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- 1Europe struggles to communicate the Russian threat●# Europe has a strange difficulty communicating the # russia # threat "Rather than publicly parroting warnings about esc
Commentators are arguing that Europe has a strange difficulty communicating the threat posed by Russia. Writing in Baltic Sentinel, one critic says European allies should stop publicly repeating warnings about escalation and instead work harder behind closed doors. The piece argues that open rhetoric about Moscow undermines effective diplomacy and coordination, and that quieter, substantive engagement would serve European security better than public alarm.
- 2Musk lorikeet photo charms Australian birdwatchers●The only m-u-s-k that matters #BirdPhotography #BirdsofAustralia #BirdsofFediverse #FediBirds #Photography #Wildlife #Bi
A Melbourne wildlife photographer has shared a striking image of a musk lorikeet, an Australian honeyeater-like parrot known for its bright green plumage and red face. The caption makes a playful pun on the bird's name, drawing likes and warm responses from the birdwatching and nature photography community, with tags spanning Australian birds and wildlife photography.
- 3Parrot OS 7.4 Released With Linux Kernel 7.1 and AnonSurf 6.0●Parrot OS 7.4 rolls out with Linux kernel 7.1, AnonSurf 6.0, refreshed security tools, updated Raspberry Pi images, and
The Parrot security team has released Parrot OS 7.4, a point update to its privacy-focused Linux distribution. The release ships with Linux kernel 7.1, the new AnonSurf 6.0 anonymity tool, refreshed security and penetration testing utilities, updated Raspberry Pi images, and broader package improvements. Users in the Linux and open-source community are welcoming the update for keeping the distro's privacy tooling current.
- 4France 2 accused of being the government's mouthpiece●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@LesRepliques/ 117366138022202777 France 2 la voix de son maître ! (Ça marche pour les autr
A French-language post circulating on Mastodon accuses public broadcaster France 2 of being 'la voix de son maître' — the voice of its master — suggesting the channel parrots the government line rather than reporting independently. The author adds the criticism applies to other media outlets as well, framing it as a broader problem across French television and press coverage.
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A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that Goffin's cockatoos display body awareness, an ability to understand how their own bodies relate to surrounding objects. Researchers say the finding adds to growing evidence of advanced cognition in these Indonesian parrots, already known for tool use and problem-solving, and sparks debate about how widespread self-representation is in animals.
- 6Parrot Launches Open-Source Smart Meeting Recorder for Mac▼Show HN: Parrot – Open-Source Smart Meeting Recorder with Co-Pilot on Mac
A developer has released Parrot, an open-source smart meeting recorder for Mac that includes a Co-Pilot feature, sharing it with the Hacker News community. The tool aims to help users capture and make sense of meetings with AI assistance. The launch is drawing attention as interest grows in open-source alternatives to proprietary meeting transcription and note-taking apps.
- 7Weekly Linux Roundup Highlights Firefox 157 and New Distro Releases●# Linux Weekly Roundup for October 4th, 2026: # Firefox 157, # OpenMandriva Lx 26.09, # Thunderbird 157, # Shotcut 26.9,
A weekly roundup of open-source software releases for the week of October 4th, 2026 lists Firefox 157, Thunderbird 157, OpenMandriva Lx 26.09, Shotcut 26.9, Parrot OS 7.4, OpenShot 4.0.1, antiX Linux 26.1, Audacity 4.0.1, Nitrux 7.0, LibreOffice 26.8.1 and qBittorrent 5.2.4 among the notable updates. It offers Linux users a quick overview of new versions across browsers, editors, multimedia tools and full distributions.
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Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott found the net against Austria, drawing attention from football fans worldwide. Parrott has been in remarkable form for his country, scoring dramatic late goals in recent World Cup qualifying matches and cementing his status as one of Ireland's key players. Supporters are celebrating his continued hot streak in front of goal.
- 9Bright green parrot photo wins hearts among bird photographers●Bright green 🦜 80D, 300mm, F5.6, 1/250s #bird #birds #birb #birbs #birdsofpixelfed #birbsofpixelfed #birdoftheday #birdo
A wildlife photographer has shared a striking close-up of a bright green parrot, shot on a Canon 80D with a 300mm lens at f/5.6 and 1/250s. The image is drawing attention and likes within the birdwatching and nature photography community, with readers praising the sharp detail and vivid color of the bird.
- 10Artist shares work-in-progress parrot painting●I’m currently working on these parrots. It’s a 40x50 cm painting. # Art # Parrots # Birds
An artist is painting a pair of parrots on a 40x50 cm canvas and has shared the work in progress online. The piece, tagged under art, parrots and birds, is drawing a small but warm response from people who enjoy following creative work at its unfinished stage, offering a glimpse of the process before the final result.
- 11Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots at Sicilian port▼Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots bound for Malta at Sicilian port By Angela Giuffrida in Rome Italian police
Italian police detained a Maltese citizen at a Sicilian port after finding 300 tortoises and 77 parrots packed inside his car, allegedly bound for Malta. He is now under investigation for wildlife smuggling. The case has drawn attention to the scale of animal trafficking moving through Mediterranean ports and the conditions the animals endured in transit.
