If you become very quiet, you can hear how the northern lights softly sing in the skies over Scandinavia.

For all Europeans the future lies in Brussels. Forget the nationalism of the past: - the wars - the endless rivalries between European powers - the racism and xenophobia of a past age. The EU is our common future. Either Europe acts as a unity an fights rogue states, or we will become irrelevant.

In a multilingual world, America remains a mostly monolingual country. This deficit hampers the US in diplomacy, intelligence gathering and war fighting. This lack of language skills also limits U.S. scientific progress. The article I link to was posted in 2022, but since then nothing has changed.

Remaining monolingual is a surefire way for America to fall behind

We encourage parents to make language instruction for their children a priority.

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Marcos Agustín @marcosagusstinn · 1h 🇪🇺🇵🇱 This is an act of war. #Poland probes a plot to assassinate its PM and Defence Minister. 🔸We must condition #EU deals with #China and #India on cutting #Russian imports. 🔸 Support #Ukraine in destroying Russia's entire oil refining capacity.

Poland Probes Possible Attack Planned on Premier, Defense Chief

A man who allegedly planned an attack on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been detained by police, said Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said in a post on X, without giving more detail.

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France: breaking @raphaelglucksmann.bsky.social, a steadfast and unwavering supporter of Ukraine since 2014, was elected in the 1st round of the Democratic Left primary with 66.13% of the vote. A true sign of renewal. Félicitations, cher Raphaël, pour ton élection ! www.liberation.fr/politique/el...

Résultats de la primaire socialiste : Raphaël Glucksmann élu dès le premier tour et propulsé vers la présidentielle

L’eurodéputé Place publique a obtenu 66 % des suffrages ce dimanche soir, sur les suffrages exprimés par 120 000 votants sociaux-démocrates. Derrière, vient le premier secrétaire du PS, Olivier Faure,...

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The results of the Brazil elections are concerning Indigenous and environmental organizations, who say that Bolsonaro’s party, which won the most seats in Congress, threatens Indigenous peoples. buff.ly/2Ak7grF

Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners

Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not led to success at polls

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BRAZIL Ana Elisa, the youngest Member of Parliament elected in Minas Gerais, has been receiving repeated death threats for days. Following a fake screenshot posted by Nikolas Ferreira of an alleged post from 2022, the threats have intensified. Politics has become synonymous with hatred and lies.

Paulo RJ@hospiciobrasil.bsky.social · 3d ago

Ana Elisa, a mais jovem deputada eleita por Minas Gerais, vinha recebendo reiteradas ameaças de morte há dias. Agora, após um print falso de Nikolas Ferreira sobre uma suposta publicação de 2022, as ameaças aumentaram. Política virou sinônimo de ódio e mentira.

These amazing folks in my "Fearless" Starter Pack #8 all are worthy of following. If you find new friends or old, please consider giving this pack a boost and building our community. go.bsky.app/C6BwV7N

ICE agents using their vehicles as weapons? Shocking (but not like the shock gloves). These goons wouldn't make it through the first day of a real law enforcement training. #StateViolence #CivilRights #HumanRights #Blues

ICE agent strikes man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas, officials say

Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg and taken to a hospital after being hit by car during an ICE operation

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This is Nikolas Ferreira de Oliveira, who posted a fake screenshot of Ana Elisa. Ferreira gained national notoriety in Brazil due to the controversies he has been involved in, including defending negationist ideas, spreading fake news, and supporting and encouraging coup demonstrations.

Nikolas Ferreira - Wikipedia

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BRAZIL Ana Elisa, the youngest Member of Parliament elected in Minas Gerais, has been receiving repeated death threats for days. Following a fake screenshot posted by Nikolas Ferreira of an alleged post from 2022, the threats have intensified. Politics has become synonymous with hatred and lies.

Paulo RJ@hospiciobrasil.bsky.social · 3d ago

Ana Elisa, a mais jovem deputada eleita por Minas Gerais, vinha recebendo reiteradas ameaças de morte há dias. Agora, após um print falso de Nikolas Ferreira sobre uma suposta publicação de 2022, as ameaças aumentaram. Política virou sinônimo de ódio e mentira.

