Best Owl And Badger Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 58 - Going against the flow with William Philip 1:49:23

2d ago1:49:23

1:49:23

In this special episode we talk with Rev Dr William Philip, minister of the Tron Church in Glasgow. We discuss the dangers of the ‘climate gospel’, the challenges of the covid era and the failings of many churches, the increasing unrest and disconnect in our nation as our society moves further away from God’s ways, and the challenge for Christians …

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Aotearoan Wildlife & Pine Marten Deep Dive 1:00:04

13m ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Welcome to episode 27 of Zoology Ramblings! We start the episode by sharing some quick conservation good news, including incentivising environmentally friendly behaviours in Copenhagen and the discovery of the world's largest land mammal migration in South Sudan. We then both talk about Aotearoan species, including the weird and wonderful kakapo an…

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Brown hyenas & crayfish, great white fear mongering, community optimism, lethal owl control & celebrating female rangers 58:50

22m ago58:50

58:50

Welcome to episode 26 of Zoology Ramblings! This week, we are back to our regular podcast structure and begin by sharing some quick nature news followed by our animals of the week. Robi talks about brown hyena phylogeny, and how new research may see it re-classified into an extinct genus. Taxonomy nerds, this one's for you! I talk about the invasiv…

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Episode 57 - Think before you post 1:36:06

6h ago1:36:06

1:36:06

In this episode we consider developments since our last podcast, looking at the two-tier policing, media and judiciary in the UK. We discuss the input of Elon Musk, amongst others, and the increasing clamp downs on free speech including arresting people for posts on social media. We conclude with an update on the Keswick Convention debacle, and a r…

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Episode 56 - Police state 1:45:26

26d ago1:45:26

1:45:26

In this episode we discuss various events in the news including questions over the Lucy Letby case, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the new Labour government, the Olympic opening ceremony and the Keswick Convention. We then focus on recent unrest in a number of British towns and cities triggered by on-going issues around immigration, c…

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Deep dive: European bison (plus weird tree shrimps and slimy jawless fish) 1:12:10

29d ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Welcome to episode 25 of Zoology Ramblings, where Robi and I do a deep dive into European bison. Before we do, we talk about very bizarre animals of the week, featuring the slimy, jawless hagfish and an expedition that led to the discovery of tree-dwelling shrimps the size of a grain of sand! For our deep dive, we delve into how bison were almost c…

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Nature is queer, Iberian lynx, Whistling dogs, Big cats in the UK and Festival of Nature 1:21:46

29d ago1:21:46

1:21:46

Welcome to episode 24 of Zoology Ramblings! This week, Robi and I share exciting news of having met up recently in the UK, with Robi speaking at a Pride Community Campfire that I hosted with my colleagues. This leads onto a wonderful conservation about the innate queerness of nature featuring lesbian bonobos and elephant orgies. For our animals of …

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Episode 55 - The glorious few 1:38:24

2M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

In this episode we review Nick Franks’ latest book ‘The Glorious Few: Redeeming Radicalisation in the Kingdom of God'. We explore the nature of ‘de-radicalised’ Christianity in the West, the ‘industrial idolatry’ in the church, why the churches closed in 2020, and what ‘redeeming radicalisation’ looks like. We think this is an important book, parti…

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Episode 54 - The propaganda wizards 1:45:48

3M ago1:45:48

1:45:48

In this episode we consider the failings of the UK covid-19 inquiry and its postponement of the module on vaccines and therapeutics, and the response to this from a group of highly qualified experts and medics who have convened a People’s Vaccine Inquiry. We also discuss the upcoming UK election in light of a recent survey by the Evangelical Allian…

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Episode 53 - The Kingdom needs you 1:27:10

3M ago1:27:10

1:27:10

In this episode we cover some topical issues including the conviction of Donald Trump, the problem with multiculturalism, Chris Wickland’s apology on the issue of prophecy, the continued promotion of the Ukraine war by the West, Rishi Sunak’s plans for national service, the upcoming general election and the Scottish covid enquiry. We finish with Ps…

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Funerals & bat hawks, cow-stomached birds, sexy snake and deer taxonomy, badgers in the firing line, AI footprints, night club crocodiles & Star Wars gibbons 1:24:08

3M ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Welcome to episode 23 of Zoology Ramblings! Sporadic and rambling as ever, Robi and I finally get round to recording another Zoology Ramblings episode. We fill you in on some life updates, including a very moving experience I had attending the Funeral for Nature in Bath. Robi shares some of his highlights from his recent trip to the Okavango Delta,…

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Episode 52 - Leaving cloud COVID land with Dr Clare Craig 1:22:52

4M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

In this special episode we talk with Dr Clare Craig who is a diagnostic pathologist and Co-Chair of the HART Group. We discuss how Clare came to question the covid narrative in the summer of 2020 and the response she received when she started to speak out about her concerns. We talk about covid measures, the vaccine roll-out and why many medics hav…