- 12Croky chips began as a tribute to a parrot in 1966▼Het merk Croky zag het levenslicht in 1966 in Nieuwkerke, toen de West-Vlaamse familie van hoteluitbaters Huyghe op het
The Croky chips brand was founded in 1966 in Nieuwkerke, West Flanders, by the Huyghe family, who ran a hotel business and decided to start selling crisps. They named the company Croky in honour of their parrot, which had just died, and the bird became part of the brand's identity. The story is being shared as a piece of Belgian brand trivia.
- 13Entrepreneur Launches Open-Source Meeting Recorder Parrot for Mac▼Show HN: Parrot – Open-Source Smart Meeting Recorder with Co-Pilot on Mac Hello Hacker News I am Uygar, I am an entrepre
Uygar, a London-based entrepreneur, has released Parrot, an open-source smart meeting recorder for Mac with a built-in co-pilot. He built it after struggling to remember details from daily calls with customers, partners and suppliers, and says it transcribes and summarises meetings automatically. Early reaction is coming from the developer community, where open-source alternatives to paid meeting tools tend to draw interest.
- 14DNA study traces all 4,000 songbird species to ancient Gondwana●🐦 NEW: # DNA evidence traces all 4,000 songbird species back to # Australia and the ancient supercontinent # Gondwana .
New DNA evidence indicates that all 4,000 songbird species originated in Australia and the ancient supercontinent Gondwana before spreading across the world. The findings also highlight songbirds as one of the few groups of animals, alongside parrots, hummingbirds and humans, that learn their songs from parents and peers rather than through instinct, deepening interest in their evolutionary and cognitive significance.
- 15Man caught with hundreds of tortoises and parrots in Sicily●Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots bound for Malta at Sicilian port https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct
Italian authorities at a Sicilian port have detained a man found transporting 300 tortoises and 77 parrots allegedly destined for Malta. The seizure highlights ongoing concerns about wildlife trafficking routes through Mediterranean ports, with conservationists calling for stronger enforcement against the illegal exotic animal trade between North Africa, southern Europe and the EU.
- 16Troy Parrott's stunning goal for Ireland against Austria●Breaking down Troy Parrott's wondergoal: A cry for help, a nutmeg and the finish of a striker reborn https://www. nytime
Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott scored a remarkable opening goal against Austria, a move The Athletic breaks down in detail: starting with a call for the ball, a nutmeg to beat a defender, and a composed finish that has been described as the mark of a striker reborn. The goal has drawn wide attention as a highlight of the fixture and a sign of Parrott's revival.
- 17Man caught smuggling 300 tortoises and 77 parrots in Sicily●Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots bound for Malta at Sicilian port https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oc
Italian authorities at a Sicilian port detained a man found with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots allegedly being smuggled by sea towards Malta. The animals, believed to include protected species, were discovered during a port inspection. The case has drawn attention to Italy and Malta's role as routes for illegal wildlife trafficking, with conservation groups highlighting the scale of the attempted smuggling.
- 18'Saving the parrot's chocolate': the idiom for petty cutbacks●«Ahorrarse el chocolate del loro» es recortar un gasto insignificante y dejar intactos los grandes. Según la historia po
The Spanish expression "ahorrarse el chocolate del loro" describes cutting an insignificant expense while leaving major costs untouched. Popular tradition traces it to an impoverished family that cut the pet parrot's daily portion of chocolate to save money, a saving the household budget barely noticed. The irony, often noted, is that chocolate can be toxic to birds, so the cut may even have helped the parrot. People use the phrase to mock token austerity.
- 19Parrot OS 7.4 Released with AnonSurf 6.0 and New Raspberry Pi Images●🐧 Parrot OS 7.4 Released with AnonSurf 6.0, Updated Raspberry Pi Images Parrot OS 7.4 security-oriented distribution is
The Parrot Security team has released Parrot OS 7.4, the latest update to its security and privacy-focused Linux distribution. Version 7.4 ships with AnonSurf 6.0, updated hacking and security tools, optimized builds, and refreshed Raspberry Pi and ARM images, and is now available for download. Linux enthusiasts and privacy-focused users are welcoming the release and discussing the changes it brings.
- 20Goffin's Cockatoos Show Body Awareness, Study Finds●Body Awareness in Goffin's Cockatoos https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-57500-7 # HackerNews # Tech # Animals
A new study published in Scientific Reports examines body awareness in Goffin's cockatoos, adding to evidence that these Indonesian parrots possess a sense of their own bodies when interacting with objects. The findings are drawing attention among readers interested in animal cognition, as such awareness is rarely documented outside mammals and has implications for how bird intelligence is understood.
- 21Canadian indie dev Mr Parrot releases MNOZ demo●Having a cheeky ginger and rhubarb gin to celebrate Mr Parrot releasing the demo for his upcoming game, MNOZ. If you wou
Indie developer Mr Parrot has released a free demo for MNOZ, an upcoming game described as anti-capitalist and pro-worker. Supporters are celebrating the launch and encouraging players to wishlist the game and try the demo to back a solo Canadian developer. Early reception is friendly, with fans raising a glass to the release and boosting the project within indie gaming circles.
- 22A quiet morning cuddle with Ziggy the parrot●Good morning everyone 🌞 I'm up early with the parrots and having a brief wee cuddle with Ziggy before diving back into w
A parrot owner shared a warm early-morning moment online, describing how Ziggy, curled up in their hand with a little foot at her face, enjoys a brief cuddle before the workday begins. The bird stays alert, popping up every so often, while the owner savours the calm before getting back to work.