Joanna Bryson, blathering

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/12/temple-israel-synagogue-michigan-attack/

Two lost Doctor Who episodes from the 1960s found … and regenerated The black-and-white shows were first broadcast in 1965, and will be available to watch next month on BBC iPlayer

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/13/two-lost-doctor-who-episodes-from-the-1960s-found-and-regenerated?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London Mayor says he will encourage Met to scale down his official vehicle alongside plans for new charges for big cars

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/13/sadiq-khan-may-give-up-armoured-car-clampdown-suvs-london?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Of the growing chaos in the Middle East: “It is surprising that Trump is surprised.” — Philip Gordon, former national security adviser to Kamala Harris and the White House coordinator for the Middle East under Barack Obama […]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/13/iran-war-news-live-updates-us-israel-middle-east-crisis-latest?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

How does it affect the 100ks of displaced Lebanese?

Kibbutz residents on edge amid fighting near Lebanon

Shortly after the Iran war started, the Hezbollah militant group launched rockets and drones at Israel, which responded with heavy bombardment across Lebanon. How do the clashes affect […]

Okay why is simple radio connecting to hong kong but not Cambridge ma, nyc, or Princeton nj. Well, always interesting to hear Hong Kong top of the hour news. They say 2k people killed in Iran war and broadcast the UN statements.

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Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US

The weapons approved are part of a $11 billion US arms package announced in December. The package aims to bolster Taiwan's military capabilities against Chinese aggression […]

Germany's Merz says easing of Russia sanctions is 'wrong'

The German chancellor has said a US decision to temporarily allow the sale of sanctioned Russian oil is flawed. Friedrich Merz said the timing of the decision was incorrect […]

Jane Gilbert, 51, was visiting D.C. from Atlanta [& is my new hero.] “It’s so needed for levity and calling out what should not be normalized or hidden. “However, it doesn’t actually move the needle any more than social media rants. What is needed is elected officials doing the less glamorous […]

Pakistan bombs Kabul and Afghan border provinces Pakistan's airforce struck the Afghan capital city and several border provinces overnight, Taliban officials have said.

Pakistan bombs Kabul and Afghan border provinces

Pakistan's airforce struck the Afghan capital city and several border provinces overnight, Taliban officials have said.
https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-bombs-kabul-and-afghan-border-provinces/a-76341327

Russia jails 15 men for life over concert hall terror attack

Fifteen men received life sentences for the Crocus City Hall attack that killed 150, including children, and wounded hundreds inside a burning building. It was Russia’s deadliest such incident in two decades […]

What century was this written during?

Germany: 7-year-old flashes €5,000 cash at Osnabrück school

The youngster found a cash-filled envelope at home that his parents had withdrawn to buy a car, but not before he took it to class for an extra-curricular "if I were a rich man" lesson with his […]

'As part of the law, educational institutions will now be obliged to teach in Mandarin, with teenagers required to have a "basic grasp" of Mandarin.' hmm doesn't sound too bad…
'the law can be applied outside China's borders, meaning people outside China who "engage in activities that undermine […]

China passes controversial 'ethnic unity' law

The new law means Mandarin will become the official languages for purposes such as education and public affairs. According to human rights groups, the move could contribute to the marginaliation of minorities […]

#iranWar #russia #ukraine We finally found the (now achieved) goal of the US/Israel war of aggression on Iran ?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/12/russian-oil-sanctions-lifted-iran/

US lifts Russian oil sanctions

picture of adjacent stories from the guardian home page US Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn - but true price unknown Israel We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say Oil Middle East war creating largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets' 9h ago Russia Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests

Prove to me this wasn't the goal of the #iranWar

#russia #ukraine

picture of adjacent stories from the guardian home page US Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn - but true price unknown Israel We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say Oil Middle East war creating largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets' 9h ago Russia Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests

Prove to me this wasn't the goal of the #iranWar

#russia #ukraine

Not to mention the US lifting the Russian oil ban.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/iran-using-russian-drone-tactics-uk-defence-secretary-john-healey?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

what this was always about?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/12/russian-oil-sanctions-lifted-iran/

scientist murderers
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/12/iran-war-live-updates-oil-trump-middle-east-crisis-israel-lebanon-iraq-latest-news?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Google’s former Europe boss close to becoming next head of BBC, sources say Appointment of Matt Brittin as director general would be latest sign of big tech’s power in media world

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/12/matt-brittin-google-former-europe-boss-close-to-becoming-head-of-bbc-sources-say?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

RE: https://flipboard.com/@pbsnewshour/headlines-81am25uuz/-/a-5izHnZ2HSDqxYvHdyQ9LdQ%3Aa%3A2651838374-%2F0

He posted "I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD…" That sounds more […]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/12/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-war/

Iran war: Tehran demands reparations to end conflict

Iran's president has set conditions for an end to the war, including reparations and guarantees against future aggression. Meanwhile, the IEA's 32 member states agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil […]

The #UK is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

https://apnews.com/article/uk-house-of-lords-hereditary-peers-expelled-535df8781dd01e8970acda1dca99d3d4

Yes, the #EU has a lot of regulations.

But remember that thanks to those regulations you can use a single USB-C cable that can charge anything, rather than 10 different connectors and adapters as it was common until 10-15 years ago.

Remember that it’s thanks to those regulations if you no […]