Absolutely wonderful journalist over so many years, all the very best in your retirement @aine-lawlor.bsky.social

By far one of the best journalists and broadcasters Ireland has ever known. Incisive, informed, and always on top of her game.

Just putting this out there ahead of the England-Norway World Cup match...The Norwegian Football Federation donated $305,000 in profits from Norway’s World Cup qualifier against Israel to Doctors Without Borders' efforts providing humanitarian relief in Gaza. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

The White House was never supposed to be a palace. George Washington and architect James Hoban deliberately rejected the lavish style of European monarchies. Instead, they designed a President’s House that reflected the ideals of a republic: dignified, restrained, and accountable to the people.

Have you tested your smoke alarm lately? We recommend testing them once a week and you should have one installed per floor of your home.

“The main thing is to write for the joy of it. Cultivate a work-lust that imagines its haven like your hands at night dreaming the sun in the sunspot of a breast. You are fasted now, light-headed, dangerous. Take off from here." Seamus Heaney, from Station Island (1984)

This is not good…..

Trump: "One of the things I talked to [Putin] about was 'Where would you want to meet?' And he said 'Ideally in Moscow.' I said 'You're not going to meet in Moscow.'…Would you go to Moscow?" Zelensky: "It's difficult. There are a lot of Ukrainian drones there."

WOW -- Danish reporter *goes there* with Rutte "You sit next to Trump when he talks about conquering Greenland, lashes out at allies like Spain -- things it doesn't seem like the old Mark Rutte would approve of. Does this have any affect on your self-respect when you sit there and say nothing?"

Let’s take out the rubbish. It is a straight fight #FarageVBinface Every other party has now stood down. #votebinface. Vote for change.

Making fun of Taco always hilarious 🤣😂🤣😂 #belgium #fifa

That's Donald Trump. Every accusation is a confession.

The Hungarian public broadcaster is showing this message now, after its news service was temporarily shut down: "Public broadcasters must not lie. We apologize for having done so for years. The public broadcaster will undergo changes to make its news service independent and credible."

Abbott Laboratories donated $500,000 to Trump’s inauguration fund. Trump bought around $500,000 worth of shares in Abbott stock last year. His DOJ just dropped a years-long criminal investigation into Abbott for potential deadly misconduct. Everything is for sale.

The Royal Belgian Football Federation has published a - very strongly worded and argumented - statement after Fifa's decision to suspend Falorin Balogun's automatic ban for one year, making him eligible for the USMNT's R16 match v. Belgium. Merci à @samindrakunti.bsky.social!

“.. Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C.” @reuters.com

Ireland is probably the best example of what accession to the EU can do to transform small states, their economies, state institutions and societies. Which is why it would be terrific to see the Irish EU presidency help close negotiations with Montenegro by end of this year.

Start of the Irish Presidency: You have built one of our Union's most dynamic economies, while remaining true to your values and your sense of community.You have shown a willingness to lead, bring people together, find common ground, and quietly get things done ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #Ireland

As Ireland assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union, due recognition for one of the most important yet low profile Irish women today. ‘She’s tough’: Low-profile operator becomes Ireland’s most important diplomat for the next six months www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

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The thing about social media age restrictions is that it treats today’s internet as an inevitability we all just have to deal with. The internet (and the WORLD) wasn’t like this until like four dudes were allowed to own & monetize as much tech real estate as they wanted. Fix THAT problem.

(1/10) Europe faces its most dangerous security environment in decades. Intelligence assessments suggest Russia may attack an EU Member State in the coming years. As US engagement in Europe becomes less certain, how can Europe strengthen deterrence? 🧵

Medicare for All - "That's socialism!" Social Security - "That's socialism!" Debt free education - "That's socialism!" Universal childcare - "That's socialism!" $1 trillion in tax cuts for the richest 1%... "That's just how it is."

I actually think this statement is a big deal. Because it tells you all you need to know. They believe, in their bones, in an imperial presidency where the executive rules absolutely and uses his power to destroy enemies and enrich himself.

Utterly brilliant, we need more of this. Fancy being on the end of this, I would never be able to show my face again. 🤣🤣🤣

NEW: Boris Johnson failed to declare to parliament a gift of private jet flights from the same cryptobillionaire, Christopher Harborne who gave £5m to Nigel Farage, leaked documents reveal. New #HarborneReceipts investigation from @thenerve.news. 🔗 below 1/

Today, poet Galal El-Behairy turns 36 in prison, 8 years after his arrest for his poetry. Sentenced on false charges, he's endured torture and systematic denial of basic materials. Yet he continues creating. Read his birthday poem, translated by our Head of MENA, Mina Thabet and Alice Yousef.

One of the Brexiteers’ favourite boasts is that the UK has outgrown Europe over the last decade – here’s the reality. www.arguably.uk/p/we-cant-af...

Fuck you, Jimmy Fallon.

WATCH: Chris Hayes looks at how Elon Musk’s assault on USAID became one of DOGE’s most devastating legacies—and why Musk is now trying to rewrite the record.

#Brexit is back in the news, which reminded to repost this TOP cartoon by @mackinnonart.bsky.social

credit to Sally Nugent who just, in normal circumstances, brought Nigel Farage's political career to an end. If polls don't plummet after this, I will be truly astonished.

🔟 Today marks the 10 year anniversary of Brexit referendum ❗️Brexit has been a complete and utter disaster and has seriously fractured the relationship between Ireland and the UK ❗️Northern Ireland remains a forgotten consequence of the disaster ❗️It’s time to bring the UK back into the EU family

Really looking forward to this.

UK will have its 7th PM in 10 years. But rising political volatility is a pan-European story. As colleagues & I show: post-Feb '22 the average tenure of a government-leading party in the EU is 3 years 6 months, down from 5 years 9 months over the preceding decade. ecfr.eu/publication/...

A generation ago, Britain was a global power—today, its output is barely above that of America’s poorest state, Idrees Kahloon reports. He traveled to the nation to explore what happened: theatln.tc/6uhyqJtk 🎨: Joan Wong

Great to join the legendary Pat Kenny on @newstalkfm.bsky.social at the wonderful Avondale House in Co. Wicklow to discuss the latest on the US-Iran MoU. Listen at the link below. www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/us-...

How will Ireland try to make its mark during its stint with the EU presidency? www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales. Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37. They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.

🚨 Just in: EU leaders adopt joint conclusions on Ukraine at 27 for the first time since March 2025. They also agreed to roll over the sanctions against Russia from 6 to 12 months. #EUCO

Having a Good Laugh.

What a waste. Just what a waste.

Clips are going viral of the new $14M paint on the Reflecting Pool peeling off just 12 days after the pool reopened.