❗First pic of Netanyahu watching the attacks against Iran — social media
US National Security Council claims that Israeli strikes on Iran an ‘exercise of self-defense’, according to Axios.
Israel’s attack has reportedly concluded, as per Axios.
#Iran #Israel - Boost
❗New footage shows smoke billowing from Israeli airstrikes in the city of Qom in Iran, western Tehran — local media
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⚡️Israeli attacks on Iran limited to military targets, not nuclear or oil facilities — CBS News
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⚡️‘In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel’: IDF issues response for their attacks on Tehran
“Right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran.”
“The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7th – on seven fronts – including direct attacks from Iranian soil.”
“We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel.”
#Iran #Israel - Boost
⚡️’Multiple explosions confirmed inside Tehran’ — Fox News
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Bitcoin originator Satoshi Nakamoto has his own statue in Lugano, Switzerland — social media
It was unveiled at Lugano’s “Annual Blockchain Event”, the third annual Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, Switzerland.
The statue dedicated to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, a symbolic honor towards decentralization of traditional currency.
Is this a bot?
#Switzerland #Bitcoin - Boost
⚡️Israeli forces launch airstrikes, hitting the Laylaki suburbs in southern Beirut — reports
#Lebanon #Israel - Boost
A Poop emoji statue plopped right near US capitol, ‘honoring the brave’ January 6th protesters
The bronze memorial shaped like poop is right up against iconic monuments in Washington, DC and is supposed to be a dig at Trump. The replica of Nancy Pelosi’s desk is aptly named “The Resolute Desk”, just a few blocks from the US capitol.
Of course this raised a huge stink on social media, where many expressed horror, “Disgusting in so many ways,” a historian said on X.
Ahh s**t this backfired…
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One in four Americans fears post-election civil war – poll
Around 27% of Americans believe a civil war is likely to break out after the upcoming US presidential election, according to a recent YouGov poll, with supporters of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris expressing similar concerns.
A significant number of Americans fear the upcoming election could lead to political violence, with 6% stating that a second civil war is “very likely” and 21% saying it is “somewhat likely.” Roughly equal proportions of Trump and Harris supporters thought a civil war was at least somewhat likely, according to the survey conducted between October 18-21 for The Times and the SAY24 project.
Of the 1,266 respondents, 12% said they know someone who might take up arms if they believed Republican candidate Trump were cheated out of victory, while 5% reported knowing someone who would do the same for Democratic rival Harris. Pollsters also asked about gun ownership but found no correlation with perceptions of whether civil war was likely.
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‘Moscow is not refusing to supply gas to Europe; several routes can be used for this’ — Putin
The booking of Russian gas capacities through Ukraine in 2025 should have started in July, but the deadline has already been missed, the president emphasized in an interview with journalist Zarubin.
#Putin - Boost
Ronaldo invests in Russian-owned healthcare firm
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has become a shareholder in the Russian-owned healthcare company Bioniq, which develops personalized nutritional supplements.
While the exact amount he has invested has not been disclosed, Bioniq said in a statement this week that the sum was “significant.” Following Ronaldo’s contribution, its estimated value has grown to $82 million, the company added.
Bioniq is owned by former basketball star Vadim Fedotov, who was born in Leningrad (now St Petersburg) and who captained Germany’s national team. A former director at RuTube, a local YouTube alternative, he also joined senior management at Gazprom Media Holdings during his early career.
#Russia
Australian PM says country not filled with ‘racism and hate crimes’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismissed Beijing's accusations that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group raising concerns about human rights violations in China.
Albanese reaffirmed Australia’s stance, saying they would cooperate with China where possible but address human rights issues when necessary.
Earlier, China's foreign ministry criticized a statement by 15 nations, presented by Australia, expressing concerns about alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
#Australia #China - Boost
UK military ‘not ready to fight’ – defence chief
UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the armed forces need to improve in deterring future threats to NATO. “Unless we are ready to fight, we are not in a shape to deter,” he said.
Healey noted the military had become skilled at conducting operations but not at being combat-ready.
He revealed the state of the forces was worse than expected when Labour took office in July.
#UK - Boost
Canada's Trudeau caves on migrations, scales back target numbers
Canada has reduced its immigration targets after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged his government misjudged post-pandemic migration needs.
The new targets are 395,000 new permanent residents for 2024, decreasing to 365,000 by 2027.