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Episode 51 - Neither cold nor hot 1:31:19

4M ago1:31:19

1:31:19

In this episode we discuss a few examples of ‘Christian celebrities’ in the news, the ‘Lausanne movement’ and the dangers of the promotion of ‘Christian unity’ at the expense of doctrine. We have a look at the Christian media and the need to apply critical thinking to their output as well as that of mainstream media. We focus in on Premier Christia…

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Episode 50 - A contrary gospel 1:34:13

5M ago1:34:13

1:34:13

In this episode we consider the Church of England’s drive to net-zero and increasing ‘climate alarmism’ in the church, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s message to mark the start of Ramadan, the government’s new definition of ‘extremism’ and the Church Commisioners’ efforts to ‘repair the damage caused by the legacy of African chattel enslavement’. We…

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Episode 49 - No farming, no food, no future 1:48:12

6M ago1:48:12

1:48:12

In this episode we consider the recent farmer protests across Europe, driven by desperation primarily over policies related to the ‘green agenda’ and the drive to ‘net-zero’, with a uniting protest theme of ‘No farmers, No food, No future.’ We look at the unrest in Wales over the proposed new ‘Sustainable Farming Scheme’, and get a glimpse of the g…

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Episode 48 - DisPutin? 1:11:37

7M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

In this episode we re-visit the controversy surrounding Christian leader Alistair Begg’s recent advice about attending a ‘transgender wedding’, and we take a quick look at another controversy involving Canterbury Cathedral and silent discos. We then spend some time reviewing Tucker Carlson’s now infamous interview with Vladimir Putin. This raised a…

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Episode 47 - Shamelessly Biblical with Aaron Edwards 1:48:55

7M ago1:48:55

1:48:55

In this special episode we talk to Aaron Edwards, who describes himself as a ‘theologian in academic exile’ after losing his job at a theological college following his now infamous tweet expressing a Biblical view on sexuality. We discuss the importance of being ‘shamelessly biblical’, the dangers of cowardice in the church, the term ‘outrageous gr…

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Episode 46 - The gospel according to WEF 1:33:11

7M ago1:33:11

1:33:11

In this episode we have a look at the World Economic Forum who have just held their 54th annual meeting in Davos. We discuss some of their global objectives and themes, critiquing them from a Biblical perspective. We focus in on a few of their topics for this year including ‘Sustaining Life on Earth’, ‘Fixing Healthcare, Digitally’, ‘Net Zero Indus…

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Cape Town re-union, Penguins, New Species, More Beavers & Swedish Lapland 48:12

7M ago48:12

48:12

Welcome to the 21st episode of the Zoology Ramblings Podcast, where Robi and I are actually together in the same place after over a year! We share some exciting updates about our recently released Rewilding A Nation documentary, Robi's leopard research for his masters thesis and what 2024 of the Wildlife Champions Programme has in store. We talk ab…

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Episode 45 - A year in review 1:38:25

8M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

In this final episode of 2023, we have a review of the year and some of the topics we have covered and people we have interviewed. Topics include veganuary, abortion, standing up for truth, biblical orthodoxy, gender ideology, one-world government and replacement theology. We have included links below to the excellent people we have interviewed: Da…

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Episode 44 - Taking a stand 1:38:28

9M ago1:38:28

1:38:28

In this episode we discuss the official UK Covid Inquiry, and contrast it with Andrew Bridgen’s impressive effort to convene an expert testimony panel. We consider the ongoing issue of excess deaths and why this is not being investigated with urgency. We look at the cost of taking a stand and speaking out for truth, and the dangers of staying silen…

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Episode 43 - The freedom movement with Professor Norman Fenton 1:04:50

10M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

In this special episode we speak with Professor Norman Fenton, Emeritus Professor of Risk at Queen Mary University of London. Norman has been a beacon of critical thinking through the last few years, bringing clarity, reasoned analysis and compelling evidence to issues around covid and net zero, and at some considerable personal cost. We discuss hi…

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Episode 42 - We don’t need no indoctrination 1:51:24

10M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

In this episode we briefly discuss a few topical issues including excess deaths, legal action against Astra Zeneca, pro-Palestine marches and the sad death of baby Indi Gregory. We then focus on the issue of PHSE education (Personal, Social, Health & Economic) in schools. We discuss the ideologies and deceptions it promotes, the dangers it poses to…

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Wildlife Champions, Leopards are ninjas, Frogging, Rosebank & Beavers are time wizards 49:03

9M ago49:03

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Welcome back to another very belated episode of Zoology Ramblings! Thanks for putting up with our sporadic podcast recording. In this episode Robi and I give life updates, Robi of his masters project on monitoring leopard density in Namibia and me from Bristol of my job supporting local communities to take action for nature. We take a moment to ref…

