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David Hockney – he did it his way
David Hockney, the painter, the best liked and most successful despite critics’ misgivings, has died. His 13-room 2017 retrospective at Tate Britain attracted half a million visitors, with more at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York the following year. His 1972 Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures) sold at auction in New York for … Read more
Kinahan Cartel – global players
The Irish Kinahan Cartel bizarrely allied with Iran and Hezbollah have been badly hit with two top level arrests and the seizure of a Kinahan-linked Iranian super-tanker by US special forces. American authorities are now seeking to confiscate the vessel and its €200m cargo of Iranian oil. The Kinahan cartel originally developed ties to … Read more
UK Defence – Starmer’s double speak ++ Dan Jarvis
Keir Starmer is under assault from another direction with John Healey, Minister of Defence resigning, saying the planned low-level investment in defence “could make the country less safe.” While making it clear he still supported Labour, Healey pointed up Starmer’s double speak in explaining the dangers the country face while at the same time refusing … Read more
Emily Damari – 491 days a captive
Emily Damari, a Hamas captive for 491 days after the October 2023 attack, has been a prominent voice since her release raising awareness for the remaining hostages. Gunshot injuries to her hand and leg remained untreated after she was taken and have subsequently needed multiple surgeries. Born 10 June 1996 in Israel, with a … Read more
Tommy Robinson – Putin, MAGA helping out
Tommy Robinson, the face of the UK far-right, anti-immigration rabble has been issuing calls for his supporters to take to the streets across the UK over the knife attack in Belfast. All of which fits into the previous post: UK – into Uranus Pluto riot season, 3rd June 2026. Social media storms amped up … Read more
World Cup football – keeping up appearances
Football fans will be bunkering down with enthusiasm as the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico, then Toronto, followed by LA this week and continues on till July 19th. The first match in Mexico City kicks off 90 minutes after the opening ceremony, which is 11.30 am CST. There is the much touted … Read more
Ukraine – hope but not certainty
Volodymyr Zelenskyy passing through London says he believes the Russian invasion is slowly turning in Ukraine’s favour. “We can’t say Russia is losing this war. But we can say they are losing the initiative.” Ukrainian drones have been crippling vital supply roads in Crimea, attacking St Petersburg and setting fire to oil terminals, causing … Read more
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India – young cockroaches unite
Cockroach Janta, a political movement started as a joke with a social media post that went viral in India has gained 19 million followers more than any other political party. Started by Abhijeet Dipke, a 30 year old political communication strategist, born in India and educated and resident in Boston, USA, it was in response … Read more
Anthony Head – a charming and lucky Pisces
Actor Anthony Head much loved and respected by his peers and public alike for his performances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Merlin and Ted Lasso as well as the Nescafe Gold Blend commercials which first brought him fame, has died of pneumonia only a few months after his long-time partner. He was born 20 … Read more