Bert Bruins 🔶️🇬🇧🇳🇱🇺🇦
@bertbruins.bsky.social
Kind of English but still a little bit Dutch, lol. Can be blunt. Loving nature, painting, caring and being a LibDem.
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I doubled my previous record count of Elephant Hawkmoth last night! (i.e. there were two)
Batrachedra pinicolella/confusella was NFG but I fumbled the process of getting it into a pot. Bad news for my garden list, good news for that individual moth, I guess.
#TeamMoth #moths #VC17 #SouthLondon
Batrachedra pinicolella/confusella was NFG but I fumbled the process of getting it into a pot. Bad news for my garden list, good news for that individual moth, I guess.
#TeamMoth #moths #VC17 #SouthLondon
June 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I doubled my previous record count of Elephant Hawkmoth last night! (i.e. there were two)
Batrachedra pinicolella/confusella was NFG but I fumbled the process of getting it into a pot. Bad news for my garden list, good news for that individual moth, I guess.
#TeamMoth #moths #VC17 #SouthLondon
Batrachedra pinicolella/confusella was NFG but I fumbled the process of getting it into a pot. Bad news for my garden list, good news for that individual moth, I guess.
#TeamMoth #moths #VC17 #SouthLondon
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Daniel Hannan celebrates his chronicle of Brexit idiocy foretold | John Crace
June 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Daniel Hannan celebrates his chronicle of Brexit idiocy foretold | John Crace
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⚡️ North Korea likely to send more troops to Russia by August, South Korea says.
Pyongyang has already begun recruiting soldiers for deployment to Russia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.
Pyongyang has already begun recruiting soldiers for deployment to Russia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.
North Korea likely to send more troops to Russia by August, South Korea says
Pyongyang has already begun recruiting soldiers for deployment to Russia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.
kyivindependent.com
June 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
⚡️ North Korea likely to send more troops to Russia by August, South Korea says.
Pyongyang has already begun recruiting soldiers for deployment to Russia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.
Pyongyang has already begun recruiting soldiers for deployment to Russia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.
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Even the PM's own backbenchers can see the damage these cuts will do - leaving some of the most vulnerable without support and putting unpaid carers in impossible situations.
The Government needs to pull this Bill and go back to the drawing board.
The Government needs to pull this Bill and go back to the drawing board.
June 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Even the PM's own backbenchers can see the damage these cuts will do - leaving some of the most vulnerable without support and putting unpaid carers in impossible situations.
The Government needs to pull this Bill and go back to the drawing board.
The Government needs to pull this Bill and go back to the drawing board.
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It's not often i manage to capture more than one Kingfisher in the same photo, so here's my #StunDay capture for this lovely warm Sunday morning with 2 of them on the same reed at Rodley Nature Reserve.
#birds #wildlife #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #birdphotography
#birds #wildlife #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #birdphotography
June 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
It's not often i manage to capture more than one Kingfisher in the same photo, so here's my #StunDay capture for this lovely warm Sunday morning with 2 of them on the same reed at Rodley Nature Reserve.
#birds #wildlife #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #birdphotography
#birds #wildlife #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #birdphotography
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BREAKING: The House of Commons has passed the assisted dying bill.
314 MPs voted in favour, while 291 against - a majority of 23
314 MPs voted in favour, while 291 against - a majority of 23
June 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Commons has passed the assisted dying bill.
314 MPs voted in favour, while 291 against - a majority of 23
314 MPs voted in favour, while 291 against - a majority of 23
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We are ending the era of Russian fossil fuels in Europe for good!
We propose a gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports, to be completed by the end of 2027.
This will end energy and economic risks, while ensuring stable, cleaner, and secure energy for all EU countries ↓
europa.eu/!CrrR3m
We propose a gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports, to be completed by the end of 2027.
This will end energy and economic risks, while ensuring stable, cleaner, and secure energy for all EU countries ↓
europa.eu/!CrrR3m
June 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
We are ending the era of Russian fossil fuels in Europe for good!
