Come on, man

My editor wouldn't let me say it's a mass exodus but it's a mass exodus (happy for the sailors who can get some clean clothes soon) www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...

Some good news for a change www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

You can go through the strait free, but it takes 2 days, or you can subscribe to Hormuz Plus.

14 dead, thousands stranded: Inside the plight of mariners trapped in the Strait of Hormuz www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-wa...

I'm too tired for this

Ah, Papa George giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

The head of the union representing India’s seafarers told me mariners on board ships around the Gulf feel like they’re in jail www.instagram.com/reel/DZn7ETL...

Shadow fleet modus operandi change incoming

Thousands have turned out for an Anti-Racism rally in Belfast city centre, organised by United Against Racism and supported by Trade Unions

In my latest for @WarFrontsWeekly I explain that the newest crisis on the streets of Mogadishu is another chapter in the breakdown between central government, regions and the fight for influence with President Mahmud attempting to wrest control over Somalia back from clans fronts.co/article/soma...

While everyone is enjoying satelite commentary on NI, I should take the moment to note that there is a growing thing on Arma servers where people catch your accent and ask you where you keep your toaster and I am certain this is almost entirely Lisa McGee's fault

There are people all across Belfast helping relocate people, get them food, clothes, meds and more. You will likely never hear about them on the news. But they are many. And *they* are Belfast.

List of Belfast addresses said to be immigrant homes circulated online amid riots in wake of stabbing www.cbsnews.com/news/belfast...

India voices "strong protest" over 3 of its mariners being killed in U.S. strikes on oil tankers www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-wa...

Oh no

Alleged U.S. airstrikes overnight hit two water storage reservoirs in Iran's Sirik County, Hormozgan Province, reportedly leaving many without water. Images of remnants posted by Iranian media show the remains of a U.S.-made GBU-39 air-delivered bomb. osmp.ngo/osmp2336/

I do honestly wonder if people who are upset with the way they’re portrayed in the media consider that trying to intimidate and threaten reporters isn’t going to generate sympathetic coverage.

Important point. With the UK (GCAP), France and Germany now likely each pursuing their own fighter jet program in different groups, this will again structurally embed European countries competing against each in their arms deals and defence industrial strategies.

“The series follows Hercule Poirot’s first cases in London before he becomes the world’s most famous sleuth” What, no. He was already well-known in Belgium before he came here as a refugee in middle age. Open the schools

NEW: After pushback from Congressional members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Pentagon has released the new Religious Affiliation Code list without specifying which groups are Christian. Previously, the tradition was not listed as Christian (last week's list on right).

I do get emotional at this speech every time I read it

Bless him www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...

@hdagres.bsky.social on the partial restoration of Internet access in Iran.

Marjane Satrapi 1969-2026

We are in a new Europe. (Both spotted in Berlin Brandenburg)

Alright sure why the fuck not

I am so tired

If a Russian company was feeding inaccurate data (I believe the term is "lying") to the government, that would kind of be its own issue rather than an assurance that everything is fine. If I lie to the govt about my economic activities I go to jail Also 45% is still a lot!

What exactly does he think Russia is doing with the alumina that its *checks notes* major arms manufacturing supplier is purchasing?

Throwback to when a TV station in Iceland accidentally aired an episode of Teletubbies with subtitles from the Sopranos 👌🏼

The 666 bus to Hel is back www.cbsnews.com/news/666-bus...

Government plans to end triple lock within weeks. This will remove the current requirement for UN authorisation of overseas deployment of Irish troops. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

"Bluesky said it has removed 4,907 accounts linked to "state-backed influence activity" this year, roughly double the pace seen last year." www.france24.com/en/live-news...

Poland signs first defence contracts under EU’s SAFE programme notesfrompoland.com/2026/05/29/p...

OPCW inspectors visit Syria and find chemical warfare related materials the Assad regime claimed not to have. www.opcw.org/sites/defaul...

Some notes on recent Mazloum 'Abdi interviews w/ Al Monitor, Hawar, and an Al Arabiya podcast. Covers many topics, from ongoing integration to the relationship btw the 2012 Crisis Cell bombing in Damascus to the YPG's seizure of Kurdish areas across Syria akmckeever.substack.com/p/recent-maz...

[Adam Curtis frantically buying hard drives]

New Acled report looks at how Russia's shadow fleet is not only raising money for the war against Ukraine, but is being used as a hybrid warfare platform against Europe acleddata.com/report/russi...

Wrote a short comment on Sweden’s decision to procure French frigates. It’s a big deal for Swedish air defence, French industry, and the future of European security if this turns into a deeper strategic partnership. Many people will say that France will be France, but beggars can’t be choosers !

Most of those killed by the measles outbreak in Bangladesh in recent weeks have been children, many too young to be vaccinated or only partially vaccinated www.cbsnews.com/news/measles...

The plan for 'what comes after Nato' isn't clear, but the acceptance that there needs to be a plan has become mainstream in a way that was unthinkable 18 months ago www.economist.com/europe/2026/...

RIP Ahmadinejad you would have loved Arsenal winning the Premier League

"Russia brings a lot to the table in terms of some military technologies such as niche equipment that it can still sell, and testing some Chinese equipment or components" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

People are betting on U.S. military operations, and analysts say the unusually high success rate is a likely sign of insider trading. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.

CSIS vs. RUSI death match

Today in “everywhere is Northern Ireland”

Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...