Unseen Power ➜ Recent events have revealed lesser-known figures wielding outsized influence in global affairs, from Iran’s IRGC generals to US insiders and African political disputes.

Five Fault‑Lines ➜ Ghana has moved to pass a law criminalising LGBTQ advocacy; Colombia has been voting while displacement and explosive injuries have surged; Myanmar’s junta has visited India seeking regional ties; a U

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.

Five Global Flashpoints ➜ A Taliban decree has been published that regulates divorce and links consent to puberty, prompting protests and UNAMA warnings about legitimising child marriage.

Five to Watch ➜ A clutch of outsiders and power-brokers has surged into pivotal moments — on courts, ballots, party HQs, diplomatic flights and policy desks.

Tensions, Taxes, and Turmoil ➜ The US has intensified its naval blockade on Iran, seizing a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, while a global summit has convened over 50 countries to discuss fossil fuel phaseout amid the energy crisis.

Five crises, now ➜ The UN has warned that 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger while a drone has struck a generator at the Barakah nuclear site and Cuba has run out of fuel, triggering island-wide black‑

Contested Gains ➜ Iran has partially restored international internet traffic after an 88‑day blackout; Uganda has sworn in Museveni for a seventh term; Somaliland has announced plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem; a跨

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‑

Weekend Seven ➜ Seven headline events have dominated the week: a mosque attack in San Diego, French election probes and a BlackCore disinformation link, new US–China trade and investment boards, White House AI safety

$1 billion taxpayer dollars for Trump's ballroom. The Epstein files. Attacks on voting rights and civil liberties. Judiciary Republicans have ignored it all, and instead held a hearing to peddle Islamophobic conspiracy theories. Shame.

Cleveland continues to attack matchups and use drives to force the Pistons to help/rotate -Harden gets the switch vs. Robinson with an empty left side -Harden drives left and Duren helps -Cade works to split, Merrill relocates to the wing, Harden hits him for 3.

This clip is NOT from 2008 it's from 2026 but you'd never know it. Hannity was ranting about Barack Obama after the former president opened his library in Chicago. If he could have worked in Hillary's emails he would have! Bleach Bit and private servers!

A Day in the Life of the New York Subway - googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...

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Sleep isn’t lazy… it’s fat loss work happening in the background 😴🔥 If you’re skipping sleep, you’re making weight loss harder than it needs to be. Aim for 7–9 hours. Recover better. Play better. Lose more. #ManVFat #WeightLossJourney #FatLossTips #MensHealth #FootballFitness #SleepMatters #BurnFat

🎥 Hundreds have signed up to Thursday's webinar discussing sweeping changes to the USA's dietary guidelines! Don't miss your chance to hear our Executive Director Anna Taylor speaking with @ox.ac.uk Prof Mike Rayner about the implications and relevance to the UK. 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

DUA LIPA sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the ​pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale REUTERS / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL May 11, 20266:27 AM GMT+2 May 12, 2026

Tip Hayes was caught on a hot mic saying "They're never going to start calling fouls on her. If they did, she would never get to play in the games." the media is running with it because... reasons, and Ind fans are having a normal one. #WNBA

Five to Watch ➜ Labour has been convulsing after May 7 losses, with dozens of MPs publicly calling for the leader to quit and senior figures organising challenges.

#OnThisDay in 2010, James Sorensen last appeared as Declan Napier, ending a 3 year run #Neighbours #BringBackNeighbours

Cigar I didn't get the whiskers right. The color is far too uniform. But his eyes are delightful. #art #digitalart #painting #cigar #oldman #old #man #beard #relaxing #relax #African #africanamerican #timelapse

@profgalloway.com has optioned his book for a TV series. Who do you think should play @karaswisher.bsky.social?

It’s time to talk about Brexit… Leaving the EU has harmed our economy significantly. By putting Britain back at the heart of Europe, Labour is tackling the cost of living crisis.

OpenAI raised billions, is worth trillions on paper, and somehow cannot close an $18B deal? The most powerful AI lab in the world is one GPU shortage away from a very bad quarter. zurl.co/kxEte #OpenAI #AI #Tech

C'est la tuile pour FireFly Alpha: après (seulement) 2 vols réussis en 6 lancements, le 1er étage du prochain vol a pris feu lors d'un test au sol. Quand ça veut pas...

What has Donald Trump unleashed on the world? Today on the Pod, @repmcgovern.bsky.social and @joecirin.bsky.social weigh in. McGovern asks, have we learned nothing from the past wars in the Middle East? Apparently not. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/X92uTO8eVFM

You could never question the want or desire. Župaric arrived in Portland in Nov. 2019 and went onto play 166 games, including every second of the 2021 run to MLS Cup Best of luck in the next stop! #RCTID

⚾💥 28 May 2026 💥⚾ Game: Regular Season Pitcher: Colin Rea (R) - Chicago Cubs Batter: Brandon Lowe (L) - Pittsburgh Pirates The Play: 1-0, 1 out, bottom of 3rd, tied at 0-0 The Pitch: 84.2 mph slider Final: Cubs won 7-2 in 9 innings

Spoke about killings and abuses committed by Russian mercenaries in West and Central Africa at the migration congress in Mérida, Spain. Many were shocked.

