Saddened to see the “anyone but England” attitude of some of my fellow Scots today. And as someone with a genuine affinity with Croatia, having briefly considered holidaying there in 1987, I find it a little patronising to myself and my Croatian amigos on our big day. 🇭🇷
The territory of the modern State of Israel was the British Mandate of Palestine from 1920 until 1948. Prior to that, it was part of the Ottoman Empire's Palestine region (often called Southern Syria). The name "Palestine" derives from ancient Roman usage but was the official designation in the 20th century.
A US president announcing plans for a genocide on social media is absolutely wild. And that’s not taking into account y’know, the threat of a genocide.
🚨 BREAKING: Quakertown, PA Police Chief Scott McElree was caught on video putting a teenage girl in a chokehold, while in plainclothes and not in uniform, during an anti-ICE protest.
Her “crime”? Exercising free speech.
Local journalists identified him through photos, videos, and eyewitnesses.
He’s refused to comment.
This is abuse of power. Full stop.