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“Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds.” — Carl Sagan

A multi-panel cartoon, At the top, a UK news anchor sits at a desk announcing that the European Court of Human Rights enforces the European Convention on Human Rights. Beside him is a drawing of the ECHR building. Below, six labelled panels illustrate protected rights. “Right to life” shows paramedics placing a patient into an ambulance. “Freedom from torture and slavery” shows a person in handcuffs being escorted near prison bars. “Freedom of expression” shows a woman speaking at a microphone while holding a protest sign. “Right to a fair trial” shows a courtroom scene with a judge and legal proceedings. “Right to private and family life” shows a family eating together outside their home. “Freedom of assembly and association” shows a crowd of people marching with banners reading “Human Rights.”

What did the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ever do for us? Well..

#ECHR

Reform mayor courted US oil and gas executive about fracking in UK Exclusive: Documents show Andrea Jenkyns asked how she could help firm after major gas find in Lincolnshire

A smelly toxic Gas Refinery in your back garden is fine but a Wind Turbine is apparently unsightly and noisy. The logic of Reform 🤦‍♂️

Don't be a Turkey, don't vote Reform

Don't be a Turkey, don't vote Reform

Just got back to London and what a lovely surprise from Arsenal. COYG! #Arsenal

‘We can see that courage’: Greece recovers long-lost photos of Nazis’ May Day executions Culture ministry hails ‘exceptional historical importance’ of prints that show resistance fighters’ final moments

We can see that courage’: Greece recovers long-lost photos of Nazis’ May Day executions

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge as demand soars Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

KFC, Nando's, Burger King and others ditch chicken welfare pledge.

It is about profits.

They prefer "franken-chickens" which mature quicker but have higher rates of premature death and muscle disease.

What are people eating?

Customers not told anything about chicken welfare.

Lost my phone in London, with four credit cards and £150 cash in the case. Returned to me within 21 minutes. This hellhole of a city eh.

The idea that EV batteries need to be replaced every few years is a myth. Modern batteries are designed to last for the vast majority of the vehicle's functional life, lasting ~10 to 20 years or 150,000+ miles, and it is rare for them to require replacement before the car itself is decommissioned.

Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation

This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.

Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.

www.gov.uk/government/c...

Black-and-white editorial cartoon of a farm labeled “Reform UK Ltd.” A smiling caricature of Nigel Farage leans on a fence while turkeys fill pens behind him. In the foreground, a turkey stands on a shoebox using a megaphone labeled “MSM,” calling for Christmas, as a farm worker pulls another turkey away. Caption at bottom reads: “Don’t be a Turkey, don’t vote Reform.”

Don't be a Turkey

a close up of a man 's face behind a wet glass Alt: A close up of a man 's face behind a wet glass pane looking thoroughly dejected

He looked into the skies and sarcasm overcame him, till he cried out "Oh look more Rain!"

Red eyes and black beaches: How the Sea Empress disaster left its mark A major oil spill which killed thousands of birds is still being debated, three decades later.

BBC News - Red eyes and black beaches: How one of the worst environmental disasters left its mark in Wales 1996

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For

Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!

"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."

Lol 😂 no matter, you helped me make it clearer to others. I'm new to cartoons.

I’m going to be in London next month, but I didn’t understand Arsenal’s ballot ticket system and missed the window.

If anyone knows a way to get 1 or 2 tickets to the Everton game, I will give you my first born child.

Editorial-style cartoon showing wealthy, well-dressed elites laughing on a stage under “Reform UK” banners while joking about taxes and slavery, contrasted with poorly dressed people below holding signs saying they can’t find work, afford bills, access healthcare, or buy food. Never Vote Reform - It's a party by the Rich for the Rich

Tried to fix it, hopefully that's better.

Editorial-style cartoon showing wealthy, well-dressed elites laughing on a stage under “Reform UK” banners while joking about taxes and slavery, contrasted with poorly dressed people below holding signs saying they can’t find work, afford bills, access healthcare, or buy food.

UK Politics - Feb 2026
#UKPolitics

Editorial-style cartoon showing wealthy, well-dressed elites laughing on a stage under “Reform UK” banners while joking about taxes and slavery, contrasted with poorly dressed people below holding signs saying they can’t find work, afford bills, access healthcare, or buy food.

UK Politics - Feb 2026
#UKPolitics

Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...

We tend to be tribal and vote party over individuals and are generally encouraged to do so by MSM, friends, family, neighbours, unions etc. However, we are encouraged with this response by MPs to forsake party politics and choose individuals. Is this the correct response?
#UKpolitics

The great Ministry of Defence-to-Palantir pipeline Senior defence officials are moving into Palantir roles as the company secures ever-deeper footholds across government

Senior defence officials are moving into Palantir roles as the company secures ever-deeper footholds across government | Ethan Shone

Agree, but there seems to be a reluctance in certain circles. The next best thing is block shareholder payouts till the infrastructure is replaced and fines are paid.

Block shareholders dividends till they pay back their fines.

Gyokeres scoring our third is better to be fair.

Got family obligations today so not watching but did 'own goal' score our 3rd goal yet? Just winding up the others worth it 😄 #Arsenal

£99,987 and counting: graduates trapped by ballooning student loans As their debts rise, graduates reveal how loans are reshaping careers, finances and faith in the system

£99987 and counting: graduates trapped by student loans.

Govt froze repayment threshold. By 2030, be at minimum wage.

At the margin grads pay 20% inc tax + 8%NIC +9% repayment. Insane.

Loan increases, if not repaid.

Grads can't buy home, start family/business.

Abolish Uni fees. Write-off debt.

Non-medical assumption here by someone who use to do shifts. 'Circadian rhythm'. It just means business 🙂

I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

"It takes a few minutes for me to get my eyes in, but then the air pollution becomes apparent. It appears as tiny black dots stuck to the red blood cells". - BBC News