Power Players ➜ Five lesser-known actors have been driving flashpoints — from deportation orders in Europe to alleged drone transfers, extraditions and secret diplomatic offers in the Arctic.

Who’s New ➜ This card stack has introduced five relatively obscure but consequential figures who have driven recent international disputes, prosecutions and territorial moves.

Power, Progress, and Resilience ➜ The UK Prime Minister has admitted poor judgment over a failed security vetting scandal involving Peter Mandelson, while Chinese automakers have expanded exports by over 60%, and a US military officer has been charged for profiting from classified info.

Global Flashpoints Ignite ➜ Multiple regions have experienced rising tensions through sovereignty disputes, insurgent attacks, political instability, and covert arms trafficking.

Agenda‑setter ➜ A senior party boss has pleaded guilty to embezzling funds, an EU compromise has been finalised to implement the Turnberry trade deal, and a major US hospital has agreed a settlement including a detr­

Five Unseen Players ➜ Five lesser-known but powerful figures have shaped recent flashpoints in politics, law, conservation and rights across continents.

New Power Players ➜ New leaders and actors have emerged across tech, politics, and social crises, influencing global power and conflict in unexpected ways.

Local ripples, global risk ➜ FIFA has accepted Mexico’s offer to host Iran’s World Cup base in Tijuana while Iran will still play matches in US cities; Everest has seen record permits and hundreds of summits this season; Israeli‑

Summer on Edge ➜ Overlapping crises have pushed governments to prepare for a high‑intensity summer of security, bargaining and migration reinvention.

New Faces, Old Faultlines ➜ Five lesser-known figures have emerged as key influencers in global politics and culture in 2026, each linked to major upheavals and controversies.

We’re not voting our way out of this.

Families in Northern Virginia are already paying astronomical rates for childcare - some of the highest in the country! Credit: @moforcongress.bsky.social | Source #Childcare #Affordable #MoVote2022 #UniversalCare #FamilyFirst

RFK Jr. is proud of the dangerous cuts he has made to our nation's fight against the mental health and substance use crises. His leadership is incompetent. These people are not serious — they're cruel.

NO WAR WITH IRAN! Allemande from the 2nd Cello Suite in D minor by J. S. Bach #cello #nowarwithiran #antiwar #artistsagainstwar #bach

This time it’s "good for thee but not me." I’m so disgusted by this entire administration and the cowards who let this continue. #WhiteHouseDown #RenterFromHell #EvictionTime #PeoplesHouse #FDT OG @dgcomedy

Let's talk inside, not over the radio 😂

Good Morning! It's Wednesday 31 December 2025. Birthdays for veteran actor Anthony Hopkins (88), ex-Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson (84), actor Ben Kingsley (82), TV presenter Lowri Turner (61) & ex-cricketer Matthew Hoggard (49). Andy Lloyd's Morning Show is live every weekday from 09:00.

#daily #post #reels #rant #reaction #gaming #gamedesign #gamedev #videogame ##videogames #finalfantasy

We must restore the trust of the British public. We have to show that lessons have been learned about political scandal, about cover up, about entitlement. We have to show we’re taking actions to restore trust in what this House is up to and what the wider establishment is allowed to get away with.

Fire this dude already.

Do you guys remember when these were the only crumbs we had of what #Lucanis sounded like? Now we’re out here telling @willynilly123.bsky.social to “sit down” and giving him heart palpitations. What a long way we’ve come. 🤣

Lisa Leslie talks through highlights of Natasha Howard's first half contributions for the Lynx

Me after reading the time the season premiere will be airing:

ICE is directly interfering with medical care in hospitals and clinics nationwide Nearly 40 have died, with critical meds and care being withheld That’s not justice, it’s inhumanity Thankfully @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is taking the lead in safeguarding patient care.

AND WE’RE BACK TOTHIS AGAIN

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Most buyers want users, revenue, or your team, not apps. #startup #acquisition #product

Remember when people were saying Mo was gonna be a 1 season wonder and Hazard was better than him🤷‍♂️😂 #LFC #YNWA

Kyle Kulinski calls out "Hasan Derangement Syndrome" and the "fake outrage" machine. 🏛️📉 He points out that being secular means having the right to joke about "weird" fundamentalists and "evil" politicians while real global threats are ignored. ⚖️🚫 #SecularTalk #Politics

Food expert @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social of @ox.ac.uk with a vital message for MPs & the public. "If we don't lead this change on the front foot, we'll be forced into it anyway as food shocks intensify." Full talk: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #NationalEmergencyBriefing #NEB2025 #FoodShortages

I LOVE that @teamzandt.bsky.social added challenge levels to Race Worms in order to unlock skins! This one was so much fun and actually was a challenge! Check out Race Worms on steam for a wormy good time! #vtuber #racinggame

Many thanks to all the Canucks that came out last night for our silver medal against the Americans. We had folks from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, St. Johns, Halifax and more from across the country. Great time, bad result but congrats to USA for winning a very tough game. 🍸🍹 130B

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Rashmir Balasubramaniam as my guest a thoughtful voice helping leaders and changemakers shift from extractive performance to regenerative impact. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a... #podmatch

Now: Ambulances leave Delaney Hall ICE camp due to medical emergencies involving the hunger strike.

