How Putin is being pushed to the brink by his ultra nationalists

When the Russian leader is finally deposed, it could be the far-Right, not liberals, who replace him

It has not been a good week to be a Russian nationalist. First there was the collapse of the army around Kharkiv in the face of a Ukrainian offensive. Then the release of Azov regiment prisoners in exchange for one of Vladimir Putin’s personal friends.

“Finally,” exclaimed Igor Girkin, one of the most prominent nationalist Russian commentators on the war, on hearing Vladimir Putin’s order for mobilisation on Wednesday. “The leadership of the Russian Federation have come to an understanding of the total (full victory or full defeat) nature of the war in the so-called Ukraine.”

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Far right demonstrators demand British government overturns its immigration policy as Met police make arrest and keep them apart from ‘anti-fascist’ counter-demo

The Metropolitan Police have arrested one man and are seeking to keep apart rival demonstrations of far-right protesters and anti-fascists in Westminster.

Pro-Putin and Tommy Robinson-aligned group ‘Patriots for Britain’ held an anti-immigration march at Parliament Square from midday.

Anti-fascists (known as ‘Antifa’), meanwhile, gathered at nearby Marsham Street to protest at the Home Office just yards away.

“Pro-Putin and Tommy Robinson-aligned???”

This way to the promised land: SUE REID sees a human trafficker brazenly leading a 70-strong line of Iraqis and Iranians to catch a bus to the beach in Dunkirk… Hours later they were sailing to Britain. How WILL our new Home Secretary end this crisis?

Police name eight men charged over Leicester clashes between Muslims and Hindus – including suspects from Birmingham and London – as they investigate 158 violent incidents

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Iran’s women are desperate and furious. They won’t take it any more

Mahsa Amini was just 22 when she died in suspicious circumstances while detained in Tehran. Mahsa, from the northwestern Iranian province of Kurdistan, was pronounced dead on September 16 from suspected brain damage caused during her time in police custody. She is believed to have been arrested for wearing her headscarf in what was deemed an “improper” manner.

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Italy votes as far-right Meloni looks for victory

Italians are deciding whether to choose their most right-wing government since World War Two, in an election being followed closely across Europe.

Giorgia Meloni leads the far-right Brothers of Italy party and is aiming to become the country’s first female prime minister allied with two other parties on the right.

She has softened her image and resents being linked to Italy’s fascist past.

She backs Western sanctions on Russia and has toned down rhetoric on Europe.

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Putin Will Imprison Russians Refusing to Fight in Ukraine for 10 Years

Russian soldiers who refuse to fight in Ukraine will face 10-year prison sentences under a new law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.

Putin launched the Ukraine “special military operation” on February 24, with Kremlin leaders hoping for a quick victory. However, Russian troops were met with a stronger-than-expected response from its Eastern European neighbor. Putin’s military has faced a plethora of issues, including trouble recruiting motivated soldiers—allowing Ukraine in recent weeks to launch counteroffensives to take back occupied territory.

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When it comes to energy and climate change, Canadians want it both ways

In the past year, global events have thrust the issue of energy to the forefront of Canadians’ minds. From the war in Ukraine and the energy shortage facing Europe to rising costs of energy here at home, Canadians have been bombarded by news and commentary about what our energy future should look like.

At the same time, global concern about climate change remains very high, and is higher in Canada than it is in other countries.

Net Zero is a dangerous elitist fantasy and will end when enough people can’t heat their homes or afford fuel for their vehicle.

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FUREY: Biden admits COVID is over — but Trudeau just can’t let go

It was a bizarrely worded social media post, but it speaks to the mindset around official Ottawa when it comes to COVID-19.

“It’s time – if you’re eligible for your booster, get it,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted to Twitter on Thursday.  “Let’s keep taking action to fight COVID-19, and let’s make sure our vaccinations are up-to-date. That way, we can continue to do the things we enjoy with the people we love.”

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Xi Jinping Trends Online Amid Coup Rumors, Canceled Flights

Chinese President Xi Jinping became one of the top trending topics on Twitter amid unsubstantiated reports he is under house arrest and that China is in the midst of a military coup.

Xi and the phrase #ChinaCoup trended on social media after tens of thousands of users spread unconfirmed rumors that the president was detained and overthrown by the China’s People’s Liberation Army.

h/t DM

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‘This is not the representation we’re looking for’: Netflix is slammed by ‘disgusted’ and ‘gobsmacked’ viewers after adding LGBTQ tag to Jeffrey Dahmer series

Netflix has been slammed by viewers after adding an LGBTQ tag to the new Jeffrey Dahmer series, who have raged: ‘this is not the representation we’re looking for’.

Many called out the streaming platform – who have now removed the tag – saying they were ‘gobsmacked’ and ‘disgusted’ at the choice.

h/t TB

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The hand of government is all over UN-sponsored climate panel

Since 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has produced regular assessments of the state of climate science and also provided reports on particular aspects of climate science when requested by the United Nations, its primary sponsoring entity. The IPCC has long advertised itself as an unbiased and objective reporter on the state of climate science, and even otherwise independent-minded people often base arguments about the consequences of climate change on IPCC numbers.

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‘Total devastation’ as Port aux Basques declares state of emergency due to post-tropical storm Fiona

Communities in southwestern Newfoundland are grappling with significant damage, including lost homes, flooding and road washouts due to post-tropical storm Fiona.

Everything east of town hall in Port aux Basques is under an emergency evacuation order as the town is pounded by severe winds and storm surge.

“What’s actually happening here is total devastation,” said Mayor Brian Button.

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North Dakota bar goes all in to help family of ‘Republican’ teen fatally run over by unhinged leftist

A bar in North Dakota will be giving 100 percent of its Saturday sales to the grief-stricken family of Cayler Ellingson, the 18-year-old who was run down and killed by an unhinged leftist last weekend.

Buck-its Bar will donate all of its sales revenue from Saturday, September 24th, which will augment donations to the family’s GoFundMe account created in the aftermath of the senseless, politically-motivated murder, Fox Business reported.

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