Russian blogger’s fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: ‘People are afraid of you’ Victoria Bonya says authorities too scared to raise issues with Vladimir Putin, whose approval ratings are declining The Kremlin is grappling with the fallout from the viral spread of a celebrity blogger’s criticism of Russian authorities, as Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings register their sixth consecutive weekly decline. Victoria Bonya, a household name in Russia who rose to fame in 2006 on Dom-2, the country’s answer to the reality TV show Big Brother, posted a video on Monday warning the Russian president that a string of mounting problems risked spiralling out of control. Continue reading...

Russian blogger’s fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: ‘People are afraid of you’

Glad to hear this was enjoyable; hope to get mine to the table soon. But, how did you guys decide which regions some of the centres belong to? Some of the centres sit across two regions: weird graphic design IMHO.

Good read...

This beauty has lost none of its magic for us.

Hungary election: Viktor Orbán concedes with opposition on course for landslide election win - follow live Hungary's prime minister has been ousted after 16 years in power, with Péter Magyar set to be the country's new leader.

Could JD Vance hurry up and give his chum Nigel Farage a pre-election endorsement.

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Melania Trump wants these photos and emails to be scrubbed from the Internet. Please stop liking and sharing them. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Joe runs London, in Cardiff, for Ukraine. Russia, in its war against Ukraine, has systematically attacked civilian targets. They have targeted hospitals, schools, public squares in calculated and callous ways. Extraordinarily, the Ukraine's h

I'm running the London Marathon My Way (didn't get a place for the London race, so will slog around Cardiff on my own) to raise money for Ukraine Charity, which supports initiatives for children and vulnerable people affected by the war.

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I think a game about pre-Enlightenment fanaticism is timely for our age of post-Enlightenment fanaticism.

New arrivals today from @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social and @thenewworldmag.bsky.social

"Things are quickly spiralling..."
- The world, watching Trump (2026)

... or why Labyrinth remains a masterful International Relations study guide.

What on earth was going on in the US education system 50 odd years ago?

Intrigued to get your thoughts. I backed this, as part of efforts to support new European game companies, while wondering whether its systems were almost too pared back.

🇬🇧🇺🇦 British actor Ian McKellen read a poem by Ukrainian veteran Artur Dron, “First to the Corinthians,” on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion.

Ukrainians are daily sacrificing themselves so the rest of us can live in safety and comfort.

Today, more than any other day, we should thank them.

'We could never have imagined such tolerance of Putin’s criminal war.'

So-called "Great Powers" lose wars all the time. Russia is not a great power and will lose this war more quickly than it is if we regain our moral clarity and provide Ukrainians with the military and civilian tools they need.

Weekend Update #173: Ukraine Liberates Hundreds Of Square Kilometres, What Might It Mean? People Stop Taking The Negotiations Seriously. Good.; Flamingos In Action

Hi All, Just sent out my free weekend update (#173). It begins with reports of Ukraine liberating a large amount of territory. This could reveal alot of things, in particular that the Russian system continues to lie upwards about the state of the war. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

Super game; probably my favourite COIN. Love how cleverly it models the formation of Pakistan (and the seeds for Bangladesh.)

🇺🇦💡 For the first time in a long time, Kyiv is almost completely powered — 95% of the capital without outages this evening

Castelnuovo 1539 from Draco Ideas has quite the visual appeal. An Ottoman fleet approaches the fortress from the west.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

A Statement YouTube video by Zilla Blitz

A clear, important and moral statement about the authoritarian move in US politics from one of the best voices within the niche hobby that I love.

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As a runner (and at the risk of being over-literal), I'm not sure the metaphor in this Green Party ad is a great one. Running is a source of mental, physical and social succour for many people. However, it's indisputable that Polanski is a smart communicator.

Broadly speaking, those who were of a religious temperament turned to Orphism, while rationalists despised it.

A History of Western Philosophy Bertrand Russell

Not sure what that proves or who it helps.

Sir Andras Schiff
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Trio Concept
Bruce Springsteen

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One way anyone one of us, can hit back at Trump is at the wallet. Try to use less US goods and services! Here's a database with European alternatives #EUtogether

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America vs. the World President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.

Fascinating (and chilling) article about what will happen as the US retreats from its global allies. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

What a privilege it was to watch this last night. In our 'artificial' era, when we spend so much time with our eyes down, its message to pay close attention to the material of our daily lives was timely. Brilliant performances and a palpable sense of pride in Welsh cultural expression.

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1\ Cities across Ukraine are now without power for most of the day in temperatures as low as -20 C. The civilian terror and suffering is immense.

The Republicans pro-Putin aid package blockade began in late 2023. Their cuts to air defences finally helped get enough missiles through.

... which includes the proper investigative journalism and the protesters, as well as the murderous state.

Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.

This is America.

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All those hours-long meetings with Putin recently that were supposedly about Ukraine but got nowhere? Those were actually about preparing for our invasion and occupation of Venezuela.

The US is Putin's biggest client state, bought and now paid for.