Third question - if Trump orders a nuclear attack can he be stopped? Does someone near to him (physically) have a stun gun or tranquilliser ready to go?

Guys! The Board of Peace isn't stopping wars!

Photo of my Bengal Crimson rose for @europesheila.bsky.social I pruned it (just before you asked for a photo) to stop it flowering so that it could focus on strong roots. While my back was turned it sneaked in a bloom (left) Hoping to train it up against a wall like the photo on right.

This thread is a must read. I really think people have yet to grasp the energy and economic disasters that loom over us all as a result of the war.

One day, "It" will happen, by which I mean sudden and unexpected news that you want to celebrate. In such cases, you will want the right outfit. 🧵

BREAKING: Protests erupt in Tel Aviv calling for an end to the war.

Artemis II. If you know, you know.

Well, other than it keeps you out of prison.

Is it pretending when something is true?

We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...

The FRAUD CZAR is EVERYWHERE. Also, nobody expects the FRAUD CZAR!!

Ten days to Hungary’s election and the polls still aren’t budging in Orban’s direction.

Pam Bondi may have been fired but she’s still subject to a subpoena to testify. She’d better be careful going past any open windows. For her own safety she should release all the Epstein files, un-redacted.

It's never a bad time to remind ppl that there is a boy-goes-to-wizard-school novel with deeper themes, gorgeous writing, and psychological depth that HP never attained. A Wizard of Earthsea. Do yourself a favor and read it. Ged is the better wizard, better man, and Le Guin the superior writer.

I've got a feeling this broke a day earlier. Got to be an April Fool!

Not forgetting the old men clinging on so they can hand power to their sons. Lee Kuan Yew. Lee Hsien Loong.

The UK government is exploring triggering the break clause in Palantir’s NHS contract, the FT reports. A big and absolutely correct step.

Who knew?

Today I decided to trim my bush (Calm down) Having stared at its huge sphericalness all winter - a sphere that took 8 years to achieve- I went for a pyramid shape. After an hour with the snips I am delighted to present a hence undiscovered shape to the world of geometry. I call it -Polyroundypointy

I found the people in wheelchairs at protests in Hong Kong inspirational. I often found myself thinking: "They can make it, yet other people can't/won't..." OTOH, at one protest march in 2019, there was a heavily pregnant woman in the crowd. And most of us around her were freaked out by that... 😅

That UK government ever considers asserting its contractual rights against a major supplier is rare and welcome. And here, this is especially welcome. This will not be easy but it can be done, but it is good it is being seriously considered at all. www.ft.com/content/2d2b...

Looking at all the blue dots scattered all across the country for tomorrow’s No Kings protests makes me so happy. 😁

NO KINGS TOMORROW! Hope to see you there. There are at least 5 rallies across the 6th district. Please find one and join. Lets show this regime that we will not stand for fascism in this country! #nokings secure.actblue.com/donate/lore-... www.lorebergman.org

Reform candidates quits after apparent Nazi Salute.

Such a sad thread

Every dog has its day 14/10

I’ve received reports that the Iranian regime’s present for Trump is a huge wooden horse on wheels. The clever part is they’ve covered it all over with gold paint.

I’m nodding thoughtfully in debates about lack of evidence of a national security risk from crypto for political donations + possible unfairness of a ban. I’m such a good Liberal! - But inside I’m thinking there aren’t enough tiny violins in the world to respond to Reform Party’s whining 😂😂😂

Co-founder of conservative magazine demands Vance use 25th Amendment to remove Trump www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

#WomensHistoryMonth #Pinks 🌷

Now a good journo would add “despite allowing the use of UK bases to load US bombers”

Someone tell Jenrick it’s “Hash Wednesday”

What the Iranians were planning would have killed millions if they'd hit the desalination plants and power infrastructure, effectively collapsing the gulf states and indirectly making the US military presence there impossible. I think the military told him. So I doubt this is just another mini TACO.

There's an antisemitic incident in London and Farage immediate reaction is to blame migrants crossing the channel. If our politicians don't see the problem of demonising individuals in this way then they're the problem.

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity have been set on fire in north London. Today we say again - Antisemitism has no place in this country.

Bluesky, “Popular with Friends” feed has become unusable for me. The exact same post from all the big progressive/left influencers. If not the exact same screengrab, clip or wording, then very similar. All of it preaching to the Choir and performative.

Uh oh. Professional vacationer quietly establishing his divine right to rule.

Ooh! Ooh! I know this one. They have morals and a conscience. And a brain!

An Iranian man and a Romanian woman were arrested on Thursday after trying to enter a naval base in Scotland where nuclear-armed submarines are docked, the police said.

Starmer’s decision risks repeating the mistakes of Iraq, and follows Donald Trump down a slippery slope. While Badenoch and Farage cheer this on, it is British households who are paying the price.

The decision by the Prime Minister reminds us all of the disaster of Iraq and shows how we’re being drawn further and further down Trump’s slippery slope. The UK has to avoid being dragged into another war in the Middle East with no obvious end.

Josh was the first person in this role which involved scrutinising a huge volume of planning applications for in/around Cambridge and going toe-2-toe with some big developers. And some politicians too. Oxford, be nice to him! @greenpartyemma.bsky.social

We need to see this more often. Groaning and stunned silence from the assembled media corps. No sycophants. Make Trump Squirm!

Better still - I’m on tour with the 25th anniversary of it. Trigger Happy TV 25th Anniversary Tour tickets www.domjoly.tv/live/

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When I first came back to the UK, there was a tv sketch show where a guy walked around with a giant, mock mobile phone yelling into it- in the cinema and other places. Does anyone recognise it and better still, do you have any clips? 🙏🏽😂

BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx... Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Trump lashes out at Nato allies - BBC News

Is this a metaphor for Captain Bone Spurs combat history?