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Slovak PM Robert Fico compared Ukraine to “grass” in a fight between “elephants,” saying, “Whether elephants fight or have sex, the grass always suffers. Whatever the outcome of the August 15 talks between the elephants, the grass—in this case, Ukraine—will suffer.”

6 years ago today the white supremacist terrorist Philip Manshaus, murdered his 17 ys old sister Johanne Ihle Hansen and launched a terror attack on the Al-Noor Mosque in Oslo, Norway.
Yet another white supremacist online troll who became a murderer in real life.

#WeRememberJohanne

Chinese air activity around Taiwan is continuing to surge. 111 flights in the last 48 hours.

Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Starmer, President von der Leyen and President Stubb on Peace for Ukraine ahead of President ... We welcome President Trump\'s work to stop the killing in Ukraine, end the Russian Federation\'s war of aggression, and achieve just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine.\nWe are convinced that ...

Europeans trying their best to prohibit DJT from fully siding with the devil

Weak? Yes it is. Anything stronger would push him toward Putler. So they’re limbo-ing until Friday to ensure he calls them with details

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Putin may be collaborating with Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar to drive a destabilising wave of illegal migrants into the EU, the Telegraph reports. It’s backed up with data about flights from Benghazi to Minsk.

Ukraine war briefing: European leaders stress protection of Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks Leaders present counterproposal and urge more pressure on Russia ahead of summit; Zelenskyy rejects idea of giving up land to end the war. What we know on day 1,264 * See all our Ukraine war coverage European leaders stressed the need to keep pressure on Moscow and protect Ukrainian and European security interests after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin arranged to meet in Alaska next week. A joint statement from French, Italian, German, Polish, British and Finnish leaders and the president of the European commission welcomed the move but noted that the “path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine” and that negotiations could take place only in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities. It added: “only an approach that combines active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure on the Russian Federation to end their illegal war can succeed”. They also said a resolution “must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests”, including “the need for robust and credible security guarantees that enable Ukraine to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity”. US vice-president JD Vance met British foreign secretary David Lammy and representatives of Ukraine and European allies on Saturday at Chevening House, a country mansion south-east of London, to discuss Trump’s push for peace. A European official confirmed a counterproposal was put forward by European representatives at the Chevening meeting but declined to provide details. The Wall Street Journal said European officials had presented a counterproposal that included demands that a ceasefire must take place before any other steps are taken and that any territory exchange must be reciprocal, with firm security guarantees. “You can’t start a process by ceding territory in the middle of fighting,” it quoted one European negotiator as saying. The White House did not immediately respond when asked about the European counterproposals. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after Trump suggested a peace deal could include “some swapping of territories.” Zelenskyy said Ukraine “will not give Russia any awards for what it has done” and that “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.” Later, Zelenskyy called the Chevening meeting constructive: “All our arguments were heard,” he said in his evening address to Ukrainians. “The path to peace for Ukraine should be determined together and only together with Ukraine, this is key principle.” French leader Emmanuel Macron stressed the need for Ukraine to play a role in any negotiations: “Ukraine’s future cannot be decided without the Ukrainians, who have been fighting for their freedom and security for over three years now,” he wrote on X after what he said were calls with Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Starmer. “Europeans will also necessarily be part of the solution, as their own security is at stake.” On Saturday two people died and 16 were wounded when a Russian drone hit a minibus in the suburbs of the Ukrainian city of Kherson, regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Two others died after a Russian drone struck their car in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to regional governor Ivan Fedorov. Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted 16 of the 47 Russian drones launched overnight, while 31 drones hit targets across 15 different locations. It also said it shot down one of the two missiles Russia deployed. Russia’s defence ministry said its air defences shot down 97 Ukrainian drones over Russia and the Black Sea overnight and 21 more on Saturday morning. Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: European leaders stress protection of Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks

IRS, White House clashed over immigrants’ data before tax chief was ousted The Trump administration’s move to push out IRS Commissioner Billy Long came after the agency said it couldn’t release some information on taxpayers suspected of being here illegally.

The IRS clashed with the White House over using tax data to locate suspected undocumented immigrants just hours before Trump officials fired IRS Commissioner Billy Long.

Long's dismissal makes his tenure now the briefest in the agency's 163-year history.
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Ukrainian drones have struck the Saratov oil refinery. Big fires are visible after several explosions. Saratov Governor Roman Busargin confirmed damage to an “industrial site”.

