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In the early 2020s, the planet found itself in the grip of a virus which spread like wildfire. That virus was the misogynistic gospel of Andrew Tate, and the people who found themselves infected were young boys the world over.

Having felt his fame and popularity slip somewhat, Tate decided to do something drastic to prove he’s still the pinnacle of toxic masculinity.

There’s just one problem with that:

Andrew Tate just got his ass kicked, because of course he did.

As it turns out, he can only physically beat up women. pic.twitter.com/XXvVpDTTOW

— Johnny Loveless (@JohnnyLoveless) December 21, 2025

Andrew Tate: man down

Before he was an international man of misogyny, Andrew Tate was a kick boxer and an arsehole. He was famous on British Twitter long before the rest of the world knew him, and by that we mean ‘famously repellant’ – i.e. he tweeted stuff like this:

Next point, if you put yourself in a position to be raped, you must bare some responsibility. I’m not saying it’s OK you got raped.

He was banned from Twitter, but Elon Musk reinstated his account after purchasing the platform. This is why we get to see him tweeting out excuses today:

99.9% of 40 year old men with 700 million dollars sit around with whores.

I could have done the same and talked shit on the Internet and took no risks and just lived easy.

In my heart I knew I’m too old.

I knew I’d been out too long.

That’s why I had to do it.

To face… pic.twitter.com/pgZC203y4y

— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) December 21, 2025

You’re supposed to be the ‘Top G’ – not the ‘Runner Up G’.

Do you really think your supporters are interested in watching a middle-aged man get the shit kicked out of him?

How is Andrew Tate charging $5k plus travel and hotel for fight camp when he's fighting like this?

— Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) December 20, 2025

We’re getting ahead of ourselves, however; we haven’t even shown you what the beating looked like yet:

Both Jake Paul & Andrew Tate (Top G) have lost their fights this weekend

Boxing is healing, the world is healing pic.twitter.com/0xtWvbeUqb

— EMPIRE (@AniEMPIRE) December 20, 2025

The guy that Tate fought was Chase DeMoor, who’s best known for appearing on reality dating shows:

Your “Top G” Andrew Tate got his ass handed to him by a “Too Hot To Handle” Netflix star.

2025 what a year. pic.twitter.com/1FMJLR5kGi

— J (@ArneSlotMachine) December 20, 2025

While DeMoor has fought before, he’s not particularly well regarded, as this video demonstrates:

Imagine watching your hero Andrew Tate get battered by this guy and still call him "Top G"pic.twitter.com/X3xcGMRKno

— Omnitrix (@TLOmnitrix) December 20, 2025

No offence to DeMoor, of course; dating shows are perfectly watchable, and we have nothing but respect for the way he handled Tate. The point is everyone thinks Andrew Tate picked DeMoor because he wasn’t a serious opponent:

Wait, Andrew Tate hand-picked his opponent as an easy win, and he still did this to him? Haha. pic.twitter.com/D1b8swfMQM

— Oliver (@OWS1892) December 21, 2025

There were other great shots of Tate’s clownfall too:

Andrew Tate has been BATTERED and comprehensively beaten by a novice boxer, Chase DeMoor pic.twitter.com/9bK5t4z4DZ

— Gadget (@Gadget440) December 20, 2025

Andrew Tate finding out beating fighters his own size isn’t as easy as beating trafficked Eastern European women pic.twitter.com/NLqzJVlY9q

— Roy Drones Jr (@chiweethedog) December 20, 2025

At least Andrew Tate didn’t have his jaw broken like Jake Paul. Mainly because he doesn’t have one. pic.twitter.com/W4Zv420o95

— Quadcarl (@Quadcarl) December 21, 2025

Lover boy bye bye

While it’s good to ridicule Andrew Tate, it’s important to remember he’s not just someone who the internet loves to hate. Tate allegedly committed a string of violent crimes against women; crimes which he’s literally described in his own words:

Recruiting women solely to “make them fall in love” in order to control them and force them to work on webcam or OnlyFans is human trafficking. pic.twitter.com/6EumrPcxnF

— Murdered By Crayons (@CrayonMurders) March 6, 2025

Andrew Tate is on camera/audio admitting to:
-violently raping a woman
-violently strangling a woman
-having sex with a 16 year old when he was an adult

Is under investigation for:
-human trafficking of minors with 6 potential victims

Jordan Peterson: pic.twitter.com/XRNoXlYvgy

— The Serfs (youtube.com/theserftimes) (@theserfstv) January 12, 2023

Andrew Tate and his brother were on trial in Romania for human trafficking, and texts from the Top G suggest it was Donald Trump who helped him wriggle out of accountability:

NYT-reviewed texts describe Andrew Tate anticipating Trump administration help as he sought to leave Romania, where he and his brother Tristan have been under investigation since 2022. Prosecutors later lifted travel restrictions.https://t.co/1Rm0lI3mjk… pic.twitter.com/82k2O8hRq1

— The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) December 20, 2025

Where are the anti-rape gang people like Tommy Robinson when you need them?

