Peter Sefton 🇪🇺🇺🇦
@peterjsefton.bsky.social
#Humanist, Liberal, reader of #SciFi, user of #Linux and #Amiga, EU citizen, resident of Ireland, retired firefighter. Just because I look old doesn't mean my thinking is old!
Banner photo is the lake at Mount Stewart, County Down.
No random DMs please.
Banner photo is the lake at Mount Stewart, County Down.
No random DMs please.
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NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
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 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
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The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
Why Hospital Policies Matter in States That Ban Abortion
Our first-of-its-kind data analysis found that a seismic split emerged in how medical institutions in Texas' two largest metro areas, Houston and Dallas, treated miscarrying patients — and in their ou...
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
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An absolutely shocking story in two parts and outstanding journalism to boot.
Part one
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Part one
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM
An absolutely shocking story in two parts and outstanding journalism to boot.
Part one
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Part one
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
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Just released. The most important, under-reported story of the Russo-Ukraine War since Trump became President is how the Chinese now feel that they can pile in with Russian support. They are now helping Russia across the board, with components, technical help… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Biggest Under-Reported Story of 2025
Since Trump has become President, China has ramped up its support for Russia to hammer Ukraine.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Just released. The most important, under-reported story of the Russo-Ukraine War since Trump became President is how the Chinese now feel that they can pile in with Russian support. They are now helping Russia across the board, with components, technical help… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Two explosions targeted a railway line that connects Poland and Ukraine. Prime Minister Tusk is calling these attacks “an unprecedented act of sabotage aimed at the security of the Polish state and its citizens.”
www.reuters.com/world/explos...
www.reuters.com/world/explos...
Polish PM says railway track blast was 'unprecedented act of sabotage'
An explosion that damaged a Polish railway track on a route to Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage", Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, and he vowed to catch those responsible for an incident he said could have ended in tragedy.
www.reuters.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Two explosions targeted a railway line that connects Poland and Ukraine. Prime Minister Tusk is calling these attacks “an unprecedented act of sabotage aimed at the security of the Polish state and its citizens.”
www.reuters.com/world/explos...
www.reuters.com/world/explos...
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This is a vital essay by @johnspringford.bsky.social & @acjsissons.bsky.social - diagnosing the British malaise and providing a set of clear policy solutions. You will be much better informed for having read it getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
Getting Britain out of the hole
A plan for the UK economy
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This is a vital essay by @johnspringford.bsky.social & @acjsissons.bsky.social - diagnosing the British malaise and providing a set of clear policy solutions. You will be much better informed for having read it getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
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“How many refugees have been granted asylum in the UK?”
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“How many refugees have been granted asylum in the UK?”
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
Most people overestimate the number - by a lot. With far-right figures spreading misinformation, it’s hard for the public to know the truth.
Watch the video to see just how wide the gap is between perception and reality.
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BREAKING: BBC 'determined to fight' any Trump legal action, chairman tells staff
news.sky.com/story/bbc-de...
news.sky.com/story/bbc-de...
BBC 'determined to fight' any Trump legal action, chairman tells staff
BBC chair Samir Shah has said there is "no basis for a defamation case and we are determined to fight this" - after Donald Trump said he would sue the corporation for between $1bn and $5bn.
news.sky.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
BREAKING: BBC 'determined to fight' any Trump legal action, chairman tells staff
news.sky.com/story/bbc-de...
news.sky.com/story/bbc-de...
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"Leaving the ECHR would deny British people hard won rights, free speech, the Hillsborough inquiry and protections for older people."
The ECHR is fundamental for all of our rights. Asylum seekers have a right to be treated in a dignified and humane manner.
The ECHR is fundamental for all of our rights. Asylum seekers have a right to be treated in a dignified and humane manner.
November 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Leaving the ECHR would deny British people hard won rights, free speech, the Hillsborough inquiry and protections for older people."
The ECHR is fundamental for all of our rights. Asylum seekers have a right to be treated in a dignified and humane manner.
The ECHR is fundamental for all of our rights. Asylum seekers have a right to be treated in a dignified and humane manner.
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Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time.
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time.
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
Investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%.
Staggering economic self-harm.
https://bit.ly/44faQch
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The struggle for freedom and respect for the law is the same in the USA, Ukraine and all of Europe. You cant say you stand with Ukraine and want freedom and rule of law there, and then turn around and praise Trump and ignore his massive corruption. There is only one side--pick yours.
