Power, Conflict, Survival ➜ Global hotspots have seen intensified conflicts, political crackdowns, and scientific breakthroughs revealing survival strategies from the past.

Seven threads today ➜ A package of seven crises and power plays has been gathering — energy deals, a Brighton recovery, rent-cap plans, large-scale drone strikes, a US president in Beijing, a reopened Phala Phala inquiry,

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

Who's New — Intro ➜ Five lesser-known officials and influencers have become central to separate crises — labour unrest at Samsung, an Israeli evacuation order tied to ICC claims, Fatahommittee elections, a deadly mosque

Watch the Weather ➜ The UK has been heading into local and devolved elections with Labour under pressure and international violence has been escalating in Mali as jihadists and separatists have captured northern towns.

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.

Five You Should Know ➜ Five profiles have been assembled to spotlight figures whose actions have produced rapid shifts in sport, security, retail, conscription law and party finance.

Five Outsiders ➜ Five lesser-known actors have been driving recent headlines: a diaspora organiser, an online provocateur, a CIA director in Havana, an acting ICE boss and a president facing mass protests.

Power, Justice, Resistance ➜ Five lesser-known but influential figures have recently emerged in global news, spotlighting issues of human rights, political opposition, military accountability, and international justice.

Who Holds Power? ➜ Pope Leo XIV has published a forceful encyclical calling to 'disarm' AI, Ethiopia has held elections with large regions excluded, German courts have indicted suspects over Iran‑linked plots, RSF‑affli

This is why Trump melted down about Fox News & Ro Khanna. Ro called out Trump for being an inept moron that's controlled by Netanyahu. #cdnpoli

From the beginning… Sir Paul McCartney performs 'Hello Goodbye' with Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, Louis Cato and The Joy Machine on the final episode of The Late Show on May 21, 2026 at The Ed Sullivan Theater 👏 👏 👏

Land Vegetation Data Three major classes of plant pigments observed March 2024 to March 2025. Chlorophyll controls potential photosynthesis, carotenoids and anthocyanins can aid #photosynthesis and help to provide protection to plants. #Chlorophyll NASA SVS Learn More: svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5548/

🟧 « Suite au massacre du 8 avril, on a eu un drone au-dessus de notre maison pendant deux jours » Arthur Sarradin convoqué #AuPoste en direct de Beyrouth, une ville épuisée avec plus de 2020 morts au Liban depuis le 2 mars et un quart de la population déplacée. @arthursarradin.bsky.social

Ukraine's 34th Brigade hit a Russian drone operator post in Oleshky with an FPV swarm, killing 15 occupiers. The strike caught troops mid-resupply. The building burned down, some died from shrapnel, others suffocated inside.

The Catbird speaks. I get nervous every time one turns its 🍑 to the camera because I've seen them 💩 on the 🍊 too many times. Disturbing.

Amin Abdullah, the security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego, was hailed as a fallen hero who sacrificed his life to keep 140 school children inside the mosque safe by engaging two gunmen in a shootout that deterred the teenage suspects and helped thwart their attack.

Anita Anand: “This meeting of foreign ministers is extremely important so that we can together ensure the unity of the NATO Alliance.”

Not my boyfriend pulling The Herta right in front of me #hsr

Photos courtesy of Kirsty Crawford, Liz Webb, Simone Spitter. #lightcodes #orbs #starseeds #lightworkers #pleiadians #chilliwack #gonegonegone

#activism #advocacy #local #global #politics

12pm Vancouver Public Library downtown, crowd gathered for #NoKings protest, Vancouver BC

While banning social media seems like the easy solution, in fact it's letting Big Tech off the hook and placing the burden to protect themselves on children and families. That's how we see it. What do you think?

Today, I rise to support our veterans and the brave men and women who have served this country. And I rise to say hell no to the privatization of the VA! ✊🇺🇸

Happy Meals Feeding Genocide

The Golden Knights DID NOT touch the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl 👀

✈️🔥 Other War | Alleged F-15 Shot Down on April 3rd | RCF NSFW & Premium Content: https://patreon.com/RealCombatFootage Odysee: https://odysee.com/@RCF #RealCombatFootage #RCF #War #Military #WorldNews #BreakingNews #OtherWar

What about China? A line that gets wheeled out during any discussion on climate change. It has a unique dual position. Biggest emitter. But arguably also the biggest leader and positive example. Fascinating new episode on COP30 and Climate Politics out now. 🎧⬇️ bit.ly/PP/COP30_climate_politics

As Graham Platner becomes the Democratic nominee against Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, several party leaders have endorsed him, but Nevada’s top Democrats have stayed silent. Src. themainemonitor.org/platner-tatt...

🎥An MSP has asked for the reasons why Nicola Sturgeon was not charged over the investigation that led to her husband being convicted to be made public. Full story: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news...