Oh yeah, that’s right, Robinson has actually defended this guy, as we reported:

Tommy Robinson: "Save women from rapists!"

Lauren Southern: "Andrew Tate raped me"

Tommy: "You're a lying whore" pic.twitter.com/BVTwS8TBuK

— TakedownMRAs (@TakedownMRAs) July 19, 2025

All that aside, it’s heartwarming to see people like Andrew Tate and Jake Paul getting what they deserve this Christmas – i.e. knocked the fuck out.

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By Willem Moore

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Although Morocco is officially the biggest winner of the FIFA Qatar 2025 Arab Cup after winning the title, and with Mohamed Rabie Hrimat winning the Best Player award, Mehdi Benabid winning Best Goalkeeper, and Abdelrazak Hamdallah winning Man of the Match in the final, anyone who followed the Palestinian team knows that they are the biggest winners in terms of historic achievements and inspiring moments during the tournament.

The Palestinian team are the real winners

Palestine began their journey with an exciting victory over Libya in the qualifiers on penalties, before reaching the quarter-finals, where they bid farewell to the Arab Cup after an epic clash with Saudi Arabia that ended 2-1 after extra time. Sports journalist Uday Kharoub said that the Saudi team ‘stole the victory’ from Palestine, referring to the strength of Palestine’s performance and its ability to compete with one of the strongest teams in the tournament until the last minute.

Much of the credit goes to coach Ihab Abu Jazar, who led a fierce team that achieved many surprises, starting with a 1-0 victory over host Qatar, followed by forcing Tunisia to a 2-2 draw after the Eagles of Carthage took a two-goal lead, and then a goalless draw with Syria, confirming that Palestine had come to challenge and not just to participate.

After their historic qualification for the round of 16 in the 2023 Asian Cup, Palestine continued to make history in the Arab Cup, not only qualifying for the quarter-finals, but also topping Group A, recording their best ever achievement in the knockout stages of major tournaments.

Unforgettable historical moments at the Arab Cup

Palestine’s journey in the Arab Cup can be summarised in several key points:

The joy of the Gaza crowds:

Despite the suffering of war and difficult conditions, videos and photos emerged from Palestinian tents and neighbourhoods documenting unprecedented joy, with celebrations and cheers filled with joy amid Palestinian flags raised on roads and squares. These moments showed how the team was able to give Palestinians a sense of unity and hope, and bring smiles amid a reality full of daily challenges and difficulties.

Widespread global interaction:

Despite the participation of many teams, none of them received the same attention as Palestine, which dominated global headlines, with the media and social networking sites discussing the team’s achievements and surprises, reinforcing its status as an example of Palestinian will and determination.

Strong competition with Saudi Arabia:

Palestine showed its ability to compete until the last moment in the quarter-finals, with observers describing it as a strong opponent for the Saudi team, reflecting the team’s improved performance and the professionalism of its players.

Statements by national team goalkeeper Rami Hamada, in which he referred to his participation in the tournament despite not being affiliated with any club at the time, and his training with Qatar’s Al-Markhiya Club in preparation for the Arab Cup, reflecting the players’ commitment and readiness for the history made by the team.

An upward trend… towards a golden generation

At a time when many teams have emerged from the Arab Cup with significant gains, the Palestinian team’s upward performance from the Asian Cup to the Arab Cup proves that the Fedayeen are undergoing an unprecedented phase of development, opening the door to the possibility of a ‘golden generation’ of Palestinian football in the coming period.

Palestine undoubtedly left the tournament with a wealth of achievements and historic moments that prove it to be one of the most inspiring and distinguished teams in the 2025 Arab Cup.

