Why does Aughinish export so much alumina to Russia? Ownership! It's a Russian company, part of an internal supply chain feeding Russian industry despite the invasion of Ukraine The issue isn't so much what Aughinish produces. It's where it goes There are alternatives My interview today ...

On @euronews.com I pointed out that Putin has never hidden his goal: for Russia to subdue and annex Ukraine. The only real question now is how far the US is willing to go in helping him get there.

Thirty years ago, we celebrated Eastern Europe’s democratisation Now democracies are autocratising The real threat isn’t only external. It’s the cancer of authoritarianism growing from within

30 years after buying my first CD, I finally got to see @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social live. A predictably wonderful performance with a bonus "My Lovely Horse" for St. Patrick's Day! One of the greatest songwriters of our time, Neil Hannon evokes the full range of human emotions with deceptive ease

It was a real pleasure to talk on Ireland AM today about my new book -"Unfinished Empire Russian imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad" Great conversation and feedback!

The international system is undergoing abrupt reordering. EU leaders recognise the breakdown but hesitate to confront its consequences. This is no longer feasible. From @aljazeera.com

On RTE’s 6-1 News I noted that core issues such as territorial integrity and the post-war security architecture remain unresolved Officials in the Baltic states repeatedly stressed to me that the outcome in Ukraine is not localised. It will shape Europe’s strategic landscape for many years to come

Andrii Yermak’s resignation will be weaponised in Moscow and in parts of DC. But many see it as proof that Ukraine’s institutions work - even while fighting an existential war. My analysis on RTÉ's 6-1 News ...

From the beginning, the idea of talks in Istanbul was to distract and delay - a direct response to calls for a ceasefire from European leaders in Kyiv and Trump Putin’s gesture was a tactic to appear engaged and avoid further sanctions without making real concessions From RTÉ's Prime Time

I was asked about the rationale for the US-Israeli war on Iran and whether an off-ramp was in sight I noted wryly that Americans are a very lucky people - wherever they go to defend freedom and democracy they invariably find oil

The /BuffaloSabres watch party is pumped this series is coming back home for #Game7! 🙌 #StanleyCup

Congressman is essentially saying you're either with the party on some pretty extreme stuff or you're out - it's a wake-up call for anyone who cares about moderate values in politics. Credit: @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social | Source #Gasprices #Oilprices #Trumpism

Three people are dead after being found unresponsive in a New Mexico home and more than a dozen first responders had to be assessed for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called for a suspected drug overdose, authorities said. Read more: https://wapo.st/4o1qJvX

Ever seen a timberdoodle dance? “Timberdoodle” is another name for the American woodcock (Scolopax minor) — other names for this bird include the bog chicken, bogsucker, and mudbat. It is such a weird animal. Meep! #wildlife #bird #birds #nature #science #wildlife #woodcock

Bubbas >>>>>>

YOUTUBE TEASER Today, 24rd of January on CTNews… 🔥 Capetonians are ‘gatvol’ as tourism frustration explodes 🌍 Western Cape wildfires and water shortages trigger disaster response 🚔 Gang violence surges as police admit resource crisis 📱 New app reveals where groceries are cheapest

📌Ο προπονητής της Φενέρμπαχτσε, Σαρούνας Γιασικεβίτσιους έδωσε το «παρών» στη μεγάλη συναυλία του Αντώνη Ρέμου στη Volkswagen Arena στην Κωνσταντινούπολη. Μαζί του η Ελληνίδα σύζυγός του, Άννα Δούκα και ο Τούρκος μπασκετμπολίστας της Μπεσίκτας, Σερτάκ Σανλί. #iefimerida #Ρεμος

Both game 1s going to OT

Mellow Wednesday Morning.... "Lime Tree Arbour" - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Find out how private practices watch competitors on Google to stay ahead of the game. A detailed step-by-step approach clinics use for competitive advantage! Follow the prompt to find out more or check us out at Fenn digital. #google #privatepractice #seo #clinicmarketing #localseo

A new visitor, dark blue bird after the painted bunting left.

