Friday 30th January 2026

[refitman]

Morning all.

[Frog222]

Morning , just sharing this Monbiot (recc by Sky) with some of the family --

"" The national security assessment on biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse was supposed to have been published in October 2025, but the apparatchiks in Downing Street sought to make it disappear. Apparently there were two reasons: because its conclusions were “too negative”, and because it would draw attention to the government’s failure to act.

When the report at last appeared, thanks to an FoI request lodged by the Green Alliance, The Times reported that it had been significantly “abridged”, I expect by the same goons. Some of its starkest conclusions had been omitted. Even so, the assessment – believed to have been compiled by the joint intelligence committee (on which the heads of MI5, MI6 and GCHQ sit) – is not exactly reassuring. ""

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... l-security

[refitman]

So, the DOJ accidentally(?) released more unredacted Epstein files. And apparently there's some really terrible stuff in there. Be careful if you're clicking on any links.

[Frog222]

Will look tomorrow, or NOT !

There's some serious, and mysterious stuff going on in China , just hints at the BBC
and other World Services ....

[Frog222]

On XI himself eliminating rivals, very apt !

[refitman]

Rest in peace Katherine O'Hara