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Retired University Senior lecturer in Media studies, Code, Digital media, Data privacy, UAV UAS Drones, Geopolitics, Areas of Interests Military history, Postwar history Cyberwarfare, Disinformation, internet surveillance Love my wife & Archie the cat

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โ€˜Loyalty should be a two way streetโ€™: Marjorie Taylor Greene nods to rift with Trump in resignation letter โ€“ US politics live Greene announced her departure in a video and statement posted on X, denouncing Republican party establishment

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Maga Republican congresswoman denounced by Trump for supporting release of the Epstein files, announced she is resigning from office. Greene seen in a scathing video defended her record of support for Trump and far-right priorities,
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22.11.2025 03:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Carns said Farage must initiate an INDEPENDENT investigation of Reform UK. He wont do it but its on record. Russian money flows freely in parliament. Since 2022, the Conservatives accepted at least ยฃ243,000 from Russia-associated donors โ€“ including ยฃ61,000 flowing into Tory coffers in 2023 alone.

21.11.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nigel Farage faces calls to investigate any further pro-Russia links in Reform following Nathan Gill sentencing Labour says Farage must "give the public a cast iron guarantee that any remaining pro-Russian links have been removed from his Party".

Responding to Gillโ€™s sentencing, Al Carns MP, Armed Forces minister said: Nigel Farage must initiate an independent investigation into Reform UKโ€™s party structures, membership, donors, representatives, to guarantee any pro-Russian links are removed from his Party leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...

21.11.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nathan Gill: How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.

Bribed ex-Reform politician pro-Russian, Counter terrorism officers stopped Nathan Gill at Manchester airport in 2021 two days before he was due to talk at a conference in Moscow on ensuring standards for conduct in elections www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

21.11.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A British former member of the European parliament, ex-leader of the populist Reform UK in Wales was jailed for 10.5 years on Friday after admitting taking about 40,000 pounds ($52,344) in bribes to make pro-Russian speeches and statements. www.reuters.com/world/uk/for...

21.11.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?

Nathan Gill links to Russia raise awkward questions for Reform UK, its leader, Nigel Farage โ€“ Gill a key lieutenant when they were in Brussels. Farage trying to distance from Gill, sources who worked with them in Brussels told the Guardian the two men were close. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

21.11.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Secret Delivery of 99 Huge Howitzers to Ukraine!
YouTube video by Wes O'Donnell The Secret Delivery of 99 Huge Howitzers to Ukraine!

THE SECRET DELIVERY OF 99 HOWITZERS- Britain made it official: all 99 remaining AS-90 self-propelled howitzers now belong to Ukraine. The didnโ€™t come from a flashy press conference or public announcement; it came through a Freedom of Information response #slavaukraini youtu.be/eb9F3eDNFjg?...

21.11.2025 10:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Trump vs The BBC
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie Trump vs The BBC

The latest of Trump attempts to side step the Epstein scandal. The orange one rounds up on the BBC Love or loathe The BBC, recent events have put the UK's journalistic sovereignty in peril. Over to political commentator Jonathan Pie for his take the American political circus youtu.be/iCMnJ4KicW8?...

19.11.2025 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Trump โ€˜canโ€™t killโ€™ Epstein scandal as dozens of Republicans prepare to abandon him
YouTube video by Times Radio Trump โ€˜canโ€™t killโ€™ Epstein scandal as dozens of Republicans prepare to abandon him

Charlie Sykes, author โ€˜How the Right Lost Its Mindโ€™, joins Times Radio discussing Epstein emails & raise any questions about Trumpโ€™s ties, predicts a number of Republicans set to break ranks with Trump and vote for release of the Epstein files, this may snowball youtu.be/shY4xXB3efE?...

19.11.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I pick (iii) love the post Trump scenario, also by seemingly having some sort of moral makeover sheโ€™s getting a huge amount of media attention. Vance as president! No wonder there are so many nuclear apocalypse films,tv series trending right now XXXX

19.11.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Wrecked the Cult of Trump The Georgia congresswomanโ€™s extraordinary takedown of Trump Tuesday morning sent a signal that no Republican can now ignore.