I’m out in Oshkosh this morning knocking doors for @ChrisTaylorWI.bsky.social and amazing local candidates! Rain, snow, or sun when the stakes of our democracy are on the line we show up. Make sure you make a plan to vote this Tuesday, April 7th. #Wisconsin #WisconsinDemocrats

Destiny 2, I did a thing. Mexico 🇲🇽 #Destiny2 #Destiny2PvP #Destiny2PvE #Destiny2Dungeon (Yeah, I was at the 4th Stage of a Dungeon, about to be at the final Stage.) You don't understand, the place is Massive. #Destiny2Dungeons

Hi, hi brother @6cats4adomino.bsky.social! 👋💖 We are off to see The Mandalorian & Grogu. You know This Is The Way! 🤣 Be back later - hopefully there are still some shenanigans going on. 💖😁😂

@murielvieux.bsky.social @leejohnson65.bsky.social @thedogsmom.bsky.social @lucy2.bsky.social @pleightx.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "FORTUNATE SON" SUNDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

Take a look at the first trailer for “HER PRIVATE HELL,” the new film from Nicolas Winding Refn Starring Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton, and Havana Rose Liu, the movie centers on a woman searching for her father while an eerie mist overtakes the city. Premiering in theaters on July 24.

Broad Peak, standing at 8,051 meters (26,414 ft), is known as the "Mushroom Peak". It was first ascended on June 9, 1957, by an Austrian expedition. Contact👇: www.skarduexpedition.com #Adventure #mountaineering #rockclimbing #skitour #trekking #hiking #travel #nature #mountainview #photography

When did Bollywood stop telling India's full story? Film critic Anna MM Vetticad, journalist Raza Rumi & editor Nayantara Narayanan on Hindi cinema's Hindutva turn: https://youtu.be/DjR9rtrhGL0

YOUR BEST IS W O N D E R F U L YOU MADE HER LOOK SO CUTE AH

Mi niña ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 open.spotify.com/track/55lijD...

☎️ Hello police... Yeah we can't have street code & thriving communities. This Aint tv dammit, one's gotta go.

This is Mars. 140 million miles away. Original post

Könnten wir Audi demnächst wieder aktiv im GT Sport sehen ? #revcoremotorsport #audi #f1 #formel1 #gt3 #wec #dtm

#Autism #AutismAwareness #ScienceMatters @sonyasloanmd.bsky.social @drhaydeebrown.bsky.social @meidastouch.com

Part 2 Unfortunately it would also be his last cuz he HATES IT

Compliance deadlines are shifting. The USMCA free trade agreement faces a crucial joint review with stricter regional sourcing, while the U.S. continues collecting Section 122 surcharge tariffs. Clio also acquires vLex for $1B to consolidate research tools. #USMCA #Tariffs #SmallBusiness #LegalTech

how in the world are you a #bravo fan but don’t know worm with a mustache? 🤔 that was iconic. 🪱 #TeamAriana #SummerHouse #RHONY #VanderpumpRules #BelowDeck

Sunday Nunday Funday. A phrase that sounds harmless until a six-foot warrior nun comes flying through cathedral smoke with a sword big enough to settle tax disputes and bad relationships in one clean swing. #SundayFunday #WarriorNun #FantasyArt #SwordAndSorcery

Η SpaceX μόλις "άναψε" τους κινητήρες και o πυραυλος δεν είναι πια sci-fi, είναι το επόμενο calendar event μας. Το Starship ετοιμάζεται για την επόμενη πτήση και εμείς είμαστε ήδη στο mission control! 🛰️💥 Βάλε ακουστικά και νιώσε το rumble. Ποιος περιμένει την εκτόξευση; 👇

Things aren’t what they seem to be when Princess Olivia jumps aboard a spaceship to escape a loveless marriage. @ginikoch.bsky.social Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVVJL73L B&N: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-royal-... Apple: books.apple.com/us/book/the-... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

⚖️ ¿La justicia es más bien de derechas? 🎙️ "Hay mucho descaro por parte de algunos jueces, han perdido la vergüenza. La justicia es un desastre", opina Mercedes Milá en #MalasLenguasN

🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA Amplio dispositivo de efectivos del 112 en Torrelavega para tratar de localizar a un adolescente en las inmediaciones del Río Besaya. En la búsqueda participa un helicóptero y buzos. El joven habría caído al cauce, según las primeras informaciones.

