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Never mind leading the free world, if Donald Trump were your ageing father, when would you take away his car keys? Presidential decisions can mean life or death for millions around the world, that’s why constitutional safeguards exist. But do they work in practice? asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

A week ago I wrote about how the US system might respond to a mentally unfit president - just hypothetically, obvs - and there’s plenty of options, it’s just that someone has to resolve to actually use them, and that’s the problem. Hypothetically. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Astronauts report burning smell coming from Artemis II's $23M toilet | LBC The advanced toilet system, which cost around $23million, previously malfunctioned after takeoff.

To boldly go: Moon mission hints at WC lunacy

#moonmission #toilet #artermis #orion

NASA's Artemis II Live Views from Orion YouTube video by NASA

Artemis II -- live views from Orion's camera [source: NASA]

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Trump latest: US president fires attorney general Pam Bondi Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as attorney general, White House officials have said, following frustration over her handling of the Epstein files. Follow the latest on this breaking story.

"Fired": Bondi exits as Attorney General

[Blondie Bondi bye-bye, reports press. -LF]

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'It is very cold in the cabin': Astronauts ask Mission Control to turn up heat, reports various media.

They could have trained for that in my flat or, some would insist, at the majority of British pensioners' and retirees' flats.

Artemis II live: Astronauts begin next stage of historic moon mission - after a nap first Four astronauts have set off on a 10-day mission around the moon and are set to go further into space than humankind ever has before. Follow the mission below - and watch videos of the historic launch...

'It's like walking to the back of your house and trying to take a picture of the moon': Astronauts bemoan iPhones and GoPros

[If a Canon EOS digital is too heavy, try a Huawei P20 Pro. I still find it does better pics than my newer phone especially at night and perhaps in space. Just sayin'. -LF]

World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, still alive despite reports of death A widely circulated social media post purporting to belong to the tortoise's vet has been revealed to be a hoax.

World's oldest known tortoise still alive, as reports of death revealed as hoax

["Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" chuckled Jonathan as he paused and winked at his squash opponent.]

#jonathan #tortoise #longevity #hoax #alive

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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, still alive despite reports of death A widely circulated social media post purporting to belong to the tortoise's vet has been revealed to be a hoax.

World's oldest known tortoise still alive, as reports of death revealed as hoax

["Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" chuckled Jonathan as he winked at his squash opponent.]

#jonathan #tortoise #longevity #hoax #alive

[European Parliament] "Think you can spot disinformation?"

"Europeans don’t always feel confident in recognising misleading content. That’s because it spreads fast and easily, especially online. The European Parliament is helping with legislation, but you have power...

#disinformation #eu #europe

The best April Fools' Day jokes and pranks from around the world Whether you are planning a prank or just enjoy a good laugh, we are gathering the best jokes for you.

April Fools' Day: The best jokes and pranks from around the world (yesterday!)

[Daily Express, UK] Whether you are planning a prank or just enjoy a good laugh, we are gathering the best jokes for you.

#aprilfoolsday

Pot Noodle pizza to Doctor Who Darlic bread: this year’s best April fools Taken in by reports of Liz Truss joining Nasa or the launch of nappy ‘Twosies’? It’s that time of year again

Pot Noodle pizza to Doctor Who Darlic bread: this year’s best April fools

[h/t The Know Newsletter, UK]

Taken in by reports of Liz Truss joining Nasa or the launch of nappy ‘Twosies’? It’s that time of year again

#aprilfoolsday

50 Years Later: The pen that saved Apollo 11 The Apollo 11 mission could have ended in disaster, if it were not for some astronaut ingenuity and a felt-tipped pen.

The pen that saved Apollo 11

[ABC News] If it weren’t for a small felt-tipped pen and the quick thinking of the astronauts, the outcome of the Apollo 11 mission could have ended in disaster.

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#apollo11 #pen #Moonlanding

Jonathan the tortoise, world's oldest known land animal, dies aged 193 The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

#jonathan #tortoise #lonevity #oldest #records

Artemis II successfully launches on its journey to the Moon. A new era in crewed spaceflight has begun | BBC Sky at Night Magazine Artemis II has successfully launched on its journey to the Moon. Here's what will happen next throughout the 10-day mission.