With rising conflict between the U.S. and Iran, retirement accounts are bleeding… MAX OUT YOUR HSA! ✅ Tax-deductible contributions ✅ Tax-FREE investment growth ✅ Tax-FREE withdrawals for medical expenses That’s TRIPLE tax advantage 🔥 Watch: linktw.in/XsHMSb

⛰️ Las aves de montaña viven en entornos extremos, con bajas temperaturas, nieve, viento y hábitats fragmentados. Estas condiciones favorecen especies con adaptaciones muy específicas para alimentarse, reproducirse y sobrevivir 🐣 Por eso, muchas desarrollan funciones difíciles de reemplazar ❄️

Our science-forward formula is powered by 8 carefully selected ingredients that work together to help maintain a healthy pH balance, freshness, and daily comfort. #Dadacare #PHBalance #FeminineCare #WomensWellness #IntimateCare

"What is this game called?" and why we might be the worst indie devs. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Et convidem a veure la participació de @ferranmuntane.bsky.social, investigador del JHU–UPC Public Policy Center #PPC, a les Jornades de Salut Laboral d’@ugt-sp.bsky.social: 🎥 Intervenció completa: youtu.be/D6Awkn2NbvM

Today’s memories, 1-40ish years ago! My friend @rbalvidrez and I are singing a piece by @robertallaire here.

💳 Introducing Offline Payments in SOLV! 💳 We’re making it even easier to purchase credits on SOLV! Previously, offline payments required reaching out to our team—but not anymore. 🎉 No more back-and-forth. Just a seamless, self-serve experience. 🚀

#bts permission to dance digital code unboxing - can’t wait to watch it again and love my light stick ring & strap #army #btsarmy #rm #jin #suga #jhope #jimin #v #jungkook

NEW EPISODE -On the edge of war: A V-Force pilot during the Cuban Missile Crisis Listen here 🎧🎧 coldwarconversations.com/episode458/ #VForce #Cuba #Nuclearwar #Coldwar #DHVictor #Vbomber

National News: March 12, 2026 The FBI getting into MMA. In the NFL a transfer of ownership. Plus, danger on the road a shocking record statistic. #FBI #UFC #NFL #Driving

I don't like when people say "we are all the same & we all have the SAME opportunities." No, TF we DON'T. We are NOT the same.

It's been a busy few days of media, but the momentum is real. I’m running because affordability, safety, and dignity aren’t just talking points to me. Grateful for all the support as we get this started.

#mortgage #rates #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/woewz1nw

What did I get? Part 33 - Something new, something used, and something blue! #nintendo #unboxingvideo #unbox #collection #collector

How the Spirit of God Can Change Your Day! #BookTok, #Bookstagram, #ReadingSlump, and #BookTokFavorites. #ChristianBooks https://loom.ly/1_aDwMw Deepen your faith with "Spirit Calling," the ultimate daily devotional for spiritual growth.

"The #AmericanForcesNetwork, #AFN, government television and radio broadcast service of the #UnitedStatesArmedForces, quoting Chairman of the #JointChiefsOfStaff #AirForce Gen. #DanCaine as saying #US forces will not escort vessels in the #StraitsOfHormuz because doing so would be suicidal." #Tulsi:

Is It Pawsible? Ep. 22: Mini Golf #furry #fursuit #paws #challenge #minigolf

It’s the little victories that make me stop crying. #america #2026

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Our Food Leaders fellows come from everywhere: Corporate sustainability managers, nonprofit directors, farmers, policy experts, entrepreneurs. What unites them? A commitment to food system transformation. Applications to our 2026 cohort will close on December 5th. More: aspenfoodleaders.org

Not that this is news we didn’t know. Still funny lol

🇮🇪 Katie McCabe doing Katie McCabe things 💥😮‍💨 #WWCQ / #POLIRL

This scene is so weird. First the guy tickle attacks Veronica, then blabs that they engaged to each other as children, to which Veronica is like STFU you dork, cut to Malone pouting like a 6 year old