Standard Operating Procedure for these soulless pieces of shit. This must end soon and all those responsible has to be held accountable. This is cruel and inhuman.

「（ロシア？)サウジをいっしょくたに足したところでウチらの足元にも及ばへんねん。ワイらには、油も海峡も、何一つとして要らんねん。 今やウチら、よその国の倍以上も油を掘り当てとんねんど。 アイツら、そこを我がのもんにしたいらしいんやけどな、誰がそんなん調子こかせるかい！ あっこは国際水域やで。 オマーンも周りと同じように大人しゅうしとれよ。 そやないと、一発で木っ端微塵に吹き飛ばしたるからな」

⭕De violentes frappes aériennes #Israéliennes ont visé la ville de #Tyr, dans le Sud du #Liban, plus tôt aujourd'hui. #PALESTINE-ONLINE

I swear my pops is trying to send me a message 🤔 Just wrong, dude lol

@jwlee3427.bsky.social Good am and enjoy a pleasant Wednesday!☕🎼☕ Smart Baby was first at door today.💚🐿💚 Momma taught them to "door dash"!😜

Learn why women are talking about the award-winning women's #empowerment show Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro. Listen to us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or check us out @ www.womenroadwarriors.com #Podcasts #women #TalkShow

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 As a school dedicated to healing, care, and human connection, we’re reminded that freedom is never free — and that compassion is one of the greatest ways we can serve one another in return.

🌎 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟴-𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟮. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽? The UK is required to set 'carbon budgets' that progressively reduce emissions to #NetZero by 2050. Here’s what you need to know about the Government's proposal for the 7th Carbon Budget... 🧵

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Marketing Mastery Summit from The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast. Created for authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals, this event will focus on practical marketing insight, real strategies, and meaningful industry conversation.

Les Gardiens de la Révolution iraniens ont annoncé lundi avoir ciblé une base utilisée par l'armée américaine pour des frappes contre son territoire. Les précisions de Siavosh Ghazi, notre correspondant à Téhéran ⤵️

❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian servicemen from the 3rd Army Corps continue to destroy 🇷🇺Russian targets in the Lyman direction, including Grad MLRS systems.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Na de zaak van Gisèle Pelicot werd gezegd 'Dit nooit meer’. Pelicot werd gedrogeerd en verkracht door haar eigen man. Is Olcay Gulsen, die Pelicot heeft ontmoet, verbaasd dat zoiets ook in Nederland heeft kunnen plaatsvinden?

Do you prefer to be on the edge of your seat while flying a million km an hour in tight corridors? Then you'll love the CAT MKIII. A rogue racer that relies on pure skill (and plasma shields) to finish first. #TravellingSpacer #Amiga #AtariST #Gamedev #IndieDev #Godot #16-bit

Think in decades. If Trump is president five years after January 6, where will America be in another five or ten years with his death cult surviving him? Listen to how to stop them and rebuild: gaslitnation.libsyn.com/a-new-americ... #oligarchy #dictatorship #dictatortrump

I MADE AN NBA LEGEND MY CAMERAMAN 👀🎥 I was lucky enough to get some time with NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki to ask him about representation and the importance of the NBA playing in Europe at the 2026 NBA London Game... #dirknowitzki #interview #nbalondon #nbaberlin #nbauk #nbaeurope

Smooooooooth. #PCA #Cubs #GoCubsGo #WrigleyField

crowd... i gotta get back to dogsoath now lol but this proj is cool