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  1. What the Papers are Saying

    A general discussion of "what the papers are saying". Topics across all aspects of the mainstream news from around the world.

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  2. Political Soapbox

    A space dedicated to vigorous and varied political discourse.

    Discuss and debate, have your say on the many political situations of the day from around the world.

     

     

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  3. The War in Ukraine

    Latest developments and discussion of events in the Ukraine War. Any alleged factual claims must be supported by a valid link to an approved credible source.

    All video content must be from a credible media source, and in English. Foreign languages, even with subtitles, are not permitted.

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  4. The War in Israel

    Latest developments and discussion of events in the Israel-Hamas War. Any alleged factual claims must be supported by a valid link to an approved credible source.

     

    All video content must be from a credible media source, and in English. Foreign languages, even with subtitles, are not permitted.

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  5. COVID-19 Coronavirus

    A forum dedicated to information and discussion of COVID-19 topics. This forum is not for conspiracy theories or any form of political discussion.

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  1. U.S. House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour; no mention of Taiwan 1 2

    By Scott,
    • 31 replies
    • 970 views

  3. Ukraine Resumes Grain Shipments Under Agreement

    By Scott,
    • 0 replies
    • 200 views

  4. World Sports News - Monday 1 August by Chili Radio

    By webfact,
    • 3 replies
    • 304 views

  5. Pope Francis visiting Canada to apologize for Indigenous abuse in Catholic residential schools 1 2 3 4

    By Scott,
    • 114 replies
    • 4.2k views

  6. Democrats have been boosting ultra-right candidates. It could backfire.

    By Scott,
    • 0 replies
    • 186 views

  7. Ex-health secretaries call for immediate payouts to U.K. tainted blood scandal victims

    By onthedarkside,
    • 1 reply
    • 232 views

  8. Biden tests positive for Covid again, has Paxlovid rebound and no symptoms, doctor says

    By Scott,
    • 2 replies
    • 291 views

  9. San Francisco City, New York State declare monkeypox emergencies; Spain reports first known European monkeypox death of current outbreak

    By onthedarkside,
    • 10 replies
    • 486 views

  10. Ukraine war: UN and Red Cross should investigate prison deaths, says Ukraine

    By Rimmer,
    • 4 replies
    • 441 views

  11. Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

    By webfact,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  12. Long traffic delays at Dover ferry port are fault of Brexit, claim French 1 2 3 4 37

    By onthedarkside,
    • 1.1k replies
    • 28.8k views

  13. Russia says it will quit the International Space Station after 2024

    By Scott,
    • 16 replies
    • 902 views

  14. Extreme weather: Severe floods strike Las Vegas and Kentucky, searing heat in Washington state

    By onthedarkside,
    • 10 replies
    • 470 views

  15. Video appears to show Russian soldier castrating Ukrainian prisoner

    By onthedarkside,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Ukraine war: Zelenskyy orders mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region as fighting intensifies

    By Scott,
    • 1 reply
    • 214 views

  17. CNN Exclusive: Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan

    By Scott,
    • 27 replies
    • 1.3k views

  18. Austria mourns suicide of doctor targeted by anti-COVID vaccine campaigners

    By Scott,
    • 0 replies
    • 196 views

  19. U.S. man is oldest person possibly cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

    By onthedarkside,
    • 2 replies
    • 291 views

  20. U.S. Mega Millions lottery jackpot: Ticket-holder wins nearly $1.3bn in Illinois

    By onthedarkside,
    • 0 replies
    • 216 views

  21. Two ex-officers who restrained George Floyd sentenced to 3 years and 3.5 years in federal prison

    By onthedarkside,
    • 6 replies
    • 405 views

  22. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito mocks Prince Harry, Boris Johnson for opposing Roe abortion ruling reversal

    By onthedarkside,
    • 1 reply
    • 264 views

  23. U.K.: Hampshire and Isle of Wight hosepipe ban to take effect from 5 August due to drought

    By onthedarkside,
    • 0 replies
    • 220 views

  24. Biden administration plans to offer updated COVID vaccine booster shots in September

    By onthedarkside,
    • 1 reply
    • 193 views

  25. World Sports News - Friday 29 July by Chili Radio

    By webfact,
    • 0 replies
    • 267 views

  26. Associated Press Manchin, Schumer in surprise deal on health, energy, taxes

    By Scott,
    • 4 replies
    • 283 views

  27. California governor signs gun bill modeled after Texas abortion law Those who make or sell banned weapons could face $10,000 in damages. 1 2

    By Scott,
    • 34 replies
    • 1.9k views

  28. Alps' Glaciers Vanishing At Record Rate Following Early Summer Heatwaves

    By Scott,
    • 2 replies
    • 488 views

  29. World Sports News - Thursday 28 July by Chili Radio

    By webfact,
    • 0 replies
    • 230 views

  30. Mega Millions jackpot hits $830M. Here’s how much taxes you’d pay.

    By Scott,
    • 5 replies
    • 352 views

  31. U.K. railways grind to a halt as nationwide strike gets under way

    By onthedarkside,
    • 1 reply
    • 237 views

  32. Lloyds lays bare impact of soaring inflation on everyday U.K. customers

    By onthedarkside,
    • 0 replies
    • 199 views

  33. Strong quake kills 5, injures dozens in northern Philippines

    By onthedarkside,
    • 0 replies
    • 187 views

  34. President Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will end strict isolation measures

    By onthedarkside,
    • 1 reply
    • 269 views

  35. Eleven Conservatives now bidding to be next UK prime minister 1 2 3 4 26

    By CharlieH,
    • 751 replies
    • 23.2k views

  36. Justice Dept. investigating Trump’s actions in Jan. 6 criminal probe

    By onthedarkside,
    • 1 reply
    • 199 views

  37. COVID sick days and vacations hit U.S. business staffing levels this summer

    By onthedarkside,
    • 0 replies
    • 176 views

  38. Monkeypox: CDC says U.S. now leads globally in most known cases

    By onthedarkside,
    • 0 replies
    • 188 views

  39. Brexit: UK's divorce bill from EU could rise to £42.5bn 1 2 3 4

    By CharlieH,
    • 105 replies
    • 3.6k views

  40. Biden unveils extreme heat plan – but doesn’t declare climate emergency

    By Scott,
    • 16 replies
    • 710 views

  41. Thousands of US cattle buried, dumped at Kansas landfill

    By Scott,
    • 1 reply
    • 242 views


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