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Orban calls Ukraine an "enemy" in election campaign speech Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has described Ukraine, which is under attack from Russia, as an "enemy". "The Ukrainians must stop constantly demanding in Brussels that Hungary be cut off from c...

Orban calls Ukraine an "enemy" in election campaign speech

A country whose revolution was crushed in 1956 by the Soviet Union would theoretically by a strong supporter of Ukraine - not so under Viktor Orbán.

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Reform UK councillor David Taylor quits party during live BBC interview Reform UK councillor David Taylor announced he is quitting the party over his local authority’s plans to raise council tax The former deputy leader of Worcestershire County Council appeared on BCC Pol...

"Reform UK councillor David Taylor quits party during live interview"

Taylor seems to have realised that Reform's promises to cut tax and somehow improve services are a fool's errand now they've been forced to put up council tax and left the party live on air.

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Toddler held by ICE 'nearly died' in detention and was denied medication, lawsuit claims A lawsuit claims that when the child was finally taken to hospital, she and her mother remained under guard by ICE agents.

Toddler held by ICE 'nearly died' in detention and was denied medication, lawsuit claims

After nearly dying Amalia was given a nebuliser, respiratory medication, and nutritional drinks, but all were seized at the detention centre when she returned from hospital.

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Zia Yusuf looking in the mirror every morning:

Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide win Exit polls point to public endorsement of new prime minister on day of blizzards and freezing conditions

Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide win

In contrast to her opponents she prefers low taxes for big businesses\industry and advocates significant military expansion and closer alliance with US president Trump.

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Protests rock Milan over economic and environmental cost of Winter Olympics

"Protests rock Milan over economic and environmental cost of Winter Olympics"

The brief confrontation came at the end of a peaceful march by thousands against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of US ICE agents in Italy.

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Arrest in Dubai after shooting of Russian general — FSB A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer ⁠Vladimir ‍Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempte...

"Arrest in Dubai after shooting of Russian general"

A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer ⁠Vladimir ‍Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempted assassination.

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Pakistan's Capital Picks Concrete Over Trees, Angering Residents Pakistan's capital Islamabad was once known for its lush greenery, but the felling of trees across the city for infrastructure and military monuments has prompted local anger and even lawsuits.

"Pakistan's Capital Picks Concrete Over Trees, Angering Residents"

The capital city was actually designed as a green city back in the sixties, however now with rising pollution and climate change, trees as actually being felled thus worsening environmental issues.

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This is just weird - looks like intelligence reports must have been downplayed or ignored.

Mandelson, from the time he rose to prominence in the 1990s, was known as the "Prince of Darkness" - for what was then assumed to be shady and underhand dealings he was involved in.

I suspect that two - there's been a number of incidents across Europe that appear to have had the involvement of Russia - although they're always keen to recruit non-nationals for the task and hide their tracks:

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Not only did Lady Victoria Hervey defend Andrew for his links to Epstein she even branded those not in the #EpsteinFiles as "losers"

She had earlier mocked the death of Virginia Giuffre who had been persuaded to settle out of court with Andrew when she was given millions to drop the case.

Kyiv calls for Polish aid after 'massive' Russian attack on Ukraine power grid Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said Kyiv had requested emergency assistance from Poland after what the state grid operator called a "massive attack" by Russia on Ukraine's energy…

Kyiv calls for Polish aid after 'massive' Russian attack on Ukraine power grid

Ukraine's Energy Minister requested emergency assistance from Poland due Russian attacks in infrastructure - the urgency compounded by unusually harsh winter in Ukraine.

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France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.

"France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland"

The aim of the consulate will go beyond providing consular services to any French citizens in Greenland - it appears to be part of a broader building of alliances with the territory.

www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/f...

Can Japan's first female PM, ultra conservative Sanae Takaichi, tighten her grip on power? Japan's new leader enjoys support among younger voters but wants to consolidate her position in an election that will decide her government's political future.

"Can Japan's first female PM, ultra conservative Sanae Takaichi, tighten her grip on power?"

It's kind of ironic that her party is the Liberal Democratic Party yet she is avowedly right-wing and wants to emulate the politics of British Conservative Margaret Thatcher.

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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected to the Games.

