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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 – in pictures

From a red-throated loon touching down on water, to good and bad hair days, and an airborne squirrel, here is a selection of the finalists in this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

Ed Davey SLAMS Starmer for failing to fix Brexit UK-EU relationship

The PM must act now and repair the damage by negotiating a new UK-EU Customs Union to boost Britain’s trade and grow our economy.Join our campaign: https://w...

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WHO @who.int · 1d

No level of lead exposure is safe.

Look out for the early signs of lead exposure to prevent long-term health impacts.

Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from lead exposure 👉 bit.ly/4hquCHt #LeadPoisoning

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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · 1d

“Politics once moved at the pace of persuasion. A leader would make a case, tour the country, take questions, debate opponents – and then wait weeks or months to see whether the argument had landed.

“That rhythm is gone”, writes ex-No 10 special adviser Mario Creatura

Starmer is governed by polls, not principles – voters can sense it - Politics.co.uk

Politics once moved at the pace of persuasion. A leader would make a case, tour the country, take questions, debate opponents – and then wait weeks or months to see whether the argument had landed. Th...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2d

Brussels and London committed to a youth mobility deal at this May's much-hyped EU “reset” summit, with the details to be thrashed out in long-running talks.

On one point, there's already a flashing red light.

Brussels’ Brexit reset demands put Keir Starmer in a migration bind

The European Union’s pitch for youth mobility is asking Keir Starmer to break his manifesto pledges on migration.

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The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · 3d

The best of (below the radar) British holiday destinations trib.al/HS8OsPM

The best of (below the radar) British holiday destinations

Four writers reveals their favourite less-visited spots in the UK, all of which are ideal getaways at this time of year

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

Experts hail ‘remarkable’ success of electronic implant in restoring sight

Sight of 84% of people with form of age-related macular degeneration restored after being fitted with device An electronic eye implant half the thickness of a human hair has helped people with incurable sight loss to see again, opening up a potential “new era” in tackling blindness. Doctors who implanted the sim card-shaped prosthetic device say it has helped many of the 38 elderly patients in the trial regain their ability to read letters, numbers and words. Continue reading...

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 4d

Then fix it.

Screenshot from BBC: Rachel Reeves blames Brexit deal for long-term damage to economy.

Rachel Reeves made the comment about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 4d

Fascinating history, and such engaging storytelling by the hosts.

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Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin – Part One – Revolution on TuneIn tun.in/tIlQdV

Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin – Part One – Revolution

Listen to this episode and more from Origin Story on TuneIn. Welcome to Origin Story. The Story of Socialism is our first ever themed season and now we begin our first ever three-part story because th...

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 4d

Lovely.
#toothbrush

Your toothbrush is bristling with bacteria - is it time to change it?

Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to keep your toothbrush a little cleaner.

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 8d

This is very, very reminiscent of orchestrated, Corbyn-flavoured cult worahip. Ok, Labour should stand down.

Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 9d

In first past the post, this is 99% merely helping Farage, and perhaps Tories.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 9d

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed with Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 10d

When Andrew Percy and co produced the original UBS report in 2017, they emphasised that it was costed for UK, and that it would involve moderate tax hikes. Again, fingers crossed it eventually happens.

Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 10d

Interesting that you would like to see both UBI and UBS implemented (fingers crossed).
Is it financially viable?

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 10d

Band of the moment it seems.

Wet Leg - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 11d

Fascinating look into the history of Labour; two challenges from 'party within party', Kinnock, Blair and much more.
@ppfideas.bsky.social @robertsaunders.bsky.social

Now & Then with Robert Saunders: From Kinnock to Corbyn to Starmer

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 12d

Such an intriguing proposal.
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If memory is precious to you then go ahead and record everything! | Aeon Essays

Our memories are precious to us and constitute our sense of self. Why not enhance them by recording all of your life?

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 13d

The Roots of Europe's Mental Health Crisis Run Deep

#FutureOfEurope

The Roots of Europe's Mental Health Crisis Run Deep

Europe's mental health crisis demands urgent action on social conditions, not just healthcare services.

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EL PAÍS @elpais.com · 15d

🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA | Yolanda Díaz anuncia la ampliación del permiso de fallecimiento a diez días social.elpais.com/f2m8t4

Díaz anuncia la ampliación del permiso de fallecimiento a diez días

La ministra avanza también que se creará un un nuevo permiso para cuidados paliativos

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15d

Thanks to London’s bold action, almost 10 million people are now breathing cleaner air.

That means fewer children will grow up with stunted lungs and fewer people will have to suffer from asthma, dementia and heart disease.

London hits clean air milestone 184 years early - ULEZ makes 'big difference'

A professor has branded the success a 'truly remarkable turnaround for the city's air quality'

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The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · 15d

Kemi Badenoch has insisted there is a “buzz” at the sparsely attended Conservative party conference in Manchester. However, images of empty seats are hard not to see as a symptom of her faltering leadership.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4mQbLGF

A sense of decay prevails at the Conservative party confe...

Kemi Badenoch is shifting her party further to the right to fend off Reform. It might not work

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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 16d

Bernard Manning rides again: how TikTok and Instagram are promoting racist “jokes” to teens

Sketches from the 70s & 80s featuring slurs including the N word are going viral on social media, shared by millions and boosted by algorithms

@stokel.bsky.social reports

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Composite of Bernard Manning clips on social media with the title: Bernard Manning rides again: how TikTok and Instagram are promoting racist “jokes” to teens

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 16d

Is it not the case that there was a rather effective, if unofficial, 'progressive alliance' at the last general election? Nothing here to suggeat this would change next time round, when it will be even more consequential.

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Drazen Simic @dsimic.bsky.social · 17d

What a great show, @johnkennedydj.bsky.social. Not that other ones are any less brilliant.
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X-Posure Daily with John Kennedy | Global Player

Listen to X-Posure Daily with John Kennedy for free on Global Player.

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WHO @who.int · 17d

Tobacco industry is targeting teens and 40 million+ are getting hooked.
Our youth deserve better.
Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui

#NoTobacco

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