www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/... A well-being economy is smart economics

‘When you call people invaders, you are calling them the enemy. That sets a tone’ www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...

Our latest pod is in the feeds! @lauramcallister30.bsky.social, Lauren, & Lee tackle 'horribly male' politics, the 'consensual politics' of Cardiff Bay, and inspired by former Senedd member Nathan Gill, express preferences of which countries would offer the best bribes... youtu.be/wnlWwGyye_o

Trump pardons are an ‘industrial-scale’ business, says lawyer www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

Irish fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

What does £9 million buy you?

Disgraced former First Minister Vaughan Gething is being lined up for a peerage by Keir Starmer, according to a report in The Times ✍️Martin Shipton

Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion

Thailand-based businesdman gives £9m to Farage's #Reform party www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Ireland signs information exchange deal with OECD countries to tackle tax evasion

Evidence of vertebrae among the Labour Senedd group, dare I say even leadership? #Senedd26

Former Irish President Michael D Higgins: “… President Trump refers to the ‘Third World.’ … the people he’s talking about are the future world … they will make new international institutions … with a respect for international law that he does not have.” www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🦌 🎄 ❄️ Irish language TV channel @TG4 @Cula4_TG4 has co-produced a new animated Christmas film in collaboration with @BBCNI and Welsh language station @S4C in a first-of-its-kind collaboration. https://bit.ly/48nft5y

From #CoP30 to #Cymru - Huge privilege to hear Mrs Mary Robinson speak about the importance of having stories about the reality of #climate change & its impact on #nature. #science #evidence #Shero #Ireland #Wales Diolch yn fawr - Consulate General of Ireland #Cardiff & @futuregencymru.bsky.social

While those who are enraptured by what they see as Nigel Farage’s charisma are likely to remain loyal to his personality cult, more level-headed voters will pause to consider the implications of Gill’s criminality ✍️Martin Shipton

Another Russian attack in Ukraine, one of the deadliest in the west of the country. At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Israeli air strikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire

NUJ reps at the BBC overwhelmingly passed a motion calling for worker representation on the BBC board, an independently-appointed chair, and sustainable funding through Charter Renewal. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bbc...

Mary Robinson says Cop30 summit must signpost stronger action on fossil fuels www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Israel is stopping syringes and fridges reaching Gaza for vaccination programmes www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

Am noson! Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb a ymunodd â ni yn yr Eglwys Norwyeg ar gyfer lansiad ein papur polisi 'Gweledigaeth am Gymru Gyfiawn' Mae'r sgwrs wedi dechrau! Diolch i'n panel: @juliejamesms.bsky.social @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social Jane Dodds AS a Lila Haines

What a night! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at the Norwegian Church for the launch of A Vision for a Just Cymru The conversation has begun! 🙌 Diolch to our brilliant panel @juliejamesms.bsky.social Jane Dodds MS @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social and Lila Haines

Fascinating evening listening to politicians from four of Cymru’s parties responding to @oxfamcymru.bsky.social’s pre-Senedd election Vision for a Just Cymru, published today. Full coverage to follow.

‘They’re behaving like gangsters’: Will the rest of the world stand up to the US at Cop30? www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025... #climate #COP30 #methane

nation.cymru/opinion/i-su... “Wouldn’t it be great if all parties committed to running campaigns devoid of toxicity?”

Attacking the Green Deal means attacking European industry and economy, as well as energy and resource security. EU leaders need to get their act together and start caring about the impact the climate crisis has on millions of Europeans! @baseickhout.bsky.social www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...

Two days in October: two elections, both unusual, both possibly game changing ✍️ Lila Haines

nation.cymru/opinion/refo... “…Reform is an offshoot of the far right of the Conservative Party, bankrolled by donors who represent interests like the fossil fuel industries and offshore banking…”

Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists points at how governments could help sectors in crisis theconversation.com/irelands-bas... #BasicIncome #Culture #Artists

"But the wind does not stop for my thoughts." Derek Jarman #Dungeness #envhist #metal #wood #vegetation #charcoal #shingle #FridayFlashback

Seeking refuge in 1914: "They came in fishing boats, coalers (coal ships), and anything that could float..." #Folkestone #Belgium #migration #refugee #history #heritage #asylum #WW1 🎨 learn.folkestonemuseum.co.uk/objects/oil-...