We propose a gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports, to be completed by the end of 2027.
This will end energy and economic risks, while ensuring stable, cleaner, and secure energy for all EU countries ↓
europa.eu/!CrrR3m
We propose a gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports, to be completed by the end of 2027.
This will end energy and economic risks, while ensuring stable, cleaner, and secure energy for all EU countries ↓
europa.eu/!CrrR3m
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"He (Trump) plays a strongman on television, and he is a talented performer. But his strength consists solely in his audience's submissiveness," writes American author and historian Timothy Snyder in this op-ed.
America’s weak strongman
Over the past two months, financial investors have hit upon a new trading strategy, based on a simple rule: TACO — Trump Always Chickens Out. America’s president threatens to slap massive import tarif...
kyivindependent.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"He (Trump) plays a strongman on television, and he is a talented performer. But his strength consists solely in his audience's submissiveness," writes American author and historian Timothy Snyder in this op-ed.
And so the slide to US fascism continues. Will it go the way Germany went from 1932 to 1934? I don't think so, but what do I know?
A shocking speech to deliver to troops.
“President Donald Trump called protesters in Los Angeles“animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday… ostensibly supposed to be used to recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army”
apnews.com/article/dona...
“President Donald Trump called protesters in Los Angeles“animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday… ostensibly supposed to be used to recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army”
apnews.com/article/dona...
June 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
And so the slide to US fascism continues. Will it go the way Germany went from 1932 to 1934? I don't think so, but what do I know?
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Excellent advice from our friends in the True North. 🇨🇦🍁
June 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Excellent advice from our friends in the True North. 🇨🇦🍁
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Cutting-edge AI models ‘collapse’ in face of complex problems, Apple study finds
Cutting-edge AI models ‘collapse’ in face of complex problems, Apple study finds
‘Pretty devastating’ paper raises doubts about race to reach stage of AI at which systems match human intelligence
Apple researchers have found “fundamental limitations” in cutting-edge artificial intelligence models, in a paper raising doubts about the technology industry’s race to develop ever more powerful systems.
Apple claimed in a paper published at the weekend that large reasoning models (LRMs) – an advanced form of AI – faced a “complete accuracy collapse” when presented with highly complex problems. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Cutting-edge AI models ‘collapse’ in face of complex problems, Apple study finds
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👏👏👏 Bravo Merz for clarifying to Trump that while Russia terrorises & bombs civilians, Ukraine only targets military assets.
June 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM
👏👏👏 Bravo Merz for clarifying to Trump that while Russia terrorises & bombs civilians, Ukraine only targets military assets.
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⚡️Russian agents who allegedly targeted Dnipro prosecutor with car bomb detained.
Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.
Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.
Russian agents who allegedly targeted Dnipro prosecutor with car bomb detained
Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.
kyivindependent.com
June 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
⚡️Russian agents who allegedly targeted Dnipro prosecutor with car bomb detained.
Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.
Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.
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⚡️Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized a weakened Russia sanctions bill amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to weaken the legislation.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized a weakened Russia sanctions bill amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to weaken the legislation.
Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for reportedly pressuring the Senate to weaken a Russian sanctions bill.
kyivindependent.com
June 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
⚡️Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized a weakened Russia sanctions bill amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to weaken the legislation.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized a weakened Russia sanctions bill amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to weaken the legislation.
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⚡️Russia may have recruited suspect behind Starmer arson via Telegram app, media reports.
Russia may have recruited Ukrainian suspect behind Starmer arson via Telegram app, media reports
Ukrainian citizen Roman Lavrynovych, suspected of setting fire to property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, may have been recruited by Russia via the Telegram messaging app, RFE/RL's Scheme...
kyivindependent.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
⚡️Russia may have recruited suspect behind Starmer arson via Telegram app, media reports.
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The Kyiv Independent held a closed screening of our new investigative documentary, No God but Theirs, on May 29.
