Anti-Trump Protesters All Over the World Are Flooding the Streets
Outrage at tariffs, deportations, Elon Musk, and the president’s authoritarian policies were everywhere.
More than 500,000 people expected at anti-Trump rallies nationwide
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/04/05/anti-Trump-protests-nationwide/6321743859607/
More than 500,000 people across the United States are predicted to oppose President Donald Trump's "authoritarian overreach and billionaire-backed agenda" at more than 1,400 events nationwide, the largest protest since he became president again two months ago, organizers said.
Democracy. It's contagious.
Shout out to our longtime European allies. America loves you.
'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Elon Musk
https://www.newsweek.com/major-anti-trump-hands-off-protests-erupt-across-europe-2055867
Thousands of demonstrators are taking part in global "Hands Off!" protests against President Donald Trump and his top adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, with hundreds rallying in "about a dozen" cities across Europe, a spokesperson for the mobilizing coalition told Newsweek on Saturday.
The Observer view on Trump’s tariffs: Starmer faces his greatest test as prime minister | Observer editorial https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/05/the-observer-view-on-trumps-tariffs-starmer-faces-his-greatest-test-as-prime-minister #Trumpadministration #Internationaltrade #EuropeanUnion #Trumptariffs #RachelReeves #DonaldTrump #KeirStarmer #Economics #Politics #Poverty #Tariffs #Europe
There once was a leader named Keir,
Who saw the economy unclear,
He ordered a reset,
To ease the nation's debt,
Hoping for a brighter atmosphere.
#GuardianLimerick #Politics #Tariffs #Economics #China #Europe #Business #Protest
Starmer faces his greatest test, it's true
Navigating Trump's tariffs, what to do?
With Brexit's shadow near
Pressures mounting, oh dear
A challenge for him, the Observer's view
#GuardianLimerick #Poverty #Economics #Europe #Politics #Tariffs
"Recently, several disinformation campaigns linked to US billionaires attacked EU officials on social media platforms, spreading false narratives and encouraging committing crimes (e.g., murdering officials or overthrowing governments in the EU). It has become clear that these platforms operate as extensions of US corporate power and the new US administration, prioritizing profit and political gains over Europe’s stability and safety."
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"It is important to understand that US platforms optimize for engagement and their owners interests, not truth. During France’s 2022 presidential race, YouTube’s algorithm disproportionately recommended far-right candidate Éric Zemmour, boosting his visibility despite his marginal polling. Researchers found that 60% of French-language election content on YouTube contained misinformation, much of it algorithmically amplified."
If only there was an old piece of paper that said
Section 8
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
…
To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, …;
To declare War, …
@ProPublica Has no one in the #USA ever watched "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and how allowing a billionaire lunatic to control the internet works out? Because I'm pretty sure #Elon has. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZCtSq3yDPs #Musk #Canada #CdnPoli #USPol #Europe
Times have changed, but so have I
I view my life through your eyes
On the go in my tourist's shoes
But I'll stay truthful to you
Cause there's no place like home they say
You're my home, so I guess I'll stay
I don't know you, but I need more time
Promise me you'll be mine
Birds are flying over Europe's skies
Tell me please why can't I?
#AlexanderRybak #EuropesSkies #NoBoundaries #Europe #EU
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/6AeJ1NHPJl41MlQO9mBRMe?si=0e59d31a794b43be
In Ukraine, gamers make the best drone pilots.
Now more deadly than any other weapon, drones have changed the face of the fighting between Kyiv and Moscow.
Pending a solution to the conflict, Ukraine is focusing on training and recruiting the people who make the best pilots: gamers.
Fake cosmetics, massage pillows and sex toys. Crude homemade explosives. A Russian known as Warrior. A code word: Mary.
These are among the key elements of a suspected Russian-run sabotage plot that led to three parcels being detonated at courier depots in Britain, Germany and Poland last summer.
How ‘Free Speech’ Became a New Flashpoint Between #Europe and U.S.
Margrethe Vestager and Thierry Breton, then E.U. officials, announcing the #DigitalServicesAct in 2020. The law is meant to prevent the spread of illegal content and #disinformation.
#freespeech
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/europe/european-union-free-speech-x-facebook-elon-musk.html
France, Britain Say Russia Still Striking Ukraine Energy Infrastructure.
The foreign ministers of France and Britain on Friday said Russia was still striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and accused wanted war criminal Putin of sabotaging peace efforts, he has refused ceasefire and commits mass murder of peaceful Ukrainians every night.
US neo-Nazi group with Russia-based leader calls for targeted Ukraine attacks https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/the-base-neo-nazi-russia-ukraine #Trumpadministration #Farright(US) #Worldnews #Ukraine #USnews #Russia #Europe
![A large billboard with a river and city in the background
The words on the billboard
“ For the first time in history, you can simply post, "He's an idiot," and 90%
of the world will know whom you're talking about”.
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The words on the billboard
“ For the first time in history, you can simply post, \"He's an idiot,\" and 90%
of the world will know whom you're talking about”.
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