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- 1Blog essay calls America a misspelled 'United Shitshow'●https:// thistleandmoss.com/p/unites-st ates-united-shitshow-a-misspelled-superintelligence-a-governor-s-costume-beard-b
A writer on the blog Thistle and Moss has published an essay mocking the 'Unites States' misspelling, describing the country as a 'United Shitshow' and touching on a misspelled superintelligence, a governor's costume beard and bigotry. The piece closes with a Milton quotation about the freedom of the press, framing the satire as a defence of free expression.
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Ukraine has declined an offer of Australia's retired Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters, according to Defence Express. The ARH Tiger fleet was withdrawn by Australia after reliability and maintenance problems, and Ukraine apparently judged the aircraft too costly and impractical to operate amid ongoing war demands.
- 3Ukraine seeks to mend ties with South Korea after misunderstanding●Ukrainian minister hopes to heal ‘misunderstanding’ with South Korea, media reports
Ukraine's defence minister has expressed hope of resolving what he called a 'misunderstanding' with South Korea, according to media reports. The remarks point to diplomatic friction between Kyiv and Seoul, though details of the disagreement were not provided in available reports. Officials in Ukraine appear keen to keep relations with South Korea on friendly terms.
- 4Critics lash out at Hegseth over Pentagon personnel cuts●It's just amazing that the bloviating empty suit Secretary of War Crimes hasn't been fragged yet. https://www. theguardi
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's defence secretary, is facing harsh online criticism after a Guardian report on military personnel cuts. Detractors call him an 'empty suit' and accuse him of war crimes, with some expressing astonishment that he has not faced more internal opposition from within the armed forces. Supporters have not been quoted in the discussion. The coverage highlights deep polarisation around his leadership of the Pentagon.
- 5Drivers defend Colapinto after Azerbaijan GP crash●クラッシュのコラピントをドライバーたちが擁護 「小さなミスが大きな結果を招いたのは不運だった」 https://www. as-web.jp/f1/1357233 # asweb # F1 # ニュース # 2026_F1 # F1アゼルバ
Formula 1 drivers have come to the defence of Franco Colapinto after his crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, saying it was misfortune that a small mistake led to such a big consequence. Fellow drivers including George Russell and Lando Norris expressed sympathy rather than criticism.
- 6Britons say Government only protects speech it agrees with●Majority of Britons say Government only protects speech it agrees with
A majority of Britons believe the UK Government only defends free speech when it aligns with its own views, according to research highlighted by the civil liberties group Liberty. The findings point to public concern that free expression protections are applied selectively, with people doubting the state's commitment to impartial defence of speech rights.