Iván Darias Alfonso
@ivandariasa.bsky.social
Journalists and author, still trying to make sense of the world, which might be daunting coming from a particular Caribbean island. Based in Vienna, Austria.
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💥Countries with the most porn stars per capita? Czechia, Latvia and Hungary top the list — ahead of the US & UK. This investigation uncovers how a mysterious Frenchman built a porn empire from his Czech base, using shady tactics to dominate the industry.
The Most Powerful Man in Porn? Meet Prague’s Porn Pharaoh - VSquare.org
Prague has been Europe’s unofficial porn capital for decades. For the past 20 years, one company and one man has dominated Europe’s porn industry.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
💥Countries with the most porn stars per capita? Czechia, Latvia and Hungary top the list — ahead of the US & UK. This investigation uncovers how a mysterious Frenchman built a porn empire from his Czech base, using shady tactics to dominate the industry.
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I joined @cwarzel.bsky.social on the Galaxy Brain Podcast to explain some of the reasons why America, and a lot of other Western democracies, are sliding into authoritarianism and why it's probably inevitable
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvFh...
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America’s Slide Toward Simulated Democracy with Eliot Higgins
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I joined @cwarzel.bsky.social on the Galaxy Brain Podcast to explain some of the reasons why America, and a lot of other Western democracies, are sliding into authoritarianism and why it's probably inevitable
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvFh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvFh...
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in the emergency room for a snake bite and they rush in a camel to watch The Notebook
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
in the emergency room for a snake bite and they rush in a camel to watch The Notebook
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Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
‘They don’t have symptoms’: CAR-T therapies send autoimmune diseases into remission
Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
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🕵️🪆Vladimir Putin has a peculiar recurring gesture former counterintelligence officers flagged: when greeting Viktor Orbán’s delegation, he shakes hands with everyone — but always gives foreign minister Péter Szijjártó a distinct pat on the arm.
He does this only to Szijjártó.
He does this only to Szijjártó.
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🕵️🪆Vladimir Putin has a peculiar recurring gesture former counterintelligence officers flagged: when greeting Viktor Orbán’s delegation, he shakes hands with everyone — but always gives foreign minister Péter Szijjártó a distinct pat on the arm.
He does this only to Szijjártó.
He does this only to Szijjártó.
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Collectives like Wild Archivists and Archivos del Monte work from intuition, urgency, & from the inherent fragility of the domestic archive.
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Cuban Amateur Films Rescued from the Trash - Havana Times
Collectives like Wild Archivists and Archivos del Monte work from intuition, urgency, & from the inherent fragility of the domestic archive.
havanatimes.org
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Collectives like Wild Archivists and Archivos del Monte work from intuition, urgency, & from the inherent fragility of the domestic archive.
havanatimes.org/news/cuban-a...
havanatimes.org/news/cuban-a...
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Israeli forces fatally shot two Palestinian men at point-blank range moments after they appeared to surrender in the northern West Bank city of Jenin on Thursday in an incident captured on camera.
Israeli forces fatally shoot 2 Palestinians after they appeared to surrender
Israel opened a formal probe into the killings after footage of the incident circulated that showed two men shot at close range as they lay on the ground.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Israeli forces fatally shot two Palestinian men at point-blank range moments after they appeared to surrender in the northern West Bank city of Jenin on Thursday in an incident captured on camera.
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The old youth wing was seen as a liability for the AfD because the state considered it extreme right. That’s why the new youth wing will be more tightly controlled by the party… which is also extreme right.
Germany’s far-right AfD forms new youth wing in attempt to revamp extremist image
Alternative for Germany’s previous youth group was dissolved to avert a possible ban.
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The old youth wing was seen as a liability for the AfD because the state considered it extreme right. That’s why the new youth wing will be more tightly controlled by the party… which is also extreme right.
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For the first time, mosquitoes have reached Iceland, a clear sign of a planet in rapid flux. As the Arctic warms four times faster than the rest of the world, even the cold's last refuge is no longer mosquito free.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For the first time, mosquitoes have reached Iceland, a clear sign of a planet in rapid flux. As the Arctic warms four times faster than the rest of the world, even the cold's last refuge is no longer mosquito free.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
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Our podcast on Eastern Europe and decolonization is out!
Why has Eastern Europe been absent from studies of decolonial history?
