🇺🇸👩🏾⚖️Judge Susan Illston issued a temporary restraining order blocking mass layoffs of federal employees during the govt shutdown. The administration sent RIF notices to ~4,000 workers across several agencies. Illston-government appeared to be acting as if “the laws don’t apply” during the shutdown…👇🏾
🇰🇪😢🙏🏾❤️🕊️🌹🕊️❤️🙏🏾😇Raila Odinga,Kenya’s legendary opposition leader&democracy activist,has died at 80. Imprisoned under Moi,he helped win multiparty democracy & served as PM after the 2007 crisis. Never president,but always “Baba”-a symbol of Kenya’s fight for justice and reform. A towering loss for Africa…👇🏾
🇺🇸🇻🇦⛪️ Gloria Purvis criticises US Catholic leaders for praising Charlie Kirk, whose racist record contradicts the Church’s moral authority. Uncritical praise of Kirk is a scandal that endangers souls and corrupts Christian witness…👇🏾
🇬🇧 From 8 January 2026, migrants applying for skilled worker, scale-up, and high potential individual visas will need to demonstrate English proficiency at a B2 level….👇🏾
🇺🇸 🇪🇸 US President Trump is considering trade penalties, including tariffs, against Spain for not committing to increasing military spending to 5% of GDP, as agreed by NATO leaders…👇🏾
@meidastouch.com 🇺🇸📺BREAKING:CNN,Fox News,NBC, ABC, and CBS have issued a rare joint statement rejecting the Pentagon’s new press restrictions,calling them “without precedent” and warning they “threaten core journalistic protections”while vowing to continue independent coverage of the U.S.military.
🇬🇧📰UK front pages are dominated by the release of hostages from Gaza after a ceasefire, met with joy & celebration by both Israelis & Palestinians. While Trump is credited with facilitating the ceasefire,experts caution that lasting peace requires a long-term commitment to diplomacy and strength…👇🏾
🇬🇧📰International leaders, including Trump meeting in Egypt to discuss long-term peace deal for the Middle East.The release of hostages in Gaza seen as a crucial step towards ending the conflict. MI5 is collaborating with major UK companies to enhance cyber attack prevention ‘ response strategies…👇🏾
If a pharmaceutical company could mass produce whatever compassion pills Marjorie Taylor Greene seems to have been taking lately, we could save the world
🇺🇸🇸🇪🕊️🏵️ The White House slammed the Nobel Committee for giving the Peace Prize to Venezuelan activist María Corina Machado instead of President Trump, accusing it of “putting politics over peace.” Trump congratulated Machado but says his Gaza ceasefire deal and peace efforts were overlooked…👇🏾
The White House @WhiteHouse "It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - President Donald J. Trump
🇬🇧📰Newspapers highlight the hope for peace in Gaza-caution against potential setbacks. Some papers credit Trump for the ceasefire,others point out remaining uncertainties &potential obstacles. Guardian-Farage’s comments about the British education system,criticised by the National Education Union👇🏾
🇳🇬😢🙏🏾❤️🕊️🌹🕊️❤️🙏🏾😇 Christopher Kolade, a prominent Nigerian business leader, broadcaster, and educator, passed away at 93. He held significant roles in broadcasting, business, and academia, including CEO of Cadbury Nigeria and Chancellor of McPherson University…👇🏾
The trial of two men accused of spying for China collapsed due to lack of evidence. The Conservative leader faces pressure to deliver a strong speech at the party conference…👇🏾
🇳🇬🗳️ May Agbamuche-Mbu is now Acting INEC Chair, succeeding Mahmood Yakubu. A lawyer with 30+ years’ experience, she’s known for integrity and reform focus.
Born in Kano, from Delta; law degree OAU, LLM Queen Mary London. Joined INEC in 2016 — now leads at a pivotal time for Nigeria’s elections…👇🏾
🇬🇧📰Police may be given the power to ban protests-concerns. International leaders urge Israel & Hamas to reach a ceasefire deal.Conservatives demand Labour explanation for Chinese spying case collapse.ReformUK considers raising council tax in Kent;Chancellor explores taxing bank profits for revenue…👇🏾
🇳🇬🛢️⛽️Dangote Petroleum Refinery praised President Tinubu and security chiefs for their intervention in averting a PENGASSAN strike. The company expressed gratitude to government officials and its workers for their support and commitment to fair employment practices…👇🏾
🇬🇧✍🏾📚😢🙏🏾❤️🕊️🌹🕊️❤️🙏🏾😇 Dame Jilly Cooper, the celebrated author, has passed away at the age of 88. Her family expressed their deep sadness and pride in her achievements….👇🏾
🌍🌏🇬🇧⛪️😔 The Church of England appointed a woman as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, sparking divisions within the Anglican Communion, particularly regarding women bishops and same-sex relationships….👇🏾
🇺🇸👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 @WhiteHouse “I appreciate that Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in order to give the Hostage release and Peace Deal a chance to be completed. Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off. I will not tolerate delay…”- President Donald J. Trump x.com/whitehouse/s...
