On the Budapest Metro, after the election results tonight, as well as during the Peter Magyar victory speech, and at the eve of election rally

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Turner was the first ‘modern’ painter; who directly inspired the impressionism of the 19thC and presaged the abstract expressionism of the 20thC. 'Evening Star,' (1830) is all the proof you need.

Excerpt from the article: "The question here is not really one of whether such prayer is in fact an attempt to “dominate” – or the more obvious explanation, that during Ramadan one breaks ones’ fast by eating very briefly just before and then more properly after the evening Maghrib prayer (yes, like our own Maariv prayer). Rather it is about whether one has the right to publicly express their religious identity in this country. In this specific instance, an event to mark a key event in the Islamic calendar had been openly and legally booked for Trafalgar Square. Muslims present had every right to pray as a part of that."

The Jewish News, which I am proud to work for as Deputy Editor, has published an editorial on this week's Iftar prayers in Trafalgar Square

www.jewishnews.co.uk/voice-of-the...

Christians, Jews, Sikhs and Hindus have all prayed in Trafalgar Square.

Nick Timothy singled out Muslims, then had the brass neck today to sit on the front bench. He should be sacked.

The Tories are following Reform into the gutter. Neither are fit to govern.

'The Beer Garden.' (1905) Max Liebermann was a pioneer of Modernism in Germany, he approached his work with a spontaneity and palette that were clearly indebted to the French Impressionists.

Direct....but interesting route!

My son is on a plane from Singapore right now....

Love this - lots of family holidays there.

Remembering

Hans Scholl 22 Sep 1918 – 22 Feb 1943
Sophie Scholl 9 May 1921 – 22 Feb 1943
Christoph Probst 6 Nov 1919 – 22 Feb 1943
Stadelheim Prison, Munich, 5PM

Rest in Peace Alex Jeffrey Pretti🙏🏾 The VA ICU Nurses send him off right 💔

Late to this but congratulations! Giving birth on my husband's birthday is one of my greatest acheivements!

NATO Article V has been triggered only once: by the US after 9/11.

When our ally called, we in the UK didn't hesitate to stand with them.

636 British men & women paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan, with many more living with their injuries today.

I have British friends who served in Afghanistan and lost friends during their time there.
This is an appalling thing to say.

Indeed. They should show it again (unlikely I'd give birth if they did).

This was such a brilliant series - I wish the BBC would put it on the iPlayer. I've got the DVDs somewhere; I must watch it again. (The DVD box set is still available on Amazon, btw; I just checked.)

It's life affirming

It was incredible. Partly filmed at Islington Town Hall where ai worked and took the call "we're looking to film something based on the life of T Dan Smith". I also gave birth in the middle of each of the runs on TV in 96 and 97....

President of Congress of Local and Regional Authorities warns against prolonged detention of mayors, as today marks 240th day since arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul - Congress of Local and ... Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Strasbourg, France 14 November 2025

“240 days since his arrest, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul now faces 142 charges, incurring up to 2 400 years of imprisonment. This is deeply alarming,” declared @congress.coe.int President Marc Cools today.

Read the full statement ⬇️ go.coe.int/VwkLl

#Moldova takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers from #Malta, leading the organisation’s work for the next six months. ⁠

Learn more about the Republic of Moldova’s priorities: www.coe.int/en/web/presi...

New Town & Christ Church (Colchester) Council By-Election Result:

🌹 LAB: 29.7% (-27.6)
🔶 LDM: 24.4% (+12.1)
➡️ RFM: 22.3% (New)
🌍 GRN: 14.9% (+5.3)
🌳 CON: 7.4% (-8.9)
🙋 Ind: 1.4% (-3.1)

Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.

I know Handsworth well. I love it. The Soho Road is one of the most vibrant streets in the world. I was attached to the library there for a writing project last year and I wrote a whole chunk about it in my book Hope And Glory. Read it if you get a chance

In London, hate will never win.

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

It's such a joy to read

I'll call round for a negroni every Friday

I wish to sign up for the punk home...

Sheesh....aged 62

We launched our campaign this morning and the response has been incredibly humbling. Thank you for your support. Iowans are ready for something new—and together, we’ll defeat Joni Ernst and send an underdog to the Senate.

Tech pioneer Stephanie Shirley: ‘I need to make the life that was saved worth saving’ The ‘venture philanthropist’ on her journey from child refugee to billion-dollar businesswoman — and why Britain must do more for those fleeing war today

Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley has died aged 91. She is the subject of I think, one of the best ever FT lunches, which you can read here (registration or subscription required, will post a first 300 clicks free link in the replies):

Photograph of Tom Lehrer

Oh no. Tom Lehrer gone. At his great age, it’s not a tragedy, I know, but it just does feel bad not having his genius in the world.