Lord Heseltine on Brexit Day: 'We've Lost Power and Influence' – Newsnight

Mar 30, 2017 | "It's the day in which Britain lost more power and influence than in any other day of my peacetime life.” Lord Heseltine speaks to Emily Maitlis on the day Article 50 was triggered - starting the process of the UK leaving the EU.

Lord Heseltine, a Welshman, would have made a wonderful Conservative prime minister. — © Mark Alexander

“Not Welcome”: London Streets Flood with Anti-Trump Demonstrations | DRM News

Sep 17, 2025 | Thousands of protesters filled London’s streets to oppose Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain. Demonstrators carried placards, chanted against U.S. policies, and called out his support for Israel. While Trump was honored with ceremony elsewhere, London’s message was clear: “Not Welcome.”

This Far Left Radical Manifesto Will Shock You

Sep 17, 2025 | The right-wing machine wants you scared of progress, but I’m here to speak their worst nightmare out loud…

If you’re even remotely associated with the Democratic Party, whether running for office, helping out, or just breathing while Democratic, the GOP and their right-wing media attack dogs will label you a “far left radical.”

“So, in the interest of clarity, let me make it official: I’m a far left radical.” – Thom Hartmann

The Far Right in Britain: from Oswald Mosley to Tommy Robinson

Nov 18, 2016 | From Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts in the 1930s through to the National Front, the British National party and the English Defence League, the far right in Britain has been part of the political landscape for decades. Now anti-immigration sentiment is moving closer to the mainstream and far right extremism is a growing cause for concern.

«Ennemi de certains à droite et héros improbable à gauche» : qui est Jimmy Kimmel, animateur anti-Trump privé de télé après sa sortie sur Charlie Kirk ?

LE FIGARO : PORTRAIT - L’émission culte de l’un des visages les plus célèbres de l’Amérique a été supprimée de l’antenne pour «une durée indéterminée» après qu’il a critiqué l’attitude de la droite républicaine concernant le meurtrier de Charlie Kirk.

De toute façon, «Kimmel n’a AUCUN talent», sanctionne, narquois, Donald Trump sur Truth Social. Le président américain a des raisons de se réjouir : l’animateur star Jimmy Kimmel, avec lequel il s’écharpe violemment à coups de publications incendiaires sur les réseaux sociaux depuis plusieurs années, a vu mercredi soir son émission «Jimmy Kimmel Live» suspendue pour une durée «indéterminée», selon une annonce de la chaîne américaine ABC.

L’humoriste vedette de 57 ans, dont l’émission proposait un regard humoristique sur l’actualité cinq fois par semaine, s’était fendu lundi de propos critiquant la droite américaine concernant le meurtrier de l’influenceur Charlie Kirk. «Nous avons atteint de nouveaux sommets ce week-end, avec la clique MAGA qui s’efforce désespérément de présenter ce jeune qui a assassiné Charlie Kirk comme quelqu’un d’autre qu’un des leurs et qui fait tout son possible pour en tirer un avantage politique», avait tancé l’Américain. » | Par Jeanne Durieux | jeudi 18 septembre 2025

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Behind Castle Walls, the Rich and Powerful Celebrate Trump

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The seating chart at the state dinner for President Trump was a cross-section of the rich and the powerful hoping to get on his good side.

As beggars’ banquets go, this one was pretty rich.

There they sat, side-by-side, some of the wealthiest, most influential and best connected people in the world, all together at one long table inside a nearly-thousand-year-old castle. The guest of honor was in the middle of the table, wearing white tie, looking happier than ever. He was being treated like a king by an actual king.

The state dinner that King Charles III hosted for President Trump on Wednesday night at Windsor Castle seemed like a new apex for Mr. Trump: a glittering showcase of the powerful outdoing themselves to get (or remain) on the good side of a president whose second term has been marked by demonstrations of brute power. Those demonstrations have increasingly taken the form of retribution against perceived enemies at home and tattered alliances abroad.

“The bond between our two nations is indeed a remarkable one,” said Charles. “In renewing our bond tonight, we do so with unshakable trust in our friendship and in our shared commitment to independence and liberty.”