Artemis II successfully launches on its journey to the Moon. A new era in crewed spaceflight has begun

[What better place than the appropriately named BlueSky to pay tribute and say how inspirational and courageous the crew obviously are, and to wish the mission a safe return in 10 days. -LF]

Polish PM says Orban's Hungary closely aligned with Moscow, 'left EU long ago' Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Hungary’s leadership of effectively distancing itself from the European Union, following media reports about close contacts and coordination between Budap...

Polish PM says Orban's Hungary closely aligned with Moscow, 'left EU long ago'

Wyciekły rozmowy szefów MSZ Węgier i Rosji. Szijjarto: Jestem zawsze do waszej dyspozycji Minister spraw zagranicznych Węgier Peter Szijjarto uzgadniał w rozmowach telefonicznych z Siergiejem Ławrowem działania ws. sankcji nakładanych na Rosję przez UE - wynika z poniedziałkowego raportu g...

Wyciekły rozmowy szefów MSZ Węgier i Rosji. Szijjarto: Jestem zawsze do waszej dyspozycji

#orban #rosja #węgry #hungary #russia #putin #ue #eu #pis

TRT World - Italian anti-violence group seeks in-depth investigation into Epstein files, Italy links Differenza Donna Association files complaint seeking in-depth probe of Epstein’s Italy links.

Italian anti-violence group seeks in-depth investigation into Epstein files, Italy links

www.trtworld.com/article/898b...

#epstein #files

US Treasury to push ahead with plan to update dollar bills with signature from Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday card The US Treasury has confirmed it will proceed with plans to update the nation’s currency to include what officials are carefully describing as “the signature from Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday c…

NEWS! US Treasury to push ahead with plan to update dollar bills with signature from Jeffrey Epstein's birthday card

David Collier on Instagram: "You know the fake baby torture story those like @skynews are peddling? Well this is the boys father - Osama Abu Nasser - the terrorist the IDF arrested. And EVERY piece... 703 likes, 33 comments - david_collier_il on March 27, 2026: "You know the fake baby torture story those like @skynews are peddling? Well this is the boys father - Osama Abu Nasser - the terrorist th...

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Very sad to report she has passed away. RIP.

Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message Pope Leo XIV rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

#theology #faith #religion #war #pope #popeleo #leon #papiez #papiezleon #palmsunday #vatican #catholicism #christianity #iran

CNN cameraman ‘choked’, crew held at gunpoint by Israeli soldiers – What were they reporting before the incident New footage reveals the moment Israeli soldiers turned their weapons on CNN journalists documenting settler violence. From a physical "chokehold" to damaged equipment, here is how the FPA is reacting ...

IDF apology after CNN cameraman ‘choked’, crew held at gunpoint by Israeli soldiers

[Financial Express, excerpt] Soldiers’ conduct was “incompatible with what is expected of IDF soldiers” ... promised a thorough investigation.

#idf #journalists #cnn #report #crew

Ustawy o obniżce cen paliw weszły w życie Dziś wchodzą w życie przepisy umożliwiające wprowadzanie maksymalnych cen paliw na stacjach. W poniedziałek rząd ogłosi po raz pierwszy, ile wynosi ta stawka. Ceny spadną realnie we wtorek.

Ustawy o obniżce cen paliw weszły w życie - oko.press/na-zywo/na-zywo-relacja/...

Mitchell and Webb: "Are we the baddies?" YouTube video by CrystalRoseCreations

Mitchell and Webb: "Are we the baddies?"

[Sums up so much in a classic bit of humour. When they filmed external scenes for probably 'Peep Show' in London's Crouch End, I had a suspicion I was witnessing classic genius. --LF]

Green activists called Jews ‘abominations’ in leaked WhatsApp chat

[The Telegraph, UK] Campaign Against Antisemitism says views shared in group forum are ‘straight out of Nazi Germany’

#antisemitism #greens #politics #greenparty #factions #activists #whatsapp