On the one hand, if the polls are accurate, 'Are Nige is on track for a "landslide victory" in Clacton! On the other hand, he's winning against a Bin, AND he's going to be investigated again for dodgy deals which could result in him losing his seat.
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Aston Villa fan, Brummie Bird. Crown Green bowling. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. The fight against fascism is real & Reform are the threat. Let’s not forget 14 years of Tory government either. . No DMs, Go fund me etc. Will block.
A court filing denied there was anything political behind the closure of over 380 bank accounts in the names of Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. Instead, it stated, the accounts were closed “for anti-money laundering reasons.” heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/august-4-2...
August 4, 2026
On Friday night, a court filing from Capital One denied there was any political motivation behind the closure of more than 380 bank accounts in the names of Donald Trump and the Trump Organization.
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⚡️UK defense chief meets with Zelensky in Kyiv, pledges support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky met with new British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting in Kyiv on Aug. 5, marking the British official's first visit to the Ukrainian capital.
UK defense chief meets with Zelensky in Kyiv, pledges support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting in Kyiv on Aug. 5, marking the British official's first visit to the Ukrainian capital.
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A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing. boingboing.net/2026/08/04/n...
National Guard troops entered a Purple Heart veteran’s yard, zip-tied her, then charged her with assaulting them
Three Idaho National Guard troops entered Purple Heart veteran Anna King’s Washington, D.C., front yard, wrestled her to the ground, and zip-tied her hands. She was later charged with assaulting them.
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A new humiliation. ICE is calling in Haitian immigrants in Ohio only to shackle them with ankle monitors that require constant, degrading charging routines. As leader Vilès Dorsainvil warns, treating legal, hard-working residents like criminals isn't policy—it's pure human degradation! 🎥HaitianTimes
Saw this post by the Tories on here. It’s almost funny. The image looks like a promo shot for an ITV daytime detective drama that only aired for one series, never-mind getting into how ridiculous the claims are.
"How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble" "Marjan and others soon realised that ancient Torah scrolls were now buried beneath tonnes of rubble – creating a race against time to save them." www.france24.com/en/middle-ea...
How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)
Before it was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on April 7, Tehran’s Rafi-Nia synagogue was emblematic of one of the Middle East's largest Jewish communities outside of Israel. According to one worsh...
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I can’t wait to see how #KemiBadenoch turns this one into a win for the Conservatives!! Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
It follows a backlash against the party's decision to pick Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a council candidate in Somerset.
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Little insight into why we haven’t in Britain heard that much about small boats today. Because yesterday, there weren’t any, only 1 the day before and none the day before that. I’m sure they’re all waiting at the coast, robbing their thighs in anticipation!! 
British electricity mix at 8pm on 5th Aug 2026 🔥 Gas 18.2% Biomass 14.2% 🍃 Wind 47.9% Solar 3.1% Hydro 0.9% ⚛️ Nuclear 13.6% 🔋 Storage 2.2% 🔌 Generation 29GW ⬅️ Exports 3.0 GW Carbon intensity 101 gCO2e/kWh Britain is a net exporter this half hour
At the same time, Ukrainian drones targeted a warehouse belonging to major Russian online retailer Wildberries in Russia's Tula Oblast overnight on Aug. 5, authorities reported.
A massive Russian ballistic missile and drone attack killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast overnight as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported on Aug. 5.
Ukraine war latest: At least 17 killed after Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding area
Key developments on Aug. 5: * Russian ballistic missile attack kills 17, injures dozens in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue * Ukraine's air defense missile deliveries drop by tw...
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They’ve managed get my temp which was 39.8°C down to and BP which was 95/68 up to 118/75. Coming off IV antibiotics and onto oral ones tomorrow. Again, this is the NHS at its finest. 💙
DAY 67 & UNSTOPPABLE! The Flamingo Revolution is fighting for Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta lagoon! Selling this vital, geopolitical coastal stronghold to the Kushner/ Trump couple is NOT an option. We stand united for our land, wildlife & future! Albania is NOT for sale! 🇦🇱
60 Minutes Tried to Kill This Epstein Report youtube.com/watch?v=3fZv...
60 Minutes Tried To KILL This Epstein Report
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@jamesfoster83.bsky.social “In a social media post, he said the position with the Conservative Party's Culture and Integration Commission would focus on advising on how to prevent young men from being radicalised.”
Steve Peers@stevepeers.bsky.social · 5h agoFormer neo-Nazi withdraws name as council candidate for the Conservative party - but will be an adviser to the party instead www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Max Miller Admits to Sharing Inappropriate Photo of Their Daughter Republican Representative Max Miller uploaded the photo while trying to clear his name of all the other abuse allegations against him. newrepublic.com/post/213934/...
Max Miller Admits to Sharing Inappropriate Photo of Their Daughter
Republican Representative Max Miller uploaded the photo while trying to clear his name of all the other abuse allegations against him.
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A short but fascinating illustration of why we should never hand essential infrastructure to private industry. What this vid doesn’t say is that in the south, a number of reservoirs have actually been sold off since privatisation. Bring Water back under public ownership!
#Poetry #Painting #SouthAfrica before dawn, the harbour hums with engines switched on, ropes whipped back and nets hurled on fathers, uncles, husbands, brothers throw silent prayers overboard - Toni Giselle 🎨Colin Wilkinson
Polanski was on here today, about 25 minutes in. He blamed the media for the fuss about his social media joke on Farage and the guillotine and said that fossil fuel companies should be made to stop selling fossil fuels, not that anyone should stop buying them. I expect he'll grow up one day.
World at One - Police investigating explosive device at Leipzig Airport - BBC Sounds
Flights diverted after police confirm finding a drone carrying an explosive device.
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Blanche Privately Vows to Take Down Abortion Rights Next Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is promising to roll back abortion rights in every single state. newrepublic.com/post/213939/...
Blanche Privately Vows to Take Down Abortion Rights Next
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is promising to roll back abortion rights in every single state.
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Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain. Crocheted umbrella street decorations which also create shade made by local women's groups #WomensArt #Summer
I didn't Nicky, it was only because we nearly lost Zoey our cat to misdiagnosis so changed to a new vet, in the process finding out the previous was now owned by a huge corporation who wanted to charge us £1,500 pounds for something our new vet immediately said we didn't need.
Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks
Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks
Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks for a southern town, underscoring the fragility of the truce.
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Zelensky said Ukraine will prioritize destroying Russian ballistic missile launchers to reduce attacks on the country. He called this strategically important and said Kyiv is also developing its own air defense system while seeking more anti-ballistic interceptors from partners. #Ukraine
Zelensky added that reduced deliveries of anti-ballistic missiles may be intended to pressure Ukraine into being more accommodating. He said partners officially attributed the cuts to fighting in the Middle East, but argued that political motives may also be involved. #Ukraine
Been ditting outside in a sheltered spot, listening to a collection of orchestral classical music. Cup of tea finished & Im feeling very relaxed.
Cute Cat Napping in Sunbeam on Mini Chair
ALT: Cute Cat Napping in Sunbeam on Mini Chair
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A hard situation deep into the Thai Jungle today after we got a tip off. Nobody lives here. Managed to get the first boy saved (more soon we hope) and medical care. I've never seen a dog go from scared to happy to be rescued so quick
