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Rules for Authors 2026
Rules for Authors 2026 Remember Control the Masses? Word Patrol 2026 I am sharing these notes because it is not about me but about the authoritarian system under which we are living. One Need to research rules for authors, artists, etc.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli about 13 hours ago in The Swamp
Judge Orders Release of Five-Year-Old Child Detained by ICE in Minneapolis. AI-Generated.
The arrest of a five-year-old child by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis has ignited a fierce national debate on immigration enforcement, child rights, and the treatment of asylum-seeking families in the United States. After days of public outrage, legal pressure, and protests, a federal judge has ordered the immediate release of the child and his father from detention.
By Ayesha Lasharia day ago in The Swamp
Indonesian Couple Caned 140 Times for Sex and Alcohol Offences. AI-Generated.
An Indonesian couple has been sentenced to a combined total of 140 lashes for violating Islamic law in the conservative province of Aceh, once again drawing international attention to the region’s controversial use of public caning as punishment. The case, involving offences related to sexual relations outside marriage and alcohol consumption, has sparked renewed debate over human rights, cultural autonomy, and the limits of religious law in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country.
By Ayesha Lashari3 days ago in The Swamp
Trump Says ‘Very Dangerous’ for UK to Do Business with China as Starmer Lands in Shanghai. AI-Generated.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the United Kingdom over deepening economic ties with China, calling such engagement “very dangerous” at a time when British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Shanghai to advance trade and diplomatic relations. Trump’s remarks have reignited debate over how Western nations should navigate their relationship with Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic interdependence.
By Ayesha Lashari3 days ago in The Swamp
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Triggers Airport Screenings Across Asia. AI-Generated.
A Nipah virus outbreak in India has prompted heightened alert levels across Asia, with several countries introducing airport health screenings to prevent the virus from spreading beyond national borders. While officials stress that the situation is under control, memories of COVID-19 have made governments and travelers alike wary of any emerging infectious threat.
By Aarif Lashari5 days ago in The Swamp
Brooklyn Beckham Ignores Family’s Reunion as He Shares Loved-Up Nicola Peltz Pictures — and a $111,000 Bottle of Wine. AI-Generated.
Brooklyn Beckham has once again found himself at the center of public attention—not for what he said, but for what he didn’t. As the Beckham family reportedly reunited with loved ones in a moment meant to symbolize togetherness, the eldest Beckham son appeared to ignore the occasion entirely. Instead, Brooklyn chose to share affectionate images with his wife, Nicola Peltz, alongside a striking detail that did not go unnoticed: a bottle of wine reportedly worth $111,000.
By Aarif Lashari5 days ago in The Swamp
Shabana Mahmood: Teething Troubles with One in, One Out Deal.
Keir Starmer did a deal with French President Emmanuel Macron. The agreement is one in, one out. In other words, we send a migrant back to France, and we accept one from France. Or at least that's the basic theory of it. So illegal migrants can be removed from Britain, and an equal number can come to Britain via the legal route. However, some have questioned the logic of this. Surely a sound policy would be stop or at least deter migrants from crossing the English Channel in the first place. The Channel is the busiest or one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, so dinghies stacked up with people are taking a hell of a risk. There have been no collisions with shipping as far as I know; however, dinghies have capsized with fatalities. Mr. Starmer was also supposed to be cracking down on the gangs exploiting migrants, but how well that has gone, I cannot say.
By Nicholas Bishop5 days ago in The Swamp
U.S. Removes Tanker Captain From UK Waters as Crew Prepares to Leave Scotland. AI-Generated.
The United States has removed the captain of a tanker from UK waters as the vessel’s crew prepares to leave Scotland, a move that has drawn attention from maritime authorities, political observers, and the shipping industry alike. While officials have offered limited public detail, the decision has sparked debate about maritime responsibility, international jurisdiction, and how nations respond when safety concerns arise in shared waters.
By Ayesha Lashari5 days ago in The Swamp
Neil Young Offers Greenlanders Free Access to His Music Archives. AI-Generated.
Legendary musician Neil Young has once again demonstrated that his relationship with music goes far beyond fame, profit, or nostalgia. By offering the people of Greenland free access to his extensive music archives, Young made a powerful statement about cultural respect, artistic freedom, and the role of art in times of political and environmental uncertainty.
By Ayesha Lashari5 days ago in The Swamp
Labour MP's Letter
Labour MPs described their mood in a letter to Sir Keir Starmer as "anxious and angry". Or to quote the full sentence, the 50 MPs who put their signatures to this letter said the blocking of Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election had caused them a "huge amount of anxiety and anger".
By Nicholas Bishop6 days ago in The Swamp
