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Debate over the slogan ACAB is drawing attention in France after commentators on RMC clashed over its use at demonstrations. Juliette Briens criticised the mixing of slogans such as 'ACAB' and 'F*ck la police' with Palestinian flags, calling it an amalgam, while Benjamin Amar hit back that discontent with the government should be voiced to the government itself. The exchange reflects wider tensions over protest language and policing.
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Brazilians are searching for the exact time polls close in the current election. Searches spike on election day as voters hurry to get to polling stations before they shut, since lines that form before closing time are still served. The electoral court sets voting hours nationwide, typically from 8am to 5pm local time.
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ACAB graffiti has been photographed spray-painted on debris containers at a university in France, with a licensable image of the scene distributed through Reuters Connect. The acronym, widely understood as 'All Cops Are Bastards', is a common slogan in French protest movements. Little verified detail about the location, timing or context of the graffiti is currently available.
- 4Anger over police violence in French schools spreads online●# meme # France # education # protest # police # violence # acab # politics # resistance # school # society RE: defcon.s
Posts tagged with memes about France, education and police violence are circulating, linking protests, schools and resistance in French society. The material mixes anti-police slogans with commentary on education and politics, reflecting broader tension around policing and protest in the country.
- 5Education protests flare in France, Germany and Chile●This week in global education. France, Germany, Chile # ClassWar # ACAB # Education
A weekly roundup of global education news highlights developments in France, Germany and Chile, framed around class conflict and anti-police slogans. The item ties together education stories with broader social unrest, suggesting student or teacher actions are part of wider class-war tensions in all three countries.
- 6Viewer finishes the original Star Trek series●Ya me acabé la serie original de Star Trek. Por fin. Tanta paz lleve como descanso deja. # TV # Series # Scifi # Ciencia
A viewer has finished watching the original Star Trek series, expressing relief at finally completing it. The comment notes the calm the show's ending leaves behind, suggesting a satisfying but long journey through the classic science fiction run. The remark is a personal milestone shared with a small audience rather than a broader news event.
- 7Fundstrat predicts Bitcoin above $100,000 by end of 2026▼🚀 Fundstrat ve a # Bitcoin sobre los $100.000 antes de que acabe 2026. Sean Farrell señala el coste creciente de financi
Fundstrat's Sean Farrell forecasts Bitcoin rising above $100,000 before the end of 2026. He points to the rising cost of financing the US Treasury, federal debt above 120% of GDP, and the liquidity that this forces the government to inject, arguing these conditions should support the cryptocurrency's price.
- 8Karlos Arguiñano's yuca-peeling gesture sparks food debate●Un pelador, una yuca y miles de comentarios: el gesto de Karlos Arguiñano que sorprendió a Latinoamérica y acabó convert
Spanish TV chef Karlos Arguiñano has set off a wave of reaction across Latin America after a moment on his cooking show showing him peeling a yuca. Thousands of comments followed, with viewers debating the technique and turning the gesture into a broader conversation about gastronomy and how the root vegetable is handled in different culinary traditions.
- 9Calls grow for Pete Lacaba to be named National Artist▼Pete Lacaba for National Artist. My mother would have approved. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rapp ler.com/people/a
A campaign is under way urging that Philippine writer, journalist and screenwriter Pete Lacaba be proclaimed a National Artist. A Rappler feature argues he deserves the honor for his contributions to both literature and film, and readers are sharing and endorsing the call, with some noting their own families would have supported it.
- 10Horror Con brings scary movie celebrities to Peoria▼Horror Con brings macabre artists and scary movie celebs to Peoria
Peoria is hosting a Horror Convention that gathers macabre artists and celebrities from horror films, giving fans a chance to meet actors and browse dark-themed artwork. The event draws horror enthusiasts from across the region and puts the Illinois city on the map for genre fandom.
- 11Netherlands drops Microsoft 365 for tax services●🇳🇱 Países Bajos acaba de cortar lazos con Microsoft 365 para sus servicios fiscales. ¿Es el inicio del fin para las # Bi
The Netherlands has cut ties with Microsoft 365 for its tax administration services, a move being read as a potential signal of a broader European shift away from Big Tech providers. The decision raises questions about data sovereignty and whether other European governments and institutions will follow suit in reducing reliance on US software giants.
