Reform now have 9 months to deliver what they promised for Lancashire County Council: - No Council Tax rises. - No Cuts. - Zero Council Debt. - No potholes. - No officers paid over 100k. - More money for all. Why do I get the feeling this is like Brexit promises all over again?

17/ "Thanks to unmanned systems and digital technologies, the traditional and familiar types of weapons that defined the nature of war for decades have become history. They are gone." - Ukraine's former Commander-in-Chief.

18/ volodymyr dubovyk, Director of the Center for International Studies at Odesa Mechnykov National University, says Ukraine’s long-range drone and missile program is advancing rapidly — despite the pressure of full-scale war. “One can only imagine the potential in peacetime.”

20/ Ukraine surrendered its nukes in 1994 under Budapest. Now it won’t rely on paper promises again. “A real deterrent is the only language Russia understands.”

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BREAKING: Labor wins government in Australia. Conservatives are losing everywhere. People around the world have seen what Trump and MAGA are doing to America and want nothing to do with right wing bullshit.

👏 Andy Burnham is absolutely 💯 correct ✅ “Let me say something about this situation. The biggest rupture in all of that [Nigel Farage and Reform gaining votes] – is Brexit. I think partly, what Labour now needs to do, is talk more about Brexit, and how it has damaged

Mr. Buffett sticking it to the Trump Administration this morning. Speaking with kindness and midwestern wisdom about the world and our place in it he tells his audience we can share the world’s prosperity.

BREAKING: the official account for the Catholic bishops of New York State just brutally criticized Trump.

Bingo

Trump officials, who have sought to expel hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, are celebrating the victory of Sovereignty at the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty’s jockey, Junior Alvarado, is an immigrant from Venezuela.

Reform’s victory could be the start of its downfall. On the surface, it feels like momentum. But look back at history, and the warning signs are clear. Here’s what they are: (and how Labour can benefit)

I had a productive call with Ursula von der Leyen this morning. We’re ready to build on our free trade relationship, bolster economic security, and work side-by-side on shared defence and security challenges.    When Canada and the European Union build together, our futures are stronger.

MAJOR BREAKING: Catholic Cardinal Dolan slams Trump‘s post on social media showing him dressed as the pope: “It wasn’t good.” Dolan also called it a “brutta figura” which in Italian roughly translates to “making a fool of yourself.” He’s right.

May the fourth be with you, Illinois.

The Guardian: New Russian campaign of arson, disruption, and psychological warfare is unfolding across Europe. Russia is bringing back KGB-style sabotage - but now with Telegram and crypto. 1/

In case you didn’t think the brain drain would happen - France and the EU are now actively recruiting US-based scientists disillusioned by funding cuts and political interference by launching a “Choose Europe for Science” campaign.

Oil in complete free fall. $55 now. $50 is breakeven. Any more downside pressure here and drills stop going into the ground and pink slips start showing up.

“Diabolical - intended to bankrupt us.” 60 Minutes was chilling tonight. Grateful for the work they’re doing for a massive audience. Scott Pelley leading tonight’s segment - without fear or favor - on law firms bending a knee. Please make sure to share widely. This matters.

An absolute masterclass in how the UK media platforms and normalises far right politics. This is how Farage wins.