Note to America: The World is a necessary component of a World Cup
Larry the Cat
Some World Cup players and team staff are being questioned or barred from entering the U.S., angering fans and heightening concerns about how immigration enforcement will be carried out during one of the world’s most international sporting events. https://wapo.st/4dYKWPx
World Cup fever mounts!
The new Private Eye is out now.
2026 World Cup: US refusal of Somali referee sets 'a dangerous precedent' two years before LA Olympics
The Washington Post
Private Eye Magazine
I'm ok with Tommy Robinson going to Russia, it's the coming back that I object to.
Le Monde in English
This is an excellent read.
Another fine mess… 😆
Connections
Puzzle #1095
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Much better reporting on this by the BBC.
And a much better picture, make sure you remember him, he’s a danger to women.
This story is fascinating, the headline goes nowhere near doing it justice.
Anders Fernstedt has led an amazing life!
‘Stroud previously pleaded guilty to a separate stalking campaign, the court heard. He stalked his ex-partner’s adult daughter, going to her home regularly & sending her unwanted gifts & over 200 emails.’
For both offences together, just a 12mth community order, 15 days of rehabilitation activity 🙄
Given it’s the middle of June, 12c at 08.45 is not a happy experience 🥶
