Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people. The coordinated bombings targeted three hotels in the capital, two Roman Catholic churches, and an evangelical Protestant church outside Colombo u.afp.com/S6jW

Speaking to Europe Today, Poland's top diplomat accused Budapest of escalating its blockade of a €90bn Ukraine loan and Russia sanctions package, warning that Europe must act decisively as US support falters. #EuropeToday

Donald Trump’s assault on global trade is threatening Ireland’s golden age of low taxes and high spending. Dublin has to decide which one it values more.

@ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social @pupulmimsi.bsky.social @eek10.bsky.social youtu.be/kFqOyakrsew?... I hope you enjoy this video from Keb’ Mo’. Especially for you Iona. Goodnight friends 😴

Among the takeaways from the Munich Security Conference was that European leaders do not believe a ceasefire will soon come in the Ukraine war started by Russia's invasion.

MyArtPage. 1990's Young Woman on Snowboard- Vail Colorado by Vintage Images. Memories of Milano Cortina 2026. #Winter Olympics

MyArtPage. Art by contemporary Vietnamese artist Lam Duc Manh.

This is a recent colouring from a new book- The English Countryside by Serena Gladwell. A student of mine who visited Bombay, gifted it to me:) @ionamm.bsky.social @brian55.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social Oh yes! I found some lovely colouring pencils- made in India:)

@brian55.bsky.social Hii Brian! Cole Palmer's insane hat trick!! Oh yeahh!! That's the best thing I saw in my life.

MyArtPage. Japanese WW2 art. Transoceanic Bombing,1941. Oil on canvas by Ishikawa Toraji. The Zero aircraft were deadly and accurate, much feared by the Allies.

@brian55.bsky.social @ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social Lots of snow in Solang Valley in the state of Himachal Where my home Dharamshala is. It's a popular place for treks and skiing.

@brian55.bsky.social @ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social @eek10.bsky.social Hi friends. It's a sad day for me as my Guinea Pig, Phoebe died in the morning. She was 7, and on meds for arthritis mainly. She was active but at night she wouldn't take her meds and was gone in the morning.

@brian55.bsky.social Just a reminder to check out my art pics on Twitter. Many thanks:)

MyArtPage. Colorado Mountain Skier by Diana Pigni.

🇯🇵 The world's biggest nuclear power plant was restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents. ➡️ u.afp.com/SBx9

🇪🇸 Train crash near Barcelona kills one in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall, killing one and injuring dozens in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days. #AFPVertical

BREAKING France calls for NATO to hold an exercise in Greenland and says it is "ready to contribute", as US President Donald Trump's push to take the Danish autonomous territory upends the transatlantic alliance

🇦🇶 🐧 Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, according to research published by a global team of scientists on Tuesday ➡️ u.afp.com/SBSR

I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.

@brian55.bsky.social Hi Brian! What utter mayhem and brawls in last night's game- Morocco v Senegal. At the 97th min all the players walked off the pitch protesting a Morocco penalty. All except Sadio Mane who got them back. The penalty by Brahim Diaz failed and Senegal won in ET. 😅

@brian55.bsky.social Hi Brian. I didn't see the Chelsea match but saw the third prize play off between Egypt and Nigeria- Afcon. It was a nil all draw but Nigeria won 4-2 on penalties. Salah missed his penalty. Sad. The Nigerian GK was terrific.

🇬🇱 Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. ➡️ u.afp.com/SB4k

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter from his home on Friday, his party said, a day after elections marred by reports of violence. u.afp.com/SBkW

MyArtPage. Snowy Sapporo Cityscape by Logan Reed.

⚽ In the space of just four days, Real Madrid lost a final to bitter rivals Barcelona, sacked coach Xabi Alonso and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by a second division team, leaving them hurtling into a crisis. ➡️ u.afp.com/SX97

Myanmar pro-military party claims Suu Kyi's seat in junta-run poll. With Suu Kyi still held in seclusion and her hugely popular party dissolved, democracy advocates say the vote has been rigged by a crackdown on dissent and a ballot stacked with military allies. u.afp.com/SX7q

Australia recalls parliament early to pass hate speech, gun laws following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach u.afp.com/SX75

🇮🇷 Iran is fully prepared for conflict but also ready for negotiations, its foreign minister said on Monday, as US President Donald Trump said the Iranian leadership was seeking talks after he threatened to intervene militarily over a crackdown on protests ➡️ u.afp.com/SX85

Israeli forces raided a Palestinian wedding ceremony in occupied East Jerusalem, firing live ammunition and stun grenades at attendees. Several men, including the groom, were detained.

Iran threatens US and Israel of retaliation amid protest crackdown ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/DIDN

Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises #usnews

Gee, I’ve quite a lot: Guitars 4 Acoustic 1 Resonator 1 Classical 1 Electric 1 Travel 1 Banjo 1 Mandolin 1 Ukulele Lots of harmonicas Many different types of percussion instruments I think that’s about it.

Posting something I'd done in December. It's Australian Native Art. It was hard going with the new pencils.. I'll be looking for another brand. These are Faber Castell watercolour pencils. @ionamm.bsky.social @brian55.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social

What is happening in Iran? Internet blackout and Israel blamed after mass protests

Hi @ionamm.bsky.social I'm so sorry to hear about the young woman who was shot by Ice. I read that she was originally from Colorado. A very inhumane act.

MyArtPage. Winter Day in the Tuileries, Paris, 2021. Pastel on paper by Viktoriia Gaman.

@brian55.bsky.social Hi Brian. Ruben Amorim has been sacked! What a shock. You could say it had been coming, but the timing just after the Chelsea news is .shocking

youtu.be/TqPJ0JXsre4 I found this super music by Billy Strings and thought of sharing it with you . Hope you enjoy:) @brian55.bsky.social @ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social

MyArtPage. Snow at Miyajima. Original woodblock print by Kawase Hasui - 1929.

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.

Today, Bulgaria officially starts using the euro. But the Balkan nation is sharply divided about bidding farewell to the lev.  We spoke to some citizens about their fears and hopes as they say goodbye to their national currency.

MyArtPage. Dance of Japanese Cranes by ValeriBellArt.

Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement after weeks of intense fighting

youtube.com/watch?v=poad... @brian55.bsky.social @ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social @eek10.bsky.social This is Silent Night from the very well known Shillong Chamber Choir from North- East India. Hope you enjoy.

youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3... @brian55.bsky.social @ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social @eek10.bsky.social Here's a loved song for Christmas. Enjoy:)

MyArtPage. Nativity Three. Mixed media on paper by Kate Cosgrove.

@jrrezvani.bsky.social Happy Yalda Don W:)

youtube.com/watch?v=hK3a... @brian55.bsky.social @ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social @eek10.bsky.social Hope you enjoy this , friends:)

MyArtPage. Angel of Peace Square by Caroline Bonne Müller. #ChristmasArt.

youtube.com/watch?v=gset... I love this song. Hope you do too @brian55.bsky.social @ionamm.bsky.social @joanieboloney22.bsky.social @eek10.bsky.social