Russia moves step closer to banning child-free ideology propaganda
The Federation Council has approved laws passed by the State Duma earlier this month banning the propaganda of childfree ideology in Russia, and imposing fines of up to 5 million rubles (around $50,000) for violations.
The adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender can be changed will also be banned under the new measures, which now only await President Putin's signature before coming into force.
#Russia
EU’s Ursula von der Leyen takes a Biden-esque stroll at a Rio beach
Is there a particular reason she did not fancy a public beach in Europe of late?
#VonDerLeyen
Ukrainians training for deadly trench warfare... in East Anglia
At a top-secret British base in the serene surroundings of East Anglia, at least 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers have already been trained for urban combat, trench warfare… and almost certain death.
The Times reported former Ukrainian army chief Valery Zaluzhny’s “inspiring speech” when he visited the sleepy English countryside to address Kiev’s cannon fodder recruits: "Remember, war is becoming more cruel every day… It leaves almost no chance of survival. Learn not to be afraid of death."
Must be tough to deliver such motivation from his London home.
#Ukraine #UK
❗️Italian embassy in Kiev is closing due to the threat of shelling, following the US and Spanish diplomatic missions also temporarily halting operations - Viaggiare Sicuri portal reports
#Italy #Ukraine
'Information has become a battlefield' — Steven Seagal
At the 'Dialog about Fakes 2.0' International Forum, Seagal warned that when individuals and nations are told what to believe, they're often prone to accepting these narratives without question.
#FakeNews #Information
Stick it to the man!
Animals of the world appear to be uniting in their disdain for authority. In China, a gang of racketeer monkeys held up a traffic jam, and weren’t too happy when a police officer tried to disperse them
American pigs, Chinese monkeys… what next, British snakes?
#China
'When Western officials promote narratives like this, they ignore the fact that there is a history prior to February 2022' – Dmitry Polyansky on British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s pro-Ukraine rant at the UN Security Council meeting.
#UK #Ukraine #UN
'This is merely a British draft that totally disregards and disrespects Sudanese authorities' – Dmitry Polyansky explains why Russia vetoed the Sudan ceasefire resolution at the UNSC, which he added would have only escalated the situation.
#Russia #Sudan #UK #UN
Italian town offers American anti-Trumpers $1 homes to escape MAGA country… but there’s a catch
The Italian village of Ollolai, nestled in the sun-kissed hills of Sardinia, is offering villas for a mere $1.06 to Americans in desperate need of a post-Trump 2024 exit strategy.
As a result, the village has been flooded with over 38,000 inquiries – most of them from US citizens eager to trade in their post-election anxiety for a fixer-upper in the Mediterranean.
Of course, the $1 homes come with a catch: they need serious renovations, so American liberals might have to step into the shoes of a typical Rust Belt worker for a while and roll up their sleeves.
#LiberalTears
Zelensky concedes Ukraine cannot continue to fight without Western support
Fox News: “What if the US government cuts military funding to Ukraine?”
Zelensky: “If they cut? We will… I think we will lose”
#SMO
Senate Republican Leader-Elect John Thune issues words of support for Israel in its war
“To our allies in Israel, and to the Jewish people around the world, my message to you is this: Reinforcements are on the way,” Thune wrote on X.
“In six weeks, Republicans will reclaim the Senate majority, and we will make clear that the United States Congress stands squarely in Israel’s corner.”
#Senate
Ex-US Navy SEAL and mercenary company founder Erik Prince calls out authorization for Ukraine to use American long-range missiles on Russian territory
“It’s like a drowning person grabbing anything on their way down of a dying, failing administration... a complete and total disaster of a neo-con war,” Prince told conservative American commentator Benny Johnson.
#BlackWater
A Russian Giatsint-B gun destroyed a Ukrainian M777 howitzer in the Zaporozhye region, Defense Ministry footage shows
#RussianMoD
Insane new HD footage shows SpaceX Starship’s sixth flight test in action
The Super Heavy booster roared to life on time, all 33 Raptor engines firing in unison as it lifted Starship off the pad at Starbase.
The flight unfolded smoothly at first, with a clean ascent and stage separation, and the booster pivoted into its boost backburn to head home.
But just as it neared the launch site, automated health checks on the ground called off the planned catch attempt.
Instead, the booster veered into a backup maneuver, ending its journey with a graceful landing burn and a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
#SpaceX
Comedian Jay Leno injured his face and wrist after a fall while walking to a restaurant in California
#LA
US congresswomen take gender wars up a notch
Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace decided to share her views on gender politics in the literal halls of the US Congress (left).
Mace was commended for the move by fellow conservative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who hung a similar sign near her office back in 2021 (right).
