Did I just imagine section 7 of the Public Order Act 2023?
Thomas I-G@thomasig.bsky.social · 2d agoPM's office today have tacitly agreed with Kent Police's assessment that the blocking of Dover Port was a "lawful protest". There's currently no real pressure from anyone in govt, opposition parties or media to arrest masked thugs and their organisers from breaching the peace, disruption etc
Causing terror appears to have long since ceased to be a prerequisite for committing terrorist offences in the UK. Next up will be terrorism related driving offences if there's a Palestinian flag sticker on the car with the broken tail light. 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
theguardian.com
Did the-other-octogenarian-who-shall-not-be-named appear in any Muppets episodes with Miss Piggy?
Jason Song Quinn (Comms Open)@hulkhoquinn.bsky.social · 2w agoThink about Miss Piggy. She lost a best friend and now an ex-lover in matter of 24 hours.
Such a shame she doesn't have a vote she could have used to curtail the madness.
Thomas Seal@twseal.bsky.social · 2w agoSusan Collins spoke with US Trade Representative Greer on Tuesday to urge him to return to the negotiating table with Canada and the importance of getting tariffs removed, reports Maine Public
Just brought in the laundry with more hope for a drop of rain than I've felt in months. Literally a drop.
Is this traditional in your neck of the woods @groda.eu ? www.ikea.com/gb/en/campai...
It’s back, it’s bigger, and now there’s two
Tis’ the magical season of the meatball yet again! And The Turkey-Sized Meatball has returned for another year of festive fun. But, this time it’s got a plant-based friend: The Cabbage-Sized plantball...
ikea.com
Apparently, if you have a pair of those new Meta glasses, they're 100% safe for looking directly at the sun during the eclipse tomorrow.
The Daniel Kinahan story is typical Ireland. All this fuss over the Gangland criminal that's returned from abroad after years while the Gangland criminals that stayed in Ireland go overlooked. It's just like when my cousin came back from Australia.
Okay, UEFA are clearly briefing against Infantino but what business have FIFA responding to allegations which happened on UEFA's watch? www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’
Uefa has confirmed a ‘departure payment’ was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with Gianni Infantino, allegations Fifa has dismissed as ‘categorically untrue’
theguardian.com
I know everyone is busy hating on the Google Maps AI but I have to say I'm disappointed not to have seen one map from Irish Bluesky where Cork was replaced with a crater #SpeirGorm
211-55-41=115 The Oceania Football Confederation could sink this overnight.
NEW: Concacaf joins UEFA in rejecting FFE, instead imploring FIFA to find ways to increase funding for FIFA Forward through its current means and asking that "any matter follows the proper governance processes" in future full statement: www.concacaf.com/competitions...
Maybe he *should* be the next UN Secretary General after all
If I set up a group that sought discrimination/ hatred against red haired people or left handed people, would the press refer to my organisation as a "women's group" once I declared I spoke for all women? Do I need to restrict my membership to women?
How has Paul only gotten 106 likes for actually doing this when @preachypreach.bsky.social has 122 likes for reporting on it?
Paul McNamara@mpaulmcnamara.bsky.social · 2mo agoCurrent status: walking back from Co-op with baguette and naan to settle a frankly rather heated dispute over which can be thrown further.
The US is defining the Iranian navy in a way that excludes the capacity to disable a tanker and tow it into their waters?
Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2mo ago“.. The strikes caused a fire in the engine room, forcing the crew to evacuate the ship. .. The area of sea in which the vessel was hit is now empty.” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/0c0b...
I'm sorry???? Is his administration currently blocking flights to Lebanon on something other than "health & Safety" grounds?
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoTrump: "After meeting with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, who has done a remarkable job working to transform his Country, I am hereby directing my Administration to allow all US airline carriers to fly directly to Lebanon so that Americans can easily visit this beautiful land ... Enjoy!"
I'm struggling to convince @mpaulmcnamara.bsky.social that the world isn't actually against his beloved Arsenal here
PSA If you're contemplating marrying an Arsenal fan consider how annoying they can be during International games involving Arsenal players.
There were 3000 more people at Croke Park today than are at the World Cup final. The minimum priced ticket at the hurling was €55. The minimum priced ticket at the soccer was $2000
Is Infantino on to the ref yet to get that card suspended?
Flashbacks to the last world cup in the USA where Ireland were the only team to officially beat Italy #ThisIsGoingToPenalties
Seriously impressed by Shakira in the half time show, apparently she's my age, and risked both hip and knee injuries dancing about like that. I'm keeping myself safe sitting on the sofa crocheting.
Starting crocheting a new blanket. Have decided to weave in my ends as I go. I'm two squares in and already doubting my decision.