It’s a big deal for the growth and usability of Bluesky @bsky.app when governments create accounts and become active here. Welcome to the Government of British Columbia. Thank you for setting up shop here. I hope to see more provinces, states, cities and nations here. #UrbanismOnBluesky

Russia launched 100 Shahed and other UAVs from multiple directions, including occupied Crimea. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 70 drones over the north and east. Thirty UAV impacts were recorded in 12 locations.

Screenshot of BBC news saying police arrest 474 people at Palestine Action ban protest.

What an utter absurdity our Home Secretary has created -

Destroying British free speech, right to protest and with it undermining democracy.

It is not for the government to terrorise the public for political opinions they don’t want to hear.

Leaders of France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the UK, Finland, and the EC stated ahead of Trump-Putin talks that peace negotiations on Ukraine are impossible without Kyiv’s participation and a ceasefire, borders cannot be changed by force, and the current frontline should be the starting point.

Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Gaza war expansion Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv last night to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City.

Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv last night to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City.

People on board with new solution to Toronto traffic that would limit cars on city streets Fixing Toronto's gridlock is now so high on the political agenda that the Province is ripping out brand-new bike lanes in a misguided attempt to get …

"Paris started with periodic, strategic closures of key streets, then day-long closures of the entire city center, always in the context of the conversation about air quality, livability & noise…It's a very smart way of doing it." — @brenttoderian.bsky.social in BlogTO www.blogto.com/city/2024/12...

False alarm at sea: MP spots migrants, finds former Royal Marine An MP’s migrant scare collapsed after his ‘dinghy of illegals’ turned out to be charity rowers

An MP has been left red-faced after mistakenly claiming a group of charity rowers were “illegal migrants aboard a dinghy”.

Former Reform MP Rupert Lowe has been accused of scaremongering after making the claim on social media on 7 August.

Russia is reinforcing the front in preparation for large-scale assaults, Mariupol mayor’s adviser Andryushchenko reports. Ammunition, troops, armored vehicles, and tanks are being sent continuously, with the biggest build-up on the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk fronts, where intense attacks are expected.

Medvedev has once again spouted nonsense, claiming Ukraine is using mercenaries from Mexican and Colombian drug cartels and suggesting the US send special forces to Kyiv instead of Latin America to fight them.

Europe rallies around Ukraine as Zelensky rejects Trump's plan for 'land swaps' Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to beware of being misled by Vladimir Putin when the pair meet in Alaska on Friday

Europe rallies around Ukraine as Zelensky rejects Trump's plan for 'land swaps'

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Ukrainian forces have liberated the village of Bezsalivka in Sumy region and fully cleared it, the general staff confirms. The operation involved the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment and the 24th Separate Assault Battalion. During the battle, Ukrainian troops eliminated 18 Russian servicemen.

Thousands march the streets of Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's new plan Thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest Netanyahu’s new Gaza takeover plan, while families of hostages pledged to bring an end to the war in Gaza and secure the return of their loved ones.

Thousands march the streets of Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's new plan

a man with a beard is sitting in a chair and holding a brick . ALT: a man with a beard is sitting in a chair and holding a brick .

Every Evertonian walking along Everton Way today at - clears throat - Hill Dickinson Stadium......
#UTFT #NSNO #EVERTON

True, but without Aznou, we'd have none.
Let's hope he doesn't get injured 🤞🙈

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Thankfully we have cover. 💪Anzou

Gaza civil defence says 10 killed across territory Gaza's civil defence agency said at least ten people have been killed across the Palestinian territory, including civilians who were waiting to collect aid.

Gaza's civil defence agency said at least ten people have been killed across the Palestinian territory, including civilians who were waiting to collect aid.

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Some @privateeyenews.bsky.social are only so-so. Others are for the ages…

Check his hard drive.

Wind and Solar electricity are 8x cheaper than Fossil Fuel, but China is still building more renewable energy than the rest of the world COMBINED.

This is because most of that 8x cost is going to the $4tn a year Fossil Fuel profits, and they won't let their flow of money stop.

New doctors driving Ubers and working in bars to make ends meet due to 'recurring cycle of debt' Newly qualified doctors are driving Ubers and working in bars to make ends meet as they face a "recurring cycle of debt", the British Medical Association (BMA) has said.

Newly qualified doctors are driving Ubers and working in bars to make ends meet as they face a "recurring cycle of debt", the British Medical Association (BMA) has said

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