That’s all lovely, but maybe do a healthcare policy poster next?
#US #GenderWars
US: Nepo-bureaucrats’ jobs on the chopping block?
Nancy Pelosi's niece, Alexis, is under fire for earning over $181K in 2024 as HUD’s Senior Advisor for Climate. Critics question the salary, while Elon Musk, nominated to head the ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ joked on X: “But maybe her advice is amazing,” accompanied by two laughing emojis.
Sadly, it could not be as good as her auntie’s financial counsel.
#Musk #Pelosi
Police dismantle activists' camp near Berlin Tesla plant
German police cleared an environmental protest camp near Tesla's Grunheide factory, citing safety risks after activists obstructed emergency efforts to search for World War II explosives.
#Germany #Tesla
ICYMI: Biden-friendly G20 family photo
After Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau were too late to the original ‘Family Photo', G20 organizers arranged for a second photo to be taken on Tuesday just for the stragglers.
They even arranged it indoors so that Biden wouldn’t get lost in the jungle. Again.
#G20 #Biden #Trudeau
❗️Freezing Ukraine conflict is 'unacceptable' for Russia - Kremlin spox Dmitry Peskov
It is important for Moscow to achieve the goals of the special military operation, Peskov said, after Reuters claimed that President Putin was prepared to freeze the conflict along frontlines if territorial realities were respected.
The outgoing Biden administration is doing everything possible in its remaining time to continue the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin added, citing the permission granted to Kiev to deploy long-range missiles deep into Russian territory, and potentially supply anti-personnel mines to Kiev according to media reports.
#Russia #Ukraine
❗️Spanish embassy in Kiev 'won't provide services' on Wednesday due to the "increased risk of air attacks" - Spanish media reports
#Spain #Ukraine
Russian Ministry of Defence footage shows Sever Group artillery crews delivering precision strikes to wipe out Ukrainian military objects, positions, fortifications, armored hardware, and troops.
#Russia #Ukraine
❗️'US wants to play down the fact that these weapons are being used with NATO's support' – Russian Deputy Ambassador to the UN Polyansky exposes Washington granting permission for Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike into Russian territory.
#US #UN #Russia
Ukrainian saboteur with German citizenship arrested by Russia’s FSB
Russian authorities detained the suspect linked to a March gas pipeline sabotage in the northwest of the country.
He was arrested prepping for a new attack - RT’s Murad Gazdiev reports.
#FSB
The US Embassy in Kiev warns of the potential of a major air attack on the Ukrainian capital on November 20 and advises citizens to shelter immediately
#TravelGov
‘Dear Russian people’: TPUSA CEO Charlie Kirk calls out Washington’s anti-Russia stance
“The people obsessed with fighting you forever are a minority,” he said on X. “We want peace. Ignore our current leaders.”
#TPUSA
France snaps after Azerbaijan’s president takes aim at Paris
On Tuesday, France summoned Azerbaijan’s ambassador following sharp remarks by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during the COP29 climate talks in Baku.
Aliyev accused France of colonial "crimes" in its overseas territories and blasted Europe for “corruption” and hypocrisy, claiming it ignores human rights abuses at home — including the deaths of 13 people during unrest in New Caledonia earlier this year.
The French Foreign Ministry called Aliyev’s comments about France and Europe “unacceptable.” The remarks were enough for France’s Environment Minister, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, to cancel her planned appearance at the UN climate summit.
#COP29
❗️Biden reverses stance, approves land mines for Ukraine — Report
President Biden, who once labeled antipersonnel land mines as "reckless," has authorized the Pentagon to send them to Ukraine — marking a significant shift in US policy.
“While we have provided anti-tank mines throughout the conflict, the Biden-Harris administration will soon provide Ukraine with non-persistent antipersonnel land mines (APLs) as well,” an official confirmed to The Post.
The decision comes as Ukraine faces intensifying Russian assaults along the front lines and follows the administration’s approval of American-made long-range missiles for strikes in Russia’s Kursk region.
#Ukraine
Rep. Nancy Mace explains to reporters why she wants to exclude men from women’s bathrooms
#Republicans
‘PANIC MODE?’: AI ‘bot-agents’ revealed at Microsoft event
The AI-agents talents were displayed at a tech event called Ignite, where they performed their own tasks. Seen as the next generation of AI (GenAI) chatbots. They essentially can be an assistant to humans, doing multiple tasks that would help businesses downsize and multi-task, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explained.
There's a major cost for the technology, so many investors are questioning the new AI tools. "Microsoft rebranding Copilot as 'agents'? That’s panic mode," Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said, being critical of the move.
All it takes is one glitch... And you have Terminator…
#AI #Agents #Microsoft
