The only promise Donald Trump has kept to the American people is the “dictator on day one” promise.

It's called the Kemi Bounce. And resembles a falling piano.

Another glorious vindication of Kemi Badenoch’s impeccable political judgment. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate

Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.

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The cooncil wouldn't allow a sign cos it would spoil the view along George IV Bridge (or something) 🙄😉 But yes, you're right.

Absolutely. It was restored to the proper black a few years ago at some expense to the cooncil. Made no difference. Maybe the tourist guides are partly responsible.

Saw a question on Only Connect about statues that people rub for luck. Greyfriars Bobby was one of them. I'd like to ask people to STOP rubbing his nose. Edinburghers hate it. It's a relatively new thing, and it's awful. We'd like to see our lovely boy without the ridiculously shiny face.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... While it's good that the BBC is covering Russia's attacks on Ukrainian civilians but this false attempt at neutrality shows just what problems BBC News seems to be having these days - "Both sides have denied deliberately targeting civilians."

Russian strike kills 21 as Ukraine calls for interceptors

The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

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What was the mystery? Thursday morning (6th August) at 11:10am #BetsyDrake #RobertYoung THE SECOND WOMAN (1950) drama #TPTVsubtitles

Why is Ukraine using long range strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ sites? www.channel4.com/news/why-is-...

Why is Ukraine using long range strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ sites?

We spoke to William Alberque - who is the former Director of Nato’s Arms Control Centre. And Nina Krushcheva - Professor of International Affairs, at The New School in New York.

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Probation union says early release prison scheme is not safe www.channel4.com/news/probati...

Probation union says early release prison scheme is not safe

The scheme to free up much needed prison space by releasing some offenders to serve the remainder of their sentences on the outside has provoked an outcry from victims.

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More than 400 000 apprenticeships funded by Scottish Government since 2008

A bit tired at end of day, I’ve just reposted this comment and must leave you to use the link at the bottom to see the sources. Thanks, John By Legerwood Apprenticeships in Scotland. Since th…

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A couple of results from Toronto this afternoon: Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 vs Magdalena Frech, that is an important win coming off Washington, plays again tomorrow and if she can win that, can get an off day Taylor Townsend 7⁷-6⁴, 7-5 vs Marie Bouzkova Belinda Bencic 6-3, 6-1 vs Sloane Stephens

Badenoch hands adviser role to former neo-Nazi who quit as Tory candidate www.channel4.com/news/badenoc...

Badenoch hands adviser role to former neo-Nazi who quit as Tory candidate

Former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn as a Conservative council candidate in Somerset, amid a growing row over his past.

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EHRC chair challenged on how to enforce single-sex toilet rules www.channel4.com/news/ehrc-ch...

EHRC chair challenged on how to enforce single-sex toilet rules

We spoke to Mary Ann Stephenson, the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

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Does new single-sex space guidance bring clarity or confusion? www.channel4.com/news/does-ne...

Does new single-sex space guidance bring clarity or confusion?

New guidance has come into force on who can use single sex spaces like changing rooms, toilets and refuges - following a Supreme Court ruling last year.

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Musk’s SpaceX rocket crashes into the Moon as shares slide www.channel4.com/news/musks-s...

Musk’s SpaceX rocket crashes into the Moon as shares slide

A huge chunk of abandoned Space X rocket is thought to have crashed into the moon - forming a wide crater on the lunar surface.

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Common pet flea treatment ‘should be banned’ due to environment concerns www.channel4.com/news/common-...

Common pet flea treatment ‘should be banned’ due to environment concerns

A House of Lords committee is urging the government to ban pet flea and tick treatments from general sale.

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Five secretarybird chicks hatch at Chester Zoo in first share.google/t6IxLMJpfrPx...

Five secretarybird chicks hatch at Chester Zoo in first

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Und dann gibt's in der Schweiz Menschen, die wollen tatsächlich der "Neutralitäts-Initiative" zustimmen.

Peter A. Brügger@pabruegger.bsky.social · 3h ago

Es scheint, als trüge #Russland den Krieg mitten nach Europa!… Leipzig könnte auch Kloten oder Genf sein! Und eine solch' perfide Kriegsverlagerung will die #SVP noch mit ihrer #Neutralitätsinitiative durch Aufhebung aller Sanktionen belohnen…! 🤮 Stimme #NEIN für diese #Putin A…leckerei!

In the north of Kharkiv region, the russian fascist invaders attacked Ukrainian positions eight times the areas of Starytsya and Vovchans'k and towards Khatnye. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 5 August 2026 regarding the russian invasion 1/2

The BBC went to Richard Tice's constituency and spoke to people who generally said they still like him - and the Reform MP decided this was an example of "hate and bias" 🤔 www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ric...

Richard Tice fumes at BBC for talking to his constituents and no one can work out why

Richard Tice has accused the BBC of "bias and hate" against him after the broadcaster decided to go to his constituency and talk to people.

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Fils d. Zachary Svajda 6-4 3-6 6-1 in Montreal. Arthur gets his first win since Wimbledon. A lot of important events missed this season due to his ongoing injuries. But when he's been able to stay healthy, you see exactly why he's one of the biggest talents in the game. 1 match at a time 🇫🇷

Electric Buses Point of no return - have gone from 12% to 56% of new city bus sales in Europe in just 6yrs Europe's 2035 target of 100% zero emission bus sales could be reached as early as 2028 Bravo Europe 🇪🇺!

The science is crystal clear - there can be no new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Andy Burnham must stop Rosebank, stop Jackdaw and make polluters pay for the destruction they are causing.

Was a big win for Joao Fonseca 7⁷-6³, 7-5 vs Stefanos Tsitsipas considering he hadn't played since Wimbledon Ben Shelton just closed out Jenson Brooksby 6-3, 7-5, Ben is attempting to defend his title this week, has not been in form of late. 📸 Kin Cheung/AP Photo 📸 Maja Smiejkowska/AP Photo

A number of leading restaurants have dropped Scottish salmon from their menus amid growing environmental and welfare concerns 🍽️ 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

I mean I’m sorry but I do not believe Rod Liddle did any damage to “the institutional left”

But they seemed like such nice, patriotic, community-minded chaps. (Except the ones currently facing murder, child abuse & assault charges, obviously.)

Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social · yesterday

Leaders of flag-raising group Raise the Colours Oxfordshire placed trackers on highway workers’ cars to find out their home addresses, the High Court has heard. RTC then attempted to intimidate the highway staff into no longer removing flags by repeating their addresses to them.