These tolls are *dramatically* higher than Iran was asking for a couple of months ago.
Bill Grueskin@bgrueskin.bsky.social · 6h agoReuters: Iran wants fees of 5%-7% of the price of cargo from ships using the strait; Oman wants 3%. "Making fees voluntary, at least nominally, could be a way out of the impasse, although an implied threat of Iranian attacks could mean shippers would be unlikely to risk transit without paying."
A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election…
The Bismarckian genius of Micheál Martin laid bare Those emojis appear somewhat sinister because the message by Netanyahu’s foreign ministry accuses Ireland of “hate” A slur & very strong words Something that is not evidenced by facts or actions of the Irish state & society
Ireland features but so much more well worth investing in
Jonn Elledge@jonnelledge.bsky.social · 7h agoFOR ONE DAY ONLY: A History of the World in 47 Borders is 99p on Kindle and thus, also, elsewhere. Is this a good thing? Shouldn't two years of my life cost more than that? Who can say! Get it while it's cheap! www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
FOR ONE DAY ONLY: A History of the World in 47 Borders is 99p on Kindle and thus, also, elsewhere. Is this a good thing? Shouldn't two years of my life cost more than that? Who can say! Get it while it's cheap! www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Sunday Times #1 Bestseller eBook : Elledge, Jonn: Amazon.co.uk: Books
A captivating exploration of world history through the lens of political borders, offering surprising, humorous, and insightful stories that reveal their profound impact.
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*DEMIS HASSABIS STEPPING DOWN AS GOOGLE DEEPMIND CEO TO BE CHAIR
The USA has helped maneuver Ukraine into this position, where the Russians will murder masses of Ukrainian civilians. Thanks to America! www.reuters.com/business/aer...
EXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says
The missile unit could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers.
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Satellite images of "Taman Terminal LLC" after the attack on 07.30.26. As seen in the images, the tank farm for bulk liquid cargo transfer has thinned out by about a dozen tanks.
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European and Russian Ex-Officials Held Talks on War in Ukraine
Former senior officials from the UK, France, Germany and Russia met in Vienna last month to explore potential conditions for peace talks to end Moscow’s war on Ukraine, according to people familiar wi...
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Because famously fog & bad weather is unknown in Ireland An EU partner’s government jet crashed carrying it’s head of state (in 2010) in such conditions. Utter insanity
The Journal@thejournal.ie · 2d agoThe new Government jet may struggle to land in fog and bad weather because it was ordered without a navigational system which is made by an Israeli company, The Journal has learned. jrnl.ie/7117818t
Palantir raised its sales and income forecasts for the full year after posting second-quarter sales that far exceeded Wall Street’s estimates
Palantir Raises Outlook, Karp Calls Business Sales ‘Otherworldy’
Palantir Technologies Inc. raised its sales and income forecasts for the full year after posting second-quarter sales that far exceeded Wall Street’s estimates.
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Belfast Fleadh: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins https://www.europesays.com/uk/1126927/ Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has kicked off in Belfast for the very first time. Thousands gathered for the…
Belfast Fleadh: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins - United Kingdom
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has kicked off in Belfast for the very first time.
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An absolute privilege to attend the Opening Ceremony of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann at Belfast City Hall today.
The picture on the front of Reform's policy is of HMS Ocean on the River Thames in 2012. It was sold by to the Brazilian navy in 2018. Turns out you can judge a book by its cover.
UK, Clacton national parliament by-election, Survation poll: Farage (REFORM~NI): 73% (+27) Count Binface (CBP-*): 20% (new) Fox (RECLAIM-*): 2% (new) +/- vs. 2024 election Fieldwork: 16-24 July 2026 Sample size: 502
Appropriate on Baltimore regatta day (& public holiday) www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
‘We are still the gateway to Europe’: Policing the west Cork coast for drug smuggling
While the methods used to bring contraband into the State and the Continent have changed over the years, the country’s geography has not
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Few people understand that the UK university system is in crisis, but even fewer realise that many of the people losing their jobs are amongst the best in their fields
Glen O'Hara@gsoh31.bsky.social · 3d agoSo it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)
This is disgusting Abolish the Home Office
the3million@the3million.bsky.social · 3d agoMonique Hawkins, acting chief executive of the3million, said the impact of the Home Office’s retrospective review was devastating for many. "People applied to the EU settlement scheme in good faith...by building their lives in the UK and putting down roots." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Trump has somehow gone from a ‘memorandum of understanding’ - already the very weakest form of agreement- to now the mere ‘parameters of a deal’.
Shipwreck@shipwreck75.bsky.social · 4d ago🤦♂️
Your kids are probably using the newish insult ‘chud’. But what does it mean?
Your kids are probably using the newish insult ‘chud’. But what does it mean?
The term appears to have evolved from ‘cannibalistic humanoid underground dweller’ to loser, via some other definitions
irishtimes.com
German carmakers flood jobs market with managers after wielding axe ft.trib.al/cHkLSSO
German carmakers flood jobs market with managers after wielding axe
Volkswagen approaches headhunter to find positions for hundreds of departing managers
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