John Birch
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Faith | folkie 🎵 | writer | birder | rambler | gardener | Wales | justice | peace | photos mine | www.faithandworship.com
Let’s call Trump’s approach to Iran what it is: kindergarten diplomacy | Moustafa Bayoumi
Let’s call Trump’s approach to Iran what it is: kindergarten diplomacy | Moustafa Bayoumi
Amid stop-and-start threats and with a divided staff, it’s clear Trump has no idea how to end a war that shouldn’t have begun
theguardian.com
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Country convenes emergency meeting of ministers from Arab and Islamic world, fearing such a move could ‘trigger a religious conflict’
theguardian.com
Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat
Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat
Farmers warn impact of high temperatures, drought and wildfires on range of foodstuffs means costs will increase
theguardian.com
Trump slams oil companies for ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran!!!! What about him and his cronies betting on the oil market, far worse
Trump slams oil companies for ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran
US president hits out at ExxonMobil and Chevron, saying they should ‘give some of that back to the public’
theguardian.com
Vampire-obsessed man detained after dumping animal corpses outside churches in New Forest
Vampire-obsessed man detained after dumping animal corpses outside churches in New Forest
Benjamin Lewis, who believed drinking blood would prolong life, will be kept in hospital for treatment
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Former neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate for Somerset council election.
Former neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate for Somerset council election
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, creator of satirical Crewkerne Gazette, has convictions including for harassing a Jewish MP
theguardian.com
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz could open ‘by tomorrow’ as Iran denies any talks taking place! No doubt Trump will make a few $ on oil prices before nothing happens yet again
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz could open ‘by tomorrow’ as Iran denies any talks taking place
US president claims talks are ‘not very complex’ as he speaks at White House as Iran’s foreign ministry says there are no talks taking place with US
theguardian.com
Great story, but wouldn’t happen now in the US as safeguards like this are removed
The Women In Science Archive@wisarchive.bsky.social · 2w agoFrances Kelsey, the FDA official whose work in the early 1960s kept thalidomide from ravaging the US population as it had the European and Canadian ones, and led directly to the Kefauver-Harris Amendment, was born 112 years ago today. Her story is more important now than ever. tinyurl.com/4zh9e9p6
Encouraging news on the solar front! We’ve had roof panels on ours for years and they work well!
Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations
theguardian.com
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal. The Israeli Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, said on Sunday that no deal had been reached to stop attacks on the Gaza Strip, a territory now under 70% Israeli control.
At least 13 killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
bbc.co.uk
A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements? I think mainly ‘yes’ as obtaining the nutrients we need from a healthy and varied diet seems a much better option
A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements?
Will collagen make you look younger? Could magnesium help you sleep better? Or are the benefits overstated? A dietitian reveals which are worth taking
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From The Guardian I’m not a great lover of motorised bricks (sorry, SUVs)
The fact is that from Truman to Trump, most American presidents have caved to the demands of Israel and its advocates.
The pro-Israel lobby has swayed US presidents since Truman. It must end with Trump | Ian Lustick and Eli Clifton
Our new book tracks the growth over nearly eight decades, of the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history
theguardian.com
Decades before Lyme was identified -- and before military scientists could have altered or weaponized it -- the bacterium that causes it was living in the wild
Bill Grueskin@bgrueskin.bsky.social · 3d agoRFK told Dana Bash that Lyme disease “almost certainly” came from gain of function research. Which is utterly false. www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
Attack of the birthdayzillas: the people turning their big days into epic events – at huge cost to their guests
Attack of the birthdayzillas: the people turning their big days into epic events – at huge cost to their guests
First it was weddings. Now, going overboard on birthdays, planning murder-mystery breaks or mini-festivals with dress codes and branded merch, is the norm for many. Is this driven by monster egos, or…
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‘It’s Glastonbury on wheels’: Welsh eisteddfod cultural event celebrates 850th year
‘It’s Glastonbury on wheels’: Welsh eisteddfod cultural event celebrates 850th year
This year’s edition, Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, has gone back to its roots at the castle where a prince first held it in 1176
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Kremlin connections: the Russia links to a £600m UK theme park
Kremlin connections: the Russia links to a £600m UK theme park
French company Puy du Fou worked with a sanctioned oligarch on plans for a Crimea resort longer than disclosed, and later courted Iran and China
theguardian.com
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption….. surely not…!
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per month
theguardian.com
President Trump announced a historic disarmament agreement with Hamas. But after his Board of Peace released the text of the 15-point plan Friday, analysts cautioned that there seemed to be a substantial gap between Israel and Hamas on a path forward.
In Trump Gaza deal, Hamas disarms, Israel withdraws. Neither wants to go first.
The president touted a "HISTORIC agreement" for Gaza. Significant obstacles remain.
washingtonpost.com
Now, is it right over left and tuck under, or the other way round… got to get it right or she’ll only start whinging! Goose at Wetlands in Llanelli #photo
Another embarrassment as Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
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Researchers find cutting protein could slow aging for most adults who are not regularly exercising.
Eating Too Much Protein? It Could Age You Faster If You’re Sedentary
Researchers find cutting protein could slow aging for most adults who are not regularly exercising.
forbes.com
Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.
bbc.co.uk
A small act of kindness toward someone vulnerable just went viral, proof that you do not need grand gestures to make a real difference. Sharing food, helping a hurt animal, aiding a stranger, this is
