You sure do make 'happen' do a lot of work George :)

Claims and ideas which happen to favour the ruling class don't dominate public life by accident. They're paid for by oligarchs and corporations then promoted by media outlets other oligarchs and corporations own. Once they've been drummed into our ears enough, they're internalised as "common sense".

Global Macro Monitor — W/E 14 April 2026 · Asymmetric Intelligence The Strait of Hormuz closure represents a structural supply shock rather than a temporary disruption, with lasting impacts on global energy markets

Today's Global Macro Monitor:
The stress regime has downgraded to RED this week based on evidence across multiple indicator domains. The trade and tariff domain shows clear deterioration with the Strait of Hormuz closure, while the inflation and central bank domain has worsened...

If Orbán falls, Israel could lose its EU firewall Hungary has repeatedly used its EU veto to block sanctions on Israel; if opposition leader Péter Magyar wins and aligns with Brussels to unlock billions in funding, Jerusalem could lose its last line of defense in the bloc

Israeli media is concerned that if Orban loses the election tomorrow in Hungary, the EU could finally pass Union-wide sanctions on illegal settlements, settlers, and companies involved in settlement construction.

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?

DW: According to Lebanese health authorities, simultaneous Israeli strikes killed 303 people and injured 1,150 on Wednesday. Doctors Without Borders confirmed a mass influx of injured patients, including children, at Rafik Hariri Public Hospital in Beirut.

for sure, congratulations to magyar. but the real heroes imo are those in civil society & journalism & rank-and-file opposition & academia who have fought against the disintegration of rule of law, the weaponization of the courts/media, & so much more for so long. 🇭🇺

136 seats out of 199 despite all of Orbán’s efforts to gerrymander the election …

That’s enough - if Magyar’s party stays united - to change the constitution.

The words you are looking for Vance are fuck yeah!
"Election result 'painful for us, but clear,' Orbán says as he concedes defeat"

Hungary election live: Polls in Hungary close in tightly fought election after 16 years under Viktor Orbán Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have repercussions for Europe, the US and Russia

Hungary election live. We are now at 21.54%, so getting close to a quarter of all votes, and Tisza is currently projected to get 128 seats – just short of the 133 needed for the 2/3 majority – to Fidesz’s 62 and Mi Hazank’s 8.

Hungary sees a record early turnout of 3.46% by 7:00, almost double the previous election, as Orban’s Fidesz faces Peter Magyar’s Tisza party. Magyar is leading in polls ahead of the vote. #Hungary

Reposting this thread for one last time. Early morning participation is already at record high, on track for a record turnout. Happy voting! 🇭🇺

Any European political party that wants to win elections should campaign on this promise

OMEN ALERT: Oceans of blood

Anti-Orban concert in Hungary with the audience chanting “Russians, go home”

European army can help fix NATO, says EU defense commissioner The bloc’s defense chief reiterates his call for an EU army in an interview with POLITICO.

We need a European armed forces but note the US has consistently opposed an independent European armed forces capability for decades no matter who is in office... Mark Quisling Rutte continues this tradition

Politico polling of six EU countries shows 36.5% on average now see the US as a threat vs 31% for China

Most wary of China: France, Belgium and Poland.

Most wary of the US: Spain, Italy, Belgium

EFF is Leaving X After almost twenty years on the platform, EFF is logging off of X. This isn’t a decision we made lightly, but it might be overdue.

After almost twenty years on the platform, EFF is logging off of X.

This isn’t a decision we made lightly, but it might be overdue. 🧵 (1/5)
www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Europe's scientists are ahead in military AI: "the continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment."

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice are having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathers

Climate change risks extinction for emperor penguins

NEW REPORT: “Uncovering Webloc: An Analysis of Penlink’s Ad-based Geolocation Surveillance Tech”

Our research confirms that ad-based surveillance tech Webloc is used by military, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies across the globe.

citizenlab.ca/research/ana...

The Hungarian election is about Russian oligarchy and its support of the international far right. That’s why Vance is there. He is a node in that network.

More journocide by Israel in Gaza

Netanyahu would murder truth

Freedom itself is at stake in Hungary Sunday’s election will show if it’s possible to defeat Orbán’s illiberal democracy

A victorious Péter Magyar would face intense opposition from all those who benefited from (Orbán’s) mafia state. Governing against these incumbents will be hard. But replacing them could be even harder. An opposition victory would be the first battle in a long war.

Artemis II photo of a crescent blue and white Earth behind the limb of the closeup Moon, with craters across the gray surface of the Moon

Because we all need something amazing today.
#artemisII

Fingers crossed

At least 112 people killed and 837 wounded by Israeli strikes across Lebanon today in an initial death toll issued by Lebanese Ministry of Health.

Death toll expected to rise as rubble is cleared and overwhelmed hospitals report more figures.

Russia’s War Beyond the Battlefield: Europe’s Hybrid Threat Wake-Up Call - VSquare.org The war has tested Ukraine’s resilience while exposing Europe’s lack of preparedness. It has revealed serious gaps in Europe’s awareness of hybrid threats and created new openings for Russian interference in politics and information far beyond Ukraine.

💥Ukrainian information integrity expert Mykola Balaban explains how Russia’s information warfare exposed deep gaps in Europe’s hybrid threat awareness, opening new channels for Kremlin interference in the EU's political systems and information ecosystems.

Bibi’s butchers blow up blocks of Beirut apartment buildings.

Have to hit their war crimes quota for April, I suppose.

EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – Europe live US vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest

It's like watching Prime Minister Chamberlain deal with the Nazis.