The president seemed supremely pleased by the whole thing; he didn’t look the least bit bothered when the king used his speech to gently prod about environmental issues and the need to support Ukraine.

Mr. Trump got up and cooed: “It’s a singular privilege to be the first American president welcomed here.” (Other U.S. presidents have been welcomed at Windsor — including Mr. Trump in his first term — albeit not at a state dinner. Usually these dinners happen at Buckingham Palace back in London, but that old pile is undergoing renovations.) » | Shawn McCreesh and Maggie Haberman | Shawn McCreesh reported from Windsor Castle and Maggie Haberman from London. | Wednesday, September 17, 2025

“The banquet table was also lined with power brokers from the worlds of technology, finance and media.” Take a peek here.

Björn Borg Takes Life ‘Day by Day’ after ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

THE GUARDIAN: Tennis legend told diagnosis was ‘really, really bad’ / Borg also recalls drug use after early retirement

Björn Borg, the five-time Wimbledon tennis champion, has said he is taking life “day by day, year by year” after his “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer diagnosis. » | Guardian sport | Thursday, September 18, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Suspended Indefinitely after Host’s Charlie Kirk Comments

THE GUARDIAN: ABC says late-night show will not air for foreseeable future after Kimmel accused Republicans of ‘doing everything they can to score political points’ from Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be suspended “indefinitely” after the late-night host’s comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk, ABC has announced, hours after the Trump-appointed chair of the US broadcast regulator threatened to take away the broadcaster’s license.

The network, which Disney owns, announced on Wednesday night that it would remove Kimmel’s show from its schedule for the foreseeable future.

“Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be preempted indefinitely,” an ABC spokesperson said in a statement. Pre-empting means ABC will broadcast another show in the slot instead.

Donald Trump later called the move “great news for America” and congratulated ABC for its “courage” in a social media post. “That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC,” he added, in an apparent threat to the shows of NBC late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, and two months after the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show. » | Sian Cain | Thursday, September 18, 2025

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‘Censoring you in real time’: suspension of Jimmy Kimmel show sparks shock and fears for free speech: ABC decision over Kimmel comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing comes hours after Trump-appointed chair of US media regulator threatened broadcaster’s license »

Christian Nationalist Pastor Says Nobody’s Done More Than Charlie Kirk… Except Maybe Jesus!

Sep 18, 2025 | Jesse talks about the off-the-rails comments of Charlie Kirk fan & Christian nationalist pastor Rick Joyner, who made wild comments comparing the accomplishments of Charlie Kirk to those of Jesus the Christ! Among other things, he said, "Do you know of anyone in their earlier 30s that accomplished as much as that man, except for Jesus?"

MAGA Administration Threatens to Deport People Who Criticise Charlie Kirk

Sep 17, 2025 | “Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, said that any immigrant criticising Charlie Kirk, their visas will be taken back.”

The US administration is using its powers to try and silence political opponents, says former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh.

Windsor Castle’s State Dinner Features Lavish Menu

THE NEW TIRK TIMES: Just over 100 staff members served 160 guests at the white-tie event.

Thousands of Londoners protested President Trump’s two-day state visit in the U.K., but the grandiose spectacles carefully crafted by the British government and royal family gave the president a welcome full of the kind of pageantry he revels in.

Wednesday night’s state dinner was particularly lavish. Hosted in Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Hall, the white-tie event saw Mr. Trump and several members of his administration mingling with British royalty and business leaders alike.

On one side of the hall’s grand banquet table — 155 feet long — place settings were arranged for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, King Charles III, Mr. Trump, and Catherine, the princess of Wales. On the other side: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Queen Camilla, Melania Trump and Prince William.

Just over 100 staff members served a total of 160 guests. Among them were Prime Minister Keir Starmer; Rupert Murdoch of News Corp; Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple; and the Open AI chief executive, Sam Altman. » | Anushka Patil | Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Donald Trump estime que sa visite d’État au Royaume-Uni est «un des plus grands honneurs» de sa vie

LE FIGARO : Le président américain a prononcé un discours à l’occasion d’un dîner au château de Windsor.