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By Alaa Shamali

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On 21 December, Labour chair Anna Turley did the Sunday interview round, and inevitably, the hosts asked her how much longer Keir Starmer will remain in position. Putting herself at odds with the public and common sense, Turley suggested Starmer will still be in place next Christmas:

‘Will the Prime Minister be here by next Christmas?’
‘Absolutely.’

Labour’s new chair Anna Turley backs Keir Starmer to @Lewis_Goodall amid leadership speculation. pic.twitter.com/ji1lkF1inY

— LBC (@LBC) December 21, 2025

We say ‘suggested’; arguably it’s more of a threat than anything.

Keir Starmer’s last Christmas?

In the video above, Lewis Goodall asked Turley if Keir Starmer will still be here in a year. Turley answered that yes he would, because he won a ‘huge mandate’ in 2024. The problem is that a great deal has happened since 2024, and none of it has been good, and all of it has led to this:

#GE2029 | Seat projection:

REF: 238 (+233)
CON: 139 (+18)
GRN: 83 (+79)
LD: 68 (-4)
SNP: 46 (+37)
LAB: 38 (-373)
PLAID: 7 (+3)

Based on @LordAPolls survey, 11-15 Dec pic.twitter.com/laPW1YB5LS

— Stats for Lefties (@LeftieStats) December 21, 2025

Legally speaking, there’s nothing stopping the Labour Party from subjecting us to the loathed Keir Starmer for another four years. That isn’t why Labour are going to boot him out, though; they’re going to shitcan him because they understand not doing so might lead to the death of their party.

Turley also said people are beginning to feel the promised “change”; the problem is no one in the country seems to agree with this statement.

While we’re sure Labour are satisfying their own internal metrics, people’s lives are still demonstrably worse. Inflation may have slowed, but we’re still left with unbearably high prices. On top of this, houses still cost too much; public services are still run down; privatised utilities are still being run to benefit billionaires, and Wes Streeting is still a government minister.

All these things contribute to misery that people are feeling, and Labour has no realistic plan to undo any of it.

Record in office

Turley did try to explain why Labour are doing a good job; she just didn’t do a very convincing job, as Saul Staniforth documented:

Asked about cancelling the Leeds tram Turley says Lab are delivering transport outcomes that make a real difference to peoples lives & that they feel in their pockets, & one thing she cites is freezing bus fares

erm, you raised the bus fare cap from £2 to £3. A 50% fare increase pic.twitter.com/4ZeH7Escig

— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) December 21, 2025

Asked about cancelling local elections, Labour MP & party chair Anna Turley puts the responsibility for that (and the blame) on councils. pic.twitter.com/Xfu8UQMCZC

— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) December 21, 2025

Anna Turley says Labour promised to abolish hereditary peers.

No. Keir Starmer promised to abolish the entire House of Lords. pic.twitter.com/xQtBaTyDUL

— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) December 21, 2025

Not to worry, though, as Labour may have a plan to cling on to power:

Labour Party chair refuses THREE TIMES to rule out delaying the next general election https://t.co/rv8aqSD0rb

— Calgie (@christiancalgie) December 21, 2025

To be fair, Turley did later confirm there will be an election in 2029; for some reason she just refused to give a straight answer to Phillips.

If you ask us, that’s probably not a smart move when people are already accusing you of being anti-democratic, but we’re sure Labour know best, what with their ‘huge mandate’ and all.

Problems

In this moment, Labour and Keir Starmer are facing three crucial problems which could put an end to their century-old party:

• The first is that people actually remember things which happen to them.
• The second is Keir Starmer.
• The third is that the party is wall-to-wall underwhelmers like Anna Turley, so what difference will it make even if Starmer does go?

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By Willem Moore

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Palestinian women in Gaza have faced widespread sexual violence during the Israeli genocide. Despite mountains of evidence, human rights groups face difficulties pursuing justice, as women live in fear of social stigma and reprisal from Israel.

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“What is happening [in Palestine] today is the true face of Zionist ideology . . . turning Palestinian existence into an unbearable hell,” declares the recently released Kairos Palestine document, "A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide."

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“So far, no one has seriously discussed this initiative; no work is being done on it,” Ushakov told reporters this Sunday.

Kirill Dmitriev, presidential special envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, met Saturday in Miami with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Following the meeting, Dmitriev described the talks as constructive.

A day earlier, Witkoff met in Miami with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.

Ushakov admitted that he did not know if the Ukrainian delegation was still in Miami and was unaware of any changes the US peace proposal might have undergone due to recent discussions with representatives of Ukraine and the European Union (EU), but he did not hide his skepticism in this regard.