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Episode 41 - No replacement 58:10

11M ago58:10

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In this episode we discuss the unfolding situation following the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel, and why it is important to approach the issue with a Biblical worldview. We talk about the way the conflict has been portrayed in the mainstream media, and the tensions which have arisen within the ‘awake’ arena. We conclude with a focus on the Bible…

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Episode 40 - Dissident perspective 2:14:47

11M ago2:14:47

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In this special episode we are joined by Luke Avery who runs a YouTube channel called Lambda Bible Studies. Luke describes the unique nature and perspective of the channel and the listeners it attracts. We discuss the challenges of church life within the reality of a hostile culture, woke and progressive influences, and how we can navigate these. W…

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Episode 39 - Our spiritual formation 51:26

11M ago51:26

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In this episode we take a little break from considering issues going on in the world, to have a think about our Christian stories and experiences and how these have shaped our critical thinking. We discuss how we have grown in our faith and dependence on God, and how important it is to daily take up our cross and follow Jesus. We hope this will be …

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Episode 38 - Who is pulling the strings? 1:17:08

1y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

In this episode we look at a few issues in the news including the possibility of a covid resurgence and return to masks, Christian Climate Action urging charities to boycott Barclays Bank, and a new network of scientists resisting the climate crisis narrative: The World Climate Declaration. We discuss the importance of being ready to answer difficu…

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Episode 37 - Hot Hot Hot!!! 1:17:11

1y ago1:17:11

1:17:11

In this episode we consider the issue of climate change, in the light of the fires in Rhodes. We also look at the technology surrounding electric cars, surveillance and Artificial Intelligence, and the dangers posed to privacy, freedom and way of life. We end with a warning to wake up and take God more seriously, and to take encouragement from the …

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Episode 36 - Thoughtcrime and other misdemeanours 1:26:07

1y ago1:26:07

1:26:07

In this episode we discuss a few topics which have been in the news. We look at people who have being ‘cancelled’ for expressing political or Christian views and for challenging prevailing ideologies. We talk about climate obsession in the Church and the on-going agenda in the media against meat-eating. We end with discussion on efforts to restrict…

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S2Ep1 - Fat Palm Sally (ft. Lucy Phelps) 16:25

1y ago16:25

16:25

Ashley meets a sporting legend who turns out to be a real handful. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan and Lucy Phelps.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep2 - Dead Ringer (ft. Shazia Nicholls & Laura Morgan) 20:27

1y ago20:27

20:27

Ashley meets Roger's new girlfriend, and gets handed a real tasty scoop. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Shazia Nicholls, Laura Morgan & Robin Morrissey.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep3 - Curry Sauce (ft. Gaby French & Michael Marcus) 18:05

1y ago18:05

18:05

Ashley visits old turf, and finds a new flame. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Shazia Nicholls, Gaby French, Michael Marcus & Lucy Phelps.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep4 - Precious Little Luck (ft. Laura Elsworthy & Raj Bajaj) 21:53

1y ago21:53

21:53

Ashley may have got lucky last night, but that's all about to change. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Lucy Phelps, Shazia Nicholls, Laura Elsworthy & Raj Bajaj.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep5 - The Moo Loo (ft. Jamie Wilkes) 15:23

1y ago15:23

15:23

Ashley brings up the rear, behind a pioneer at the vanguard of climate science. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Jamie Wilkes & Lucy Phelps.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep6 - Exclusive Access (ft. Paul Clayton & Robin Morrissey) 21:16

1y ago21:16

21:16

Ashley finds herself right in the middle of the scoop of the century. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Lucy Phelps, Shazia Nicholls, Paul Clayton, Robin Morrissey & Michael Marcus.By Mushi Mushi Productions

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Episode 35 - Pride in the name of love 1:40:31

1y ago1:40:31

1:40:31

In this episode we discuss Pride ideology, gender identity and their promotion in schools. From a brief history of the Pride movement and its flags, to how transgenderism has its roots in Gnosticism, we ask how we should approach these issues as Christians and the challenges we may face. As ever, God's Word has the last word! Links: Bank of England…

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Episode 34 - Are you OK? Summer is here... 1:33:39

1y ago1:33:39

1:33:39

In this week's episode we have a look at some interesting things that have come to light in recent news, including weather warnings, lockdowns don't work (no surprise there), WHO Global Digital Health Certificates, 'BBC Verify' and Universal Basic Income trials. We also have a think about 'Pride month' and its increasing grip on society. We finish …

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Episode 33 - Affirm my pronouns 1:18:29

