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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron is re-elected for a second term topical-anag

(ABC News)
Emmanuel Macron - Caricature

French President Emmanuel Macron is re-elected for a second term
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Referendum names defeated choleric contemnor Mrs Le Pen racist
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: DonkeyHotey

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Tyson Fury retains WBC heavyweight title, defeating Dillian Whyte in six rounds

(Sportsnaut)
Embed from Getty Images

Tyson Fury retains WBC heavyweight title
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Vaunty fighter/beast - “I slew tyronic Whyte”
Anagram: Julian Lofts

For sale in Maine: Private island

(Washington Post)
Private Island in Maine

For sale in Maine: Private island
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Favorite and insane primal isle
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Bold Coast Properties

Friday, April 22, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection

(BBC)
Marjorie Taylor Greene - Caricature

Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection
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No, I opine correct judgment to all - a vile liar, incendiary terrorist, fool!
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: DonkeyHotey

Thursday, April 21, 2022

‘Fortress in a city’: steel plant becomes Ukrainian hold-out in Mariupo

(The Guardian)
Azovstal

The Azovstal steel plant is in Mariupol, southern Ukraine
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It’s like another Alamo in vast tunnels - a prize, plus rout, eh?
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Chad Nagle

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

US science advisors desperately want to probe Uranus

(MSN)
Heading To Uranus!

US science advisors desperately want to probe Uranus
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It's an absurd caption, as you could sense we're perverts!
Anagram: Dharam
Image: Jo Zimny Photos

'Magic mushroom' compound creates a hyper-connected brain to treat depression

(LiveScience)
Magic Mushrooms Portland Oregon

'Magic mushroom' compound creates a hyper-connected brain to treat depression
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Mood spasm resurgence? Oh no! Best dare, narc it! Commute on a hypnotic carpet ride!
Anagram: Mark McNamara
Image: dog97209

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Russian warship badly damaged in strike

(AP News)
Guided missile cruiser 'Moskva'

Russian warship badly damaged in strike ~ as Ukraine badly whips, disarms red giant
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: manhhai

Russian general Yakov Rezantsev killed in Ukraine

(BBC)
A mural of Putin, Hitler, and Stalin with a slogan " No More Time"

These Russian generals are lost or missing in action:
Andrei Sukhovetsky
Yakov Rezantsev
Andrei Mordvichev
Oleg Mityaev
Andrei Kolesnikov
Vitali Gerasimov
Andrei Paliy
= Kyev Analysis:
I. Aggressor zero killed
II. He’s a goner - vamoose!
III. Slain - sin ended
IV. Attacked ‘n overrun
V. Martyr shot attacker
VI. Killed on manoeuvres
VII. Navy shipmaster - gone
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: elnina

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Bucha killings: ‘The world cannot be tricked anymore’

(Al Jazeera)
Russia Ukraine War - Day 39: Horrific findings after Russian retreat

Bucha killings: ‘The world cannot be tricked anymore’
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I lament/know butchery, genocide, hardball’s no trick
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Manhhai

Frank James, N-Train Shooter, arrested

(The New York Times)
Queensboro Plaza Subway Station

Frank James, N-Train Shooter, arrested
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another major stinker snared faster
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Whliepoon

‘Smoking rifle’: Trump Jr texted Meadows strategies to overturn election – report

(The Guardian)
Exhibit A: Proof of Sedition, remix (after "Attack on the Massachusetts 6th at Baltimore, April 19, 1861" by O. Pelton

“It’s very simple … We have multiple paths. We control them all.” - Donald Junior
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When evil errant lawless Trumps join huddle to plot vile Capitol mayhem
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Jeff Gates

Ukrainian zoo staff refuse to abandon animals

(Yahoo!)
Zebra

Ukrainian zoo staff refuse to abandon animals
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Found inane infatuation of zebras, rams, koalas...
Anagram: Aronas Pinchas
Image: Andrew J.Swan

Judge rules Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on ballot

(YouTube)
Abby Finkenauer 2

Judge rules Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on ballot
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Unjust rule by one fat GOP barbarian. Clean panel OKed.
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Gregory Hauenstein

These Android apps may be stealing your banking details

(The Times of India)
Social apps in smartphone

These Android apps may be stealing your banking details
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Elaborately disguised app has bank raids, netting money
Anagram: Mark McNamara
Image: Wall Boat

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

‘Smoking rifle’: Trump Jr texted Meadows strategies to overturn election – report

(The Guardian)
Donald Trump Jr. - Caricature

“It’s very simple … We have multiple paths. We control them all.” - Donald Junior
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When evil errant lawless Trumps join huddle to plot vile Capitol mayhem
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: DonkeyHotey

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's relationship with Chris Rock goes back to the '90s

(Today)
Will Smith Tampar Chris Rock Di Pentas Anugerah Oscar

His wife Jada Pinkett Smith Actor Will Smith Oscar compere Chris Rock
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Write the filmscript:
No hair
Slap or thwack him
‘cos a comedic jest irks
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Budley

Where do you stand on these controversial foods?

(BBC)
Kale salad, anchovies, fennel, croutons, parmesan

Where do you stand on these controversial foods?
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Let down fed on anchovies—oysters, hot or aroused
Anagram: Robert Jordan
Image: T.Tseng

What's your diet's carbon footprint

(BBC)
Good for your Heart :)

What's your diet's carbon footprint
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Brownish food trace in a trusty pot!
Anagram: Mark McNamara
Image: Irene Steeves

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Bolton says Trump used the term "burner phones"

(CBS News)
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Bolton says Trump used the term "burner phones"
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Tyrant (bum) then suppressed other solo number
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Original image: SolanoSnapper