Now what an earth is going on here. What is her game play ???? Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Wrecked the Cult of Trump newrepublic.com/article/2033... via @newrepublic.com

18.11.2025 23:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".

UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert, Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to โ€˜obtain non-public and insider insightsโ€™ www.bbc.com/news/article...

18.11.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Su-57E: No One Wants to Buy Russia's Stealth Fighter Russiaโ€™s Su-57E stealth fighter hit the Dubai Air Show chasing export buyers, but sanctions, weak industry, and Gulf loyalties make sales a long shot.

No One Wanted To Buy Russiaโ€™s Stealth Fighter. The Su-57E โ€œexportโ€ stealth fighter has made its Middle East debut at the Dubai Air Show, one of the few venues where Moscow can still court defense buyers despite Western sanctions. nationalsecurityjournal.org/su-57e-no-on...

18.11.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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S-400 launchers and radars hit by SBU drones in Russia's Novorossiysk, source says Ukraine launched long-range drone strikes on Novorossiysk, targeting an oil depot, a container terminal, coastal infrastructure, and a ship, according to preliminary reports.

Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drone strikes on Russian Novorossiysk's port and oil facilities on Nov. 14 destroyed four S-400 "Triumph" launchers and two radars, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/4-s-400-laun...

18.11.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,157,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 The number includes 1,000 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Russia lost 1,157,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb 2022, reported on Nov. 15. Including 1,000 casualties in the past day. Also 11,350 tanks, 23,588 armoured vehicles, 67,396 vehicles-fuel tanks, 34,443 artillery, 1,541 rocket systems, 1,244 air defense, 428 planes, kyivindependent.com/general-staf...

18.11.2025 11:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Von der Leyen urges EU to plug โ‚ฌ135 bln Ukraine funding gap, eyes Russian assets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to agree by December on how to cover Ukraineโ€™s โ‚ฌ135.7 billion financing gap for the 2026โ€“2027 period.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to agree by December on how to cover Ukraineโ€™s โ‚ฌ135.7 billion financing gap for the 2026โ€“2027 using Russian financial assets tvpworld.com/90061543/eus...

17.11.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Dassault Rafale | Franceโ€™s Omnirole Powerhouse
YouTube video by Australian Military Aviation History The Dassault Rafale | Franceโ€™s Omnirole Powerhouse

The Dassault Rafale stands as a testament to French aerospace independence and innovationโ€”a multirole combat aircraft born from a desire to avoid foreign reliance and meet uniquely French military needs. youtu.be/DB8uieSoFXA?...

17.11.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Zelenskiy visits France to seal air defence, warplane deals Zelenskiy will hold talks with French President Macron at a time when heavy Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have increased in recent weeks and Moscow has reported ground advances in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukraine signs deal to obtain 100 French-made Rafale warplanes www.reuters.com/business/aer...

17.11.2025 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ukraine will receive 100 Rafale aircraft, improved SAMP/T systems, and air defense radars: details from joint press conference between Zelenskyy and Macron - Freedom The declaration of intent on cooperation in the field of Ukraineโ€™s acquisition ...

Declaration of intent of cooperation with Ukraineโ€™s acquisition of French defence equipment signed today, November 17, by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron. This framework, Ukraine receives new opportunity to strengthen country and army against Russian aggression.
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17.11.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Putinโ€™s regime: โ€™The end is nighโ€™ | Diane Francis
YouTube video by Times Radio Putinโ€™s regime: โ€™The end is nighโ€™ | Diane Francis

Times radio-The Ukrainians are superior both intellectually and strategically than the Russians. Diane Francis #slavaukraini youtu.be/liGathnV-HA?...

13.11.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK sends troops to Belgium after suspected Russian drones British military personnel and equipment are being sent to Belgium following a request for assistance after a series of drone incursions forced temporary closures of airspace, including Brusselsโ€™ main...

