Mark Chadbourn
@chadbourn.bsky.social
Empowering people with news and information about a dangerous and confusing world. Everything is Connected.
Journalist, novelist, screenwriter. Always looking for stories. LDN, NYC, LA
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Journalist, novelist, screenwriter. Always looking for stories. LDN, NYC, LA
https://substack.com/@chadbourn
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Mark Chadbourn
@chadbourn.bsky.social
· Dec 21
The theme for this feed is Everything is Connected.
The posts cover news and politics from all over the world, things that I think it’s worth paying attention to but which may not always get priority in other media.
Even if it happens 5000 miles away it can still roll up on your doorstep.
The posts cover news and politics from all over the world, things that I think it’s worth paying attention to but which may not always get priority in other media.
Even if it happens 5000 miles away it can still roll up on your doorstep.
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These people track the businesses still paying millions in taxes to Putin's war machine
leave-russia.org
leave-russia.org
#LeaveRussia
#LeaveRussia: The List of Companies that Stopped or Still Working in Russia
leave-russia.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
These people track the businesses still paying millions in taxes to Putin's war machine
leave-russia.org
leave-russia.org
New figures show the teetering state of the Russian economy:
In October, oil and gas revenue is down a whopping 27% year on year.
But also as important, revenue from all other sources is falling too, down 4%.
In October, oil and gas revenue is down a whopping 27% year on year.
But also as important, revenue from all other sources is falling too, down 4%.
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New figures show the teetering state of the Russian economy:
In October, oil and gas revenue is down a whopping 27% year on year.
But also as important, revenue from all other sources is falling too, down 4%.
In October, oil and gas revenue is down a whopping 27% year on year.
But also as important, revenue from all other sources is falling too, down 4%.
More of this. It’s time the world took a stand.
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break — CNN
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
apple.news
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
More of this. It’s time the world took a stand.
It’s bigger than you think.
The Far Right Hits The BBC
The assault on free media gathers pace
chadbourn.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s bigger than you think.
Police have named the couple they’re looking for in connection to a racist incident on the tube and they’re wealthy Trump supporters and founders of an “anti-woke” PR firm.
Trump supporter and financier named as couple in Bond Street Tube ‘assault and racist abuse’ police appeal — The Standard
Philip Ostermann and Melissa Rein Lively have been named as the subjects of the British Transport Police appeal
apple.news
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Police have named the couple they’re looking for in connection to a racist incident on the tube and they’re wealthy Trump supporters and founders of an “anti-woke” PR firm.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says the nation is “in a state of war” after a bombing in Islamabad left 12 people dead.
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says the nation is “in a state of war” after a bombing in Islamabad left 12 people dead.
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
Reform Councillor Peter Mason from Burton has been forced to apologise for social media posts which included: “What a surprise a statue of a fat arsed black woman."
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Reform Councillor Peter Mason from Burton has been forced to apologise for social media posts which included: “What a surprise a statue of a fat arsed black woman."
Deleted the Swedish salt story, sadly. No confirmation.
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Deleted the Swedish salt story, sadly. No confirmation.
Unemployment in the UK is now at 5%, its highest level since lockdown. At the same time wage growth is falling.
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Unemployment in the UK is now at 5%, its highest level since lockdown. At the same time wage growth is falling.
Morning Bluesky.
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Morning Bluesky.
Katie Wilson has pulled ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell as the last few votes are being counted in the Seattle mayoral race.
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Katie Wilson has pulled ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell as the last few votes are being counted in the Seattle mayoral race.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Sounds like a mission.
Fight fake news and climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
The world must "defeat" climate denialism and fake news, Brazil's President Lula da Silva tells UN climate summit.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Sounds like a mission.
Let them fight gif
Trump: “I don't know what happened to Marjorie. She's lost her way, I think.”
Trump: “I don't know what happened to Marjorie. She's lost her way, I think.”
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Let them fight gif
Trump: “I don't know what happened to Marjorie. She's lost her way, I think.”
Trump: “I don't know what happened to Marjorie. She's lost her way, I think.”
The Trump administration has asked the 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals to stay District Judge Sara Ellis’ preliminary injunction restricting the use of force against protesters and journalists in Chicago.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The Trump administration has asked the 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals to stay District Judge Sara Ellis’ preliminary injunction restricting the use of force against protesters and journalists in Chicago.
During October, Ukraine not only increased the number of drone strikes on Russia, but the average range, to above 500km.
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
During October, Ukraine not only increased the number of drone strikes on Russia, but the average range, to above 500km.
Just leaving this here.
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Just leaving this here.
Schumer: “I will not support the Republican bill that’s on the Senate floor because it fails to do anything of substance to fix America’s healthcare crisis.”
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Schumer: “I will not support the Republican bill that’s on the Senate floor because it fails to do anything of substance to fix America’s healthcare crisis.”
Christine Pelosi, daughter of Nancy Pelosi, has announced she’s running for the California State Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Christine Pelosi, daughter of Nancy Pelosi, has announced she’s running for the California State Senate.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Putin has tools that can destroy the European Union as an organization, but also Europe as a cultural phenomenon.
“These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.”
“These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.”
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Putin has tools that can destroy the European Union as an organization, but also Europe as a cultural phenomenon.
“These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.”
“These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.”
New YouGov poll: Is BBC News politically biased? 50% of Britons say yes.
Biased in favour of left-wing views: 31%
Biased in favour of right-wing views: 19%
Not biased: 19%
Belief in bias by party
Reform: 73% biased to left / 4% biased to right
Con: 52% / 5%
Lib Dem: 19% / 22%
Labour: 16% / 31%
Biased in favour of left-wing views: 31%
Biased in favour of right-wing views: 19%
Not biased: 19%
Belief in bias by party
Reform: 73% biased to left / 4% biased to right
Con: 52% / 5%
Lib Dem: 19% / 22%
Labour: 16% / 31%
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New YouGov poll: Is BBC News politically biased? 50% of Britons say yes.
Biased in favour of left-wing views: 31%
Biased in favour of right-wing views: 19%
Not biased: 19%
Belief in bias by party
Reform: 73% biased to left / 4% biased to right
Con: 52% / 5%
Lib Dem: 19% / 22%
Labour: 16% / 31%
Biased in favour of left-wing views: 31%
Biased in favour of right-wing views: 19%
Not biased: 19%
Belief in bias by party
Reform: 73% biased to left / 4% biased to right
Con: 52% / 5%
Lib Dem: 19% / 22%
Labour: 16% / 31%
Trump has executed six more civilians in a small boat. The death toll now stands at 76.
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Trump has executed six more civilians in a small boat. The death toll now stands at 76.