Hegseth: Nobody makes better or more munitions than the US. Brennan: But there is a crisis with those stockpiles right now. Hegseth: That is a manufactured story that the media wants to peddle. Brennan: You testified under oath that it would take years to rebuild those stockpiles.

As front pages go, this one's so beautiful.

Yup

I must confess to being a bit emotional this morning at the news of a knighthood for Kevin Sinfield. I’ve always called him ‘Sir Kev’ and it’s hard to think of a man more deserving. He showed us all what it is to be a friend. What it means to step up when people need you and he did it all for his mate ❤️ After he carried Rob across the line in the Leeds marathon someone sent me this poem anonymously and I kept it on my phone. They called it ‘Arise Sir Kev’… When shadows gathered, and hearts would break Kev knew it was time to take… One step, another, through wind and rain, Carrying hope, despite the pain. He never stopped, mile after mile, Driven by loyalty, strength… a smile. For Rob, his friend, he aim was true Showing us all, what friendship can do. Not measured in trophies, applause, or fame… But turning up, again and again. And in every mile he chose to run, He showed us how friendship is truly done.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend from North Yorkshire 😊

And so 3 weeks of @bbcspringwatch comes to an end. I know, it goes way too quickly. So much beautiful wildlife, so many fascinating nuggets of how nature works, so many passionate people who celebrate what is good in life. Thanks for watching What was your favourite? 🐿️🦡🦔🪺🐝

Just seen the sad news that David Hockney has died. Love his work which we have seen a lot of in Salt’s Mill. Must be time to revisit one of Yorkshire’s World Heritage Sites.

Wow… take bow, Ian Wright!

That’s called a bribe.

RT @HillaryClinton: As a World Cup host, the U.S. shouldn't be flippantly barring officials from entering the country to do their jobs. I…

🚨 JOHN OBI MIKEL DROPS TRUTH BOMB: HOSTING WORLD CUP IN USA IS ONE OF FIFA’S WORST DECISIONS EVER! The Nigerian legend and former Super Eagles captain just called it out — the decision to give the 2026 World Cup to America is turning into a disaster. Somali referee Omar Artan: locked 11 hours, interrogated, deported despite valid visa and FIFA selection. Senegal champions: frisked and searched like criminals on the tarmac. Uzbekistan and other Global South teams: same humiliating treatment. Meanwhile, Mexico welcomes South Africa with mariachi bands and Japan with sombreros and real hospitality. This is not football. This is empire using the World Cup as a border checkpoint against Africa and the Global South. FIFA and Infantino sold us out to a regime that lectures the world on "unity" while practicing exclusion and racism. Mikel is right. Africa built this beautiful game. We deserve respect — not suspicion and second-class treatment. The resistance is growing. No more humiliation.

🚨BREAKING: Didier Drogba says if the USA didn't want other Countries citizens in the US they shouldn't have bid for the Fifa world cup 2026 and says denial of Iran supporters and Somali referee Omar Artan is totally unacceptable, Football should be separated from politics "When a country bids to host the biggest football tournament on the planet, it knows exactly what comes with it. Players, referees, officials and supporters from every corner of the world are part of the package." "I look at the situation involving Somali referee Omar Artan and I feel disappointed for him. FIFA selected him because he earned that opportunity on merit, yet he was unable to participate after being denied entry." "Then you hear about Iran's football federation claiming that its supporter ticket allocation was withdrawn just days before the tournament. If true, that leaves ordinary fans paying the price for issues that have nothing to do with football." "The people suffering are not politicians. They're supporters who save money for years hoping to follow their national team at a World Cup." "Football has always been one of the few things capable of bringing different cultures together. The moment politics starts deciding who gets to be part of that experience, everyone loses." "I played in World Cups and international tournaments. The beauty of those events is seeing supporters from dozens of countries sharing the same streets, the same stadiums and the same passion." "No fan should be judged because of their nationality, and no referee should miss the biggest moment of his career because of political circumstances beyond his control." "FIFA, governments and football authorities need to find solutions because the headlines right now are about visas, travel restrictions and disputes instead of the football itself." "The World Cup should belong to the world. That's what makes it special. The game must always come first, and politics should never be allowed to overshadow football's greatest celebration."

🚨🇨🇦 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Canada has confirmed that referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, is welcome to officiate matches in Vancouver. 😳 #AfricanFootball #WorldCupwithMicky

RT @GordonFielden: This is the largest sporting event on the planet, despite what some Americans may believe, and the decision to prevent A…

😱😱😱 And just like that, it’s completely VANISHED from the media. A sitting congressman, Ted Lieu, said on the record the Epstein files are being blocked because they show Trump raped and threatened to kill children. Lets make this viral again 👇

One of the most beautiful moments before Spain vs Peru pre-World Cup did not come from a goal, a tackle or a piece of skill. 🇪🇸 v 🇵🇪 💘 It came from kindness. As the players walked onto the pitch, Peruvian defender Fabio Gruber noticed that the young boy with Down syndrome accompanying him was feeling cold in the stadium. Without hesitation, he removed his own jacket and gently placed it over the boy’s shoulders. In that simple act, football showed its heart. Moments like this are why the world loves football. As we head towards the 2026 World Cup, may we see more of this spirit on and off the pitch. #FIFAWorldCup #fwc2026 ⚽❤️

When active Republicans are openly asking why Trump is “so weak on Russia” and hostile to NATO, you know America’s standing in the world is compromised. Allies of the U.S. don't trust America anymore and war criminal putin is reaping the rewards. REP. BACON: “When it comes to this administration, and particularly the Pentagon right now, they're very critical of Europe, they're critical of the EU, they're critical of NATO, and they're critical of a lot of countries that make up NATO, and you never hear them criticise Russia. And that bothers us. Why are they so weak on Russia, which affects their Ukraine foreign policy, their policy towards the Baltics? But they are quick to always want to criticise Europe. It reminds me of the message that Secretary Hegseth sent to the Vice President on Signal, when he said how much he loathed Europe. Well, I think that's not good for America. It's not good for our national security, and we are allies. We have to work together to counter Russia, to counter China, to help us in the in the Middle East. And this constant criticism, along with the President's threats towards Greenland, as well as Canada, it's hurt us. Our allies have lost a lot of trust.”

BREAKING: @tedlieu just said what we were all thinking: "President Trump has repeatedly fallen asleep at multiple Cabinet meetings, at multiple White House events, and most recently at a raucous basketball game last night. The White House needs to explain why Trump keeps going to the hospital and why they keep giving him cognitive tests..

Canada says Somali FIFA-certified referee Omar Artan, whose U.S. visa was denied, is welcome to officiate matches in Vancouver. 🇨🇦

WORST FIFA PRESIDENT EVER 🖐️