Some of this mirrored the vandalism seen during the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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I wonder if these were genuine blunders or a case of malicious compliance.

I'd like to think the latter is the case.

Also annoyingly Bluesky is not letting me post GIFs.

*due to

'Very good talks': President Trump upbeat after US-Iran dialogue in Oman US Navy buildup near Iran raises regional tensions.Iran leadership in Tehran wants sanctions lifted.Says it will show flexibility on uranium enrichment.US President Donald Trump on Friday said...

'Very good talks': President Trump upbeat after US-Iran dialogue in Oman

"Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly" said Trump - in a notable softening of his rhetoric where just a few weeks ago he was urging protestors to flood the streets in revolution.

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France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links The socialist grandee quits his role at a prestigious institute as he is investigated for the

"France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links"

Financial crime prosecutors in France say they have opened a preliminary inquiry into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

#EpsteinFiles

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The curious case of why methane spiked around Covid With fewer cars on the road, planes in the air and factories running, the skies seemed cleaner during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, while there was a decline in pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, ...

"The curious case of why methane spiked around Covid"

Nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) pollution dropped due less vehicles on the road, planes in the sky and industry slowing but ironically cleaner air actually caused methane to rise faster than ever recorded.

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Storm Leonardo forces thousands to evacuate in Spain and Portugal as people brace for arrival of Storm Marta A man aged about 70 died in Portugal after his car was swept away. And on Friday, police said a second body was found in Malaga.

"Storm Leonardo forces thousands to evacuate in Spain and Portugal as people brace for arrival of Storm Marta"

A 'storm train' of consecutive winds and rains battering Spain and Portugal has already forced 11,000 people to flee their homes.

And it's ongoing.

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"Fourth caravan burnt down in Bristol in string of arson attacks"

A fourth caravan, in the Goodneston Road area of Fishponds, has been burnt down in a string of arson attacks in Bristol.

The road is one of several locations in the city with a van-dwelling community.

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Reform take Plaid seat in Welsh by-election win The new Reform councillor was previously a member of the Conservative Party

"Reform take Plaid seat in Welsh by-election win"

The new councillor is yet another defector from the Tories to the Reform Party. Apparently the electorate were eager for change - should be interesting to see what happens now.

www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

'Do you love me?': The Viking messages unearthed on Sweden's rune stones Runic inscriptions from the Viking Age still turn up in Sweden 1,000 years after they were written – revealing fascinating stories of love, loss and epic battles.

'Do you love me?': The Viking messages unearthed on Sweden's rune stones - BBC Future share.google/ohcWTQGuhRrD...

They're ironically an actual alternative to true patriotism.

KCC Reform UK cabinet member resigns over ‘lapse of judgement’ A Reform UK cabinet member in charge of purging Kent County Council of waste has resigned over a ‘lapse of judgement’.

You get fired for telling the truth about reform's KCC failures

KCC Reform UK cabinet member for cutting waste resigns over ‘lapse of judgement’

A Reform UK cabinet member in charge of purging KCC of waste and inefficiency has resigned after remarks suggesting the authority had “not made any cuts”

We spoke to people removing Union flags who say it 'makes a statement' The Union Jack was up for days before the community took matters into their own hands

"We spoke to people removing Union flags in Moseley who say it 'makes a statement'"

Moseley Is For Everyone was a direct response to British flags installed by Raise The Colours earlier in the week.

The flags were removed to applause by onlookers.

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After being elected, council leader Linden Kemkaran promised that the party’s “department of local government efficiency”, or Dolge, would bring a “laser-like focus on getting value for money”.

Just like its inspiration, Elon Musk's DOGE, it's been a huge con perpetuated upon the electorate.

Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? Here’s what the polls say All the candidates for the major parties have been declared

"Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? Here’s what the polls say"

Labour councillor Angeliki Stogia is seeking to retain the seat for Labour against Reform's GB News presenter Matt Goodwin and the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer, a plumber and local councillor.

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Kurdish community in Bristol demands justice and freedom “We are a vibrant, loving community and recognition matters”

"Kurdish community in Bristol demands justice and freedom"

The protest followed reports that the de facto autonomous Kurdish region of Rojava has lost roughly 80 per cent of its territory amid a Syrian government offensive that began in early January.

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