We are live blogging the release of the Mandelson files - I and my colleagues will be posting updates as we go through them
See the latest here:
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...
Very relatable!!
Look at their faces. Look at how excited they are. What an uplifting moment in the horror of war.
For those keeping score at home:
I informed Grammarly via email precisely what I thought of their appropriation of my name and reputation and received an email from their head of litigation promising a full response by the end of the week.
To be continued...
As a defence analyst was pointing out the other day, it's not even about mine clearance capabilities. It's about insurance, as no one wants to insure ships in Strait of Hormuz if Iran even SAYS it's laid mines - regardless of the reality.
Thread from a US senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social Read it and weep.
This is how you drink a cup of tea 🔥💜🐾🌈🦴
Other methods are available but less fun.
This is hilarious.
Also, completely enraging.
Russian newspaper nails it:
"The 'peace president' has simply lost his mind," declared Tuesday's edition of the tabloid Moskovsky Komsomolets.
"The Emperor has no clothes. Or rather, no sanity."
From excellent piece by @bbcstever.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm sure all this carnage is drawing ordinary Iranians to love the US...
Footage released on March 10 by the Iranian Red Crescent Society shows emergency crews working at the scene of a strike in Tehran.
Christian nationalism has become a driving force at the highest levels of the Trump administration, shaping policy in dangerous ways. Now, a new generation of Democrats, including James Talarico in Texas, are using their own faith to reframe progressive values and bring new voters into the fold.
Not a war, a special military operation by Putin fan-boy Trump.
Wow, what a perfect summary; I couldn't have said it any better….
This quote deserves to live on, along with "it's very complete, pretty much."
1. Are you currently using an AI tool for work-related tasks or projects? * Yes * No, but I would like to (PLEASE SKIP TO QUESTION 7)
My employer asks me to complete a survey on AI usage for which this is the first question (required):
The U.S. government has urged Israel not to carry out further strikes on Iran’s energy and oil infrastructure, marking the first time it has restrained Israeli action since their joint operations began.
👀 Did you post this to my office? Written with pink/purple ink? I'd really like to talk to you if so, I can protect your identity but what you sent was really important but not enough on its own. Get in touch via DM email etc... Pls RT.
The Seine near Vetheuil, Stormy Weather - 1878
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/9022
British Airways cancels all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until later this year, and all flights to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv until later this month. -BBC
The NCTJ says it has reached its target of having women make up 25% of students enrolled on NCTJ-accredited sports journalism courses. This is up from 6% in 2021/22, 14% in 2022/23 and 20% in 2023/24. CEO Joanne Forbes said it will now "move towards equal representation"
Oooh thank you!! Yes we're not far away from Horsham. Really appreciate that as there are so many firms out there.
Thanks! Any particular recommendations/unrecommendations? I've started with Octopus - I know they're not the cheapest but am looking for a hassle-free process...
"Little excursion " so insulting to the dead.
Why the heck respected news outlets are still spending their time trying to put a rational interpretation on a speech by a guy who literally doesn't know what he's thinking or saying from minute to minute, goodness only knows.
Trump's statement that the war is "very complete, pretty much" shouldn't be taken to confirm anything except his cognitive decline.
Oooh v nice!! I've only ever had them in the garden once in a really freezing spell a few years back.
Because Netanyahu would miss killing people too much?
Sod the price of oil. All that death and destruction just to replace Ayatollah Khamenei with a worse Ayatollah Khamenei?
Yes I know the oil price matters but the human victims seem to matter far less to politicians and the media.
Ok thanks!