In this film, the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Investigations Unit uncovers the persecution of Ukrainian Christian communities in Melitopol.
In this film, the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Investigations Unit uncovers the persecution of Ukrainian Christian communities in Melitopol.
June 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Kyiv Independent held a closed screening of our new investigative documentary, No God but Theirs, on May 29.
In this film, the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Investigations Unit uncovers the persecution of Ukrainian Christian communities in Melitopol.
In this film, the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Investigations Unit uncovers the persecution of Ukrainian Christian communities in Melitopol.
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Great article, but one sentence stood out to me…
“If your worldview only works when tragedy fits your prejudice, you’re not building a movement. You’re running a grievance factory”
Superb 👏👏
“If your worldview only works when tragedy fits your prejudice, you’re not building a movement. You’re running a grievance factory”
Superb 👏👏
The Liverpool attack wasn’t terrorism. But the far-right didn’t wait for facts – they had a script ready.
This piece by The Bear cuts through the noise to show how outrage is manufactured.
Read how this works ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
This piece by The Bear cuts through the noise to show how outrage is manufactured.
Read how this works ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
What the Liverpool incident tells us about the new culture war
Forty-seven people were injured. The facts were clear. But the far-right had already written the script
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Great article, but one sentence stood out to me…
“If your worldview only works when tragedy fits your prejudice, you’re not building a movement. You’re running a grievance factory”
Superb 👏👏
“If your worldview only works when tragedy fits your prejudice, you’re not building a movement. You’re running a grievance factory”
Superb 👏👏
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Nigel Farage isn’t just haunting the Tories. Reform is now raiding Labour territory too, with policies.
Here’s what makes this moment historically unique ⤵️
Here’s what makes this moment historically unique ⤵️
Reform’s threat to the mainstream parties is unique in UK political history
Reform UK threatens both main parties by crossing ideological lines, and Farage’s staying power changes everything
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Nigel Farage isn’t just haunting the Tories. Reform is now raiding Labour territory too, with policies.
Here’s what makes this moment historically unique ⤵️
Here’s what makes this moment historically unique ⤵️
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This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
May 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
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“This deal doesn’t reverse Brexit. It doesn’t roll back the referendum. It simply tries to make the current arrangement less disastrous for the people and businesses who’ve been living with the fallout for the last eight years”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
Farage looks furious, Twitter melts down: a Brexit Deal FAQ
Everything you need to know about the new Brexit Deal, why Farage hates it, and what’s next
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
“This deal doesn’t reverse Brexit. It doesn’t roll back the referendum. It simply tries to make the current arrangement less disastrous for the people and businesses who’ve been living with the fallout for the last eight years”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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🔶LIB DEM WINS🔶
Three big Lib Dem victories in West Sussex, Eastleigh and Sutton.
Congratulations to the teams on the ground for the excellent results!
Three big Lib Dem victories in West Sussex, Eastleigh and Sutton.
Congratulations to the teams on the ground for the excellent results!
May 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🔶LIB DEM WINS🔶
Three big Lib Dem victories in West Sussex, Eastleigh and Sutton.
Congratulations to the teams on the ground for the excellent results!
Three big Lib Dem victories in West Sussex, Eastleigh and Sutton.
Congratulations to the teams on the ground for the excellent results!
Is that Europe minus the UK due to Brexit?
May 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Is that Europe minus the UK due to Brexit?
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The 220 top buyers of Trump's memecoin will have dinner with him at his golf club tonight.
The average price of admission is $1M per person.
Trump is literally selling access to government to the highest bidders.
The average price of admission is $1M per person.
Trump is literally selling access to government to the highest bidders.
May 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The 220 top buyers of Trump's memecoin will have dinner with him at his golf club tonight.
The average price of admission is $1M per person.
Trump is literally selling access to government to the highest bidders.
The average price of admission is $1M per person.
Trump is literally selling access to government to the highest bidders.