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from manchester ex army sgt uk jp fully support lgbt rights trade union right member unison, united cywu inro rugby, and fully gay

Infantino, FIFA and their mates won't even acknowledge it, they only care for the money that will line their own pockets.

Yet FIFA pontificate that "Football is for the fans" I say that with a massive pinch of salt

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyx27vv7rno

#Fifaareabunchoftossers

World Cup 2026: Fifa ticket prices excessive, says FSA in formal complaint

The Football Supporters' Association files a formal complaint against Fifa over "excessive ticket prices" and "unfair purchasing conditions" for the World Cup.

BBC Sport
EU will delay proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, according to the International Energy Agency, sending global crude prices soaring.
#World #EU #Oil
https://globalnews.ca/news/11743503/eu-will-delay-proposal-to-permanently-ban-russian-oil-imports/
Scottish Green Party candidates are standing in three Edinburgh constituencies for the Holyrood 2026 election:
❎ Lorna Slater in Edinburgh Central.
❎ Kate Nevens in Edinburgh North Eastern & Leith.
❎ Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill in Edinburgh Northern.
#ScottishGreens #Holyrood2026
https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/03/24/greens-standing-three-candidates-in-edinburgh-constituencies
Greens standing three candidates in Edinburgh constituencies - Deadline News

Once a party of government in coalition with the SNP, the Scottish Greens have announced their three candidates who will contest city constituencies in Edinburgh.  The party has said it is also aiming to return at least three MSPs on the regional list at the Holyrood elections on 7 May. In the last two Scottish […]

Deadline News
Weather for Manchester 🌦️ - 24/03/2026 12:06 GMT

At a glance:
• 10.9°C · Heavy drizzle 🌦️ | Min 6.5°C / Max 11.8°C | Precipitation probability 61%

Forecast for today:
• Min 6.5°C, Max 11.8°C (Moderate rain) 🌧️, Precipitation 11.2 mm, Precipitation probability 61%, 🧭 992.2 hPa ↘️ -8.6 hPa/24h, Wind speed: 32.4 km/h (9.0 m/s), direction: ↗ 227°

Hourly forecast for the next 12 hours:

• 13:00: 11.2°C (Moderate drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.6 mm, Precipitation probability 83%, 🧭 999.2 hPa ↘️ -1.6 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 21.2 km/h (5.9 m/s), direction: ↗ 206°
• 14:00: 11.4°C (Cloudy) ☁️, Precipitation probability 73%, 🧭 997.5 hPa ↘️ -1.7 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 22.7 km/h (6.3 m/s), direction: ↗ 208°
• 15:00: 11.8°C (Cloudy) ☁️, Precipitation probability 69%, 🧭 995.8 hPa ↘️ -1.7 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 22.7 km/h (6.3 m/s), direction: ↗ 210°
• 16:00: 11.6°C (Moderate drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.5 mm, Precipitation probability 77%, 🧭 994.4 hPa ↘️ -1.4 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 23.0 km/h (6.4 m/s), direction: ↗ 208°
• 17:00: 11.0°C (Moderate drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.8 mm, Precipitation probability 90%, 🧭 992.2 hPa ↘️ -2.2 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 24.8 km/h (6.9 m/s), direction: ↗ 204°
• 18:00: 10.2°C (Moderate rain) 🌧️, Precipitation 3.0 mm, Precipitation probability 100%, 🧭 990.5 hPa ↘️ -1.7 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 22.0 km/h (6.1 m/s), direction: ↗ 208°
• 19:00: 10.5°C (Moderate drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.9 mm, Precipitation probability 100%, 🧭 989.1 hPa ↘️ -1.4 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 28.4 km/h (7.9 m/s), direction: ↗ 230°
• 20:00: 8.5°C (Light drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.4 mm, Precipitation probability 100%, 🧭 988.6 hPa ↘️ -0.5 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 31.0 km/h (8.6 m/s), direction: → 270°
• 21:00: 7.9°C (Light drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.3 mm, Precipitation probability 100%, 🧭 988.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 31.0 km/h (8.6 m/s), direction: → 254°
• 22:00: 6.7°C (Light drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.4 mm, Precipitation probability 100%, 🧭 988.7 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 32.4 km/h (9.0 m/s), direction: → 276°
• 23:00: 6.5°C (Light rain) 🌧️, Precipitation 1.9 mm, Precipitation probability 100%, 🧭 989.2 hPa ↗️ +0.5 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 28.8 km/h (8.0 m/s), direction: → 274°
• 00:00: 6.6°C (Heavy drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 1.1 mm, Precipitation probability 100%, 🧭 990.0 hPa ↗️ +0.8 hPa/1h, Wind speed: 25.6 km/h (7.1 m/s), direction: → 274°

