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Man SLAPS, breaks Virgin Mary Statue in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France.

Police have already arrested the guys involved in VANDILIZING the statue.

#France #Christian #Mockery
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🇿🇦 EXCLUSIVE: Joburg mayor recorded discussing pre-election project spending

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero was recorded discussing the prioritisation of unfinished municipal projects ahead of the November 4 local elections. Daily Maverick reports that Morero referenced the election timeline and proposed focusing on projects that could be completed before voters go to the polls. Morero’s spokesperson denied that municipal funds were being allocated for political purposes.

Source: Daily Maverick
#SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #LocalElections #Politics
While the West Escalates, Russia's "Keep Calm" Blueprint for Eurasia - https://youtu.be/9hvrQv8KumM

At the 2026Valdai Club Discussion, Vladimir Putin didn't just talk about Ukraine. He issued a stark warning about the "feverish" escalation of modern conflicts and the danger of uncontrolled changes.

But the real message wasn't about panic—it was about patience.
While global tensions reach a boiling point, Moscow's strategy is counterintuitive: build a self-sufficient Eurasian partnership to shield against Western financial and military shocks.

From overland energy corridors to the Northern Sea Route, from nuclear deterrence to battlefield experience, Russia is positioning itself as a strategic pillar—not a vassal.

The speech also delivered a chilling ultimatum: if we don't stop the spiral of escalation, "there will be no one left to read the history books."

Is this a blueprint for survival or a dangerous gamble? Watch the full analysis and decide for yourself.

💬 What's your take? Is Eurasia the future of multipolarity, or just another power play? Let us know in the comments.

#Valdai #Eurasia #Multipolarity #Geopolitics #ThinkBRICS #GlobalSouth
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🇪🇸 Spain’s Parliament Rejects Housing Bills Amid Nationwide Protests

Spain’s parliament has rejected two government-backed housing measures aimed at addressing the country’s growing housing crisis, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s minority government.

The bills included automatic renewal of rental contracts, stronger protections for vulnerable tenants facing eviction, and measures targeting investment firms that buy properties for higher returns.

The votes came amid a week of nationwide protests over rising housing costs. Demonstrations were sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who had lived in her Madrid apartment for around seven decades.

The first bill was rejected 178–172, while the second failed 184–166. Further demonstrations have been planned across Spain.

Source: France 24 / AFP
#Spain #HousingCrisis #PedroSanchez #Europe
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🇺🇸⛽ G7 HOLDS EMERGENCY TALKS AS TRUMP THREATENS DIESEL EXPORT BAN

The empire is rationing its own fuel. Washington is pressuring Europe to drain its reserves – or face an export ban. The G7 is scrambling.

🚨 G7 emergency meeting – exploring whether to release further diesel reserves to bring down fuel prices.

🇺🇸 Trump's threat: Ban US diesel exports if Europe doesn't act on its reserves.

🇫🇷 France floated releasing 50 million barrels of diesel and 50 million barrels of crude – after Washington demanded 100 million barrels over 180 days.

🗣️ The Élysée says France plans to host a meeting on a possible fuel release "as soon as possible."

#G7 #Diesel #EnergyCrisis #IranWar #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #SelfInflicted #Geopolitics
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🇮🇷🌊 IRAN MOVES TO BAN ISRAELI & HOSTILE SHIPS FROM STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Tehran is formalizing its control over the world's most critical energy chokepoint – and the empire is not on the guest list.

🚫 Israeli ships – and vessels from any state deemed hostile by Iran – will be barred from transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

🚫 Military cargo – ships carrying weapons or conducting military operations against Iran will also be denied passage.

✅ Non-hostile states – vessels from other nations will be required to obtain special transit permits from the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

The bill has been reviewed by the relevant parliamentary committee and awaits a plenary vote in the Majlis, after which it will go to the Guardian Council.

#Iran 🇮🇷 #StraitOfHormuz #Sovereignty #BRICS #GlobalSouth #AxisOfResistance #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics
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🇵🇱 Poland Drafts New “Pre-War” Defence Law Amid Rising Security Concerns

Poland’s Defence Ministry is preparing legislation designed to strengthen the country’s readiness in the event of war.

Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed that the bill has been under preparation for several weeks. The proposed law could allow the earlier movement of Polish and allied troops, improve coordination between Poland’s defence system and NATO’s response mechanisms, and introduce new rules for defence planning, infrastructure preparation, training and exercises.

The legislation is also expected to address modern security challenges, including hybrid threats, cyberattacks and disinformation.

Tomczyk described it as a “pre-war law”, while stressing that the purpose of the preparations is to ensure that a state of war never occurs.