🚨 Tomorrow is the day MPs will debate rejoining the EU. This is your last chance to email your MP and ask them to attend the debate. Now is the time to make the case for EU membership! ♥️ https://bestforbritain.org/take-action/tell-your-mp-restore-eu-membership/

If the world has learned anything from the fascism that grew like a cancer before WW II, it’s that gross inequalities of wealth lead to strongmen who destroy democracy and freedom. The behavior of billionaires like Musk & Thiel illustrates how that works.

Decoding the Technofascist Tendency in Palantir's Manifesto

Palantir's CEO Alex Karp has confirmed the anti-democratic agenda of the company's founder Peter Thiel

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This is exactly one of the reasons why Europe needs to invest in more tech sovereignty. www.bbc.com/news/article...

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'

Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.

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It can hit anyone at any time. I think we all know how dependent Europe is still on U.S. tech. From payments systems, over messaging apps to defense technology.

"Vocal fans cite Dubai as evidence that 'politics is not necessary to a free and stable society.' It attracts investors by levying no corporate taxes. Its appeal stems from cheap labor & almost nonexistent workers’ rights, which means that workers can simply be deported if they demand protections."

The Billionaires Who Are Threatening Democracy

In his new book, the historian Quinn Slobodian writes about the ideologues who believe that society should prioritize capital, not people.

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Trump is lying when he says Zelensky was offered many deals. Ukraine hasn’t been offered ANY deals. They've been repeatedly pressured to make concessions in exchange for NOTHING but a promise to start peace talks. Meanwhile, russia has repeated non-stop that it intends to achieve ALL its goals.

Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader after diesel deal with Russia

US president suggests Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not done enough to end war

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AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them. My latest for The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/09/ai-climate-change-liability-lawsuits

AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them | Robert Reich

Liability lawsuits have held tobacco, oil and pharma companies to account in the past. AI investors won’t ignore this th

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NEW: Prime Minister Andy Burnham finally breaks a decade of UK govt silence…& reveals there was ‘clear’ Russian interference in the Brexit vote. 1/

It comes after years of cover-ups & denials not least from Boris Johnson who was in charge of MI6 as foreign minister at the time & whose first act as PM was to ennoble the Baron of Siberia. But it also went beyond Johnson & Starmer continued it too. We now finally need some sunlight. 2/

‘For years the Observer tried to get to the truth of Russian interference until we sacked the reporter involved for participating in union activities’

Crucial thread from Carole: Burnham finally breaks a decade of UK govt silence & reveals there was ‘clear’ Russian interference in the Brexit vote ‘For years the Observer tried to get to the truth of Russian interference until we sacked the reporter involved for participating in union activities’

Carole Cadwalladr@carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 19h ago

It comes after years of cover-ups & denials not least from Boris Johnson who was in charge of MI6 as foreign minister at the time & whose first act as PM was to ennoble the Baron of Siberia. But it also went beyond Johnson & Starmer continued it too. We now finally need some sunlight. 2/

Wenn Einer etwas zu verbergen hat ... #Tillschneider #NoAfDNever‼️ Ronai Chaker @RonaiChaker Tillscheider #AfD Er wirft dem #ZentralratderJuden wörtlich „letztenendes die Abschaffung des deutschen Volkes“ vor. Sagt er hier wörtlich. Wenn das kein #Antisemtismus ist, was dann?

🔸 The Iran war was poorly planned, and now they are trying to evade responsibility. Populism to win elections is one thing, but this is an absolute disgrace. Ukraine, Europe stands with you and always will. A serious administration will soon return to Washington, and we will stand together again.

Marcos Agustín @marcosagusstinn 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Everything they are saying is a lie. The energy price surge has nothing to do with #Ukraine. 🔸 Oil prices have risen 45% since the #Iran conflict began. 🔸 #Kyiv has been attacking #Russian refineries since 2024.

#DonaldTrump is failing to arrest decline in popularity, FT poll shows. Just one-quarter of registered voters approve of the president’s handling of jobs and the economy, while roughly one-fifth approve of his handling of #inflation www.ft.com/content/f6d2... via @FT #MakeAmericaSmall #Republicans

Trump is failing to arrest decline in popularity, FT poll shows

Voters increasingly doubt the president’s ability to steer the economy with weeks to go until elections

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Ukraine has repeatedly offered cease fires and Russia has always refused

The New York Times@nytimes.com · yesterday

Hours after President Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, a Russian attack in Ukraine, on Saturday killed at least 20 people. The Kremlin said there would be no immediate resumption of discussions to end the war. Trump said Ukraine should “get a new president.” trib.al/6soAOJj