Trudeau emphasized the need for controlled and sustainable immigration, as Canada's population has grown from 37.5 million in 2019 to 41 million in 2024.
#Canada #Trudeau - Boost
BBC Burned: Russian journalist exposes Western media hypocrisy
President Putin took questions from a range of international media at the BRICS Summit in Kazan - including from the BBC & NBC - with reporters from France and Sky News among other foreign reporters also allowed access to the event.
Would banned Russian media be granted the same complete freedom in the West?
#US #UK #BRICS2024 - Boost
❗People in Tehran and Karaj rush to gas stations following Israel's airstrikes — social media
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US was warned in advance of an impending Israeli attack on Iran on Friday — CBS News
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⚡️Dozens of Israeli fighters launch attacks on targets in Iran — IDF
Israeli radio reported that dozens of fighter jets are participating in attacks on targets in Tehran, Mashhad and a power station in Karaj, RT sources.
#Iran #Israel - Boost
⚡️At least 3 large explosions in Tehran — multiple reports
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⚡️Explosions heard in Tehran — TOI
The blasts appear to have been west of the Iranian capital.
*First alleged video
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More Trump endorsements and a possible second US presidency have the EU running scared — Politico
Top EU officials from 27 bloc countries are organizing emergency meetings in case former President Donald Trump wins again in the US election in two weeks.
The top two topics, Ukraine and tariffs: "They're worried about trade but mostly [about] Ukraine,” one of the diplomats said, adding that Brussels foresees "abrupt changes.”
#Trump #EU - Boost
❗75 people sick from McDonald’s Quarter Pounder in the US
The number of E. coli victims have gone up, as an onion recall is in effect.
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Both US presidential candidates are ‘idiots’ – Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader has branded the American election a “terrible and stupid” show. Neither Harris or Trump could possibly get elected in Belarus or Russia, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Wednesday, calling both candidates “idiots.”
Lukashenko made the remarks in an interview with VGTRK on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan. Despite this, Lukashenko admitted that he would prefer to see Trump reelected.
#Election2024 #US - Boost
Actor/Director Mel Gibson confirms that he is officially voting for Trump
Mel Gibson: "I don't think it's a surprise who I'm voting for."
“She [Kamala Harris] has the IQ of a fence post,” Gibson said.
#MelGibson #US - Boost
❗UK Journo and activist Tommy Robinson charged with terror offenses — reports
British Journalist Tommy Robinson, 41, charged with terror offenses after surrendering to police and failing to give access to his phone by not providing his PIN. Authorities said he violated the UK’s Schedule 7 Terrorism Act.
The activists’ supporters said they would rally for him in London on Saturday, social media reports.
#TommyRobinson #UK - Boost
Notorious Italian mobster arrested in Colombia for drug trafficking
Italian fugitive Luigi Belvedere, a member of the infamous Naples-based Camorra mafia group, has been arrested in Medellin, Colombia, after evading capture since December 2020.
He was sentenced to nearly 19 years for drug trafficking and was on Italy's list of dangerous fugitives. His arrest followed intercepted communications via a messaging service, with help from EUROPOL.
Belvedere had been acting as an intermediary between the Casalesi clan and Colombian drug cartels.
#Colombia #Italy - Boost
Aftermath of Turkish strike on Syrian PKK oil facilities
Footage shows the destructive aftermath of a strike in northeastern Syria, which Türkiye claims targeted PKK oil facilities in response to an armed attack in Ankara.
The Syrian Democratic Forces, however, report that civilians were killed and wounded, as well as civilian infrastructure being damaged, due to the strike.
#Türkiye #Syria - Boost
Musk targeted by 'free-speech' police
Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck openly admits he wants to regulate X because of Elon Musk's support for Republican candidate Donald Trump.
#Musk #Germany #Trump - Boost
RT revisits Israeli settlement near Gaza one year after October 7 attack
As rallies calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas since last October continue in Jerusalem, RT's Middle East Bureau Chief Maria Finoshina returns to one of the first Israeli settlements targeted by Hamas.
#Israel #Hamas - Boost
❗️Ukraine bans UN chief for attending BRICS Summit
Vladimir Zelensky has refused Antonio Guterres permission visit to Ukraine after the UN Secretary General's participation in the BRICS summit in Kazan, AFP reports.
Earlier this week, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry had reacted angrily to Guterres’ decision to go to Russia, calling it “the wrong choice.”
#BRICS2024 #Russia #Ukraine - Boost