The US Congress has voted on impeachment articles against President Donald Trump. Again. This time for “incitement of violence”, although neither the incitement, nor the violence, really appear to have actually happened. The “violence” (such as it was) refers to the “riot” on Capitol Hill on January 6th. Violence which the police readily and deliberately …
In a flagrant piece of political theatre, the governments of Britain and the EU have announced they have come to terms on a Brexit deal. Though the deal has been agreed upon, it is not yet official. It still has to be voted through parliament when they are recalled on the 30th of December. What, …
UPDATES: Press coverage, “red mirage” and narrative management. Trump declares victory before “blue shift”. The “Transition Integrity Project” Possible signs of fraud? Social media clampdown * Trump and Biden face off for the last time as America goes to the polls, and this is the open thread to discuss the results as they come in. …
A massive explosion has taken place in Beirut, Lebanon, destroying buildings and sending up huge clouds of smoke. Social media has been flooded with eye-witness videos and cell-phone footage: Some early reports have suggested the blast was result of a fire in a shipment of fireworks, which then spread to a nitrate warehouse: Lebanese Army …
It’s July 24th and, as of today, it is now a regulation under UK law that people wear masks (or face coverings of some kind) inside shops, stores and supermarkets. Not on the street, or inside pubs and restaurants (which have been open for weeks), but inside shops and on public transport. Breaking this rule …
