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Leon French
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Occasional freelance journalist, editor, stringer (but not a singer nor a swinger), author of Audot 'Get Going In' series. Now tethered to Polska. Originally from another green and pleasant land. (In colour, Dullby astound sound in semi-RP native English.)
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Please don't be offended if I do not follow-back. I greatly appreciate all reads, follows and constructive counter-arguments. But follow-backs are not why I am here and mostly I do not follow back.
BBC ‘doctored’ Trump speech, internal report reveals

[Telegraph UK, Gordon Rayner] Corporation edited footage to make it seem president was encouraging Capitol riot, according to whistleblowing dossier

#bbc #trump #capitolriot #speech #journalism #reporting #context
BBC ‘doctored’ Trump speech, secret internal report reveals
YouTube video by The Telegraph
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The Andrew formerly known as Prince...

Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge
www.bbc.co.uk
Russia launches massive strikes -- after 'strange and disingenuous' Putin claim about frontline

[Sky News] Russia continues strategy of targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with "massive" missile and drone strikes overnight. Analysts discredit "strange" Putin claim about frontline gains.
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches massive strikes - after 'strange and disingenuous' Putin claim about frontline
Russia continues its apparent strategy of targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter looms - with "massive" missile and drone strikes overnight. Elsewhere, analysts have discredited a "strang...
news.sky.com
Ceasefire in trouble: Israel’s PM Netanyahu orders ‘powerful, immediate’ attacks on Gaza

Netanyahu alleges Hamas committed a “clear violation” of the ceasefire...Gaza’s Government has accused Israel of 125 violations of the ceasefire since October 10..
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders army to carry out ‘powerful’ attacks on Gaza
Netanyahu's decision to attack Gaza comes despite US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect on October 10.
www.aljazeera.com
British commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour

Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
British commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
news.sky.com
'Heroes of Kharkiv': How 48 children were saved from kindergarten hit by Russian drone

[BBC News, John Sudworth, excerpt] ...Ukraine's Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat - and out of which two small pink shoes...

#standwithukraine
How 48 Ukrainian children were saved from Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drone
The story of a dramatic and heroic rescue that has captured the public imagination in Ukraine.
www.bbc.com
GOP representative blames swastika flag in his office on a ‘ruse’

Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
GOP representative blames swastika flag in his office on a ‘ruse’
Flags altered in a similar way have surfaced around the Capitol.
www.politico.com
‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm

[Al Jazeera] The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.

#youngrepublicans #telegram #racism
‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm
The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
www.aljazeera.com
Polish town’s event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash

[Notes from Poland] Września, a town of 30,000 in central Poland, was this weekend set to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski...

#antisemitism #poland #nationalism
Polish town's event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash
notesfrompoland.com
150 Hamas released by Israel under Gaza peace deal are staying at five-star luxury resort

[Daily Mail, UK] Israel was forced to empty its prisons of nearly all its most feared jihadists held on life sentences as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Hotel Hamas: 150 terrorists released by Israel staying at luxury hotel
Hamas terrorists released under the Gaza peace deal are staying in a five-star hotel alongside unsuspecting Western tourists.
www.dailymail.co.uk
ITV and ITN along with some others seem to have successfully changed the regulator's mind; instead now they will merely offer guidance. I've no beef with any particular UK news channel but the big O shouldn't have caved in. They suggest it's in the public's interest to do so. The public's? Really?!
Ofcom Updates Guidance On Politicians Presenting News Shows After Losing GB News Court Battle
Ofcom has strengthened guidance concerning politicians presenting news shows after the UK media regulator lost a court battle with GB News.
deadline.com
Donald finally stops ducking the sanctioning...

China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys -- report from Reuters
...as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their crude imports from Moscow, to comply with the U.S. sanctions...
www.reuters.com
Someone's having a giraffe, although with pubs and other hospitality reportedly closing early or closing down due to whatever argument suits each party's narrative, it might amount to pretty much the same if there's no dog to walk.
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'I've had conversations with Labour MPs who have been told to back off...'

James Cleverly responds to claims that the grooming gangs inquiry could 'spark backlash from certain minority groups' in some Labour-run areas, including Jess Phillips' constituency.
No charges over images of Trump and Epstein projected onto Windsor Castle during president's visit

[Sky News] Political campaign group Led By Donkeys said it was behind the nine-minute projection sequence.
No charges over images of Trump and Epstein projected onto Windsor Castle during president's visit
Political campaign group Led By Donkeys said it was behind the nine-minute projection sequence.
news.sky.com
US wants Russia branded ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ over kidnapping of Ukrainian children

Legislation calls for Russia to be branded a “state sponsor of terrorism” unless it returns an estimated 19K Ukrainian children forcibly abducted by Russian authorities, was introduced in the US Congress.
Russia faces terror label over abducted Ukrainian children
Vladimir Putin stands accused of war crimes for his role in the kidnapping of thousands of Ukrainian children.
tvpworld.com
Absolutely we don't.
do. don't. do. we. w. w. d. d. 001110011001

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