NEW - French security forces have surrounded #Iran ’s consulate in #Paris after a man carrying explosives (grenades &/or suicide belt) has entered the facility & threatened to blow himself up.

'You are clearly emotional on this issue'.
'She is an interesting young woman, but…“
'I appreciate your passion but it is important to be realistic and cool-headed.'
'You know how much I like her but I am afraid she is a bit naive in thinking…'

The list goes on.

This is appalling. And enraging. And shaming.
(I appreciate the police have a difficult job but, come on, this is disgraceful.)

Huge congratulations to Baiba Braže on her appointment as Latvia‘s new foreign minister!

Ha!

Take. Back. Control.

Long-term followers will know that I am the most committed Anglophile in the universe, but sometimes, just sometimes, the Westminster tendency towards navel-gazing (with more than a hint of condescension to the world beyond SW1)
Just. Makes. Me. Want. To. Scream.

Not to burst anyone‘s bubble but this isn‘t just about what the UK wants.

The suspicion that Putin is recruiting agents in our country to carry out attacks on German soil is extremely grave. We will not allow Putin to bring his terror to Germany. This was communicated to the Russian ambassador today during a summons. Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock

From a joint op-ed on Gaza last year an overlapping and partially joint visit to Israel yesterday, the degree of coordination between Cameron and Baerbock is really noteworthy. Arguably closer than with any other EU partner for Berlin.

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The Commission has today proposed to the Council to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on an agreement to facilitate youth mobility. Such an agreement would make it easier for young EU and UK citizens to study, work and live in the UK and the EU respectively.

This is completely unacceptable and disgusting.
It makes you wonder who at the The Spectator is responsible for publishing it. Fraser Nelson is that what female academics should expect when one of your team attends her lectures?

Would be interested to read how and to what extent the cost of living crisis has affected Scotland. Most articles I have seen Focus on England and Wales. Suggestions welcome.

Meanwhile in Germany, the police has arrested two people under suspicion of spying for Russia and planning to sabotage German military transports to Ukraine.

Helene von Bismarck robert shrimsley And those who are apoplectic when their own free speech is curtailed, but have no qualms in silencing others.

Helene von Bismarck robert shrimsley David McConnell I think support for Trump is an important factor to consider now. He so obviously undermines democracy that, even if here at home you seem to fully accept democracy, you're clearly moving away from normal principled commitment to it.

A court overrules democracy so that a group of people can speak about the outrage of courts overruling democracy.

For anyone who has been interested in my lawsuit against the Sun, the news is that  I’ve had to settle my claim out of court before it gets to trial. A 🧵…

Acting Chernihiv Mayor Lomako now reports at least 8 people killed in this morning's Russian missile attack, at least 18 more injured. 'Search and rescue operation is ongoing.'

Verified pro-Nazi content is flourishing on X.

NBC News found over 150 premium accounts posting pro-Nazi material.

In 7 days, NBC News saw numerous pro-Nazi posts go viral, bringing in millions of views, and potential ad dollars.

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