Forecast for the coming days:

• Wednesday 25 March: Min 3.2°C, Max 6.6°C (Light rain) 🌧️, Precipitation 7.9 mm, Precipitation probability 64%, 🧭 1001.0 hPa ↗️ +8.8 hPa/24h, Wind speed: 30.2 km/h (8.4 m/s), direction: ↘ 297°
• Thursday 26 March: Min 0.9°C, Max 8.7°C (Light drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 0.3 mm, Precipitation probability 7%, 🧭 1013.7 hPa ↗️ +12.7 hPa/24h, Wind speed: 19.1 km/h (5.3 m/s), direction: → 288°
• Friday 27 March: Min 6.1°C, Max 10.6°C (Heavy drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 8.7 mm, Precipitation probability 45%, 🧭 1009.3 hPa ↘️ -4.4 hPa/24h, Wind speed: 18.4 km/h (5.1 m/s), direction: ↗ 242°
• Saturday 28 March: Min 4.2°C, Max 7.7°C (Light rain) 🌧️, Precipitation 8.0 mm, Precipitation probability 34%, 🧭 1012.2 hPa ↗️ +2.9 hPa/24h, Wind speed: 21.6 km/h (6.0 m/s), direction: → 267°
• Sunday 29 March: Min 2.9°C, Max 9.1°C (Light rain) 🌧️, Precipitation 10.2 mm, Precipitation probability 36%, 🧭 1013.4 hPa ↗️ +1.2 hPa/24h, Wind speed: 26.6 km/h (7.4 m/s), direction: → 251°
• Monday 30 March: Min 4.6°C, Max 7.4°C (Light drizzle) 🌦️, Precipitation 3.7 mm, Precipitation probability 29%, 🧭 1013.6 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/24h, Wind speed: 24.5 km/h (6.8 m/s), direction: ↘ 293°

Details:
• 🌡️ Current temperature (at 12:00): 10.9°C (Heavy drizzle)
• 🤚 Feels like: 8.2°C (-2.7°C)
• 💨 Wind speed: 19.1 km/h (5.3 m/s), direction: ↗ 212°
• 🌬️ Wind gusts: 38.9 km/h (10.8 m/s)
• 💧 Humidity: 95%
• 🧭 Pressure: 1000.8 hPa ↘️ -5.0 hPa/3h
• 👁️ Visibility: 6.4 km
• ☀️ UV index: 0.3
• 🌅 Sunrise: 06:01 · 🌇 Sunset: 18:29

Air Quality:
• AQI: 28 🟢 (Good)
• PM2.5: 4.2 μg/m³
• PM10: 6.9 μg/m³

Data provided by Open-Meteo

#Manchester #Weather #WeatherBot #OpenMeteo #FediMeteo

Villagers told not to approach escaped capybara after riverside sighting

Sniffer dogs were deployed to search for the missing capybara

The Independent
UK drivers hit with £307m fuel bill after Trump’s Iran war as diesel price climbs to three-year high

Inflation fears as petrol prices soar – but Reeves says no help yet for millions facing higher energy bills

The Independent

"In recent weeks, the president has mercilessly mocked Mr. Starmer as cowardly and spineless because of his unwillingness to fully join the fight against Iran."

Trump is #PutinsPuppet and Trump wants the British prime minister to be Trump's puppet. Instead, wisely, "the prime minister is focused on responding to the president’s demands in a way that is in the British national interest without letting his country be dragged into the war":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/world/europe/trump-starmer-snl.html
#IranWar #OperationEpicFailure

‘What If Donald Shouts at Me?’ Trump Sours on British Leader Over Iran War

President Trump once called Prime Minister Keir Starmer a friend. But Britain’s decision not to join the attacks on Iran has led to merciless mocking by the president.

The New York Times

"...he's our supreme misleader..."

The Daily Show: Ears Edition: #Trump Bulls**ts About #Iran Negotiations & Throws ICE Into Airport Chaos Mix | Jake Sullivan

Episode webpage: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/888-the-daily-show-with-trevor-29213961/

Media file: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/433/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/QCD8614674451.mp3?updated=1774318233

#comedy #News #US #politics

The Daily Show: Ears Edition | iHeart

Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more. The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code 'TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on ParamountShop.com. Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+.

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A Shocking Third Report Gives U.S. Democracy Another Terrible Score https://newrepublic.com/article/208075/bright-line-watch-2026-report-us-democracy-terrible-score
A Shocking Third Report Gives U.S. Democracy Another Terrible Score

Freedom House’s verdict was bad. V-Dem’s was worse. And today, Bright Line Watch’s is also dire. But we can still turn it around.

The New Republic
@wood5y ICE needs SALT: Sad Assholes; Leave Town.