🚨 Psoas Sign = Think Appendicitis 🚨 Pain with hip flexion against resistance or passive hip extension may indicate irritation of the iliopsoas muscle from an inflamed appendix. #EmergencyMedicine #Surgery #PhysicalExam #GeneralSurgery #MedicalEducation

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Ist die Frage ernst gemeint?! #realtalk #wahrheit #deutschland #menschlichkeit #gerechtigkeit

There's a lot of talk about drilling for oil at the moment.  Those decisions should be determined by economics and engineering, not ideology.  From my interview on 7.30 last night

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, is good day to lock Trump up in Alligator Auschwitz and cancel construction of the Epstein Ballroom. And the day is not yet over. #TrumpPedoFiles #KatieJohnson #LockHimUp Hulk not like child-raper. Hulk smash child-raper

C-SPAN caller regrets drinking Donald Trump's Kool-Aid: "He put us in a war. All he wants right now is for a clean face — he wants the Strait of Hormuz open. Guess what? Before he went there, it was open, and the gas prices were beautiful. Everything this man touches..when are people gonna wake up?"

La Generalitat revela el seu pla de xoc per salvar l'educació de Catalunya

"Israel has just carried out a terrorist strike in al-Zayton neighboring in east Gaza, killing at least one Palestinian."

Africa’s rail corridors are no longer just infrastructure projects. They are becoming strategic assets in the global competition over minerals, supply chains, and access to markets. Watch: tinyurl.com/uvf42bt9

#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #godot WIP on some shaders and particles for my skill tree, trying to make it a bit more obvious the selected paths

We just had our Early Career Scientists (ECS) session! Each young researcher, being an invaluable part of the project, presented their progress and next steps, while receiving valuable feedback from the consortium members. #careerdevelopment #pancreaticcancer

Trump is bragging about bombing “drug boats” in the Caribbean. But there’s no proof, no legal basis, and no accountability — just civilians dying for The Great Stunt Queen acting as judge, jury, and executioner.

I want to improve the lives of people in Scotland, other parties are trying to stop us. Cut the cost of living. Improve our NHS. Secure the choice of independence. The SNP will always be on Scotland’s side.

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Our chalk streams are the UK's rainforests - rare, irreplaceable, and under threat 🌊 Harpenden & Berkhamsted are home to 4 of these precious waterways, including the River Ver, which has had nearly 10,000 hours of raw sewage pumped into it since 2021. That's not acceptable.

Baby, it’s cold outside! ❄️ The perfect excuse to stay in, cozy up, and discover a gripping book. 📚🔥 Browse, download, and let the thrill warm you up! #WinterReads #ThrillerEscape 💙📚📚👀 #writingcommunity, #writerscommunity, #writer #writers tinyurl.com/goodbooks4you

Rev up for nostalgia at the Catskill Car Show TODAY! 🚗💨 Explore gleaming antique cars & savor gourmet food truck delights. 🍔🌮 Then dive into our retro treasures! 🚀 Which classic car are you excited to see? Comment below! 👇 #CatskillCarShow #AntiqueCars #RetroVibes #NostalgiaTrip

Every day we provide clean water to over half a million people in Gaza. Paula Navarro explains how we accomplish this and reminds that if we, and other NGOs, are forced to stop working in the enclave, hundreds of thousands of people will lose access to drinking water ⬇️

Now on @subvert.fm #MusicSky "...all the murder, still in your name..."

RECAP #BSDA2026 🇷🇴 , Hanwha Aerospace showcased a live MUM-T demo: GRUNT (wheeled UGV), THeMIS (tracked UGV), and TIGON (8x8 APC) working together in autonomous reconnaissance, combat support, logistics, and casualty evacuation—proving NATO interoperability and European defense innovation in action.

Distortion processes Distortions caused by women In their bodies and faces On their own lands In the name of plastic surgery To end up With eternal distortions عمليات التشـ. ويه التشوهات التي تفعلها النساء في اجسادهن و وجوهن بمحض اراضاتهن باسم عمليات التجميل لينتهي بهم المطاف بتشوهات ابديه

Follow the money Trump sought $5B from Middle East nations while holding their futures in his hands He promised lower prices & then delivered Kushner a fundraising pipeline Americans aren't fooled — the polls prove it I explain on @ms.now 👇 - TN

PAUL GOT SPEARED 😭😭😭 #WWERAW

Trump has blustered threats of annihilating Iran after bombing civilians, chronically saying how he obliterated their military. Now, of course, in an appeal for sympathy as the midterms loom near, trump is saying something else. #impeachtrump #dumptrump #war #standup #iran

It’s primary day, friends. Get out and vote!

YouTube Shorts is inventing really dumb party games never seen before

On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we recognize the suffering of children impacted by violence, war, abuse, and injustice around the world. 💙 #ChildrensRights #ProtectChildren #Peace #HumanRights #EndViolence #Indivisible #IndivisibleStJ #PeoplePower

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“Stop serving Israel.” One sentence cut through an entire hearing. Not because Marco Rubio did not hear it. Because he knows America is starting to hear it too.

Brazilian singer and composer Miúcha was at the heart of the bossa nova music scene in the '50s and '60s. Though she struggled to find her voice in a man's world, her vibrant spirit couldn't be held back. Miúcha: The Voice of Bossa Nova Watch free on knowledge.ca/program/miucha-voice-bossa-nova