FIFA is like the Mafia, without the morals.

Again, other countries need to start declaring an attention to boycott the World Cup in the US since the US is behaving like a rogue state.

At the Victoria Hall in Hanley for the Halle Orchestra performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Masterpieces

In systems where men hold all the power women and children are always at risk. the end of the patriarchy is the beginning of safety

From a reliable source. Trump's first reaction to the SCOTUS tariff decision.

Today The Olympics finals in men's ice hockey is played between Canada and the US. I believe, it is the first time in Olympic history that 194 countries and 8 billion people have been rooting for Canada. 🇨🇦

An important reminder

France showing moral fortitude. What about the US Government? Nada

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swordfighting tactics, germany, 16th century

Ah Matt turn off comments. Why? Maybe to stop people pointing out that: a) All Reform MPs voted against the Workers’ Rights Bill b) He took a hefty salary from a Hungarian far-right organisation c) He doesn’t even live in the area—and likely won’t be seen after the election d) All of the above?🤔

@scottishgreens.org Join the call for the Scottish Government to evict US military forces from the publicly-owned Glasgow #PrestwickAirport and ban them from using all other public assets #Trump greens.scot/TrumpsTroops...

At the @britishathletics.bsky.social indoor champs for 2 days

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So young white women must breed, old white women must shut up and cook (and clean behind the fridges), and black and brown women will be deported. Is that the Reform message?

Neither Can America.......

Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified From Olympics Over Helmet Depicting War Dead: ‘The Price of Our Dignity’ time.com/7377960/vlad...

With ICE attacking protesters and snatching people off the streets, it’s clear: World Cup fans and players won’t be safe in Trump's US. Demand European countries to boycott the US World Cup matches - unless they are moved. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...

Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records. Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'. Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Plese repost & share: "The risks of using generative artificial intelligence to educate children and teens currently overshadow the benefits, according to a new study by the Brookings Institution's Center for Universal Education." www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...

A day of long walks, 'arty' pictures, a tudge back and a hot chocolate with cow biscuits while looking out of our window, a view never to get tired of I think .... then I go and spoil it all by looking at the news..... errr what are the Americans doing now!!!!

Good morning dear friends, I wish everyone happy, healthy, productive, safe and peaceful day. Lviv, Ukraine 🇺🇦

Except Mary, Jesus and Joseph were brown… Merry Christmas, everyone.

Tesla doesn't recongise Trade Unions. Apple doesn't recognise unions. Amazon is anti-union. McDonald's is anti-union. Starbucks is anti-union. Google is anti-union. Walmart is anti-union. The big corporations are not on your side.

The setting for my talk, 'Country Seats & Sporting Feats', at #TableyHouse this week, very grand, and some of the sporting items that were displayed from the archive to go along with the theme of my talk. Enjoyed it very much and delighted to have been asked back #FamilyHistory #SportsHistory

Great day yesterday at the Secrets and Lies conference, lots of lovely comments after my talk on tracing female ancestors, thank you to all who came along. Also enjoyed flying the @afewforgottenwomen.bsky.social flag with @janetfew.bsky.social and @helenshields.bsky.social More of the same today

Doris Storey the swimmer from Leeds who worked at Burton's who went to the 1936 Olympics in Berlin who won 2 gold medals at the 1938 Empire Games in Sydney. 👇 BBC News - 'Our Olympian grandma from Leeds refused to stand for Hitler' - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#LeavingMyKitchen - well left my kitchen a day or two ago! 30th Anniversary cake for brother & wife Red velvet cake with vanilla/orange flavoured buttercream & handmade fondand, handpainted dog snouts peeking out from under a duvet [based on their favourite poster], bespoke topper to finish.

What a great talk on researching women's lives by researchdogsbody. Really well received by a packed house.

Big crowd for researchdogsbody. No surprise there.

New today on @playingpasts.bsky.social the concluding part of @dralexanderjackson.bsky.social's series on the life of Clarice Vizard "A man may be useful, but a woman is essential, in a pub.” Link 👉 bit.ly/3HH3vKJ @bssh.bsky.social #Football #WomensFootball @nfmofficial.bsky.social #WomenInSport

If you've ever wondered about publishing an article on @playingpasts.bsky.social and the numer of people who will read your work - then take a look at the latest metrics #Metrics #SportsHistory

Very proud of latest numbers on my @playingpasts.bsky.social website

Her name was Diana. She was 23 years old and 7 months pregnant. Russia murdered her today in an attack on the maternity hospital in Kamyanske.

It's funny but I cannot think of a sport where my personal interest is less in tune with my social media than F1. It's demonstrably a very physically and mentally challenging effort, there's a huge amount of skill, I respect the engineering, I just find it insanely, monumentally dull.

I used this Terry Pratchett quote at my father’s funeral in May. RIP Jota #YNWA

In a world that is increasingly multilingual, becoming a hyperpolyglot—a speaker of more than 11 languages—remains a rare, herculean feat.