The draft remains under internal consultation and has not yet been submitted to parliament.

📌 Source: Polskie Radio / PAP
📅 Published: 2 October 2026

#Poland #PolishDefence #NATO
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🇷🇺 Russia open to Black Sea security dialogue

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Moscow is open to dialogue with all countries on Black Sea security, including possible discussions with Turkey, India and Egypt.

However, he said Russia is not currently involved in any concrete talks on bilateral agreements.

The statement comes as Black Sea security remains a major regional issue.

Source: TASS

#Russia #BlackSea #Turkey #India #Egypt #Geopolitics #Security #Kremlin #InternationalRelations
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Scotland voted 62% Remain in 2016 and was taken out of the EU with the UK. The Scottish Government now says an independent Scotland should apply to rejoin.

#scotland #brexit #scottishindependence #ukpolitics

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🇪🇷🇪🇹 Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over Asmara embassy closure.

Ethiopia closed its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday. Asmara severed diplomatic ties after overnight blasts in Addis Ababa raised fears of renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa accused Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) opposition alliance, which has battled federal government troops since last week. The three countries denied the accusation.

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🇧🇷 Brazil Faces Institutional Reset

Brazil’s next president is set to inherit an unusually large number of appointments across some of the country’s most powerful institutions. Reuters reports vacancies have piled up at the Supreme Court, central bank, and economic regulators, giving the election winner broad influence over key state posts.

That points to a structural concentration of power at a moment of institutional fragility. When too many top vacancies stack up at once, oversight weakens and elite networks gain room to reshape the state from the inside.

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🇧🇷 Brazil-US Trade Talks Begin

Brazil and the US will establish a working group to discuss issues tied to a potential trade agreement, according to a statement from the Brazilian government on Wednesday. The move follows a meeting between officials from both countries.

A new bilateral trade channel signals deeper coordination, but working groups often become process-heavy diplomacy with little transparency. Any expanded trade architecture between Washington and Brasilia will matter beyond tariffs, especially where supply chains, sanctions exposure, and strategic dependence intersect.

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🇺🇸🇾🇪 Ansarallah continues bombing Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia

Yemeni ballistic missiles struck Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, for the second consecutive day

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇪🇬 The US is gifting Egypt $300 million

The U.S. State Department announces that Egypt will receive a ‘human rights waiver’ on its military aid this year, receiving $300 million dollars without the usual process of checking whether the funds will be used to commit human rights offenses – Reuters

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🌍⚙️ THE ARCHITECTURE OF AFTERMATH: Valdai, Anchorage, and the Inevitability of Multipolarity

Putin's Valdai address and the Anchorage talks reveal a Eurasia building its own trade, finance, and security architecture – while the Atlantic bloc loses the coercive leverage it once took for granted.

🧠 Moscow has adjusted its negotiating framework on Ukraine – in response to concrete US proposals from Anchorage. Flexible on method, firm on principle: Ukrainian neutrality and the full consolidation of the remaining 11% of the DPR.

🛤️ INSTC – linking Russia to Iran and the Indian Ocean, bypassing Suez and the Baltic Straits.

📜 The Eurasian Charter of Multipolarity and Diversity – a formal framework for regional security, monetary clearing, and sovereign non-interference.

👉 Read the full analysis: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-architecture-of-aftermath-valdai

#Valdai2026 #Multipolarity #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Eurasia #EmpireInDecline #ThinkBRICS
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🇺🇸🇺🇳🇮🇷 US & ALLIES REAFFIRM SNAPBACK SANCTIONS ON IRAN – The Empire's Coercion Continues

One year after the snapback of UN restrictions, Washington and its allies have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to enforcing sanctions on Iran – and calling on Tehran to comply with "nonproliferation obligations."

The statement, signed by the US and dozens of other countries, claims the snapback was triggered by Iran's "significant non-performance" under the JCPOA. It urges all UN member states to implement the reinstated resolutions and cooperate with the IAEA.

#Iran 🇮🇷 #US 🇺🇸 #Snapback #Sanctions #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Sovereignty #NuclearRights #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics
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🇷🇺💥 RUSSIA'S CENTRE-2026: Massive Military Drills Showcase Multipolar Power

Drones pour fire. Rockets strike. Robots join the assault. And 55 nations are watching.

Russian President Putin observed the final stage of the Centre-2026 strategic command post exercise at the Chebarkul training ground in the Chelyabinsk Region – alongside the CSTO's Interaction-2026 drills.

🪖 47,000+ troops across 11 training areas and the Caspian Sea

🤖 700+ pieces of hardware, 600+ drones, 60+ robotic systems

#Russia 🇷🇺 #Centre2026 #CSTO #Military #BRICS
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