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Opinion | Nigel Farage's bubble could be about to burst We should all take a deep breath before we accept that Farage will be picking out new curtains in Downing Street after the next general election 🖋️ @Kitty-Donaldson.bsky.social

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A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.

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Unthinkable just 10 years ago: Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear. Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.

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Beautiful. Like an anxiety dream in which your idol tells you that you suck, but real and directed at one of the world’s worst people

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Just back from my first holiday to China. Quiet time to visit. 1) EVs everywhere, Tesla visibly swamped 2) Influencers rule all, even rural farmers do direct sales online 3) Facial recognition is ubiquitous, feels like it could spread to West 4) Parallel internet really limits understanding of China

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Pentagon turmoil deepens: Top Hegseth aide leaves post www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

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We cannot ask British farmers to maintain high environmental and animal welfare standards while opening the door to imports produced under significantly weaker regulations👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Everything about this makes me feel ill... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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This US "trade deal" is setting off so many alarm bells. Feels like we are going to wilfully shaft ourselves in a hundred ways for the Tango king. www.thetimes.com/article/3e9a...

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I have so many questions.... www.bbc.com/news/article...

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😯😯

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There was a lot going on this week, so maybe you missed this pod on the current state of global electricity, but it is really worth your time. Tons of insights in here, some of which will surprise you. Perhaps a chain with some charts?

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Donald Trump has made himself—and by extension, us—the laughing stock of the world.

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THERE IS STILL 125% TARIFFS ON CHINA AND 10% ON THE REST OF THE WORLD, THAT IS STILL BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A good interview, worth a read: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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No we're not!

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It's basically a game show to Trump.

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no idea who made this but it’s genius

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