Reddit data show a massive decline in activity on some subs since the attack on Russian data centres. The Irish politics sub was down as much as 80% from one center.

FIFA to investigate Argentina as they make another Falklands gesture by having no shots on target.

The people of Northern Ireland are unique. Frankly, they may be the only people left in the United Kingdom who still truly understand what it means to be British. Not as a slogan. Not as a flag for convenience. But as an identity forged through loyalty, sacrifice, resilience and history. That community bond matters. And to understand just how catastrophically the Government has handled this situation, consider this: Loyalists, Unionists and Nationalists are coming together. In Northern Ireland. That sentence alone should stop every official in Stormont & Whitehall dead in their tracks. Because when communities with such deep historic divisions find common cause, it tells you something profound. The public can see what the Government refuses to admit. This is not a “community tension” problem. It is a failure of leadership, border control and public safety.

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The Russians want Ukraine’s permission to hold their parade – so they can safely take to the square for an hour once a year, and then go back to killing *our* people and waging war. The Russians are already talking about strikes after May 9. A strange and certainly twisted logic from the Russian leadership. There are also messages from some states close to Russia that their representatives intend to be in Moscow. An odd desire at a time like this. We do not recommend it.

Most Europeans have no idea how absolutely furious with Europe America is. This is not just another disagreement. Betrayal is not something you just let slide. And the mouthy responses from Europeans are pouring gas on that fire. They have misjudged the situation gravely & it will have grave consequences for Europe— economically AND militarily.