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I wonder if Yoon now regrets his decision to impose martial law. Impeached South Korean president issued with arrest warrant over martial law. A South Korean court has granted authorities approval to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after he was impeached and suspended from power for imposing martial law, marking the first time that a sitting president of the country has faced arrest. |
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Wonder if Mr. Rump is considering the implications |
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I think this person and anyone else who attends his "zoo" belongs in a mental institution... Toco the human collie set to open ‘zoo’ — where human guests can live out their dreams of becoming a dog, too |
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Justin falls on his sword. Trudeau has announced his resignation in a bombshell press conference after suffering plummeting popularity within his party and among the public. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has quit in a bombshell press conference as his popularity plummets and incoming US President Donald Trump has threatened massive tariffs against its closest ally. |
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Justin falls on his sword. Wonder how long before Rump says he denied him asylum? |
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The new Denmark, Faroe Islands(Ram), and Greenland(Polar Bear)... Old Herald on the Left, New Herald on the Right, this is from the KING of Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and of Greenland: Frederik X (Frederik André Henrik Christian). The Old one dates from 1660 CE, the New one is from 2025. |
Scrooge McDuck ![]() Send message Joined: 26 Nov 99 Posts: 1339 Credit: 1,674,173 RAC: 54 ![]() ![]() |
There have long been efforts in Greenland to achieve full sovereignty and independence from Denmark. So far, Greenland (no part of EU) has been heavily oriented towards Denmark in terms of finances, culture, education and transport links, and is partly dependent on it. This was also the case in Iceland until WWII. At that time, there was a clear reason for the British occupation of Iceland which led to its subsequent independence from Denmark. Such an excuse is now missing for Greenland. So, (1) either Putin drastically enlarges Russia's Northern Fleet and credibly threatens to occupy large coastal sections of Greenland or... (2) financially strong US investors promote, finance and advise a comprehensive independence movement in Greenland together with a long-term viable economic plan for this island. A globally effective media campaign would help to convince the world public. I think (1) is more likely than (2) to achieve or enforce Greenland's separation from Denmark. But who knows... according to the Monroe Doctrine, Denmark is an anachronistic European colonial power which still oppresses and exploits a dependent nation on the American continent, interferes in 'American political affairs', like the Spaniards before... Isn't it? As with Spanish Puerto Rico..., why should Greenland (not threatened by costly hurricanes) not become an integral part of the US too? If the right people explain Trump the situation with Greenland appropriately; with a masterfully constructed spin.... a good deal in sight - everything is imaginable. But beware of betrayed, angry Vikings! The Icelandic Coast Guard once achieved victory against the mighty Royal Navy in the three Cod Wars. Our own mighty Prussian kings of the past and even Imperial German power of the 19th century never dared to challenge Danish naval power or Danish islands. Instead our Emperor waged a land war to conquer Danish possessions and afterwards spent a fortune to dig a wide canal there for sea-going ships (Kiel canal) connecting our North Sea harbors with the Baltic Sea ones to avoid these imponderable Viking waters of the Skagerrak and Kattegat around Danish Jutland. |
Scrooge McDuck ![]() Send message Joined: 26 Nov 99 Posts: 1339 Credit: 1,674,173 RAC: 54 ![]() ![]() |
The Old one dates from 1660 CE, the New one is from 2025.This coat of arms even dates back centuries further in medieval times, but the depicted old one is Queen Margrethe II coat of arms from 1972. But sure, the polar bear in question for Greenland can be traced back for at least 200 years. Coat of arms of Denmark |
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The continuing Yoon saga. South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new arrest warrant to detain impeached President Yoon. A South Korean court has re-issued a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's corruption investigation agency says. |
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Yoon has been snagged. Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested over his failed bid to impose martial law in the country last month. Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested over his failed bid to impose martial law, hours after hundreds of investigators and police raided his residence. |
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Well it's not just us here down under that have to worry. ‘Dark momentum’: Experts sound grim warning over global threats facing Australia in 2025. 2024 was a year full of surprises. 2025 will be one of worries. |
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That list missed one of the larger issues: China appears to be preparing to invade Taiwan, now that POTUS Joe Biden who had promised unconditional US military support is gone. ![]() |
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Why UK gas storage levels are 'concerningly low' Plunging temperatures in recent weeks and the end of Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine have hurt gas inventories in the United Kingdom, the country's main gas supplier Centrica said on January 10, warning that gas supplies were now "concerningly low."Article from Jan 16. Latest storage levels (Jan 19): just 34%. |
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On the day that you remind us of that, 'The Guardian' brings the story up to date. Centrica may close UK’s largest gas storage site. Is the energy system really ready? ... Centrica, having partly reopened the large Rough storage facility off the Yorkshire coast as recently as 2022, is already suggesting it may close it again. |
Scrooge McDuck ![]() Send message Joined: 26 Nov 99 Posts: 1339 Credit: 1,674,173 RAC: 54 ![]() ![]() |
Then there are these rusty shadow fleet ships everywhere which lately experienced lots of problems with anchors accidentally falling down, unnoticed by the captain. I don't know about all these gas pipelines in the North Sea... But the Baltic Sea ones aren't secured. The smaller ones are at risk from ship anchors. The larger ones (with a thick concrete shell to add weight) may are resistant against anchors but can't withstand these adventurous Ukrainian sailing yacht skippers that roam the seas with scuba divers, eager to play with explosive* charges. * Our public broadcasters claim the "North Stream" blowup event south of Sweden was caused by Ukrainian scuba divers operating from a 50ft long chartered sailing yacht, after the journalists tirelessly checked the evidence in a vast collaborative international investigation. |
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Well there's 1 thing positive about those Yank car companies pulling out of making cars here and Elon's EV's taking up valuable parking space where ever they can find it with other car manufacturers also starting to do the same, but not just with EV's. It could be a great year to buy a car in Australia, with prices expected to plummet due to several crucial factors. 2025 looks set to be a great year to buy a car – but don’t expect a good trade-in price on your last set of wheels.I'll just stick with my old mile devouring Falcons thanks. |
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Mississippi of course; "The bill, dubbed the Contraception Begins at Erection Act, was introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon on Monday." "The first penalty would be $1,000, the second one would be $5,000, and a fine of $10,000 would be imposed for third or subsequent offenses. " |
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Baltic undersea cable likely damaged by external force, Latvia says An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday [Jan 26], likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, triggering an investigation by local and NATO maritime forces in the Baltic Sea. |
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The ship suspected of causing the damage has been escorted to anchor outside port. It is being investigated... Stay safe folks... Martin See new freedom: Mageia Linux Take a look for yourself: Linux Format The Future is what We all make IT (GPLv3) |
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The suspected ship "Vezhen" (Maltese flag; Bulgarian carrier) has a damaged anchor; one arm is visibly missing. https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/blekinge/svts-reporter-pa-plats-vid-fartyget-fartyget-ser-ganska-nerslackt-ut |
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