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Nigel Farage just took a question from a 'journalist' at his press conference, who turned out to be his former chief adviser Raheem Kassam, who asks him why the media are being so unfair to him

RefUK, RW media, & Eurofash are plainly trying to whip up a panic about this. Any serious report must begin by explaining that Ceuta is in Africa - not mainland Spain - and 48k+ of the 50k crossers were already returned. It is frightening how many still don't know this. Please share on all socials.

Map showing the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa.Screengrab from Politico piece that explains, citing Reuters, that 48,300 of the 50,000 recent crossings have already been expelled or voluntarily returned to Morocco.BBC report on Friday, still echoing the RW disinformation - or at the very least not challengning it sufficiently.

"Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
01:32
What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
Sofia Ferreira Santos and Sarah Rainsford, Southern and Eastern Europe
correspondent
31 July 2026
Spain's prime minister has blamed trafficking gangs after about 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. At least 57 people died during the surge, according to local media."Daily Mail and Daily Express from this weekend, with front page headlines "Ministers MUST stop the Spanish border invaders reaching UK" and "SPANISH BORDER CRISIS IS 'WAKE-UP CALL' FOR UK", respectively.

Nigel Farage's image is cracking. After questions about an undeclared £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire, and money from a convicted fraudster, the public is seeing through the "outsider" act.

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The Pentagon covered up the massive damage Iran inflicted on the US Navy Base in Bahrain, including the Fifth Fleet headquarters, the WSJ reports. Satellite imagery revealed the extent of the destruction which could cost $400 million to repair. Total cost for US base damage is now $2 billion.

My Xmas dinner this year will be: Cochinita Pibil Arroz Verde Tacos Al Pastor Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Pico de Gallo Guacamole Warm Sweetcorn salad Refried Beans Dessert Pastel de Tres Leches. Drinks: Margaritas and Pinot Noir. All cooked from scratch, I start prep tomorrow. Wish me luck.