Le président américain a déclaré mercredi que sa visite d’État au Royaume-Uni était «l’un des plus grands honneurs» de sa vie, lors d’un discours prononcé à l’occasion d’un dîner d’État au château de Windsor. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 17 septembre 2025

Thousands Protest Donald Trump's UK State Visit in London | BBC News

Sep 17, 2025 | Thousands have gathered in central London to protest against US President Donald Trump's state visit.

Organisers Stop Trump Coalition - a group of more than 50 unions and charities - started their march towards Whitehall at 15:00.

More than 1,600 police officers have been deployed including 500 from other forces, the Metropolitan Police said.

Trump has come to the UK for a historic second state visit, which will involve a crowded mix of royal pageantry, trade talks and international politics.

What Happened during the First Day of Donald Trump's UK State Visit? | BBC News

Sep 17, 2025 | US President Donald Trump has received a lavish ceremonial welcome from King Charles and senior royals in Windsor, on the first full day of his state visit to the UK.

Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales were also there to welcome the US visitors, as a band played the Stars and Stripes in this royal charm offensive, which has seen gifts, parades and a flypast.

Trump's historic second state visit has already been a crowded mix of royal pageantry, trade talks and international politics.

IHIP News: Wow! MAGA Turns on Trump after His Attack on Free Speech Backfires

Sep 17, 2025 | MAGA influencers are turning on Trump in droves after calls to attack free speech.

Very strong language alert! PLEASE NOTE that I am terribly sorry about this FOUL LANGUAGE. I dislike it every bit as much as you do. Fact is, however, that if I stopped posting American videos because of foul language, there’d be few videos for me to post! The standard of the use of language in the USA has gone down the tubes, just like America itself has! These two women have great insights into what is happening in the States right now, despite their use of filthy language. When a county is on the skids, everything goes down with it, including the use of language. — © Mark Alexander

Why Is Donald Trump Becoming the First World Leader to Be Bestowed with a 2nd State Visit to the UK?

Sep 16. 2025 | US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in the United Kingdom on Tuesday evening at the invitation of King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer's office said the visit will show that "the UK-US relationship is the strongest in the world, built on 250 years of history." Senior US officials said on Monday that deals covering energy and technology worth more than $10 billion would be announced. The two countries are expected to sign an agreement to work together on boosting nuclear power.

What else is on the agenda for Trump's second UK visit?

On Wednesday, the US president and his wife, Melania, will be treated to British royal pageantry at Windsor Castle. Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Catherine will accompany them on a carriage procession through the estate. A state banquet, a flypast by military aircraft, and a gun salute are also planned. On Thursday, Starmer will host Trump at his Chequers country residence in the southern English countryside. The two leaders are expected to discuss the tariffs on British steel imports to the US.

Trump's Epstein Links ‘Will Be the End of His Presidency’ | David Cay Johnston

Sep 17, 2025 | Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston tells Times Radio's Fergus Macphee why the Epstein story isn't going away now Donald Trump is in the UK and what the second state visit means for the President.

Why are we celebrating our “Special Relationship” with this failed state? Iys leader is deplorable. Send him home! — © Mark Alexander

European Commission Calls for Freezing of Free Trade with Israel over Gaza

THE GUARDIAN: EU executive also seeks sanctions on two Israeli ministers, but may struggle to secure majority approval required

The EU executive has called for a suspension of free trade with Israel and sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Ursula von der Leyen had already floated the proposal to suspend the trade parts of the EU-Israel association agreement last week as the European Commission faced intense pressure for greater action amid criticism that it was not using its economic leverage to influence the Israeli government.

There is, however, no certain majority from EU member states for the proposals outlined on Wednesday, because Germany, one of Israel’s key allies, has long been reluctant to take such steps.

The proposals include suspending Israel’s preferential access to the European market by reimposing tariffs on some goods, and freezing mutual benefits related to bidding for public contracts and the protection of intellectual property rights.
The commission also called for sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank and 10 Hamas leaders. » | Jennifer Rankin in Brussels | Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop Prelude" (2011 Recording)

Oct 27, 2018 | Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group

Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop Prelude" (2011 Recording)

Maurizio Pollini Chopin: 24 Préludes; Nocturnes; Mazurkas; Scherzo
℗ 2012 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Released on 2012-01-01