Friday, October 31, 2025
The Need for Americans to Fight Back | A Conversation with Miles Taylor
Farage Is Comparable to Hitler, Zarah Sultana Suggests
THE TELEGRAPH: Reform UK leader is a danger and shares features with fascist leaders, says Left-wing party founder
Zarah Sultana has suggested Nigel Farage is comparable to Adolf Hitler.
Ms Sultana, the MP for Coventry South, who has founded a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn, said the Reform UK leader had “all the features of a fascist politician”.
During an interview for the BBC’s Political Thinking with Nick Robinson, she accused Mr Farage and his fellow Reform MPs of being “committed to peddling racism”. » | Dominic Penna | Senior Political Correspondent | Friday, October 31, 2025
Zarah Sultana has suggested Nigel Farage is comparable to Adolf Hitler.
Ms Sultana, the MP for Coventry South, who has founded a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn, said the Reform UK leader had “all the features of a fascist politician”.
During an interview for the BBC’s Political Thinking with Nick Robinson, she accused Mr Farage and his fellow Reform MPs of being “committed to peddling racism”. » | Dominic Penna | Senior Political Correspondent | Friday, October 31, 2025
Harrison Ford Says Trump’s Assault on Climate Policy ‘Scares the Shit Out of Me’
THE GUARDIAN: Indiana Jones star calls US president one of history’s greatest criminals for attacks on science and boosting of fossil fuels
Harrison Ford has said that Donald Trump’s assault upon measures to address the climate crisis “scares the shit out of me” and makes the US president among the worst criminals in history.
In a blistering attack upon the president, Ford told the Guardian that Trump “doesn’t have any policies, he has whims. It scares the shit out of me. The ignorance, the hubris, the lies, the perfidy. [Trump] knows better, but he’s an instrument of the status quo and he’s making money, hand over fist, while the world goes to hell in a handbasket.”
The legendary Star Wars and Indiana Jones actor, who is 83, added: “It’s unbelievable. I don’t know of a greater criminal in history.”
In his second term as president, Trump has set about dismantling climate and clean air protections, halted clean energy projects, urged oil and gas companies to “drill, baby, drill” for the fossil fuels that are overheating the planet, fired hundreds of scientists while deleting their work, and even banned mentions of “climate change” and “emissions” within government. » | Oliver Milman in Chicago | Friday, October 31, 2025
You are not alone, Mr Ford. Trump “scares the shit” out of most sane people, and for very many reasons. — © Mark Alexander
Harrison Ford has said that Donald Trump’s assault upon measures to address the climate crisis “scares the shit out of me” and makes the US president among the worst criminals in history.
In a blistering attack upon the president, Ford told the Guardian that Trump “doesn’t have any policies, he has whims. It scares the shit out of me. The ignorance, the hubris, the lies, the perfidy. [Trump] knows better, but he’s an instrument of the status quo and he’s making money, hand over fist, while the world goes to hell in a handbasket.”
The legendary Star Wars and Indiana Jones actor, who is 83, added: “It’s unbelievable. I don’t know of a greater criminal in history.”
In his second term as president, Trump has set about dismantling climate and clean air protections, halted clean energy projects, urged oil and gas companies to “drill, baby, drill” for the fossil fuels that are overheating the planet, fired hundreds of scientists while deleting their work, and even banned mentions of “climate change” and “emissions” within government. » | Oliver Milman in Chicago | Friday, October 31, 2025
You are not alone, Mr Ford. Trump “scares the shit” out of most sane people, and for very many reasons. — © Mark Alexander
Sen Adam Schiff: Are We Going to War?
Oct 31, 2025 | The largest war ship in the world has been moved to the Caribbean, along with other ships, bombers, amphibious vehicles and more.
That’s a lot of firepower to stop small vessels carrying drugs.
It looks a lot more like preparation for war. Congress needs to get involved before it’s too late.
That’s a lot of firepower to stop small vessels carrying drugs.
It looks a lot more like preparation for war. Congress needs to get involved before it’s too late.
This is How TAKAICHI Wants to Change Japan Forever
Oct 30, 2025 | Japan has just made history with the appointment of its first female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi. But her arrival in power could not have happened at a more delicate moment.
With the economy stagnant, inflation hitting wallets, the yen at historic lows, and an internal political crisis following the break with its coalition partner, Japan is facing a perfect storm.
Who is really the Japanese "Iron Lady"? What can we expect from her economic policy, marked by the return of the controversial Abenomics? And how will this shift affect relations with China, South Korea, and the United States?