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Sin plantearse encuentro a tres bandas sobre conflicto ucraniano

Moscú, 21 dic (Prensa Latina) El asesor del presidente ruso para asuntos internacionales, Yuri Ushakov, dijo hoy que de momento no hay planes de un encuentro a tres bandas entre representantes de Estados Unidos, Rusia y Ucrania.

“Hasta ahora, nadie ha hablado seriamente de esta iniciativa, no se está trabajando en ello”, declaró Ushakov este domingo a los representantes de la prensa.

El enviado especial presidencial ruso para la cooperación económica con países extranjeros, Kiril Dmítriev, se reunió el sábado en Miami con el enviado especial de Estados Unidos, Steve Witkoff, y el yerno del mandatario norteamericano Jared Kushner. Al término del encuentro, Dmítriev calificó las conversaciones de constructivas.

Un día antes, Witkoff se reunió en Miami con el secretario del Consejo de Seguridad Nacional y Defensa de Ucrania, Rustem Umérov.

Ushakov admitió que desconoce si la delegación ucraniana todavía se encuentra en Miami e ignora los cambios que la propuesta de paz de Estados Unidos haya sufrido como resultado de las recientes discusiones con representantes de Ucrania y la Unión Europea, pero no ocultó su escepticismo a este respecto.

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“So far, no one has seriously discussed this initiative; no work is being done on it,” Ushakov told reporters this Sunday.

Kirill Dmitriev, presidential special envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, met in Miami with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Following the meeting, Dmitriev described the talks as constructive.

A day earlier, Witkoff met in Miami with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. Ushakov admitted that he did not know if the Ukrainian delegation was still in Miami and was unaware of any changes the US peace proposal might have undergone due to recent discussions with representatives of Ukraine and the European Union (EU), but he did not hide his skepticism in this regard.

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The document notes, “We recognize the positive trend in the trade between Russia and African countries despite unilateral restrictions. Considering the economic and trade potential of interaction between Russia and Africa, we reiterate our commitment to expanding this interaction.”

It also underscores the need to create favorable conditions for the work of Russian and African companies.

The declaration says, “We stress the need to design the necessary mechanisms to provide support to Russian and African companies within the framework of a sustainable partnership that will foster growth and generate jobs.”

The 2nd ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was held in Cairo on December 19-20, with the participation of more than 50 African countries.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov led the Russian delegation to the meeting.

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That country’s policies have left more than half a million people jobless since then, Shaher Saad, Secretary General of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, criticized in a statement.

Saad noted that unemployment rates have risen to unprecedented levels of over 50 percent in the West Bank and 84 percent in the Gaza Strip.

The union leader condemned the systematic siege, the continuous road closures, and the daily raids to which Palestinian workers are subjected in the West Bank.

He also criticized the destruction of local productive sectors, especially agriculture, construction, and services, due to the 27-month military siege.

Saad underscored that such actions are a crime and violate people’s natural right to work and a dignified life.

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The commemoration highlights the legacy and influence of the prima ballerina assoluta, and in her memory, the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) will perform the classic “Don Quixote” this Sunday, with principal dancers Anette Delgado and Dani Hernandez in the leading roles.

Alicia dedicated her life to dance, first training to become a respected ballerina, then developing her own style, and finally perpetuating ballet within Cuban culture as an integral and inseparable part of it.

Along with brothers Fernando and Alberto Alonso, extraordinary teacher and choreographer, respectively, she founded the first professional ballet company in Cuba 77 years ago, when that art was scarcely understood in Latin societies.

Despite the social, political, and health challenges she faced, this woman’s determination and courage allowed her to persevere in elevating her status as a dancer.

Alonso supported the social revolution in Cuba that started in 1959 and rose above prejudices and bourgeois ideologies to bring her art to the people, factories, fields, forests, valleys, and every street.

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President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the latest act on social media, affirming that it “is a serious violation of international law and deserves the condemnation of all peace-loving peoples.”

“We denounce the theft of the Venezuelan oil tanker in Caribbean waters by US forces. It is an act of piracy and maritime terrorism, a grave violation of international law, and deserves the condemnation of the entire world. Enough of imperial aggression!” Diaz-Canel wrote on his X profile.

Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, in turn, confirmed that the robbery was conducted by US military personnel in international waters, describing it as a crime against humanity, navigation, and the sovereignty of nations.

