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The author said they expected Manchester United to announce Mauricio Pochettino as its next manager that day. They added that Pochettino should take charge of Haiti’s games the following day and Wednesday before flying to Manchester. #ManchesterUnited #Pochettino #Football #GB #HT

The author called for closer ties between Azerbaijan and the EU, describing energy, trade and peace cooperation as a partnership for the present and suggesting Azerbaijan could eventually have a place in Europe. They also urged efforts to connect Europe and Asia. #EU50 #Azerbaijan #EUEnergy #TradePartner #AZ #EU

The author said the PSNI had cancelled an interview under caution scheduled for the following day about their role in the Garvaghy Road protest because its one Irish-language speaker was unavailable. They also said nationalist recruitment to the PSNI was low and argued that the service needed to show it valued everyone’s cultures. https://t.co/jtnE0in1ma #PSNI #IrishLanguage #Diversity #IE #GB

🇪🇺 ANALYSIS IN 5 PARTS – PART 1/5 THE WEF, DAVOS, AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: WHO REALLY INFLUENCES DECISIONS? An EU-Watchdog investigation | Alex Hoffmann — ⁉️⁉️ CENTRAL QUESTION OF THE SERIES ⁉️⁉️ Are institutional, financial, and political actors pursuing converging agendas that affect the cohesion of our societies? We track documents, dates, and figures, including when they contradict the initial hypothesis. Each part follows the same structure: established facts, disputed points, institutional responses, what is not proven, open questions. — 1. WHAT IS ESTABLISHED • The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss non-profit foundation, founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, based in Cologny (Geneva). It presents itself as an independent platform for public-private cooperation. • Funding: primarily from member and partner companies (about a thousand, usually very large groups). Historical order of magnitude: a budget of about 200 million Swiss francs and for the higher tiers, contributions of 100,000 to 200,000 euros (2013-2014 report, relayed by Financial Afrik). The 2024-2025 accounts were approved by the board on August 19, 2025, and are published by the WEF. • Davos 2026 (January 19-23, 56th edition): nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries. The WEF announces 400 political leaders, including nearly 65 heads of state or government. Donald Trump spoke there on January 21. • June 13, 2019: the UN and WEF sign a "framework for strategic partnership" to accelerate the 2030 Agenda. In September 2019, more than 400 civil society organizations and 40 networks demanded its cancellation. • June 2020: launch of the "Great Reset" (Schwab's article from June 3). July 2020: book "COVID-19: The Great Reset" by Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret. • The "Young Global Leaders" (since 2004, following the "Global Leaders for Tomorrow" program from 1993 to 2003) form profiles under 40. In 2017, during an exchange at the Harvard Kennedy School, Schwab boasted about "infiltrating cabinets," citing the Canadian government. • A governance in crisis, 2025-2026: – April 20-21, 2025: the board opens an independent investigation after a whistleblower's letter; Schwab resigns with immediate effect. – July 2025: preliminary findings (Homburger law firm) leak in the Swiss press: about 900,000 CHF in expenses deemed insufficiently related to the WEF and suspicions of manipulation of a competitiveness report. Schwab contests everything. – August 15, 2025: the board announces it has found no material fault. – February 26, 2026: CEO Børge Brende resigns after the publication of documents from the U.S. Department of Justice: three business dinners with Jeffrey Epstein and message exchanges in 2018-2019. An independent review finds "no additional concerns" compared to what was previously known. Alois Zwinggi takes over. — 2. WHAT IS DISPUTED • The fundamental criticism (NGOs like TNI, lawyers, former UN officials): the WEF would set up a "multi-partnership" where large companies access global governance without a democratic mandate. The 2019 agreement is described by its opponents as a "capture" of the UN by the private sector. • Access to European institutions: according to swissinfo, 10 of the 27 European commissioners attended Davos during a recent edition (2025 article). Transparency International EU further notes that the WEF is among the organizations that call themselves "NGOs" in the Commission's meeting agendas, while it is funded by multinationals. • The figure of "Davos Man" (Samuel Huntington): a self-selected elite that co-opts itself. — 3. WHAT THE WEF AND ITS DEFENDERS SAY • The WEF describes itself as a neutral dialogue platform, without decision-making power. It highlights Davos's ability to bring together actors who do not talk elsewhere (in January 2026, for example, it hosted a U.S. ceremony on Gaza). • On the Great Reset: the WEF presents it as a program of economic and social reforms. Several fact-checks (PolitiFact, Full Fact, Reuters, Logically Facts) conclude that narratives about depopulation, "you will own nothing," or "climate lockdowns" are false or taken out of context. • On the Young Global Leaders: the program is public, and its cohorts are published. An American politician even got his name removed from the list, showing that these lists are imperfect. • Regarding the events of 2025-2026: the board claims to have reacted with independent investigations, and the WEF says it is pursuing internal reforms. — 4. WHAT IS NOT PROVEN • No primary document shows a coordinated plan by the WEF to "destroy" society or establish a world government. The most shared viral quotes ("organized epidemics," "political revolution against the Great Reset") have been verified and deemed false. • Counting former Young Global Leaders in a cabinet does not prove a mandate or control. It would be necessary to show specific, documented decisions where the WEF acted as a vector for a policy. • The accusations against Schwab: the preliminary findings are disputed, and the board found no material fault. To our knowledge, the full text of the report has not been published. • What the facts clearly show, however: influence of companies on public agendas, unequal levels of transparency, and fragile internal governance. — 5. ⁉️ OPEN QUESTIONS (TO ASK THE WEF, TO THE UN, TO THE COMMISSION) • What percentage of WEF revenue comes from member contributions, and what percentage from public grants? • Can the complete list of members and partners, by level of contribution, be published annually? • Is the WEF registered in the EU transparency register? With what declared lobbying expenses and what meetings with the Commission? (to check on LobbyFacts and the official register) • Is there a public assessment of the implementation of the 2019 UN-WEF agreement? • Will the investigative report on Schwab be made public? — NEXT PART: digital transformation, surveillance, and population control (European digital identity, digital euro, "chat control"). The sources of this analysis (original documents, reports, verifications) can be provided upon request: write to us in the comments or in private message. #EUWatchdog #WEF #Davos #Europe #Transparency #EUWatchdog #WEF #Davos #Europe #Transparence (translated)