With the economy stagnant, inflation hitting wallets, the yen at historic lows, and an internal political crisis following the break with its coalition partner, Japan is facing a perfect storm.
Who is really the Japanese "Iron Lady"? What can we expect from her economic policy, marked by the return of the controversial Abenomics? And how will this shift affect relations with China, South Korea, and the United States?
King Charles Chooses Firm over Family as He Strips Andrew's Titles
Oct 31, 2025 | “The main thing they’re worried about is us, the great British public thinking where is all this money coming from.”
King Charles’s main concern is the British public's opinion of Andrew as they fund the royal family, says historian AN Wilson.
King Charles’s main concern is the British public's opinion of Andrew as they fund the royal family, says historian AN Wilson.
“He’s Just Andrew..." | Virginia Giuffre’s Family on Andrew Losing “Prince” Title
Oct 31, 2025 | The full Newsnight interview with Sky and Amanda Roberts, brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, reacting to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor having his 'Prince' title stripped by The King.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor denies all of the allegations made against him.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor denies all of the allegations made against him.
Younger Generation of Royals ‘Thoroughly Repulsed’ by Prince Andrew Allegations
Oct 31, 2025 | Royal historian and writer Tessa Dunlop says younger generations of royals are feeling “thoroughly repulsed” by allegations against Prince Andrew.
Buckingham Palace released a statement stating Prince Andrew’s new name will be Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Ms Dunlop told Sky News Australia that it “took a lot” for King Charles to remove Prince Andrew’s royal titles, despite years of controversy and allegations against him.
Buckingham Palace released a statement stating Prince Andrew’s new name will be Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Ms Dunlop told Sky News Australia that it “took a lot” for King Charles to remove Prince Andrew’s royal titles, despite years of controversy and allegations against him.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Not in This Together: King Charles Cuts Andrew Loose to Save Royal Family’s Repute
THE GUARDIAN: Jettisoning of ex-prince became unavoidable when king’s loyalty to his brother collided with task of keeping public on side
To strip his brother of his titles and to evict him from his home is the most consequential action King Charles has taken since he ascended the throne in 2022.
The defenestration of Prince Andrew, now to be known only as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and the removal of his cherished privilege of royal status is an act of utmost ruthlessness by a king. Ascending the throne at 73, Charles always knew he would play a caretaker role for the monarchy and so could not allow rot to set into an institution that lives and dies by public consent.
The damage that Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell continued to inflict on the reputation of the royal family was simply too much for the king not to act as he did on Thursday evening. Charles has been described by his biographer Catherine Mayer as “loyal to a fault. Sometimes to the point of fault,” but this was too much. » | Robert Booth | Thursday, October 30, 2025
To strip his brother of his titles and to evict him from his home is the most consequential action King Charles has taken since he ascended the throne in 2022.
The defenestration of Prince Andrew, now to be known only as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and the removal of his cherished privilege of royal status is an act of utmost ruthlessness by a king. Ascending the throne at 73, Charles always knew he would play a caretaker role for the monarchy and so could not allow rot to set into an institution that lives and dies by public consent.
The damage that Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell continued to inflict on the reputation of the royal family was simply too much for the king not to act as he did on Thursday evening. Charles has been described by his biographer Catherine Mayer as “loyal to a fault. Sometimes to the point of fault,” but this was too much. » | Robert Booth | Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Guardian View on Argentina’s Election: One Step Closer to Becoming a Trumpian Client State
THE GUARDIAN — EDITORIAL: A $40bn rescue may have helped Javier Milei scrape through midterms, but it leaves Argentina’s democracy and economy more dependent than ever on Washington
Argentina’s rightwing president, Javier Milei, his party and its allies claimed victory this week in key congressional elections. But it was Donald Trump who emerged the biggest winner. A $40bn lifeline from the US president gave Mr Milei’s beleaguered government just enough credibility – and apparent firepower – to halt the Argentinian peso’s slide. Crucially, this helped to stabilise consumer prices in the final weeks of the campaign. The US rescue engendered a short-lived aura of competence that allowed Mr Milei to shift the blame for rising prices back to the opposition, despite his own role in accelerating inflation by devaluing the currency when he took office.
