Douglas Quigg
@douglasq.bsky.social
I am passionate about my family, music, conserving our natural environment and the need for excellent, fact-based news.
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Yes, most Americans sit on their hands because they don't know how to respond to this Fascist attack on our country, they expect Congress to deal with it, but Republicans control all three branches of Government, DOJ and they're lawless like the Nazis in Germany were.
September 19, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Yes, most Americans sit on their hands because they don't know how to respond to this Fascist attack on our country, they expect Congress to deal with it, but Republicans control all three branches of Government, DOJ and they're lawless like the Nazis in Germany were.
Spencer is a very bitter man. I have faith in King Charles.BBC News - Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
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Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Spencer is a very bitter man. I have faith in King Charles.BBC News - Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
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This is unsurprising given that the US is now a weak, isolated destructive and cowardly nation aligned to Pariah states.
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Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader
The poll showed that 61% of the people surveyed supported countries working together without the participation of either of the world's two largest economies.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This is unsurprising given that the US is now a weak, isolated destructive and cowardly nation aligned to Pariah states.
Source: Reuters
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Source: Reuters
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The sooner the world sees this lunatic for what he is, the better things will be.
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Trump: US president's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted an audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.
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September 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The sooner the world sees this lunatic for what he is, the better things will be.
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The UK government ceasing automatically to support almost anything the government of Israel does is a major shift. The next step should be to rescind the ban on #PalestineAction, to stop treating protesters as terrorists, and to acknowledge that those seeking to disrupt a genocide may have a point.
September 9, 2026 at 6:53 AM
The UK government ceasing automatically to support almost anything the government of Israel does is a major shift. The next step should be to rescind the ban on #PalestineAction, to stop treating protesters as terrorists, and to acknowledge that those seeking to disrupt a genocide may have a point.
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People can "just adapt" to a changing climate, a thousand rightwing voices keep telling us. Either they lack imagination or they don't care. Try "adapting" to this. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Nepal flash flood: more than 1,500 missing, mostly tourists, after disaster kills at least 165 at Tibet border
Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims
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August 27, 2026 at 7:07 AM
People can "just adapt" to a changing climate, a thousand rightwing voices keep telling us. Either they lack imagination or they don't care. Try "adapting" to this. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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'They promised more jobs, more trade and more power. Ten years later, Heseltine wants to know where all the boasting went.'
"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
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"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
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August 26, 2026 at 8:18 AM
'They promised more jobs, more trade and more power. Ten years later, Heseltine wants to know where all the boasting went.'
"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
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"Never have so few done so much damage to so many’: Heseltine demands Johnson, Farage and Gove answer for the Brexit ‘con’"
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So the ultra-rich will continue to own our politics, and our country. Disappointing to say the least.
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Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
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August 26, 2026 at 7:23 PM
So the ultra-rich will continue to own our politics, and our country. Disappointing to say the least.
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This means it's probably more dangerous than ever.
BBC News - Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz - BBC News
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BBC News - Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz - BBC News
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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.
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August 25, 2026 at 6:26 PM
This means it's probably more dangerous than ever.
BBC News - Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz - BBC News
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BBC News - Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz - BBC News
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"I was not shocked that he helped somebody. My shock is that he was murdered. And no one has given us the complete truth or anyone has been held accountable. And it's been 7 months! ... there was more effort in vilifying him than pursuing justice" -- Alex Pretti's parents
August 25, 2026 at 3:51 PM
"I was not shocked that he helped somebody. My shock is that he was murdered. And no one has given us the complete truth or anyone has been held accountable. And it's been 7 months! ... there was more effort in vilifying him than pursuing justice" -- Alex Pretti's parents
Why does the USA think it is still relevant? Seriously, the nation has run away from the challenge.
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CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
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August 25, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Why does the USA think it is still relevant? Seriously, the nation has run away from the challenge.
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Instead of whipping up more hate, why would Reform not give them paid jobs to clean up and have them pay tax? Probably because it wouldn't be hateful enough.
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Jenrick says Reform would make long-term benefits claimants clean up high streets – UK politics live
Party’s ‘welfare to work’ policy would force long-term claimants to do community work or face losing benefits
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August 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Instead of whipping up more hate, why would Reform not give them paid jobs to clean up and have them pay tax? Probably because it wouldn't be hateful enough.
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This speaks for itself.
August 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
This speaks for itself.
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It’s time we sorted out the press.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
August 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
It’s time we sorted out the press.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
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If Farage was suspended from the House of Commons for 10 days, how would anyone actually notice?
August 15, 2026 at 11:36 AM
If Farage was suspended from the House of Commons for 10 days, how would anyone actually notice?
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TV tonight: a remarkable Bafta-winning film gets a vital update
TV tonight: a remarkable Bafta-winning film gets a vital update
The story of Mir Hussein in Afghanistan, who cameras have now followed for 25 years. Plus: a comedy from the director of Colin from Accounts. Here’s what to watch this evening
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August 16, 2026 at 5:31 AM
TV tonight: a remarkable Bafta-winning film gets a vital update
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🤥 Reform UK had claimed that Essex Police had told them that Farage should stay away from the count, but this claim was rejected by Essex Police...
I wonder why people find it hard to believe Reform UK.
I wonder why people find it hard to believe Reform UK.
Reform MP tells Kate Garraway to 'get a grip' in Nigel Farage safety row - AOL
Richard Tice told Kate Garraway to 'get a grip' as she reminded Good Morning Britain viewers that Essex Police 'didn't t
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August 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
🤥 Reform UK had claimed that Essex Police had told them that Farage should stay away from the count, but this claim was rejected by Essex Police...
I wonder why people find it hard to believe Reform UK.
I wonder why people find it hard to believe Reform UK.
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August 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Israeli strike on southern Lebanon kills seven in worst toll since June, state media says
Israeli strike on southern Lebanon kills seven in worst toll since June, state media says
Strike reportedly hit a home on the outskirts of Ansar village and also wounded three others
Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike in the country’s south early Saturday killed seven people, the worst toll since deals in June saw a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
The national news agency (NNA) said Israel “escalated its attacks on the south” early Saturday, reporting that “a strike launched by enemy warplanes on a home” on the outskirts of the village of Ansar “killed seven people and wounded three others”. Continue reading...
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August 15, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Israeli strike on southern Lebanon kills seven in worst toll since June, state media says
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How she bounces away at the end without a lead will put the biggest smile on your face.
She couldn’t even look at us humans 9 months ago now she has complete trust in her family on the beach.
Look at her little jig ❤️
She couldn’t even look at us humans 9 months ago now she has complete trust in her family on the beach.
Look at her little jig ❤️
August 14, 2026 at 6:39 AM
How she bounces away at the end without a lead will put the biggest smile on your face.
She couldn’t even look at us humans 9 months ago now she has complete trust in her family on the beach.
Look at her little jig ❤️
She couldn’t even look at us humans 9 months ago now she has complete trust in her family on the beach.
Look at her little jig ❤️
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Wife of US Service Member on Lincoln reacts to Trump’s statement: I don't think the man thinks before he talks. Take some accountability for what's going on with your military, your ships, and your war.
It's infuriating that they're not taking accountability...
It's infuriating that they're not taking accountability...
August 15, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Wife of US Service Member on Lincoln reacts to Trump’s statement: I don't think the man thinks before he talks. Take some accountability for what's going on with your military, your ships, and your war.
It's infuriating that they're not taking accountability...
It's infuriating that they're not taking accountability...