We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. This is a logical result of the way in which our democratic society is organized - Edward Bernays

Millions of people are carrying on their everyday lives, totally unaware of what's about to hit them. If Trump blows up Iran's power stations, Iran will destroy energy infrastructure across the Gulf. This would be one of the major "before-and-after" events of human history.

This 100-year-old woman in Lebanon is refusing to be forcibly displaced and leave her home amid intensified Israeli attacks.

The UK is considering an American style global tax regime. If you move to zero tax havens like Dubai, you will still be forced to pay British income tax for the privilege of holding a UK passport and getting embassy protection. The tax loopholes might finally close.

I don’t get it. If Hezbollah had flats in this block (unlikely in central Beirut but not impossible) why did the Israelis give everyone inside an hour to get out — including those they wanted to kill? And if there weren’t any Hezbollah people there, why destroy a building with

BREAKING: Israel has committed its largest war crime in recent history by murdering over 1,000 civilians in Lebanon, including over 200 children.

The consequence of years of having an 'Israel First' foreign policy.

Sky's ＠DominicWaghorn says tonight’s strikes on major energy facilities marks a significant escalation in the conflict between Iran, the U.S. and Israel.

BREAKING: World Health Organization officials prepare for a "nuclear catastrophe" if the special military operation in Iran escalates.

Black music responsible for 80% of UK music revenue, according to report. https://t.co/74yEsEXBXH

NEW: Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly focused on blocking Trump’s pathways to a ceasefire and follow-up talks with Iran by killing members of leadership most likely to negotiate according to European Council on Foreign Relations director.

Mandelson was the biggest political con artist of my lifetime. No contest. He’d talk about the need to ‘reinvent the centre-left’ while absolutely shafting the poor suckers that worked for him. It’s to Starmer’s utter shame that he was made the ambassador to Washington.

I have been deliberately silent on social media for a while. I use all my social media platforms to promote education & make dreams come true for young minds. I rarely post anything about family or politics. This morning, Israel demolished the building I have an apartment in. It

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this

CNN: Breaking news. Cuba's electrical grid has suffered a complete and total collapse. This is according to the country's power operator. It's the first nationwide blackout since the US effectively shut off the flow of oil to Cuba

🇩🇰 Denmark’s Prime Minister: “We managed to stand firmly because of our friends in Europe and ‘partners outside, especially you, Mark [Carney].’” “We have faced totally unacceptable pressure from the U.S. and the U.S. President.”

🚨🇮🇱 NEW: The UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy have released a joint statement calling on Israel to avert a ground offensive in Lebanon due to the “devastating humanitarian consequences”

As it turns out, having the respect and support of your allies has real geopolitical consequences.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank

Zack Polanski: Turbo Normie The Green’s leader isn’t a radical. He’s our most normal politician. By Aidan Abott

Seems increasingly obvious that a ‘win’ for the White House in the war with Iran is re-opening the Strait of Hormuz. Which was only closed because they…started a war.