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Yesterday, European media presented Ukraine’s renewed refinery strikes as an act of defiance against Trump. Trump and Putin are now in a deal. If Putin retaliates, it will be against European interests, not American ones. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/n...
Shop fridges and freezers across Europe hit by fresh suspected cyber-attack
Chains in seven countries say cooling unit temperatures rose overnight in incident similar to hack of French stores
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Using young people for your own political interests in a desperate attempt at a comeback. Pathetic. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A global youthquake is happening. Promises we made young people have been broken – and they know it | Gordon Brown
Anger and protest have put liberal democracy on trial. It’s vital to understand the rage that now unites a generation, says former prime minster Gordon Brown
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While people accuse Abdul El-Sayed of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, let’s remember what happened in Egypt. Egyptians democratically elected Mohamed Morsi in 2012. We didn’t like the result. We helped the military regain power in 2013. Egypt is now an autocracy.
Something deeply concerning is happening in France. Authorities are increasingly banning protests in city centres and imposing routes along the outskirts, citing risks of violence and damage. You can still protest, but only where the authorities decide you can be seen.
On Saturday, protesters in Switzerland marched under the slogan: “We’ve had enough, even in Switzerland.” That should tell you something about the scale of the discontent.
Remember that kid who couldn't stand losing a game and constantly tried to change the rules? That's exactly how the EU is behaving right now.
France's public broadcaster signed a contract with an Israeli firm to run political polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The firm's founder has ties to Netanyahu's circle and political targeting. The contract was cancelled as soon as a newspaper began investigating.
By giving Ukraine enough to fight but not to win, our governments create frustration that fuels openly genocidal rhetoric among some supporters, just as with Israel and Gaza. We tolerate it because we have no plan. The stalemate itself fuels this rhetoric. This is a moral regression.
"Russia’s war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East" How to lose credibility in less than 200 caracters. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Kaja Kallas@kajakallas.bsky.social · 3d agoRussia’s war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East pose major threats to energy and food supplies, trade and freedom of navigation. Maritime routes are global lifelines.
One major reason behind the growing fatigue over Ukraine, and the increasing effectiveness of Russian propaganda, is the scale of our double standards concerning Israel and Gaza. But we refuse to discuss it. Young people are not stupid. They see the contradictions.
Haley Stevens is just the tip of the iceberg of what's coming in the next few months. Conservatives losing their grip on power within their own party can be very dangerous. They want everything to go back to the way it was, as if Trump had never existed.
Iliana Iotova: 1. October 30, 2026 — On Russia’s role in negotiations “You cannot exclude Russia. You cannot exclude it as a party, because you cannot make a decision on its behalf.” 2. October 31, 2026 — On reopening dialogue with Putin “Everyone should phone President Putin.”
Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · yesterdayCongratulations to Iliana Iotova on her victory in the presidential elections. From security and defence to our competitiveness and energy independence, I look forward to continuing our joint work. For a strong Bulgaria in a strong Europe.
In Ethiopia, the warmongering Prime Minister is now sending his entire cabinet for military training. European leaders advocating war and conscription should do the same. Lead by example. We’re already drifting towards authoritarianism. Why stop halfway?
Judo is built on a simple principle: use your opponent’s strength and momentum against them. Rather than resisting force with force, redirect it to your advantage. Guess who holds a black belt in judo?
In Bulgaria, exit polls suggest the outgoing president, who supports reopening dialogue with Moscow, is winning. Are we seriously not seeing the trend across Europe? How many elections will it take? But we blame Russian propaganda. If that’s the explanation, perhaps we should study it. It works.
Imagine being a teenager. At school, you're taught history, equality and critical thinking. You're encouraged to question things. Then you start following the news and discover your government's double standards. And adults have no credible explanation. Trust collapses.
This weekend, Gen Z protested in India and Indonesia, two of the world's most populous countries. Yet we barely hear about it in Western media. Perhaps because we don't want to inspire our own Gen Z. Their protests disrupt our narratives.
When you ask the US to restore intelligence services, you have to pay back...
Talaria.FYI@talaria-fyi.bsky.social · 3d ago#Ukraine just lost my support. They ask the #UN for support their territorial integrity. Then they vote to deny that support to another country. I will be donating to #Cuba instead from now on. #nzpol
Yesterday, Gen Z protested in Germany. Media focused on education and living costs. But conscription was a major concern. Here are a few quotes from the protesters: “It is not good that the state invests so much money in the military” “No to conscription. Nobody decides our future without us”
Months ago, Trump blamed US protests on the far left. This platform denounced it. France made very similar accusations three weeks ago. Germany did the same yesterday. But the outrage is missing. Why? Because these protests challenge European policies, including support for Ukraine.
The EU is now restricting our freedoms to protect the very freedoms Putin is threatening.
Have you noticed how US intelligence warnings about Russia attacking Europe have gone quiet since Trump and Putin struck their deal? Surely just a coincidence. We're not being manipulated, are we?
The EU–Canada summit was hailed as historic. On Ukraine, Canada pledged €500m to a €90bn EU loan (0.56%), opening the door to Canadian arms sales funded by Europe. No new commitment was made toward Ukraine’s separate €70bn funding gap for 2027. The denial about what lies ahead is staggering.
The refusal to acknowledge that these protests are also against the EU’s warmongering stance is remarkable. Supporting Ukraine was never a question of right or wrong. It was a question of whether Europe could afford it.
Update from the land of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
A poll in Germany shows that 42% of Germans believe arms deliveries to Ukraine have gone too far, the highest level since 2022. In eastern Germany, that figure reaches 54%. But apparently, we're not supposed to talk about that.
Unpopular opinion: The concentration of power within Musk's corporate empire is surprisingly similar to that within the Ukrainian state under Zelensky. Both are remarkably skilled at using narratives to raise funds.
We don't talk enough about face masks in Gen Z protests worldwide. A generation told to sacrifice part of its childhood to protect its elders now uses those same masks to demand rights and recognition. They know we failed them.
