No Prospect of UK Rejoining EU in My Lifetime, Says Starmer’s Reset Negotiator

THE GUARDIN: Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with Brussels

Britain will not rejoin the EU in the foreseeable future, according to the minister who has piloted Keir Starmer’s recent reset of European relations.

Nick Thomas-Symonds said he could not see the country re-entering the bloc in his lifetime, despite the thaw in continental relations that he has helped bring about.

Asked whether he could conceive of Brexit being reversed within such a timescale, Thomas-Symonds told the Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast: “I can’t. What I can say is that the work I have been doing with the democratic mandate from the 2024 general election is building a closer, more constructive relationship.”

He added: “What I’m about now, having reset the relationship, is building this new strategic partnership.” » | Kiran Stacey Policy editor | Friday, September 12, 2025

Who is this joker? He talks a load of bollocks! Clearly, he has no understanding of geopolitics or economics? To come to such a ridiculous and erroneous conclusion is tantamount to showing the world that he is totally and utterly clueless. — © Mark Alexander

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American Pie : Don McLean | Remastered 2020

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This is the America that most people loved and appreciated. Not all that MAGA crap! Not the America Magans envision! The America we loved is DEAD! And I can’t imagine in my wildest dreams that it will do a Jesus-style-resurrection on us, either! America continues to die before our very eyes! — © Mark Alexander

HIP News: Breaking 🚨 Charlie Kirk's Shooter Caught and He's MAGA

Sep 12, 2025 | Charlie Kirk's shooter has been captured and he's nothing like MAGA were expecting him to be.

When is it going to dawn on benighted Americans that in a civilised society no guns are needed except for reasons of sport and hunting? Get rid of all those guns and save people’s lives! Get smart! — © Mark Alexander

Schulden in Europa: Wie groß ist die Gefahr? | ARTE Europa - Die Woche

Sep 12, 2025 | In Frankreich bringt die Schuldenkrise Premierminister Bayrou zu Sturz. Die Abgeordneten stellten sich gegen seinen Sparkurs und auch weite Teile der Bevölkerung sind dagegen. Doch nicht nur in Paris sorgt die Finanzpolitik für Streit: Mehrere Mitgliedsländer haben Geldprobleme und kürzen im Bildungs-, und Gesundheitswesen. Die EU-Kriterien zur Neuverschuldung können nur die wenigsten Länder einhalten.

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Trump Can’t Be Relied Upon to Defend Europe | Ex-NATO Policy Chief

Sep 10, 2025 | “We’re still handing the cards of European security in two men’s hands: Putin and Trump.”

Europe needs to stop “waiting” for Trump to support Nato and get ready to defend itself alone, says former NATO policy planning chief Fabrice Pothier.


IMHO, Trump is totally out of his depth. When it comes to geopolitics, the man is clueless. Add to that his self-centredness, and this is what you get. The man is dangerous not only for Europe, but also for the world. — © Mark Alexander

Italia Squisita: Italian Rice Pudding (Risolatte): From Classic to Plant-based to Haute Pastry with Walter Musco

Sep 12, 2025 | "Risolatte" (Rice Pudding) is a ancient dish inspiring. countless variations since 1500s. From texture to the interplay between sweet and savory, together with the use of spices and other ingredients, rice pudding remains a key player in both Italian pastry and cuisine to this day. Walter Musco, a pastry chef known for his technical skill and elegance, opens the doors of his Roman workshop to present three versions: the classic recipe, a plant-based (and savory) risolatte, and a high-end pastry creation designed to repurpose leftover rice pudding into a refined cake.

For full details of the recipes and ingredients, please click here and then click on ‘more’.

Farage: Hero or Traitor?

Rob Groves gives us an insight.

Navidi: Trump und Co. "fordern im Grunde zu weiterer Gewalt auf" - Gefahr nach Kirk-Mord

Sep 11, 2025 | Noch bevor ein Täter, geschweige denn ein Motiv für den Mord am rechten US-Influencer Charlie Kirk bekannt sind, ist die Sache für Trump, Musk und Co. klar: "Die Liberalen" sind Schuld. Schon kurz nach dem Attentat gießen sie in gefährlicher Weise Öl ins Feuer, wie USA-Expertin Sandra Navidi besorgt beobachtet.

« Le double jeu de l’Amérique est devenu clair » : après la frappe israélienne au Qatar, le Golfe se sent trahi par Donald Trump

LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - Un sommet arabe extraordinaire se tiendra dimanche et lundi à Doha pour « répondre » au bombardement israélien contre la direction du Hamas, abritée au Qatar.