- 12US prison guards' union terminated over national security claim●Fuck prisons and fuck prison guards (ACAB), but I've just read through the union termination notice for the US prison gu
A US prison guards' union has reportedly been terminated after authorities filed a notice claiming prisons are a matter of national security. Commenters critical of the prison system say the notice reads as a list of powers the government wants to wield without oversight. The move is being discussed as part of broader debates over labor rights and the US prison system.
- 13Brazil's B3 exchange launches US dollar-denominated Bitcoin futures●🇧🇷 La bolsa brasileña B3 acaba de lanzar futuros de # Bitcoin en dólares. El mercado local avanza hacia una adopción ins
The Brazilian stock exchange B3 has launched Bitcoin futures contracts settled in US dollars, a move described as a step toward institutional adoption of crypto in the local market. The product allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin's price without holding the asset directly, aligning Brazil with other major exchanges offering regulated crypto derivatives.
- 14Readers Mark 177 Years Since Edgar Allan Poe's Death●Today it is 177 years since the death of American writer, poet, literary critic and all-round master of the macabre Edga
Anniversary commemorations are underway for Edgar Allan Poe, the American writer, poet and critic who died 177 years ago. Readers are revisiting his life and work, with a recent deeply researched biography drawing on previously unavailable correspondence being recommended as a fascinating and informative account of the master of macabre fiction.
- 15Bortoleto apologises after crashing into Sainz at Malaysian GP▼F1 - Bortoleto se desculpa por 'acabar' com corrida de Sainz e dele próprio na Malásia: Brasileiro fazia início de prova
Brazilian F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has apologised after a collision with Carlos Sainz ended both their races at Sepang in Malaysia. Bortoleto had made a promising start to the grand prix before hitting the Spanish Williams driver, damaging his own car and receiving a 10-second penalty, which proved irrelevant as he could not continue.
- 16Traveller shares ten-day trip through Armenia and Georgia●Acabo de realizar un viaje a # armenia / # հայաստան y # georgia / # საქართველო de diez días, asinke mi intención de las
A Spanish-speaking traveller has completed a ten-day trip to Armenia and Georgia and plans to publish a series of posts focused mainly on the region's religious temples, starting with a photograph of a temple entrance. The countries are trending in some travel circles as Caucasus destinations gain visibility.
- 17Anti-police-union sentiment echoes under ACAB banner▼ACAB forever. Police unions are just groups of thugs! #ACAB #AllCopsAreBastards #cops #police #union #labour #WorkersRig
Posts denouncing police unions as 'groups of thugs' are circulating alongside the slogan ACAB, or All Cops Are Bastards. The messages frame police unions as incompatible with broader labour and workers' rights movements, a long-running tension on the left between union solidarity and criticism of policing. No specific incident appears tied to the posts.
- 18FediTV and Eldritch TV launch new free internet TV channels▼Checa el nuevo stream/canal de televisión por Internet que acabamos de publicar en # FediTV y en Eldritch Tv 🌐📺 que pued
FediTV and Eldritch TV have published a batch of new internet television streams that viewers can watch for free. The newly added channels cover a range of topics, including practical ideas, combat robotics, weather content, a Mexico-focused feed called MTMN Mexico, and action programming. The announcement is being shared with Spanish-speaking audiences, encouraging people to browse the new free streaming line-up.
- 19Joaquín Prat apologises to Paca Blanco after leaving set▼¿Por qué Joaquín Prat pidió perdón a Paca Blanco tras dejar el plató? # JoaquinPrat # PacaBlanco # AldoComas # ElTiempoJ
Spanish television presenter Joaquín Prat apologised to activist Paca Blanco after leaving the set of Telecinco's 'El Tiempo Justo'. The apology reportedly related to remarks made during a discussion involving Blanco's son Aldo Comas, touching on eviction and housing issues. Viewers are debating the exchange and Prat's decision to say sorry off-air afterwards.
- 20Waxwork Records Puts New Orleans Horror Vinyl on the Map▼Waxwork Records: Where Music Meets The Macabre in New Orleans
Waxwork Records, the New Orleans-based vinyl label known for its horror film soundtracks, is the subject of a feature in New Orleans Magazine exploring how it blends music with the macabre. The piece highlights the label's distinctive releases and its place in the city's cultural scene, drawing attention from soundtrack collectors and horror fans.