From Nuneaton Wildlife Sanctuary. How beautiful.

Today’s Russian papers lead with the strike on the student dorm in Starobilsk. Also today, one newspaper suggests that through Russian history “major geopolitical losses were sometimes more useful than brilliant victories.” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/AQw7qeS3t5U

I've never seen a series finale as funny, emotionally impactful and downright spectacular as last night's Late Show! What a pleasure it was to meet the hundreds of staff members and thank them personally (and pose for selfies) for entertaining us for more than a decade. ♥️🙏-mh #GoneButNeverForgotten

In today’s Russian papers: “nuclear muscle-flexing,” carrots and cabbages, “two scenarios” for Russia’s future and what a Russian singer said after getting an award from Vladimir Putin. #ReadingRussia

Remembering footballer George Best, born on this day 1946 in Belfast.

One Russian paper says Russia's “on verge of recession” & warns of “a large-scale bank liquidity crisis.” After Putin & Xi failed to reach a deal on the 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline, another paper writes: “Chinese media ignored the topic of the gas pipeline.” #ReadingRussia

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🇬🇧 British Political Spectrum Quiz My result: Social Democrat Economic: leaning collectivist Social: leaning progressive Sovereignty: cosmopolitan Military: leaning hawkish Authority: leaning authoritarian Constitutional: reformist Take the quiz: quiz.jmoxley.co.uk

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Today one Russian newspaper reports “increased anxiety” in Russian society. Another paper: Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills “send a signal to Ukraine…EU & Nato’s eastern flank”. Plus, stinging criticism of Donald Trump over his social media posts. #ReadingRussia

I wrote a bit about Andy Burnham as I see it from the town next door...

Teaching a dog a new trick. Maybe don’t show him how to turn the water on though 😂

“Call this chaos? The Tories would have had three new leaders by now!”😂😂 Matt on the Labour leadership crisis as Keir Starmer’s authority weakens - but would the Tories have been even more chaotic?! #r4today #WesStreeting #AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #Labour #Makerfield #skynews

What the Russian papers are saying about the massive Ukrainian drone strike: one paper calls it “audacious”, another: “one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks.” “It’s increasingly difficult to cut the flow of weaponry to the Ukrainian army,” concedes another. #ReadingRussia

BBC filming crew violated the “do not interfere” rule in 2019 🐧 During the filming of Dynasties in Antarctica, penguins got trapped inside a deep ice crevasse after a snow avalanche. The crew decided to clear a small path through the snow, helping the penguins escape safely ❤️

An initial dispatch from Makerfield as.ft.com/r/42148349-f...

"Thank you for your order. I'll push it off the edge of the counter when it's ready"

This is King. He is trying to figure out how the basement stairs work.

In today’s Russian papers: new restrictions on reporting drone attacks, new rules for expelling foreigners, new local governors, new data shows financial situation worsens for ¾ of large Russian industrial companies. The joke at the end is about old lifts. #ReadingRussia

What I actually mean when I say that I have a punishing home workout regime.

When you let your Mum cut your hair and she tells you how handsome you are.

😂 They are naughty little critters - lol

I don't do cat videos but this is genuinely very funny

In today’s Russian papers: • “The world's most powerful missile”; • Russia downgrades economic growth forecast; • Russians turn to cash due to mobile internet shutdowns & “rumours” over bank deposits. #ReadingRussia

A personal trainer accidentally discovered the ultimate leg day: pulling a mud-soaked sheep out of a swamp. 😭🐑 The poor sheep was exhausted and struggling to breathe, but she managed to rescue it and wash all the mud off its wool. Turns out those gym workouts finally had a real-world boss battle.

Trump’s war in Iran is hitting Americans hard. Prices at the checkout shot up to the highest level since May 2023, now outstripping wage growth. Trump is making everyone poorer.

On Saturday Vladimir Putin seemed to suggest the war in Ukraine was “coming to an end.” Today one Russia paper claims that “trying to interpret what he meant is like fortune-telling.” And will there, or won’t there, be talks with Europe? #ReadingRussia

“Something rather unusual is happening right now inside Russia.” My dispatch for BBC Radio’s From Our Own Correspondent.

Keir’s in his room crying and won’t come out for dinner. Hope you’re happy with yourselves.

Here’s a poem called ‘Life of a Naturalist’.

"Excuse me, do you have a moment to talk about our Lord and Saviour Winnie the Pooh"

In this morning’s Russian newspapers: Moscow warns Kyiv not to target the Red Square parade; problems with Russian bonds, with “almost 25% of the bond market at risk of default”; and what a newspaper joke section is saying about the state of the Russian economy. #ReadingRussia

Just got this text from my Moscow mobile operator: “During preparations for & the holding of holiday events May 5-9 temporary restrictions to mobile internet & text messaging are possible in Moscow & Moscow region. This may cause difficulties with cashless payments, use of ATMs & GPS services.”

Ukrainian drone strikes Moscow high-rise days before Red Square parade. Producer @bbcbentavener.bsky.social

In today’s Russian papers: Stalin rehabilitated, Soviet jeans remembered, Nato “fragmented” and Moscow wondering “will Nato’s foundation stone, the Article 5 principle of collective security, work?” #ReadingRussia

My co-worker when the guy I'm complaining about is stood behind me.

"This is a new piece, it reflects feelings of neglect, abandonment and broken promises. I call it "WHERE'S MY FUCKING DINNER '"

One Russian paper today claims “Life has become four times more joyous.” Another reports the country’s economic reserves are “largely exhausted.” Plus: “a new drop in the approval rating of the [Russian] authorities.” And who are the Kremlin’s friends in the West? #ReadingRussia

Whenever trump speaks, a demon gets its wings.

"Bunch of fucking amateurs"

I really miss the days when we had a government of integrity, honesty and service.

Keir Starmer should go immediately... ...to the shops to buy me some cat treats.

Today’s Russian papers on Russia’s economic problems: “Managed cooling has turned into accelerating decline”; “economic situation worse than forecast”; “in a few months the IT industry may be in ruins.” But Botox foot injections are booming. #ReadingRussia

Trump angry sharpied Melania’s dress

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