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Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants with landmark legislation @patrick_hurley qlocal.co.uk/uk/news_list/B…

BREAKING: Israel dropped bombs on the historic Citadel of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Not a military target. A UNESCO World Heritage site — one of the region’s oldest surviving monuments. This is a war crime and a crime against humanity.

Kier Starmer has negotiated his way round the international minefield and has proved himself a legend. We should all be ignoring the extreme right-wing haters and celebrating that we have such a leader.

It’s been hard to find bright spots since Trump was returned to the office he tried to steal — but Pope Leo is definitely one of them. 🙏🏻

Southport Train Station approach is being transformed with brand new look for The Open this summer standupforsouthport.com/southport-trai… via @andrewbrownedit

Here's how our new Southport Train Station Approach will look! It's brilliant news for Chapel Street, which sees building work continue at the BHS building and Greggs opening soon #StandUpForSouthport #southport #investment #regeneration standupforsouthport.com/first-image-sh…

The brutal, senseless murders of Bebe, Elsie and Alice marked one of the darkest moments in our country’s history. The report today is truly harrowing and profoundly disturbing. It sets out systematic failures that led to this terrible event. I’ve been overwhelmed by the bravery and determination of their families and while nothing will ever bring these three little girls back, I’m determined to make the fundamental changes needed to keep the public safe. I will do everything I can to honour the memory of Bebe, Elsie, and Alice.

Amazing speech. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, one of the most popular leaders in the world, condemns the past right-wing, US-backed regimes that bailed out rich elites, privatized public infrastructure, handed over natural resources, and betrayed the working class.

NEW: Pope Leo XIV’s close ally Cardinal Robert McElroy received a standing ovation at the end of his homily, where he called on Catholics to take up civic action to help end the “immoral” war against Iran. “When we leave this church tonight, we must move beyond prayer. As citizens and believers in this democracy that we cherish so deeply, we must advocate for peace with our representatives and leaders. “It is not enough to say we have prayed. We must also act. For it is very possible that the negotiations will fail because of recalcitrance on both sides, and the president will move to re-enter this immoral war. “At that critical juncture, as disciples of Jesus Christ called to be peacemakers in the world, we must answer vocally and in unison: “No. Not in our name. Not at this moment. Not with our country.”

Trump announces a ridiculous blockade of the Straits of Hormuz that will damage the US and global economy. Vance fails at everything. Orban out. His friend Putin building fortifications around his residence. Venezuela facing riots. So Trump lashes out at..er..the Pope.

For years, Canada sent 70 cents of every defence dollar straight to the United States. Mark Carney just told Parliament that stops now. The room gave him a standing ovation. It is a striking thing to get a standing ovation for announcing that your country will stop subsidising someone else’s arms industry. But that is where Canada is in 2025. Carney’s case is blunt: the United States is “beginning to monetize its hegemony, charging for access to its markets and reducing its relative contributions to collective security.”   And MAGA is celebrating. Winning. Always winning. USA, USA. Somewhere a man in a red hat is pumping his fist. Let me explain what is actually happening, because clearly no one has bothered. In ten months, the United States has torched eighty years of alliance architecture that its own soldiers, diplomats and taxpayers built from the rubble of the Second World War. Eighty years. Gone. Detonated, with a smile, by people who genuinely believe this is genius. Canada is not drifting away. Canada is leaving. Europe is not hedging. Europe is building a defence industry specifically designed to cut Washington out. Allies are not quietly grumbling over dinner. They are signing contracts with other people. And the MAGA faithful are cheering every single step of it, because someone told them this is what dominance looks like. It is not dominance. It is a man burning down his own house and whooping at the flames. The saddest part is not that America is losing its allies. The saddest part is that half the country thinks that is the point.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Stay connected, Follow Gandalv @Microinteracti1

@anneapplebaum Never forget these supporters of Orban

Hey @jdvance, do you fancy a visit to Moscow? Please? 👉🏼👈🏼

Oliver Postgate was born 101 years ago today Ivor the Engine – “The Dragon” (1976) There’s something truly magical about Ivor, especially Jones the Steam’s adventures with Idris the Dragon. Ivor's more than a locomotive, he's a childhood transportation system. Thank you, Oliver

Hungarians are turning out to vote today in the highest numbers since the fall of communism.

Vote for Magyar!

In his strongest condemnation yet of the Trump-Vance war against Iran, Pope Leo XIV said today: “We are surrounded by a delusion of omnipotence that’s becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive.” “We are met by threats instead of invitations to come together. “Those who pray don’t threaten death. Death enslaves those who have turned their backs on God and turned themselves and their own power into a mute, blind, and deaf idol. “They demand the whole world bends their knee. Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! “True strength is shown in serving life!”

Left: Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick meet the winners of Reform UK's competition to have your energy paid for the whole year Right: Here are the two winners with Nigel Farage at a Brexit Party rally in Fylde on the 4th May 2019 Credits to @linfitlass @donmcgowan for putting this together

🚨 Anne Applebaum: “Russians aren’t winning… despite the absence of the United States.” Ukraine hasn’t collapsed, Europe stepped up. Allies proved stronger than expected.