Mr Milei’s wasn’t a decisive triumph. His rightwing coalition got 40% of the midterms vote thanks largely to a low turnout and a fragmented opposition. His “chainsaw” programme of privatisation and public spending cuts has not been popular. Polls suggest that six in 10 voters disapprove. Unsurprising, perhaps: since Mr Milei took office in December 2023, Argentinians’ purchasing power has fallen sharply, real wages have declined and more than 200,000 jobs have been lost. » | Editorial | Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Argentina’s rightwing president, Javier Milei, his party and its allies claimed victory this week in key congressional elections. But it was Donald Trump who emerged the biggest winner. A $40bn lifeline from the US president gave Mr Milei’s beleaguered government just enough credibility – and apparent firepower – to halt the Argentinian peso’s slide. Crucially, this helped to stabilise consumer prices in the final weeks of the campaign. The US rescue engendered a short-lived aura of competence that allowed Mr Milei to shift the blame for rising prices back to the opposition, despite his own role in accelerating inflation by devaluing the currency when he took office.
Mr Milei’s wasn’t a decisive triumph. His rightwing coalition got 40% of the midterms vote thanks largely to a low turnout and a fragmented opposition. His “chainsaw” programme of privatisation and public spending cuts has not been popular. Polls suggest that six in 10 voters disapprove. Unsurprising, perhaps: since Mr Milei took office in December 2023, Argentinians’ purchasing power has fallen sharply, real wages have declined and more than 200,000 jobs have been lost. » | Editorial | Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Andrew Stripped of 'Prince' Title and Will Move Out of Royal Lodge | BBC News
Oct 30, 2025 | Andrew will lose his title and move out of Royal Lodge, a statement from Buckingham Palace has said. Buckingham Palace says the King "has today initiated a formal process", and his brother will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
As well as the title, the Palace says "formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease" on Royal Lodge, and Andrew will move to the royal estate in Sandringham, Norfolk
"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the Palace said.
Andrew gave up his other royal titles earlier this month after more questions about his private life.
In a posthumous memoir, Virginia Giuffre repeated allegations that, as a teenager, she had sex with Prince Andrew on three separate occasions. Andrew has always denied the claims.
Also this month, emails from 2011 re-emerged, showing Andrew in contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein months after he claimed their friendship ended.
Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of His Royal Title: The extraordinary move caps his fall from grace over his ties to the convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. »
El príncipe Andrés será despojado de su título real: La extraordinaria medida culmina su caída en desgracia por sus vínculos con el depredador sexual convicto Jeffrey Epstein. »
Le roi Charles III a initié un «processus formel» pour retirer ses titres au prince Andrew, empêtré dans l’affaire Epstein : Selon le communiqué publié par Buckingham Palace jeudi, le prince Andrew doit rendre ses titres, ses distinctions et son logement, dans cette nouvelle étape dans la disgrâce de la brebis galeuse de la famille royale britannique. »
Wegen Epstein-Skandal: Prinz Andrew verliert Prinzentitel und muss aus Windsor ausziehen: König Charles III. hat das „formelle Verfahren zur Aberkennung des Stils, der Titel und der Ehren von Prinz Andrew“ eingeleitet. Damit muss er auch seine Royal Lodge verlassen. »
King strips Prince Andrew of all titles: He will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and will also be evicted from Royal Lodge »
As well as the title, the Palace says "formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease" on Royal Lodge, and Andrew will move to the royal estate in Sandringham, Norfolk
"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the Palace said.
Andrew gave up his other royal titles earlier this month after more questions about his private life.
In a posthumous memoir, Virginia Giuffre repeated allegations that, as a teenager, she had sex with Prince Andrew on three separate occasions. Andrew has always denied the claims.
Also this month, emails from 2011 re-emerged, showing Andrew in contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein months after he claimed their friendship ended.
Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of His Royal Title: The extraordinary move caps his fall from grace over his ties to the convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. »
El príncipe Andrés será despojado de su título real: La extraordinaria medida culmina su caída en desgracia por sus vínculos con el depredador sexual convicto Jeffrey Epstein. »
Le roi Charles III a initié un «processus formel» pour retirer ses titres au prince Andrew, empêtré dans l’affaire Epstein : Selon le communiqué publié par Buckingham Palace jeudi, le prince Andrew doit rendre ses titres, ses distinctions et son logement, dans cette nouvelle étape dans la disgrâce de la brebis galeuse de la famille royale britannique. »
Wegen Epstein-Skandal: Prinz Andrew verliert Prinzentitel und muss aus Windsor ausziehen: König Charles III. hat das „formelle Verfahren zur Aberkennung des Stils, der Titel und der Ehren von Prinz Andrew“ eingeleitet. Damit muss er auch seine Royal Lodge verlassen. »
King strips Prince Andrew of all titles: He will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and will also be evicted from Royal Lodge »
Neues Limit: Trump-Regierung begrenzt Aufnahme von Flüchtlingen massiv
BERLINER ZEITUNG: Die US-Regierung will künftig deutlich weniger Geflüchtete aufnehmen. Die wenigen Plätze sollen dabei wohl hauptsächlich an weiße Südafrikaner gehen.
