JvB

JvB

@causticcorner.bsky.social

Syncretic, cynic, dysthymic, pedantic, heretic, antinatalist, Anglo-Dutch. Loves cats, hates autocracy, hypocrisy, monarchy, religion, Christmas, and poor grammar.

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If you want to understand Trump's stance on Russia, just read this excellent book. Catherine Belton spells out how Moscow has owned him for decades; Trump didn't sue, because there are receipts. Published by Murdoch's Harper Collins, note. harpercollins.co.uk/products/put...

harpercollins.co.ukPutin’s People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and then Took on the WestTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘An outstanding exposé of Putin and his criminal pals … [A] long-awaited, must read book’ SUNDAY TIMES‘Books about modern Russia abound … Belton has surpassed them all. Her ...
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This glazing of Jeffrey Archer on Times Radio all day long really grates. He was a liar, a perjurer, a philanderer, and an inside trader. Yes, he was an extraordinarily successful author, but he hardly deserves this hagiography.

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Plus, there are another few billion euros' worth of gin palaces afloat offshore, many of which are too large to dock in Port Hercule... Good to see the world's industry titans, oligarchs and techbros enjoying their toys 😉

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A Kremlin-backed fintech company used old-fashioned money laundering to bypass western sanctions and funnel almost $7bn through major international banks, including Standard Chartered, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. Read today's excusive investigation 👉 ft.trib.al/POYpdNe

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Er, yeah, hmm, there really are no words. The 'leader of the free world' prosecuting a war of choice with neighbour, close trading partner, staunch ally and fellow NATO member, Canada. What's the definition of insanity again?

Republicans Against Trumpism@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social

JUST IN: Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” The laughingstock of the world.

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More politicians like Mark Carney, please. Ex-Goldman Sachs high flier opts to devote himself to public service rather than fill his boots in private finance. Sure, he'll have plenty of opportunity to make bank later, but America, look what kind of leader you could have...

🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social

PM Carney: "The United States has a handful, and I'm being generous, of ice breakers, we have 20. 1 yeah, I was being generous. I rounded up. They have a habit of doing that there" PM Carney entered his no fucks left to give era and I’m here for it. 🔥 🎥 Credit CPAC Live ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️

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Is this Portugal Spain game as dull as it seems on Spanish TV? Here they turn down the sound from the stadium and commentate absolutely non-fkn-stop. No atmosphere from the stands, just three voices talking, talking, talking incessantly.

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I endorse this message. Give The Newsagents podcast a listen, first the original pre-gag interview ( 13/3/2025) with Sarah Wynn-Williams here: podcasts.apple.com/tc/podcast/s... and then yesterday's pod: podcasts.apple.com/tc/podcast/e....

podcasts.apple.comExclusive: The whistleblower silenced by Facebook hits backPodcast Episode · The News Agents · 30 June · 31min
Ian Dunt@iandunt.bsky.social

The treatment of this woman is absolutely outrageous and one of the most egregious corporate violations of free speech I've seen. I have just bought the book as a fuck you to Facebook. It's available here uk.bookshop.org/p/books/care...

uk.bookshop.orgCareless People: A story of where I used to workThe number one global bestseller and Book of the Year 2025 for Audible, The Times, Cosmopolitan, The Economist and more.‘Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to b...
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Because her shocking revelations are true, Meta can't sue the author for defamation. Instead, they have used nefarious legal means to silence her. And if you want to know what Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg are really like, buy the book. It's a pretty shocking read.

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PSA for those melting in the heatwave: Living in Mallorca, ceiling fans are transformative. We have aircon, but almost never need it. If you can't install a permanent fan, these light-fitting units are cheap and, for the price, highly effective.

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Sterling work from the Soccoroo fans 👏🏻🦘🇦🇺

Jason Sinclair@jsinclair.bsky.social

Their chants are "Aussie boys are on a bender, Donald Trump's a sex offender" and "stand up if your schools are safe". Expect some Australians in ICE detention stories over the coming weeks.