1/ April 20, 1938: the USSR made russian mandatory in all schools in Soviet Ukraine.
This wasn’t “education.” It was policy - russification by design.
Language was weaponized to erase identity and manufacture the obedient “Soviet person.”
So #BBCNews decides to compound his humiliation and embarrassment with this dross. The only value is a lesson to other sportsfolk tempted to do the same in the future.
Congratulations to the winner and commiserations to the runner up.
🇺🇲 Is there anywhere Witkoff isn't a Special Envoy to?! And what's happened to Big Shoes Rubio?
The Fraud's Prayer:
Our Father, who art in the White House,
hallowed be thy combover;
thy blingdom come;
thy will be dumb;
In Washington as you are in Florida.
Give us this day our daily round of golf.
And forgive us our insider trading,
as we refuse to forgive those who investigate against us...
Of course he would.
The government has rightly committed £10m extra to protect synagogues, and is leading inquiries into antisemitism in the NHS & educational settings.
We must support this work while being unequivocal in condemnation: antisemitism should have no place in our country.
Hmm... Lammy looks tired but in deep thought, I'd say. He knows there's stuff still to do and work out.
Reeves is also tired, but very focussed on the moment.
They can be as bitter as they like, they failed the government. They forgot their core job vis-a-vis the ministers they serve, and therefore their duty to the country.
Chris Mason compelled to find political causes where civil service error, specifically in FCO, clear.
If the PM sneezed he would generate a political cause to explain it.
Gas generation was down 16 per cent in the first quarter due to the UK's latest wind power generation record. If it weren't for renewables this fossil fuel-induced energy crisis would be even worse. www.businessgreen.com/news/4528492...
That Robbins has 'allies' suggests civil service dysfunction. That no one in the FCO -or whatever it is now- assisted ministers to prevent them misleading the House or to allow them to correct it after, or even to blow the whistle in an acceptable way (not via the press) is a dereliction of duty.
Don't debate digital ID, trial it - the Isle of Wight could settle the argument
As heated debate rises around the UK government's plans for a national digital identity scheme - why not try it out to see if it works, in a well-defined, real-life environment with real people involved...
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So long as Trump doesn't bail Putin out...
Breaking news: President Trump says U.S. seized Iranian cargo ship trying to bypass American blockade of Strait of Hormuz.
The operation marks the first ship boarding by U.S. forces since the naval blockade took effect Monday.
Pat Chappatte @PatChappatte on #Trump #IranWar #Putin #RussianOil – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
No Cards, huh?
"What is emerging in #Russia is not #Orthodox Christianity as the world has known it, but a uniquely Russian religion, animated by apocalyptic hatred of the West." underfirenews.substack.com/p/russia-is-...
Bulgaria, Myara exit poll:
Seat projection national parliament
PB-*: 109 (+109)
GERB-SDS-EPP: 42 (-24)
PP-DB-RE|EPP: 37 (+1)
DPS-NN-NI: 26 (-3)
V-ESN: 15 (-18)
BSPOL-S&D: 11 (-8)
APS-RE: 0 (-19)
ITN-ECR: 0 (-17)
MECh-*: 0 (-11)
...
+/- vs. Last election result
➤ europeelects.eu/bulgaria
🇷🇴 One step forward (Hungary), two steps back (Romania) ☹️
Coming Soon! Channel Premiere Saturday 2nd May, 9:05pm PLAY FOR TODAY: LEEDS UNITED (1974) Stars #LynnePerrie #ElizabethSpriggs #LoriWills #StanSennett drama #TPTVsubtitles
⚡️Ukraine builds AI-driven defense ecosystem as over 200 companies develop drone technologies.
Over 300 AI-related developments are registered on the Brave1 platform, while more than 70 AI-based systems are already in active use on the battlefield.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-buil...
We'll see if it's confirmed.
I do know in February 2023 Tom Tugendhat told Parliament the Iranian regime was trying to collect intelligence on the UK Jewish community, saying the government "believe this information was preparation for future lethal operations.”
www.jewishnews.co.uk/met-police-c...
NEW: Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign continues to exploit overstretched Russian air defenses to damage oil infrastructure and military assets in Russia and occupied Crimea. (1/6)
Read more in the full April 18, 2026, Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar041826
🇸🇰 v 🇱🇹🇱🇻
Poor little Fico.
#WeepingForFico 🤣
🇭🇺 Wow! Who and where are those Hungarians abroad who support Orban and his ideas? Presumably they walk among us in our European capitals... potentially disrupting us?
NEW: IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi and members of his inner circle have likely secured at least temporary control over not only Iran’s military response in this conflict but also Iran’s negotiating position and approach within the past 48 hours.
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate04...
Print featuring a white and gold sunrise through a woodland with tree trunks in silhouette and a forest floor of light purple flowers
'Bluebell Woodland' by contemporary Northumberland printmaker Rebecca Vincent #WomensArt
Medieval manuscript image of two fish swimming in waves of water.
wæter-stefn, f.n: the voice or sound of water. (WAT-er-STEH-vun / ˈwæ-tɛr-ˌstɛ-vən)
Image: Bestiary; Iran (Maragheh), c. 1297-1300; Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.500, f. 78v.
#OldEnglish #WOTD
⚡️At least 3 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day.
Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down 203 of 236 Russian drones overnight.
kyivindependent.com/at-least-1-k...
Better for the economy.