days ago • 117 comments

Poohsticks From the new Private Eye, out now.

submitted 38 days ago • 6 comments

This is why the EU and major EU capitals always say 'the ball is in the UK's court' - because from experience, all proposals coming from the EU are shot down in Westminster at first sight, regardless of whether by Labour or previous Tory governments.

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Un bar aux Folies-Bergère: a young barmaid stands at the brightly lit balcony bar, amidst disorientating mirrored reflections; last major work painted in 1882, by Édouard Manet, born #OTD 1832, first modernist painter, who revolutionised art in technique and subject matter. Courtauld Gallery, London

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😂😂

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What an appeal

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“No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent...And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” John Donne, English metaphysical poet, Dean of St Paul’s London; born #OTD 1572. Portrait after Isaac Oliver, National Portrait Gallery London

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Stormy Daniels. Denali's renaming. Denials. Maybe Trump's just a fan of cryptic crosswords.

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I do. It are 9,445 miles away.

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When you'd like to come first But he says you're the worst That's Amorim

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I like these Venn diagrams. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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🎶 when you go, will you send back a lettuce from America? 🎶

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Wow!

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🇷🇺 Trois avocats de l'opposant russe Alexeï Navalny, mort en prison en février 2024, ont été condamnés en Russie à des peines de prison ferme pour "extrémisme", selon des journalistes de l'AFP présent au tribunal.

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Police in Russia’s Vladimir region reportedly arrested several journalists who were on their way to attend the sentencing hearing of Alexey Navalny’s lawyers.

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