Released on this day in 1951 was the sci-fi/horror film, 'The Thing from Another World'. Starring Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, and Douglas Spencer, it is the story of scientists and Air Force officials who fend off a bloodthirsty alien organism. #OnThisDay

Never forget to thank your Fallen Goddess. #ROH 🤼‍♂️

Timeline (and elephant) cleanse Elephants LOVE water. 🌊🐘

busy day? got small tasks need done? make a task-list! #selfimprovement #discipline

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Hawaii homeowner Merrily Cazimero captured what was left after severe flooding tore through Oahu. The surge ripped her home from its foundation, then carried it into the Wailua Bridge.

~pouring in as a smile slips onto her face. “Deep breath Lissabet Russell.” She whispers confidently to herself as she held her bouquet and walks to meet her brother to as he escorts her down the aisle.

Today it is Ascension Day, this is the day our Lord and Saviour ascented into heaven. Let's pray 'The Lord's Prayer' together #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #Prayer #PeaceInChrist #christianfyp #fyp

#cyberdeck #solardeck #solarpunk

As part of our Food and Weight Management inquiry we questioned the supermarkets on what they are doing to help incentivise healthy eating. Take a look at some of the questions we asked them below. You can see more from the session here: committees.parliament.uk/event/26287/...

#photography over #NostalgiaTrain NYC December 7th 2025 pre boarding holiday train sight scenery

Thank you @atari.com & @crowdcontrol.live for the Bubsy 4D experience! Thanks @prokesadia.bsky.social @thunderfist1978.bsky.social @retrodrewtv.bsky.social @saberwolf10.bsky.social @tacoadventure.net @willshand.bsky.social @grescokit.com @collectrevo.bsky.social @bookslap.bsky.social for the raids!

Thank you for your support. Thank you for your dollars. Thank you for your time. This #MidlandsGives you helped us raise $3,100 and that's going to help us to educate more South Carolinians about upgrades to our system. #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #instantrunoffvoting #RankedChoiceVoting

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WHY IS THIS FORMER POLITICIAN MAD AT DEMOCRATS

At An Uncertain Hour is an epic fantasy that's both sweeping and intimate — a tale of love, war, adventure & betrayal. Follow the Traveller's spellbinding 3,000-year journey in paperback & all digital formats. #fantasy #epicfantasynovels #fantasyadventure #novel nykiblatchley.com/at-an-uncert...

On wifi now so attempting a video post. This is from inside the glass bailong elevator.

TRUCK KUN STRIKES AGAIN!

There's nothing but loyalists left. via @politicsgirl.bsky.social

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AI in Peer Review. The PA EDitorial Advantage. AI tools are transforming peer review workflows - but where AI tools stop at the alert, we don't. Find out more here: https://f.mtr.cool/mtgofafevx   #AIinAcademicPublishing #AcademicPublishing #HumanInTheLoop

Tengo una mesa matancera de mi abuela con ese hueco de un taco de madera y luego tengo los broches de seguridad de las palomitas. Estas cosas incomprensiblemente me hacen muy feliz.

The DARPA OPFIRES, as shown in this test video clip is one of a number of hypersonic programmes in development

May is National Women’s Health Month - and food security is health care. SNAP helps feed 42 million Americans each month, while WIC supports millions of mothers and children. With federal cuts increasing, local support matters more than ever.

Ok British Columbia now you’re just showing off

Empty Your Mind with This Simple Procedure Right Now! Welcome back to the 13th episode of Skeletal Leap: A Living Adventure! Today’s episode titled “Empty Your Mind with This Simple Procedure Right Now!” will tell you how I cracked the code of central fixation of the mind. Once I had...

Ya en directo el Telenoticias 2 de este domingo, con toda la actualidad que deja la jornada en Canarias y en el mundo

If men's job growth is lagging, one response is straightforward: move toward the occupations that are growing.⁣ ⁣ Labor markets change. Successful workers and societies adapt to those changes.⁣ ⁣ Check out the full analysis: https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/the-pink-collar-economy-is-here

A message for Burnham if he becomes an MP, or even PM: Stick with it. Don't follow Blair or Farage and roll back on your commitment to PR if you decide the current system favours you To fix the country we have to fix politics & that has to start with the voting system

FINAL: San Diego Padres 2, Philadelphia Phillies 3. ▪️ Jhoan Duran strikes out Samad Taylor to secure the save for the Phillies. 📺: #MLB on NBCSP