The author stated that, 109 years ago, a country established for the first time, universally, an eight-hour workday — reduced to six for dangerous work. According to him, the measure was adopted four days after a revolution that "took the skies by assault," and an unprecedented social security system was created a few days later. The author asked which country it was. #História #Trabalho #Revolução #PT (translated)

The author said they were pleased to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy back to Dublin ahead of the next day’s EPC meeting. They described the visit as evidence of the enduring friendship between Ireland and Ukraine and said Ireland’s support for Ukraine remained steadfast as it worked to advance the country’s path to EU membership. https://t.co/FMLnXZksDm #Ireland #Ukraine #EUMembership #IE #UA

EnzymMeat explores koji biotechnology for the proteins of tomorrow Koji — the traditional mold Aspergillus oryzae used for centuries in miso, soy sauce, and sake — is emerging as a compelling platform for next-generation food. Through fermentation and enzymes, it can transform starches and plant proteins into ingredients with umami depth, appealing texture, and meaningful nutritional value. At EnzymMeat, we see koji not only as a culinary tradition, but as a biotechnology platform. Its enzymes can break down proteins and starches, creating savory notes and textures that bring plant-based foods closer to the experience of meat — with simpler processes and less reliance on highly processed ingredients. Recent research shows that koji strains can be optimized to produce more heme and ergothioneine, opening the door to meat alternatives with improved color, flavor, and nutritional profiles. Our question: can an ancient fermentation tradition become the foundation for a better generation of alternative proteins — tastier, more accessible, and more sustainable? #EnzymMeat #Koji #Biotechnology #FoodTech #AlternativeProtein #Fermentation #Sustainability #FoodInnovation

US Defence chief Hegseth defended operations he led in Yemen, Iran and against alleged drug smugglers, stating, "I stand behind every one of these operations. I was proud to execute them, and I would do it again tomorrow," while portraying the impeachment effort as an attack on US troops. #Impeachment #DefenseSecretary #IranWar

The author called on Israel to open all crossings into Gaza and allow humanitarian aid, including tents, modular housing, clean water, nutritious food and medicines. They said that if Israel had not done so by 9 a.m. the following day, principled leaders should send humanitarian vessels to break the siege. #Gaza #HumanitarianAid #Israel #IL #PS

Lula stated that he met on Tuesday (10) with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya. According to Lula, Erdogan congratulated him on his electoral victory and highlighted the mobilization in the streets of Brazil during the elections. Lula said that the two discussed the centenary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and Turkey, which will be celebrated in 2027, and expressed interest in strengthening bilateral ties. He also mentioned the expectation of soon holding the first meeting of the bilateral Strategic Council at the vice-presidents' level. According to Lula, Erdogan committed to making a state visit to Brazil at a date to be agreed upon, accompanied by a business delegation. The Brazilian president stated that bilateral trade had already reached 5.9 billion dollars and that the two considered it possible to quickly increase that amount. Lula also highlighted his interest in a more robust partnership with Turkey in the defense sector. Regarding COP31, Lula said that the conference could continue the initiatives launched at COP30 in Belém, and he stated that he had made himself available to contribute to its success. He also reported having mentioned the creation of a council linked to the Presidency of the Republic to define national policies on critical minerals and promote their processing in Brazil, in addition to suggesting the possibility of Turkish cooperation in this area. Lula added that the two agreed on the importance of working for peace and defending multilateralism. #Brasil #Turquia #COP31 (translated)

Friends, the vote tonight was procedural. They voted to proceed with deciding. We’re right to be mad bc now the fight is harder and we have to do the extreme-pressure-endlessly-applied thing in the days ahead, but it’s not over. Pull on your never-give-up pants and start calling senators tomorrow.

I’m triggering a high air pollution alert for London tomorrow. I urge everyone in the capital, especially those most vulnerable, to stay safe and follow health advice to minimise their exposure. Please switch off engines when idling and avoid burning garden waste, which contributes to pollution.