Gunner, horse whisperer, postman, and my Great Grandfather. I never met him, but he has been an inspiration, nevertheless. Anzac Day seems a fitting day to remember this courageous soldier. by Martin Harris 25/4/25 Source: William Henry Mitchell, Shipley WWI William Henry Mitchell b. 24 June 1880 Bradford Yorkshire, England, […]

Imagine the world being swayed to accept digital money and biometric digital IDs by a popular pope who is charismatic and more likable than the often ornery Francis. In short, he will be a unifier. Leo Hohmann Apr 22, 2025 The Argentine Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, died […]

The South China Morning Post has cited researchers as saying the 2kg magnesium hydride device generated a 1,000 degrees Celsius fireball rt.com; April 20, 2025 https://www.rt.com FILE PHOTO. ©  Getty Images/JulNichols Chinese researchers have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that created a sustained fireball, far outperforming traditional explosives, the South China […]

Putin announced a surprise Easter ceasefire yesterday. As can be expected, it again divided the commentariat, with the ‘turbopatriot’ contingent damning the dovish leader for his constant perceived concessions to the West, while others praised him for a 5D chess move to expose Zelensky’s intransigent warmongering. AUTHOR: Simplicius Apr 21, […]

Is Stats NZ building a surveillance monster?An independent investigation has revealed that Stats NZ is building a monster data-centralising project that poses massive risks to Kiwis privacy and freedoms should it be abused. From Reality Check Radio (link below) Is Stats NZ building a surveillance monster?An independent investigation has revealed […]

 A campaign group in Scotland had challenged the government’s attempts to allow transgender individuals into roles reserved for women Source: rt.com; April 16, 2025; https://is.gd/uqMMiY Via Nexusnewsfeed Women’s rights campaigners celebrate British Supreme Court ruling on definition of ‘woman’ © Getty Images / Richard Baker;  In Pictures The UK Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday […]

Ukraine: According to the report by The Times, Kellogg outlined a scenario in which British and French troops would be deployed west of the Dnipro River to serve as a “reassurance force,” while Russian troops would retain control over territory they currently occupy in the east. By Kamaran Aziz ERBIL (Kurdistan24) […]

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