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"It's a complex, risky process for children escaping Russian indoctrination or the prospect of being forced to fight against their own people," abcnews.go.com/US/undergrou...
The 'underground railroad': Saving Ukraine’s children from Russia
Humanitarian group Save Ukraine is rescuing the country's children from Russia in a special operation described by its CEO as the "underground railroad."
abcnews.go.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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The Pentagon released a priority-shifting National Defense Strategy late Friday that chastised U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserted the Trump administration's focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere above a longtime goal of countering China. n.pr/3LJ9XTx
Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security
The Pentagon released a priority-shifting National Defense Strategy late Friday that chastised U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserted the Trump administration's focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere above a longtime goal of countering China.
n.pr
January 24, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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On this radar map showing the approximate flight paths of Russian missiles and drones, you get an idea of the volume of warheads sent to Kyiv.

On the right (east) Kharkiv came under a drone swarm attack, while one missile was fired at both Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia.
January 24, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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“Why would any journalist feel comfortable working for [Bari] Weiss, when she…won’t even call for justice if the network’s journalists are killed by Israel?”

@premthakker.bsky.social on CBS and Bari Weiss’s silence following the killing of a CBS photographer by Israel.

zeteo.com/p/bari-weiss...
January 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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"Additionally, Russia continues to face a significant natural population decline, with more than 3 million people lost between 2018 and 2024 due to a higher death rate than birth rate. In 2024,
January 24, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Spire Healthcare to be bought out by private equity group, whilst lobbying Govt for more work

As #NHS fails due to lack of investment, the private sector flourishes

Spire has seen revenues from NHS rise to 30% of all activities growth 7.7%, with over all growth 4.3%

news.sky.com/story/buyout...
January 24, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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🔴 No-one’s telling the truth about London.

It’s neither the dystopia depicted by Musk and Farage, nor the metropolitan paradise described by Sadiq Khan.

Here’s why 👇
The battle for London
Unpacking the political and cultural conflict over England’s capital...
writesbright.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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I worked alongside Steve in the Reuters Rome bureau. This is his story of hard work doesn’t protect you from hard times.
stevescherer.substack.com/p/my-journey...
My journey from foreign correspondent to Uber driver in Trump's America
I once documented human displacement and desperation; now I am living it
stevescherer.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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‘The destruction of Palestinian lives is now a base line in a holding pattern. The ferocious white heat of the past two years of unrelenting attacks has receded from view, but the genocide continues.’

@selmadabbagh.bsky.social on the situation on the ground in Gaza.

www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/ja...
Selma Dabbagh | They call it peace
The destruction of Palestinian lives is now a base line in a holding pattern. The ferocious white heat of the past two...
www.lrb.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Three errors here. First, in confusing some kind of SEND classification (20%) with EHCPs (5.5%).

Secondly in assuming it gives automatic right to DLA. Though there is a strong ECHP/DLA overlap.

Third in assuming that those moving to DLA to PIP never work (it's not an out of work benefit).
"1 in 5 pupils are getting a SEND diagnosis..the vast majority then trip into the benefit system because they get child disability allowance allowance.'

This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
January 24, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Britain’s urge to declare itself “world-leading” shows no sign of abating as Carney calls for honesty about power & vulnerability.

Nigel Farage was too ill for the BBC, but well enough for lunch & Davos & Badenoch is alleged to have nudged US Republicans over Chagos...

Too early for pub?
Pecksniff: The end of the world is nigh. So what’s next?
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Four hours of continuous attacks on Dnipro, Anti-aircraft fire & Explosions.

Drones in daylight, this is terrorism 101.

These strikes serve no military purpose. They are designed solely to send a message while so-called “peace talks” are being floated.
January 24, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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This is one of the strangest and most screwed-up stories I’ve worked on. www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account invading people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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A “dangerous” paedophile who had worked as a police informer spying on environmental and animal rights activists has been jailed for life. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Former UK police informer convicted of 38 paedophile offences jailed for life
Judge described Nick Gratwick’s crimes – which included plotting to rape children as young as six – as ‘the stuff of nightmares’
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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them. Again what’s left is largely scrap.
Russia has eaten through nearly 22,000 tanks from the start of the war - both from losses and cannibalisation for parts. New production is barely two dozen a year. The entire Soviet legacy is gone.
And it’s not much better when it comes to other types.
January 24, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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RUSSIAN TANK NUMBERS HAVE COLLAPSED WIYJ RESERVES MOSTLY GONE

Covert Cabal released their latest analysis of Russias tank reserves and they’re shockingly bad. From zero T-90’s to barely over 100 T-80’s and most of them not useable. The few hundred T-72’s are considered largely unusable.
January 24, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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The US used to be 20 years behind China, but after hard work and perseverance from the Trump admin, we're now 30 years behind China
January 24, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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"There is no guarantee that immigration will continue to have such a hold on Britain’s politics. The ONS estimates that, after reaching a peak of almost 1m in 2023, annual net migration is falling fast and may now be lower than it was in June 2016"
www.economist.com/britain/2026...
A scenario for a Conservative comeback in Britain
Even as top Tories defect to Reform UK, voters’ priorities are shifting
www.economist.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Climate scientists are also obsessed with Greenland, not because of the Mercator projection, but because the melting of the Greenland ice sheet is going to raise sea levels significantly, change ocean circulation, and be generally very bad for humanity.
January 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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While Russia massively increased the number of drones and missiles, Russia says Ukraine fired no missiles and just 75 drones overnight.

Since agreeing to these peace talks, only 2 Russian airports have been closed in 2 days.

bsky.app/profile/twmc...
As peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine's Foreign Minister hits out at the hypocrisy of Russia, again resorting to terrorism.
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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2/2
Of 375 strike drones, Ukraine stopped 357, a 95% success rate.

Ukraine adds:
"Hits of 2 missiles and 18 strike UAVs were recorded at 17 locations, as well as the fall of downed (fragments) UAVs at 12 locations. Information on 4 enemy missiles is being clarified."
January 24, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Hello there. It's Day 1431 of Ukraine's incredible defence against its giant neighbour.

Another night of heavy bombardment has left civilians dead and energy targeted again.

It's THE daily🧵, I've never missed a single day - please support if you can

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January 24, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Diss Amnesty has week in, week out held a vigil for the people of Gaza, making sure we remember the ongoing dire humanitarian crisis. I was pleased to join them against last Saturday and talk about how I am pressing our Government to do more, including on access to aid and healthcare
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.

He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.

At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.

Wael died on Friday at age 30.

ICE caused his death.

They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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"1 in 5 pupils are getting a SEND diagnosis..the vast majority then trip into the benefit system because they get child disability allowance allowance.'

This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
January 23, 2026 at 10:13 PM