In our latest podcast, Oksana Dudko (@oksanadudko.bsky.social) and Anna Hájková (@ankahajkova.bsky.social) discuss Ukrainian history in an age of invasion.
In our latest podcast, Oksana Dudko (@oksanadudko.bsky.social) and Anna Hájková (@ankahajkova.bsky.social) discuss Ukrainian history in an age of invasion.
Teaching Eastern Europe Through a Decolonial Lens
Why has Eastern Europe been absent from studies of decolonial history?
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our podcast on Eastern Europe and decolonization is out!
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According to a 2020 study, Walmart was among the largest employers of SNAP and Medicare recipients among the states surveyed.
While work-life balance may give you a sense of happiness and fulfillment, it isn’t always realistic, says Walmart executive vice president and chief people officer Donna Morris.
Walmart exec: ‘I’ve never believed in the term work-life balance’—this is the mantra that made her highly successful instead
Many professionals see work-life balance as a non-negotiable. Walmart CPO Donna Morris says people should practice work-life integration instead. Here's why.
cnb.cx
November 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
According to a 2020 study, Walmart was among the largest employers of SNAP and Medicare recipients among the states surveyed.
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Experts say it’s highly unusual for the White House to tell agents to give up custody of potential evidence in an investigation, as it did with the Tates.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Experts say it’s highly unusual for the White House to tell agents to give up custody of potential evidence in an investigation, as it did with the Tates.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
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BRUSSELS -- When Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany first learned of the Trump administration's pe...
Trump cut Europe out of Ukraine talks. Here's how Europe pushed back.
BRUSSELS -- When Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany first learned of the Trump administration's pe...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
BRUSSELS -- When Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany first learned of the Trump administration's pe...
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Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land.
The Russian army has been slowly grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forces
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The Russian army has been slowly grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forces
u.afp.com/ShsR
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land.
The Russian army has been slowly grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forces
u.afp.com/ShsR
The Russian army has been slowly grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forces
u.afp.com/ShsR
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Required listening for oblivious Americans celebrating Thanksgiving.
“The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of white people massacring indigenous people & then joining each other at a table & celebrating that.”
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
“The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of white people massacring indigenous people & then joining each other at a table & celebrating that.”
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
The John Fugelsang Podcast
News Podcast · Updated daily · The John Fugelsang Podcast... a podcast about politics, religion and pop culture from the host of
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November 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Required listening for oblivious Americans celebrating Thanksgiving.
“The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of white people massacring indigenous people & then joining each other at a table & celebrating that.”
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
“The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of white people massacring indigenous people & then joining each other at a table & celebrating that.”
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
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‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles
Some say Jeremy Corbyn is too non-committal for project to work, while others blame Zarah Sultana’s combative nature
At an early meeting to set the path for what would become Your Party, participants quickly agreed on one thing: given the cliches about leftwingers forever falling out, at all costs they must avoid a descent into factionalism.
Six months on and the Liverpool venue hosting this weekend’s inaugural Your Party conference has been warned to expect potential disruption, including stage invasions by disgruntled members representing particular wings. Extra security guards have been hired. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:18 AM
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles
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«Ahora nos salta #Ábalos con que el #Supremo no imputa a Air Europa porque no interesa llegar a Begoña Gómez, aunque el juez #Peinado lleve intentando meter en chirona a la esposa de Sánchez desde abril de 2024, acusándola hasta de llevar flequillo».
Escribo 📰
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Escribo 📰
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Sánchez se reunió con Otegi y además controla al Supremo
La prisión provisional -la pérdida de libertad de forma preventiva- es una fuente de dudas en democracia salvo con indicios claros y riesgos evidentes.
www.publico.es
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
«Ahora nos salta #Ábalos con que el #Supremo no imputa a Air Europa porque no interesa llegar a Begoña Gómez, aunque el juez #Peinado lleve intentando meter en chirona a la esposa de Sánchez desde abril de 2024, acusándola hasta de llevar flequillo».
Escribo 📰
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Escribo 📰
www.publico.es/opinion/sanc...
