Carney: "The days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to the United States are over." *thunderous applause*

Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission👏

Orbán's electoral crushing is a far greater achievement than most people outside Hungary realise. He systemically consolidated power for 16 years, fixed the electoral map, abused govt power for political purposes & censored media. The hurdles that Hungarians overcame for this moment were immense.

Did you see us on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip last night? A show first aired in 2022 with journalist Lucrezia Millarini having a go at framework knitting. Forward to 35:35 for our clip. @lucrezianews.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The damning numbers behind Iran’s economic implosion as currency crumbles

What a difference a day makes 💗

Merry Xmas shiny happy people! 💗💗💗💗🎄

A French charity is testing an unusual fund-raising approach in the fine art world: Raffling off a Picasso painting worth more than 1 million euros to one winner. Each of the raffle tickets is on sale for 100 euros, and proceeds will go toward research into Alzheimer’s disease. trib.al/Xi9XqjE

Ooooh, this is an interesting bit of breaking London news! The Met police, as of today, will require all officers to declare if they're a member of the freemasons.

Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks. They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.

News Analysis: President Trump has long portrayed European allies as freeloaders that fail to pay enough for their own security. That contempt is now official White House policy.

It’s time…

IT’S HAPPENING! The original theatrical version of Star Wars is coming to theaters in 2027: youtu.be/qfXvdFcvhNY?...

Getting festive 🎄💗

Tree’s up!

maybe i am going insane

'We're going to make excuses for Trump until we have our own destruction.' Phillips O'Brien and @mrjamesob.bsky.social discuss how pro-Trump sectors of the media are failing to recognise the 'pantomime of him protecting Putin'.

Dear Bluesky, www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners. We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!

BREAKING: Former Ukip / Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to ten and a half years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent... MORE SOON

NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.

Winter sunshine 🫶🏻

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Interesting. Wonder what it is for media? Often at media events I’m the only state school educated person there (I had a bloody excellent education, btw. Zero complaints).

@mrjamesob.bsky.social storm Claudia, as pronounced in Spain.

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Hahahahahaha! Well done, Scotland. That was amazing. #SCODEN #WorldCup

Coat on…

I’m back! 🙌🏼💙💙💙

This song remains incredibly relevant in 2025. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes ft Teddy Pendergrass performing "wake up everybody"

Nothing better than ending a report with a bit of Gloria Gaynor 🙌🏼 @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social

Awful…

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Hello Kitty 💗

Haven’t seen this film in more than 30 years. It’s fantastic. Restored version on limited release in UK. I highly recommend #Amadeus #movienight

Mine for @theipaper.com on the "Alligator Alcatraz" madness. inews.co.uk/news/world/a...

This is an official US Department of Homeland Security graphic, via their handle over at the other place.

Strawberry Moon stuns in the UK.

#savealldogs #dogs #dogsrule

I’m proud to be supporting Alzheimer’s Society #ForgetMeNotAppeal to help raise money and awareness to end the devastation of dementia. I wear my Forget Me Not for all those affected. Why do you wear yours? Make a donation and get your badge today alzheimers.org.uk/forgetmenot

I have to say @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social ‘American Week’ every Friday just before 6, certainly is one of my highlights of the week. Superb just now 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

L.I.V.I.N.G 🙌🏼💗

In for @itvnews.bsky.social #London We hear from victims’ families on plans to get tough on criminals who don’t face them in court. Plus, a big night for #Arsenal fans as they head to #Paris for a showdown with #PSG That and more at 6 on #ITV

Deranged Trump is now putting a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US.