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The struggle for freedom and respect for the law is the same in the USA, Ukraine and all of Europe. You cant say you stand with Ukraine and want freedom and rule of law there, and then turn around and praise Trump and ignore his massive corruption. There is only one side--pick yours.
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Fancy a bedtime story?
🆕 Director's Cut: ECHO & NARCISSUS - The Influencer & The Follower
🏛️ Even more storytelling. Even stranger connections. Even cleaner sound. Even worse puns.
Brush up, ahead of Season 2.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/5nB1...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
🏛️ Even more storytelling. Even stranger connections. Even cleaner sound. Even worse puns.
Brush up, ahead of Season 2.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/5nB1...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Director's Cut: ECHO & NARCISSUS - The Influencer & The Follower
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 16/11/2025 · 1h 7m
podcasts.apple.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Fancy a bedtime story?
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At 3AM, November 17, 1973, "The Colonels" sent a tank crashing through the gates of the Athens Polytechnic. It had been occupied by students protesting the fascist junta. Dozens died, mostly teens, 20s and one boy of 5. Over 2,000 were injured.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
At 3AM, November 17, 1973, "The Colonels" sent a tank crashing through the gates of the Athens Polytechnic. It had been occupied by students protesting the fascist junta. Dozens died, mostly teens, 20s and one boy of 5. Over 2,000 were injured.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
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Is this a helpful addition?
(Also, wow Pompeii was OBSESSED with Narcissus. That is only a small sample of the frescoes.)
(Also, wow Pompeii was OBSESSED with Narcissus. That is only a small sample of the frescoes.)
And here is the visual guide to the new Echo & Narcissus remix, in a new, easier format. Is this useful?
I have included a 1954 recording of Alphonse Hasselmans' Gitane Op.21, on 78rpm with Rosa Spier, that I discovered, fell in love with, and included in the episode. A x
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I have included a 1954 recording of Alphonse Hasselmans' Gitane Op.21, on 78rpm with Rosa Spier, that I discovered, fell in love with, and included in the episode. A x
bsky.app/profile/alex...
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Is this a helpful addition?
(Also, wow Pompeii was OBSESSED with Narcissus. That is only a small sample of the frescoes.)
(Also, wow Pompeii was OBSESSED with Narcissus. That is only a small sample of the frescoes.)
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There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
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There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
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People have gone to war over less...
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
People have gone to war over less...
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: A historic agreement has been prepared with France.
There will be a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.
There will be a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.
November 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: A historic agreement has been prepared with France.
There will be a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.
There will be a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.
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Tax is love and "we should stop always describing tax as a burden or cost, and start seeing it as an acknowledgment of the benefits we derive from public services – and a loving contribution to the wellbeing of all of us."
Bangin' piece from 2018 New Zealand.
Bangin' piece from 2018 New Zealand.
A crazy little thing called tax
Tax heroes: If tax is love then New Zealand needs to show a lot more affection, writes Max Harris.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Tax is love and "we should stop always describing tax as a burden or cost, and start seeing it as an acknowledgment of the benefits we derive from public services – and a loving contribution to the wellbeing of all of us."
Bangin' piece from 2018 New Zealand.
Bangin' piece from 2018 New Zealand.
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Hi All, Just sent out my free weekend update. It starts with the Ukrainian corruption scandal--we must all remember that this war is not about Zelensky personally, it’s about that for which the Ukrainians are fighting and dying. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #159: Ukraine Is Much More Than Zelensky
Ukraine’s Ranged War: Thermal Plants and Ports; Russia's Ranged War: Darkness and Death; Pokrovsk is all about the Relative Losses
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Hi All, Just sent out my free weekend update. It starts with the Ukrainian corruption scandal--we must all remember that this war is not about Zelensky personally, it’s about that for which the Ukrainians are fighting and dying. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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📽️ WATCH: Oklahoma has spent years reshaping public schools to integrate lessons about Jesus and encourage pride in America’s history.
Listen to parent and education advocate Erika Wright talk about the crisis she believes is happening in her state’s public school system: https://propub.li/4qXq3Zv
Listen to parent and education advocate Erika Wright talk about the crisis she believes is happening in her state’s public school system: https://propub.li/4qXq3Zv
November 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
📽️ WATCH: Oklahoma has spent years reshaping public schools to integrate lessons about Jesus and encourage pride in America’s history.
Listen to parent and education advocate Erika Wright talk about the crisis she believes is happening in her state’s public school system: https://propub.li/4qXq3Zv
Listen to parent and education advocate Erika Wright talk about the crisis she believes is happening in her state’s public school system: https://propub.li/4qXq3Zv