Brian
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Just a soul whos intentions are good. Like a wide range of things. Left wing, anarchist at heart. Coyb! Scottish 🏴
EXCLUSIVE: Less than 1% of the offshore workforce has signed up to a flagship scheme designed to help oil and gas workers move into renewable energy jobs, prompting warnings that Scotland’s 'just transition' is failing
£3.7m green jobs scheme reaches less than 1 per cent of workers
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The International community must act now to prevent another genocide in Tigray, as conflict risks spreading across the Horn of Africa | Anna Gessesse
Tigray – the hidden genocide
The International community must act now to prevent another genocide in Tigray, as conflict risks spreading across the Horn of Africa
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I know this isn't terrorism. You know this isn't terrorism. The authorities know this isn't terrorism. But, once again, they have labelled protesters "terrorists", as part of the long-running programme to ensure that no one dares protest about anything any more. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’
Course at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort was painted with words ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ and clubhouse was sprayed with graffiti
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In the ‘disaster zone’ – the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal and Tibet www.channel4.com/news/in-the-...
In the ‘disaster zone’ – the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal and Tibet
Authorities on both sides of the border between Nepal and China are warning that the risk of secondary floods is high after Wednesday’s devastating flash flood.
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‘The real situation of Tibetans in the flood region is unknown’ – Tibetan minister in exile www.channel4.com/news/the-rea...
‘The real situation of Tibetans in the flood region is unknown’ – Tibetan minister in exile
While the extent of devastation is beginning to become clear in Nepal, China has strictly controlled any information about the disaster in Tibet.
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‘Impossible’ not to compare Trump to a Roman emperor, says Historical novelist Robert Harris www.channel4.com/news/impossi...
‘Impossible’ not to compare Trump to a Roman emperor, says Historical novelist Robert Harris
The parallels between the Emperor Augustus and today’s ‘strong man’ politicians like Donald Trump are impossible to ignore, according to historical novelist and former political journalist Robert Harr...
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Residents protest as UK looks to ‘grey belts’ to solve UK housing crisis www.channel4.com/news/residen...
Residents protest as UK looks to ‘grey belts’ to solve UK housing crisis
Labour has promised to create 1.5 million new homes during this parliament. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants to see more social housing.
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Robert Jenrick set out to show that Reform are on the side of Working Britain. Don’t worry, he doesn’t know what that means either. Read the latest from ‘Nigel’s Notebook’ to get the honest version of how it all went. 😉 parodypm.substack.com/p/reforms-ex...
Notting Hill Carnival: 60 years of Europe’s biggest street festival www.channel4.com/news/notting...
Notting Hill Carnival: 60 years of Europe’s biggest street festival
Europe's largest street festival, Notting Hill Carnival, is marking its 60th year this weekend.
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A fundraiser that was set up to help the partner of a woman who died while giving birth to their first child has soared past £50,000
'Much loved' woman dies during childbirth as fundraiser launched
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‘We can’t go backwards’ - why Notting Hill Carnival still matters As the Notting Hill Carnival prepares to celebrate 60 years of costumes, sound systems and soca, Ayshah Tull takes a personal look back at the history of the largest street party in Europe. Read our latest newsletter here:
‘We can’t go backwards’ - why Notting Hill Carnival still matters
As the Notting Hill Carnival prepares to celebrate 60 years of costumes, sound systems and soca, Ayshah Tull takes a personal look back at the history of the largest street party in Europe.
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In just his first few weeks in office, Andy Burnham has said that a second Scottish independence referendum is 'off limits'. James Walker writes about how the PM's flat-out refusal to discuss referendums isn't sustainable ✍️
This map shows the 7,000 rivers that feed into the Mississippi. Yup, it really is the father of waters... Source: www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/co...
Tomorrow's front page 📰 Draft Holyrood indyref bill published
Tate brothers condemn US jail conditions as they await possible UK extradition
Tate brothers condemn US jail conditions as they await possible UK extradition
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.
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BBC News quiz of the week: Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter?
BBC News quiz of the week: Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Dozen of Scottish families’ homes will have to be demolished after historic mining led to ground movements under their foundations 👇
Dozens of Scottish families' homes to be demolished after 'ground movements'
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Andy Burnham has 'no right' to deny the people of Ireland a referendum on reunification, a furious Sinn Fein have said 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
What kind of content would you like to see on the Nobel Prize’s Bluesky profile? Let us know in the comments.
The fish among my followers will appreciate this map by @researchremora. Bathymetry of the Atlantic Ocean.
More than 50 organisations have called on the SNP Government to deliver its 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
A serial rapist police officer was allowed to join the force despite known incidents of inappropriate behaviour towards women 👇
Rapist became Police Scotland office despite warnings about behaviour to women
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Blood Moon partial lunar eclipse: Stunning photos capture August's full Moon
Blood Moon partial lunar eclipse: Stunning photos capture August's full Moon
A lunar eclipse coincided with August's full Moon to make the celestial display even more spectacular
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The world is 700% richer than in 1970 but the average person is only 8% richer. Because the richest 0.01% are 4000% richer. We are all being robbed every second of every day, and it doesn't matter how much profit or growth there is. It will never reach you.
Elizabeth Quigley, the wife of First Minister John Swinney, has announced that she is quitting the BBC after 27 years due to 'excruciating pain' from multiple sclerosis
John Swinney's wife leaves BBC amid 'excruciating pain' from MS
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Plans for a new Scottish festival have been announced to replace the TV event which is moving to England 👇
Plans unveiled for new Scottish festival as Edinburgh event moves to England
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This map shows when we will see peak fall colors this years. Time your travels carefully for maximum instagramability 😉🍁🤳