Les uns après les autres, les dirigeants arabes défilent au Qatar pour manifester leur solidarité avec l’émirat, victime mardi d’une attaque israélienne inédite en violation de sa « souveraineté nationale ». Mais au-delà de cette démonstration d’unité, ces pays se réuniront lors d’un sommet extraordinaire dimanche et lundi à Doha pour apporter « une réponse régionale » au défi que la frappe israélienne leur pose collectivement, alors qu’ils ont des accords de sécurité avec leur allié américain.

Jeudi, le prince héritier et homme fort de l’Arabie saoudite, Mohammed Ben Salman (MBS) était attendu chez son voisin. La veille, le président des Émirats arabes unis, Cheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed avait été le premier à venir s’entretenir avec l’émir Tamim al-Thani. Une rare visite d’autant plus remarquée qu’Abu Dhabi est tout à la fois le pays arabe le plus critique du Qatar pour ses liens avec les Frères musulmans, et le plus proche d’Israël, après avoir signé en 2020 les accords d’Abraham de normalisation avec l’État hébreu, sous l’égide de Donald Trump. » | Par Georges Malbrunot | vendredi 12 septembre 2025

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What Nobody Tells You about Russia’s Love for Vodka

Sep 10, 2025 | Russia’s vodka obsession hides a darker truth — power, money, and control.

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Trump Insider SPILLS THE BEANS on Trump White House

Sep 12, 2025 | The Court of History’s Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz sit down with Miles Taylor—the former Trump administration insider who first warned America about the chaos inside the White House.

Together, they expose: Trump’s shocking desire to wiretap his own staff. How the post-9/11 spirit of unity has been undermined. Why Trump’s betrayal of American security marks a dangerous turning point in history. The shocking purge of 37 national security officials who lost their clearances under Trump. And, the explosive lawsuit filed by a former FBI Director shines new light on Trump’s abuse of power.

Tune in for a candid discussion on authoritarianism, betrayal, and the stakes for America’s future.

How Trump Plans to STAY IN OFFICE beyond 2028

Sep 12, 2025 | As US politicians bend the knee to Donald Trump’s lawlessness, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is taking a stand: He’s filed dozens of lawsuits against the administration, challenging executive orders on birthright citizenship, voting restrictions, the Education Department, and trans athletes.

Ellison joins Mehdi Hasan to discuss Trump’s “fascist authoritarian takeover,” what happens if the president sends the military to Minneapolis, and ICE’s immigration crackdown.

“I do believe in us collectively as a nation, we can protect ourselves and advance our democracy.”

Brésil : l’ex-président Jair Bolsonaro condamné à 27 ans de prison pour tentative de coup d’État

LE FIGARO : L’ancien président a été reconnu coupable de participation à une «organisation criminelle armée».

L’ex-président brésilien Jair Bolsonaro a été condamné à 27 ans de prison jeudi à son procès pour tentative de coup d’État devant la Cour suprême. La peine a été décidée après qu’il a été déclaré coupable d’avoir conspiré pour assurer son «maintien autoritaire au pouvoir» malgré sa défaite face au président de gauche actuel, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, lors de l’élection de 2022.

Accusé d’avoir été le chef d’une «organisation criminelle» ayant conspiré pour assurer son «maintien autoritaire au pouvoir» malgré sa défaite face au président actuel de gauche, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, lors de l’élection de 2022, Jair Bolsonaro clame son innocence. Inéligible jusqu’en 2030 et assigné à résidence à Brasilia depuis début août pour des soupçons d’entrave à son procès, Jair Bolsonaro n’est pas présent aux audiences, pour motif de santé selon sa défense. Un journaliste de l’AFP a pu l’apercevoir jeudi matin dans son jardin, vêtu d’un polo vert et d’un pantalon sombre, en compagnie d’un proche. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | vendredi 12 septembre 2025

IHIP News: Did Trump Have a Stroke? His Appearance Alarms the Public over Massive Cover-up!

Sep 11, 2025 | Trump is not looking healthy at the 9/11 memorial ceremony.

Pete Hegseth Forces Troops to Pray for Charlie Kirk

Sep 12, 2025 | Jesse talks about the wildly inappropriate (not to mention unconstitutional & illegal) mandatory prayer that was forced upon uniformed military members yesterday by the Secretary of Defense and white Christian nationalist Pete Hegseth. As the troops stood in formation, they were ordered to bow their heads and join Hegseth in prayer for “his friend” Charlie Kirk.

MSNBC Fires Commentator over On-Air Charlie Kirk Comments

Sep 11, 2025 | Jesse talks about the firing of Matthew Dowd by MSNBC after he said the following about Charlie Kirk on air yesterday. "Hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions." He finished by adding, "You can't stop with these sort of awful thoughts you have and then saying these awful words and not expect awful actions to take place."