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@JPLindsley King Charles knew his audience well & the world was reminded of a few facts, delivered via what could have been a stand up set, you are correct JP. 👏

Did you hear the King's jokes at the White House State Dinner? "You recently commented, Mr President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say, were it not for us, you'd be speaking French!" "As the head of state of five [World Cup] competing countries"—oh, not a joke! From the East Wing "repairs" to naked Churchill to the President's cola, here's His Majesty's standup from the executive mansion ... Get our daily journalism: underfirenews.substack.com

⚡️ Russia is recruiting teenagers through online games and social media to conduct sabotage and arson attacks across Europe. 🧵 1/11 ⬇️

@RoyalFamily So thoughtful and sweet. Thankyou

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” – A. A. Milne As we mark the 100th anniversary of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories, The Queen has presented a very special gift to the New York Public Library, reuniting baby Roo with his friends from the 100 Acre Wood. The Library is home to the original collection of toys owned by Christopher Robin Milne, son of A.A. Milne, which inspired the characters in the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh series. The collection is missing Roo, the baby kangaroo who was lost in an orchard in the 1930s. The new addition of Roo was created by Shropshire-based company Merrythought, who also created the original toys. 👀 Watch Roo’s great adventure travelling from Buckingham Palace onboard Their Majesties’ flight to his new home in New York.

Adorable. Roo took the flight. Alighted the plane peeking his head out of Queen Camilla’s handbag too! #WinnieThePoo #Library #Children

@XOQueenEsther The “no King” posters r explicitly aimed at Trump even the American press pointed this out

One would think America isn’t exactly fond of the British monarchy. After all, we’ve seen the “No King” protests (even if they weren’t aimed at Charles), and Harry and Meghan have been living here for years with surprisingly little fanfare. You’d assume two older royals showing up would barely move the needle. But the way Americans turned out for King Charles was something else entirely. It wasn’t just the crowds. It was the warmth, the respect, and the strikingly bipartisan welcome he received from leaders on both sides of the aisle. The message was unmistakable: it’s the monarchy itself that captivates people, not any one individual. And that’s where Meghan Markle miscalculated. She stepped into those tours, saw the crowds, and convinced herself it was about her. It wasn’t. It was the gravitational pull of the institution. Had she stayed, done the role, and understood what she represented instead of trying to compete with it, those same crowds would have shown up for her too. Instead, reality delivered a quiet verdict. Her own country meets her with indifference, while embracing the very institution she tried to diminish. King Charles’s reception was a reminder that the monarchy’s light has never belonged to one person. It’s built on centuries of duty, continuity, and history. It’s a simple lesson. Don’t confuse borrowed brilliance for your own. Some spotlights were never yours to claim. She bet against the Crown and lost. The throne didn’t need her then, and it doesn’t now. The monarchy’s light never did. 😌

War is dangerous for the people of Iran," truly don't understand what hell we're living in here. These words stem from privilege, not compassion.

Very few people realize the true scale of the war in Ukraine. In the first 100 days alone, more people potentially died in the siege of Mariupol than during the entire war in Gaza. Understanding this grim reality is crucial to grasping what is actually at stake

@realLangerDan @Official_NAFO @OckersM @EUCouncil @EUparliament @Latvian_MFA sanction Alpha shipping!

🚨Two days in a row now Another ship is just about to depart Orkinish Alumina for St Petersburg full of Alumina. ARISTO is owned by Alpha Shipping of Latvia. For Ireland, this is careless. For Latvia - suicide. EU needs to ban the export of Alumina! #Alumina21 @OckersM

هر نفسش با گرفتن جانی آمیخته شده...۶۱۲ اعدام سیاسی از دی ماه (تنها دو ماه) که آخرینش امروز بود ساسان آزادوار! محسنی اژه ای ماشینِ کشتار و قاتل هزاران جوان زیبا و خوش فکر ایران! این ماشین را منهدم کنید..... @netanyahu @POTUS

For decades, there has been extensive dialogue with Russia, yet each round has been followed by greater aggression rather than restraint. It began with the war against Georgia in 2008, after which came extensive debate and engagement. In 2014, Crimea was occupied, again followed by a great deal of talking and attempts at dialogue. In 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion, while continuing to issue demands toward NATO Allies and the broader European security architecture. The pattern is clear: dialogue has not changed Russia’s aggression. What is needed now is sustained support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia.

@adnashmyash The GOP has a very big Russia problem.

@BCitarella42847 @chico_ray NATO is a defensive alliance

The Ukraine broke their sovereignty agreement with Russia when they tried to join NATO. It’s not reported that way in the West but that’s the crux of it. They vowed to “permanently remain neutral and never joined a military bloc”. How long is permanently? And is NATO not by definition a military bloc?

Trumps biggest geopolitical blunder is Ukraine, by far. It’s genuinely baffling. Being friendly with Russia, and harsh on Ukraine, makes no sense strategically, financially and—most importantly—morally. It’s genuinely insane. The Vice President Vance literally said that he is PROUD of not supporting Ukraine. What a disgrace. Russia is not an ally to America. They stand opposed to the Western world in almost every way. If they could push a button and make America self destruct, they would. In Ukraine, you have a brave people who LOVED America. A people who would be powerful allies to the US on multiple levels. Throwing them under the bus at their time of need is a grave mistake. Ukraine will rise from this war against their aggressor as a formidable power. They will get there despite Americas lack of support. I fully support Trump in his actions against the Islamic regime, and his support for Israel. I will continue supporting and cheering him on in that regard, with alacrity. But his stance against Ukraine really is an embarrassment. A huge mistake. History will not look kindly on that aspect of his actions.

@ukhomeoffice The worst thing is you all helped create the breeding ground for this situation by allowing Islam extremists to fester

The UK's threat level has increased to “severe”. This follows a rising Islamist and Extreme Right Wing terrorist threat, and yesterday's abhorrent antisemitic terrorist attack. People should be vigilant as they go about their daily lives, and report any concerns to the police. Our world-leading police and security services continue to work, day and night, to keep our country safe.

@WarMonitor3 Go Sverige!!!

Swedish navy has intercepted and seized a sanction Russian cargo ship carrying stole Ukrainian grain. Bravo...

@KyivIndependent @GytisS Would have preferred Israel seized the ship, but heh.

⚡️ Israel turns away ship with stolen Ukrainian grain in win for Kyiv. "The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," Israel's Grain Importers Association said. kyivindependent.com/ship-with-stol…

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Muslim families bring their children to watch a gay man thrown off a rooftop to his death under Sharia Law.

@RadioGenoa Of course none of them would have thought to take a photo of their documents for safe keeping? 🙄

Islamic troops from Morocco to Spain via Ceuta to obtain documents promised by Pedro Sanchez. Nobody has documents, but everyone has smartphones.

@petehegs A masterclass who knew his audience so very well and delivered with the perfect timing of a master chef. Excellent British humour with several factual points made.

How would you rate King Charles III’s speech to Congress? 🇺🇸🇬🇧 1–10… be honest.

@NoLongerTheFuzz @ukhomeoffice update your sentencing and laws!

1/ In January 2008, PC Neil Sampson walked towards a man with a knife. He took seven stab wounds doing it. His dog Anya, already bleeding, kept hold of the attacker so her handler could live. That same man, Essa Suleiman stabbed two people yesterday in a terror attack in Golders Green. Here’s what happened next. 🧵