(0534) Morning all, still dark out there but away we go. Leaving Andy’s in comments and ta. Just being doing a systems check. Have a good Friday and weekend, folks. (0620)
5. St Greta fell overboard
… nah, just kiddin’.

4. DAD at 1166
a) Demands for an inquiry into the controversial Pfizer deal involving European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have been dismissed in Brussels.
b) SOS Chrétiens d’Orient, which for twelve years has provided aid to Christians in Middle Eastern countries affected by war and persecution, is facing an unprecedented attack from the French justice system….
c) Whilst the Higher Council of Education voted in favor of secularizing the names of the Christmas and All Saints’ Day holidays, Élisabeth Borne’s (Education Minister) office dismissed the idea of a change….
d) A young British man absolutely torches politicians on illegal immigration.
3. Why is it always the teachers?
A very good question.

2. Steve
- Karoline Leavitt Fires Back After Pope Leo XIV’s Thinly Veiled Swipe at Trump on Immigration
- Germany’s Oktoberfest in Munich Shut Down After Killing
- “Ukraine’s Air Defense Effectiveness Against ‘Iskander’ and ‘Kinzhal’ Missiles Drops to 6%”
- Sick Leave up 20-60% in Europe Since 2019
- The growing trend of organ harvesting from victims of Canada’s euthanasia programme
- U.K. population soars to record high due to unprecedented mass migration
- Much more.
1. Hearts of Oak