Rodriguez pointed out that the attack flagrantly violates Article 3 of the 1988 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, as well as Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the Geneva Convention on the High Seas, and the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations among States.

Additionally, she condemned the “colonialist model” that Washington imposes through intimidation and the illegitimate use of force, reaffirming that Venezuela will continue its economic and energy development independently and sovereignly, supported by its people and international allies.

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On Friday, 19 December, three people, with tickets for an audio tour, rushed the sovereign throne in the House of Lords. I was one of those people, and this is the first action I have taken part in. 

I can hear the protestations already. ‘It’s immature, there are official and practical routes to take if you want to push for political change, stop attention seeking.’

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. And I call bullshit.

It’s so easy to diminish others for taking an action that is, by design, clearly inconvenient, disruptive and often a bit confusing. But I would argue that, too, is by design courtesy of the establishment and the super-rich that lord over us in all their pompous superiority and privilege. 

I have already tried and tested the official routes; I first stood as a Green Party candidate, followed by a swift change to being Independent. I did this with the firm belief that we need to root and embed politics back into our communities, and I saw first-hand the difference it can make.

I’ve organised peoples assemblies and public meetings for Your Party. We have seen people talking to each other again, and actually listening to each other, rather than shutting each other down. Progress in our communities is being made; but now we need to go big or go home. 

They stopped caring about us ages ago

It’s no wonder society is neglected and crumbling into the abyss when ordinary people have become disenfranchised from the system that is there supposedly to work for them. Time and time again we see policy decisions made which target the vulnerable, and protect the profits of the richest. Profits made from our pockets and decreasing living standards. 

This is proven by stagnating wages, costs ever-surging, whilst the wealthiest ‘coincidentally’ see a 1000% increase in the same period.

Billionaire Britain 2025

Eat the Rich (and the House of Lords)

We have to face facts. Our democratic system, along with the client media and billionaire press, are not there to give us an equal chance. We don’t have an official, legitimate and recognised means of having a say in the way our country operates.

Again, by design, because it is not built for us; it’s built for us to put privileged, connected, often parachuted, candidates into Parliament for a continuation of the strangle-hold on ordinary, hard working families across our country. 

“They must be really good at what they do”, chime those whipped by the far-right. No, mate. We are all really good at what we each do. We are just massively exploited for the profits of the rich in every aspect of our lives. Whether its wages, greed-inflation, degradation of the health of our nation, our rivers, our communities – we have all had to tighten our belts and plough on.

All except one small minority in the UK.

That is why I chose to take part in the action. It wasn’t violent, it caused no damage and it disrupted nothing, other than a few tour groups. We simply planned to sit in the sovereign chair, hold a banner saying ‘Replace the Lords’ and ‘The Peoples Charter’, whilst announcing the demands set by the first delegates of the House of the People convened earlier this year. 

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Horrific, right?

Frankly, given they sell Suffragette themed souvenirs in their giftshop, surely seeing some non-violent direct action first-hand should have been quite an educational experience.

Pomp and pageantry isn’t our tradition; its theirs.

The true tradition of the people is to protest and disrupt the powers that be, demanding to be afforded the rights we deserve. It is also one of the strongest ways to make wider society start to think about other alternatives, whilst exposing the absolute ridiculousness of the obscene wealth inequality in the Lord’s chamber. 

The fact that it is so offensive, and potentially criminal, for an ordinary person to step out of bounds in this chamber and dare to approach the sovereign chair should disgust us all.

The time is now – and it starts with the House of Lords

This is how progress begins, by changing the rules, not waiting for permission to speak. 

By introducing new ideas and concepts, we can get the nation thinking about what could be, so we can actually achieve greater things together. The establishment doesn’t want cohesion, hence it is sowing division. So by getting our communities back together, we can defeat the real enemies we all face. Pretty win-win, if you ask me.

As Rayal, one of the protesters, aptly put it:

I acted today to ensure that I am able to show my peers that the people are the true power, and that its up to us to take action against the false powers that attempt to control us.

Just like the protesters of today’s age, the angry and impassioned Suffragettes weren’t favourites  in the eyes of the majority of people in their time, who just wanted a quiet life and to get on with it.

But imagine where would we be, today, if those brave women hadn’t bloody well just got on with it, regardless.

Join the call with Assemble and the House of the People, and kick the lords out, to put the people in.

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By Maddison Wheeldon

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