UK sends troops to Belgium-British military personnel and equipment are sent to Belgium following a direct request for assistance after a series of drone incursions, Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton confirmed the UK had responded ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-sends-tro...

09.11.2025 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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France backs Belgium amid unprecedented drone sightings | Euractiv Russia is a โ€œplausible suspect,โ€ Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said on Saturday

France, is the second to pledge support publicly. Drones spotted over military sites, Limburg military nuclear bomber base and, Florennes, Belgiumโ€™s new F-35 fighter base. Sightings over Mol nuclear research facility, & above training areas and the army headquarters www.euractiv.com/news/france-...

09.11.2025 14:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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German Luftwaffe dispatches drone-defense experts to help Belgium Brussels had requested assistance from Germany following a โ€œsignificant increaseโ€ in sightings of unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles.

German Bundeswehr announced its military, first units of the Luftwaffe โ€“ Germanyโ€™s air force โ€“ already arrived in Belgium, investigating the situation and coordinating with the Belgian armed forces. Further German forces would โ€œsoon follow,โ€ the military said. www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

09.11.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment.

LATEST-UK military personnel and equipment are being sent to Belgium to help it bolster its defences after drone incursions on its airspace, suspected of being carried out by Russia. UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions www.bbc.com/news/article...

09.11.2025 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lavrov Out of Favor With Putin?: Reports Force the Kremlin to Comment - The Moscow Times The Kremlin has had to dismiss reports that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had "fallen out of favor" with President Vladimir Putin amid speculation that Lavrovโ€™s diplomacy led to the cancellation of p...

US meeting off after Lavrov-U.S. Sec of State Marco Rubio exchange. โ€œofficials were struck by the intransigence of Lavrov. Lavrov is clearly tired and seems to think he has better things to do than meet-engage with the United States, whatever Putin may want,โ€ www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/07/l...

07.11.2025 23:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Putin KICKS Lavrov out of the Kremlin
YouTube video by Business Basics Putin KICKS Lavrov out of the Kremlin

LAVROV GONE, diplomat's absence from a key Kremlin meeting and delegation has fuelled speculation that he has fallen out of favour with Vladimir Putin, which may turn into another โ€œfalling out of a window episodeโ€ youtu.be/k5DgtmVGLRk?...

07.11.2025 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lavrov โ€˜sidelinedโ€™ by Putin after Trump summit failure Foreign minister โ€˜deliberately absentโ€™ from key meeting amid reports of tense talks with Marco Rubio

Sergei Lavrov has been sidelined by Vladimir Putin, Russiaโ€™s long-time foreign minister was absent from a key security council meeting this week. He will also no longer represent Moscow at the upcoming G20 summit, scheduled for November 22/23 in Johannesburg. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

07.11.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
WAR Comes to RUSSIA and KARMA Hits Moscow Hard!
YouTube video by Business Basics WAR Comes to RUSSIA and KARMA Hits Moscow Hard!

The new Russian reality, winter blackouts. Russian infrastructure targeted by Ukraine, 5 power stations taken out in one night youtu.be/Qrz6Ha9nofY?...

04.11.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Civil War Erupts in Russia between FSB & Military Generals
YouTube video by Business Basics Civil War Erupts in Russia between FSB & Military Generals

Putin's strategy is collapsing, not Ukraine front line, but a "civil war" inside the Kremlin. He gave sweeping powers to the FSB to conduct a Stalinesque purge of army commanders. Civil war erupts in Russia between FSB and its own army: Next phase of the war begins in Moscow youtu.be/NUc6SSw8A8U?...

04.11.2025 00:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nato 'will stand with Ukraine' to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is "almost time to sit and talk".

Nato 'will stand with Ukraine' to get long lasting peace, senior official tells BBC. Russia's invasion of Ukraine resulted in two more countries joining the NATO. Adm Dragone described the war as a strategic Russian failure despite any, incremental battlefield advances. www.bbc.com/news/article...

03.11.2025 00:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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