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💥✈️NEW INVESTIGATION: A 2019 private jet landing near Basel turned into a major bust: police found 600 kg of cocaine in 21 suitcases. The smuggling trail led to a Balkan drug cartel that employed Czech pilots. @investigacecz.bsky.social @vsquare.bsky.social
How Czech Pilots Flew For a Cocaine Cartel - VSquare.org
In the spring of 2019, a private jet landed at the airport near Basel. What looked like a routine flight turned into an international police operation: officers seized 600 kilograms of cocaine hidden ...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
💥✈️NEW INVESTIGATION: A 2019 private jet landing near Basel turned into a major bust: police found 600 kg of cocaine in 21 suitcases. The smuggling trail led to a Balkan drug cartel that employed Czech pilots. @investigacecz.bsky.social @vsquare.bsky.social
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NEW: BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
Journalists not allowed to repeat Rutger Bregman’s corruption claims against US president in coverage of edit
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
NEW: BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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¡Casi $500 recaudados en 24 horas y el objetivo son $3000!
Estoy pensando en algún tipo de incentivo para cuando lleguemos a 1000, a 2000 y a los 3000. En plan “si conseguimos 1000 pavos hago tal cosa”. ¿Qué se os ocurre que podría hacer?
Estoy pensando en algún tipo de incentivo para cuando lleguemos a 1000, a 2000 y a los 3000. En plan “si conseguimos 1000 pavos hago tal cosa”. ¿Qué se os ocurre que podría hacer?
Así que he organizado un crowdfunding para echar una mano al conductor. La historia completa la cuento aquí, donde también tenéis fotos. Ayudadme a difundir, porfi, a ver si se arregla todo. www.gofundme.com/f/39a8rm-acc...
Donate to Accidente de coche, organized by Ernesto Filardi
Hace unos días fui con mis hijas a las jornadas de puertas abiertas de un instituto al que les gust… Ernesto Filardi needs your support for Accidente de coche
www.gofundme.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
¡Casi $500 recaudados en 24 horas y el objetivo son $3000!
Estoy pensando en algún tipo de incentivo para cuando lleguemos a 1000, a 2000 y a los 3000. En plan “si conseguimos 1000 pavos hago tal cosa”. ¿Qué se os ocurre que podría hacer?
Estoy pensando en algún tipo de incentivo para cuando lleguemos a 1000, a 2000 y a los 3000. En plan “si conseguimos 1000 pavos hago tal cosa”. ¿Qué se os ocurre que podría hacer?
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Donald Trump granted 238 pardons and commutations in his first term. In his second, he has issued nearly 2,000. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/zjYIcX
The Meaning of Trump’s Presidential Pardons
The President granted two hundred and thirty-eight pardons and commutations in his first term; less than a year into his second, he has issued nearly two thousand.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Donald Trump granted 238 pardons and commutations in his first term. In his second, he has issued nearly 2,000. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/zjYIcX
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Fresh data shows Hungary’s population fell below 9.5M, down from just under 10M when Orbán took power in 2010 — despite mass naturalization of the diaspora and people moving to Hungary. Losses to Western Europe and the failure of “pro-family” policies still outweighed the gains.
📉🇭🇺 INVESTIGATION: Viktor Orbán vowed to boost Hungary’s population without immigrants. But births keep falling—and emigration is soaring. Direkt36's investigation shows many young people are leaving, posing serious risks for the country’s future.
Inside Viktor Orbán’s Failure to Achieve His Demographic Goal - VSquare.org
The Prime Minister has long said that he would like to grow the population of Hungary without bringing in immigrants. Recently, births have fallen, but the number of people leaving the country has also soared.
vsquare.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Fresh data shows Hungary’s population fell below 9.5M, down from just under 10M when Orbán took power in 2010 — despite mass naturalization of the diaspora and people moving to Hungary. Losses to Western Europe and the failure of “pro-family” policies still outweighed the gains.
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Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman sat down with longtime political prisoner and Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier.
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“I’m Not Going to Give Up”: Leonard Peltier - Havana Times
Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman sat down with longtime political prisoner and Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier.
havanatimes.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman sat down with longtime political prisoner and Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier.
havanatimes.org/interviews/i...
havanatimes.org/interviews/i...
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The new hotel's construction is being handled by the French company Bouygues and it will have 520 luxury rooms.
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A 25-Story Hotel Rises on Havana's Malecon Amid Tourism Drop - Havana Times
The new hotel's construction is being handled by the French company Bouygues and it will have 520 luxury rooms.
havanatimes.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The new hotel's construction is being handled by the French company Bouygues and it will have 520 luxury rooms.
havanatimes.org/features/a-2...
havanatimes.org/features/a-2...