Die US-Regierung unter Präsident Donald Trump hat eine neue Höchstzahl zur Aufnahme von Flüchtlingen ins Land verkündet. Damit wird laut einem Bericht der Nachrichtenagentur AP Geflüchteten auf 7500 Menschen pro Jahr begrenzt, von denen die meisten weiße Südafrikaner sein sollen. Damit fällt die Zahl drastisch niedriger aus als in den vergangenen Jahren, in denen die USA Hunderttausende Menschen aufgenommen hatten, die weltweit vor Krieg und Verfolgung flohen. » | Sophie Barkey | Donnerstag, 30. Oktober 2025
Die US-Regierung unter Präsident Donald Trump hat eine neue Höchstzahl zur Aufnahme von Flüchtlingen ins Land verkündet. Damit wird laut einem Bericht der Nachrichtenagentur AP Geflüchteten auf 7500 Menschen pro Jahr begrenzt, von denen die meisten weiße Südafrikaner sein sollen. Damit fällt die Zahl drastisch niedriger aus als in den vergangenen Jahren, in denen die USA Hunderttausende Menschen aufgenommen hatten, die weltweit vor Krieg und Verfolgung flohen. » | Sophie Barkey | Donnerstag, 30. Oktober 2025
Why Republicans Have Lost Their Values to Trump | A Conversation with Joy Reid
Oct 30, 2025 | Whether it's sycophants in the White House or talking heads on TV, Trump's loyalists followers will do and say anything he pleases.
Steve Schmidt sits down with Joy Reid to talk about the media, White House demolition and the future leaders of America.
Steve Schmidt sits down with Joy Reid to talk about the media, White House demolition and the future leaders of America.
Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Butcher Kofta — Kasap Kofta
Jun 24, 2022 | Kasap kofta / kofte (Butcher's Meatball) is a very common type of kofta / meatballs in Turkey and there is no set recipe as it is mostly prepared by local butchers and everyone follows their own recipe.
This one is my favorite with its texture, balanced spices and has a juicy and meaty bite. I make these almost every week or keep them in my freezer as we often crave for these little flavor bombs.
Click here for the full recipe.
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This one is my favorite with its texture, balanced spices and has a juicy and meaty bite. I make these almost every week or keep them in my freezer as we often crave for these little flavor bombs.
Click here for the full recipe.
HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN can be supported on Patreon here.
Geert Wilders Faces Shutout as Centrists Hail Huge Gains in Knife-edge Dutch Election
THE GUARDIAN: Far right neck and neck with liberal D66 but all major mainstream parties have ruled out working with anti-Islam firebrand
Geert Wilders is almost certain to be shut out of the next Dutch government after a knife-edge general election in which support for his far-right Freedom party (PVV) slumped and the liberal-progressive D66 party made spectacular gains.
With 99.7% of ballots counted, the two parties were neck and neck on a projected 26 seats each in the 150-seat parliament, with D66 an estimated 15,000 votes ahead after the capital, Amsterdam, declared preliminary results on Thursday.
“It’s incredibly tense,” D66’s 38-year-old leader, Rob Jetten, who is in pole position to become prime minister, told reporters. “We have to wait for the next few hours – or more like days – for the final results.” But, he added, he was “very confident” of being able to form a new coalition government. » | Jon Henley, Europe correspondent | Thursday, October 30, 2025
PROFILE: Rob Jetten »
Geert Wilders is almost certain to be shut out of the next Dutch government after a knife-edge general election in which support for his far-right Freedom party (PVV) slumped and the liberal-progressive D66 party made spectacular gains.
With 99.7% of ballots counted, the two parties were neck and neck on a projected 26 seats each in the 150-seat parliament, with D66 an estimated 15,000 votes ahead after the capital, Amsterdam, declared preliminary results on Thursday.
“It’s incredibly tense,” D66’s 38-year-old leader, Rob Jetten, who is in pole position to become prime minister, told reporters. “We have to wait for the next few hours – or more like days – for the final results.” But, he added, he was “very confident” of being able to form a new coalition government. » | Jon Henley, Europe correspondent | Thursday, October 30, 2025
PROFILE: Rob Jetten »
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