This Cartoon by Franco Juri sums up where we are in the global system rather well...
h/t @royaards
This Cartoon by Franco Juri sums up where we are in the global system rather well...
h/t @royaards
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
https://www.newscase.com/palantirs-swiss-exit-highlights-global-data-sovereignty-challenge/

Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data, a deal-breaker for the neutrality-focused Alpine nation. This move represents a significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm, with potential ripple effects across other international partnerships. […]
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Sir Keir Starmer calls for safe and peaceful war in Venezuela
Former human rights lawyer Sir Keir Starmer has defended President Trump’s invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of the Maduros. The prime minister explained that murdering 80 civilians to kidnap a foreign leader and his wife is fine, as long as it is done in accordance with international law. He has therefore not ruled out kidnapping Zack Polanski and his boyfriend.
"Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages.
Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla are now sharing details about their five days in Israeli captivity – and how Swedish Foreign Ministry staff left them without help."
CW for the article: descriptions of torture, sexism and other abuse
https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25LgKq/greta-thunberg-they-kicked-me-every-time-the-flag-touched-my-face
Article is in English,
which is very unusual for Aftonbladet,
being one of the two major evening newspapers of Sweden,
so that should tell you something of the magnitude.
President Donald Trump and his Republican caucus have revealed that they are in a "far darker" political place than they currently admit publicly as the current budget fight continues to fracture the base, according to one political strategist. Simon Rosenberg, a veteran Democratic strategist, argue...
Republicans: We don't think masked police shooting Christian pastors is excessive. Also due process is overrated. Also we'll bomb Venezuelan ships because we want to.
Young Republicans: We love H*tler, we should gas everyone who doesn't support us
Democrats: No Kings, No H*tler
Corporate Media: Why are Democrats escalating the political rhetoric??🧐
Video: friends of Australian kidnapped by Israel describe extreme violence and torture