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💥 Essential reading An explanation of Russia’s goals & the threat of foreign interference in elections – a threat to democracy itself & explores why “pitting people in Western democracies against one another” is a win for Russia. #wtpBLUE #wtpEARTH #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue

A stork appeared during the farewell of a Ukrainian defender. We hear this a lot in Ukraine - people say storks often show up at funerals, especially for fallen soldiers. I’m not someone who believes in signs, but it’s hard to ignore how symbolic it feels. A bird that represents life showing up at a goodbye. Video: tetjana1783/TikTok

This is disgraceful... it's a crime! 😡 Nesting birds in this reedbed last week... now burnt out, during breeding season! 🤬 Too many landowners think they are above the law! Our birdlife is struggling enough as it is.. 😔 @DeborahMeaden @ChrisGPackham

Stealing is Stealing open.substack.com/pub/shaunpinne…

Dog's happiness after trying new prosthetics and being able to walk again..🐕🐾🦿😊❤️

Brilliant turnout for Reform's fuel protest in London.

When voting in the local elections, please judge Reform on our record so far: -over 75 councillors sacked, resigned or defected -every council raised council tax after promising to cut it -Staffordshire sacked two leaders for racism -Nottinghamshire spent £70k putting flags up

The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world. Most of all, it’s a testament to the resilience and determination of the Hungarian people – and a reminder to all of us to keep striving for fairness, equality and the rule of law.

Today, Hungary had the highest voting turnout since the fall of communism. An Orban party Mayor defected & voted for the opposition. All across the country, people told me they are done with corruption and Russian influence. Tonight is likely the end of Orban

Hungary… WOW 🤩🇭🇺

Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger. Magyarország Európát választotta. Európa mindig Magyarországot választotta. Egy ország visszatér az európai útjára. Az Unió erősebbé válik.

To my friends in Hungary: A világ veled áll, miközben visszaszerzed, ami a tiéd

What fantastic news from Hungary. Proof that if you stand up to it right wing kleptocratic populist authoritarianism can be beaten. Orban will now flee somewhere with his wealth. But this is more than a bad night for him. It is a bad night for Putin who as in Moldova spent a fortune trying to rig it. It is a bad night for Trump. It is a bad night for Vance and Rubio who believed that their mere presence in Budapest would swing the vote Orban’s way. They helped Magyar! . It is a bad night for Farage the AfD and Le Pen because it shows that when their brand of politics is exposed to serious opposition and scrutiny it collapses. Magyar is far from the perfect leader but my God he deserves all the congratulations coming his way for ousting Orban and showing how it can be done. He now has the tough job of dismantling the corrupt systems and bodies installed over 16 years. The people of Hungary deserve our thanks for showing these people can be beaten. And Zelensky now deserves far greater support from Europe.

Farage has ensured any references to his buddy Victor Orban are erased from his X account. So, I thought it would be useful to share these just as a reminder of how close they were. ‘Orban is the future of Europe’ is my personal favourite!’

Police have issued a warning after suspected poisoned meat was found in two west London green spaces, leaving animals seriously ill and dead. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Orban concedes defeat. The support of Trump, Vance, Putin, Lavrov, Weidel, Milei, Le Pen, Fico, Babis and many others could not overcome Hungarian anger at a stagnant, corrupt regime #block-69dbf1ff8f08ff62487f805e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theguardian.com/world/live/202…

Trump's Iran Downfall

It’s a very worrying world out there so take some time out to enjoy some puffins

So if Russia phones in fake threats, as they did last time, our institutions will leap into action to do what Russia wants…. This is very transparent.

🗣️ "Trump really drank his own Kool-Aid, got too overconfident in some of these scenarios and decided to launch this war, dismissing the experts." Ilan Goldenberg, a former US official who spent years gaming a conflict with Iran, tells @SkyYaldaHakim. 🌍 trib.al/ymQU8O4