Norway has just decided to increase its support to Ukraine for 2025 from 35 to 85 billion Norwegian kroner ($7,81 billion). Compared to the size of the population, the Norwegian aid equals $483 billion from the USA.

Tusen takk, Norge!

A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.

A MUST WATCH! Sen. Jeff Merkley bravely asking what we’ve all been thinking.

When you’re 85 you are sometimes astounded by the way everything has changed

For example, hotels used to accommodate travellers, but now they are conference centres and event centres and luxury spas, where people actually staying at the hotel take second place to the big money makers

And I can remember when Heathrow Mall was an airport, and British Airways was a decent airline, and not a downmarket version of Ryan Air

And even when the BBC used to do funny comedy shows

And also when Tory MPs could…

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