1+ y ago1:18:29

1:18:29

In this episode we discuss the case of a teacher banned from the profession for 'misgendering' a pupil, and the extent of the gender ideology, sexually explicit material and 'woke morality' being 'taught' in schools and the harm to children it is causing. We also revisit the issue of 'excess deaths' which continue to be a significant reality here a…

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Episode 32 - Redeeming radicalisation with Nick Franks 1:26:12

1+ y ago1:26:12

1:26:12

In this episode we chat to special guest Nick Franks. Nick carries a prophetic burden for maturity in the Church expressed through repentance and preparation for the return of Christ. We discuss some of the key challenges that face the western Church and the urgent need to be radical in light of Nick's new book, The Glorious Few. It's our hope that…

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Episode 31 - Truth & love 1:05:16

1+ y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

In this episode we revisit the case of 'dissident' MP Andrew Bridgen who continues to ask legitimate questions around the safety of mRNA vaccines. We also look at a few issues which came out of our interview with Rev Jamie Franklin (Episode 30), including the new Church of England report on family life 'Love Matters' and the GAFCON statement from t…

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Episode 30 - Contend for the faith 1:24:02

1+ y ago1:24:02

1:24:02

In this episode we chat to special guest Rev Dr Jamie Franklin. We discuss contending for the faith in the family and in the church. Jamie is a priest in the Church of England and he also hosts the Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs podcast. Links: Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs podcast Jamie's substack Defenders podcast with William Lane…

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Episode 29 - Reality, truth & hope 1:29:45

1+ y ago1:29:45

1:29:45

In this episode we take a look at some of the issues in the news including politics, transgender ideology, the Dutch farmers and the war in Ukraine. A common thread is the search for truth and the question of where our hope comes from. Links: Owl & Badger Telegram LinktreeBy Owl & Badger

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Episode 28 - Cockup or conspiracy 1:40:02

1+ y ago1:40:02

1:40:02

In this episode we consider the term ‘conspiracy theory’ and ask whether the events of the last three years around covid have been due to ‘cockup’ or ‘conspiracy’. We look at what the Bible has to say to us on the nature of evil and how that relates to the world we live in today where global organisations, networks and ideologies are a reality. Lin…

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XHM #639 - "Born to be a lion" (2023 March 06) 2:03:10

1+ y ago2:03:10

2:03:10

For Week 6 of our annual Oscars profile, this pre-recorded episode focuses on the nominees for Best Original Song. We'll hear songs from the films Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Tell It Like a Woman, Top Gun: Maverick, RRR and Everything Everywhere All at Once. We'll also hear some songs that missed the cut whilst gak celebrates some birthday or o…

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Episode 27 - Revival or survival 1:30:10

1+ y ago1:30:10

1:30:10

In this episode we look at the issue of ‘revival’ and repentance. We also discuss the recent decision in the Church of England to introduce the ‘blessing’ of same-sex relationships, and the suspension of a lecturer at a theological college for expressing orthodox Christian views on homosexuality. We end with a look at some of the pandemic truths re…

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XHM #638 - "The only percussion comes in the form of ammunation" (2023 February 27) 2:04:17

1+ y ago2:04:17

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Oscar season continues with the 5th and final of the best original score nominees: Volker Bertelmann's music from All Quiet on the Western Front. 1. The Zombies: Butcher's Tale [Western Front 1914] (Odessey and Oracle, 1968) CBS/Date 2. In Mirrors: An Introduction (Only Time Will Tell: Leopard B-sides, 2022) self-released 3. Big Thief: Time Escapin…

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New Beginnings, Bridges for Howler Monkeys, Orchids and Ejaculating Beetles, Leopards in Nepal, Elephant in the room 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

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In episode 19 of Zoology Ramblings, Robi and I reconnect as he embarks on an exciting new journey in Cape Town and I get my first paid job in conservation! I talk about the awesome project that's helping howler monkeys in Costa Rica by putting up rope bridges and Robi enlightens us about the significance of a beetle ejaculating on a rare orchid. We…

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Episode 26 - Abortion: Is the Gospel big enough? 1:26:21

1+ y ago1:26:21

1:26:21

In this special episode we speak to Dave Brennan from Brephos, a project committed to helping churches respond to abortion. This is a sensitive but important subject, and we look at the realities of abortion, the Biblical theology of the unborn, why the church needs to talk about abortion, and the ethics around the use of cell lines from aborted ba…

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XHM #637 - "A portrait of the artist as a young man playing with UFOs & dinosaurs" (2023 February 20) 2:03:15

1+ y ago2:03:15

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It's Week 4 of our annual Oscars profile so for your Family Day programming, we'll hear cues from John Williams' nominated score from Steven Spielberg's pseudo-autobiographical film The Fabelmans. We also embrace Carnaval, Mardi Gras and the start to Lent as we acknowledge the recently deceased, one year of Ukraine's invasion and other news. 1. Des…

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