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US-Iran crisis: who are the main players? The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran following failed negotiations and a crackdown on mass protests against the Islamic republic.

Interesting that there is no mention of Netanyahu being wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court in this little explainer by RTE.
www.rte.ie/news/world/2...

‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, i...

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Well done, Owen. Looking forward to it.

Just so everyone is clear: Obama already had an Iran Nuclear Deal. Trump ripped it up when he came into office, choosing a policy of "maximum pressure" instead. So now he's saying we might go to war in order to get an Iran Nuclear Deal.
You cannot make this stuff up.

Research Shows That X Amplifies Conservative Political Views A new study published in Nature found that exposure to the platform’s algorithm had long-term effects on users’ political attitudes.

Maybe not a huge surprise, but…

Kerry councillor calls for social media companies to face more legal liability | RadioKerry.ie Social media companies should be held to the same legal standards as broadcasters and newspapers, according to a Kerry County Councillor.

Calls to treat social media companies as publishers...
#speirgorm
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3 Days in Stockholm Plan the perfect 3 days in Stockholm with this detailed itinerary.

3 Days in Stockholm

Plan the perfect 3 days in Stockholm with this detailed itinerary.

Save Rossbeigh Beach We call on Fearghal Reidy and Kerry County Council to urgently investigate both the extent…

#speirgorm folks and those familiar with beautiful Rossbeigh beach...
Please sign this petition to call on Kerry County Council to urgently investigate both the extent and causes of recent erosion at Rossbeigh Beach, and to propose measures to mitigate the damage.
www.gopetition.com/petitions/sa...

Hi folks, I'm looking for posts about the Greek island of Rhodes. Would love to read your reviews and advice. Thanks.
#TravelBloggersCommunity #Travel

Dr Mary O'Kane, psychology and childhood education academic, outlining why a ban on u16s using social media is needed. She also outlines the need for more critical thinking education.
#speirgorm #socialmedia
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Adrian Weckler: No fix, no tow, no taxi – my story of EV breakdown hell This is a cautionary tale about EVs and breakdowns.

Beware a breakdown on a bank holiday weekend in the most popular EV

No tow, no fix, no taxi — you’ll be stranded.

At least that’s what happened to me

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Best Place to Stay in Lanzarote A guide to the beach resorts of Lanzarote.

Best place to stay in Lanzarote
#travel
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.

Apparently the Trump administration now has a ‘MAGA-style slush fund’ to fund far right causes across Europe.

Man trekking barefoot from Istanbul to Mayo arrives in Kerry | RadioKerry.ie A man undertaking a 600km barefoot trek from Istanbul to Mayo has arrived in the Kingdom this week, as he travels to his hometown Claremorris

What an endeavour - Man trekking barefoot from Istanbul to Mayo arrives in Kerry.
www.radiokerry.ie/news/man-tre...

Mount Fuji cherry blossom event hit by overtourism A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fuelled by the weak yen.

A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fuelled by the weak yen.

Do you use an e-scooter to get around?

I’m working on a feature about the people behind the growing number of e-scooters on our streets - why people ride, how it’s changed daily life, and how riders are navigating new rules, safety risks etc
Replies, DMs, or email: geraldine.herbert@independent.ie

Exclusive: Despite new curbs, Elon Musk’s Grok at times produces sexualized images - even when told subjects didn’t consent Elon Musk’s flagship artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, continues to generate sexualized images of people even when users explicitly warn that the subjects do not consent, Reuters has found.

New: Together with colleagues I’ve been testing Grok.

The chatbot still produces sexualized images —

even when told the subjects don’t consent.

even when told the photos will be used for public humiliation.

even when told the subjects are survivors of abuse.

www.reuters.com/business/des...

How to Enjoy Winter Embrace the magic of winter with this practical guide packed with tips on how to both manage and enjoy the winter season.

How to enjoy winter, and not just manage it.
#weather #selfcare
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When Israel accepts 70,000 deaths in Gaza, the West’s moral failure is no longer deniable As deaths mount and aid is criminalised, Western governments respond with caution, procedure and silence instead of consequence

Gaza is a moral referendum.
#genocide #Gaza
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Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn | CNN Ahead of a proposed rule change that would require social media account information from some foreign travelers to the United States, international travel experts are saying the policy could further d...

"There are so many places to travel, and the ESTA travelers will choose another destination”
#travel
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Now this is how you kick off a Bank Holiday weekend...
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Graphic showing Peter Thiel - chair of Palantir Technologies - and some of the powerful figures in his network including Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Peter Mandelson, Steve Bannon

What’s happening in America is technofascism. It could happen here

Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
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Israel is still supported unconditionally by the European Union

It's Biddy time..
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#speirgorm

Why a gradual move away from US tech is a good idea For a small business in Cork or a family in Galway, digital sovereignty means not waking up one day to find that your email, documents, or photos are suddenly inaccessible because a foreign leader thr...

“After being hit by US sanctions, the International Criminal Court is moving away from Microsoft Office to an open source office suite and a Swiss-based email platform to reduce its exposure to foreign political decisions.”

- Brian Honan

They are not alone.

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Fair play France.

It's a tough decision, but for companies & individuals, I think it's a toss between switching now at your own pace, or being forced to switch in a rush, or be locked out, due to geopolitical events.

A list of EU alternatives to help:
european-alternatives.eu/alternatives...

Adventure Explorer: Mike O’Shea Biography Get inspired by international adventure explorer Mike O’Shea and the challenges he has overcome.

One of my top trending posts at the moment: the extraordinary explorer Mike O'Shea.
#Travel #Adventure #Exploring #Explorer
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Things to know about Belgium before visiting Discover essential things to know about Belgium before your visit, from its must-see attractions to practical travel advice.

Things to know about Belgium before visiting...
#travel #TravelBlogShare #TravelBloggersCommunity
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