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If you want to understand Trump's stance on Russia, just read this excellent book. Catherine Belton spells out how Moscow has owned him for decades; Trump didn't sue, because there are receipts. Published by Murdoch's Harper Collins, note. harpercollins.co.uk/products/put...

Oh my DAYS

How can Trump be in charge of the United States with his 'faecal issues' when this lady isn't even allowed to drive a bus? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

I agree with Chuck Lorre

This glazing of Jeffrey Archer on Times Radio all day long really grates. He was a liar, a perjurer, a philanderer, and an inside trader. Yes, he was an extraordinarily successful author, but he hardly deserves this hagiography.

Avoid. Muse Creates Detailed Profiles of All Your Friends and Family www.wired.com/story/muse-c...

Where possible, always store your Li-Ion devices outdoors and never charge them unsupervised. Lithium-ion battery caused fire that killed mum and 3 children www.bbc.com/news/article...

The bird is back, and it's very much a Musk-free zone. Looks promising, and hopefully also a good alternative to Meta's algo-driven Threads. Get yours here: signup.tweet.app/r/jvb

ROFL

Did you know that a (non-Musk) Twitter is back?! As Threads is increasingly Zuck-ified and X is a toxic swamp, the reimagined, non-algo-driven bird app is here: app.tweet.app/feed

A Kremlin-backed fintech company used old-fashioned money laundering to bypass western sanctions and funnel almost $7bn through major international banks, including Standard Chartered, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. Read today's excusive investigation 👉 ft.trib.al/POYpdNe

Tell me again. What would Trump be doing differently if he really was a Russian asset?

Extraordinary interview

The only strait Trump should be concerned with is a straitjacket. C'mon GOP, how much more of this madness will you inflict on the world?

Er, yeah, hmm, there really are no words. The 'leader of the free world' prosecuting a war of choice with neighbour, close trading partner, staunch ally and fellow NATO member, Canada. What's the definition of insanity again?

'Dolly', seriously? Now?

Another wrong 80-year old...

Tell me again why the UK doesn't need a form of compulsory ID. It's because any anonymous scumbag can pay in thousands of pounds in cash over the counter that we're subjected to questioning whenever we want to withdraw a couple of grand of our own money. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

More politicians like Mark Carney, please. Ex-Goldman Sachs high flier opts to devote himself to public service rather than fill his boots in private finance. Sure, he'll have plenty of opportunity to make bank later, but America, look what kind of leader you could have...

This is why thin-skinned Farage will never be PM. Can't take criticism and manage a broad church of opinion. Tim Montgomerie Suspended From Reform order-order.com/2026/08/18/e...

Anyone who claims to be breaking news they've read elsewhere and starts their post with 'BREAKING:' can get in the sea.

Say what you like, but he's a very funny bloke.

Pilot pulls off Count Binface stunt for Clacton byelection www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Just discovered that the Times Radio YouTube Live feed doesn't have those endless 'luxury cruise' adverts. In fact, no ads at all! 👌🏻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTIA... @listentotimesradio.bsky.social

On ‘Well That Went Well’ me & @jonathanpienews.bsky.social talk about serious stuff. But sometimes it’s puerile filth like this…

Groundbreaking research from the BBC...

A pedant writes... The apostrophe that keeps me awake www.effectivetext.net/post/the-apo...

Trump & Crypto: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver youtu.be/A9iZ10yIRwM

I'm enjoying this new YouTube comedy thing "Well That Went Well" with @geoffnorcott.bsky.social and @jonathanpienews.bsky.social . Really worth a watch: youtu.be/DC3eLZSEwpU?...

is there a pulitzer for photo captions because if so @theguardian.com just won it

How can any game be fairly officiated by a team from a fellow quarter-finalist country? Don't want to cast aspersions on the Argentinian sense of fair play, but... www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Farage feels the heat The new Private Eye is out now.

My wife is Colombian, pray for me #SUICOL

Is this Portugal Spain game as dull as it seems on Spanish TV? Here they turn down the sound from the stadium and commentate absolutely non-fkn-stop. No atmosphere from the stands, just three voices talking, talking, talking incessantly.

Judge people by the company they keep. Never fails. www.thetimes.com/article/aa2f...

This 4th July, America 250, would be a glorious day for the demise of your geriatric orange leader. insha'Allah 🙏🏻🇺🇸

PSA for those melting in the heatwave: Living in Mallorca, ceiling fans are transformative. We have aircon, but almost never need it. If you can't install a permanent fan, these light-fitting units are cheap and, for the price, highly effective.

Sterling work from the Soccoroo fans 👏🏻🦘🇦🇺

Reform UK this morning

Friend of my fit and 'perfectly healthy' 70-year-old brother in law insisted he should have a PSA test. Wouldn't take no for an answer, rang and booked it on the spot. Several procedures later two years in, this friend probably saved his life.