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Spectator
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Spectator
What liberalism's critics get wrong
Perhaps we are living in the early sixteenth century. Think of the ideology of the West as a sort of religion. It needs a reformation, a purging, a back to basics movement. In a sense this is well underway: for many years now, countless thinkers have attacked the flaws and complacency of the dominant Western ideology. Yet a positive vision has not really been articulated. We need something resembling the Protestant reformation. It did not chuck out the dominant religious tradition, it came up with a new account of its inner logic. To many thinkers, liberalism is a flawed ideology that must be comprehensively ditched. More careful thinkers admit to ambivalence. Despite its capacity for error, this is our tradition: we cannot disown it, rise above it. The absolutists see liberalism as akin to communism or fascism: a system that is wrong at its core. But on closer inspection there is an element of posturing in most of these thinkers; they cannot quite deny their affinity with this tradition. Nick Timothy has just provided an example of this. His call on Coffee House for a new conservatism at first seems to be yet another advocacy of 'postliberalism'. He emphasises that a crude free-market triumphalism on the right has been accompanied by a brittle insistence on individual rights from the left: a double-whammy erosion of common values. 'Conservatives need to reject liberalism and rediscover true, philosophical conservatism'. So: liberalism bad. Or is it? He then calls for a reassertion of 'the essential liberalism that stands for pluralism and our democratic way of life'. The average postliberal does not make this latter move, for fear of seeming lukewarm. But Timothy seems unsure how to expand on the goodness of 'essential liberalism'. Instead he echoes some conventional postliberal story-telling: 'Right from the beginning, liberal thought was built on the false premise that there are not only universal values but also natural and universal rights.' As a consequence, 'liberals ignore the relational essence of humanity: our dependence on others and our reliance on the institutions and norms of community life.' The claim to be defending 'essential liberalism' is elbowed aside by this attack on liberal thought as wrong to the core. I know that 'liberalism' is a complicated term, but it seems to me that few if any thinkers are really trying to grapple with the complexity. As I see it, Timothy is on the right track: there is an 'essential liberalism' that must be distilled from the confusing excesses of liberalism in our day. It is our political tradition, of liberal democracy, or the liberal state. It is a historical reality, not a theoretical thing: we should not over-value the importance of Hobbes or Locke or any other theorist. Instead we should look at what actually happened: England rejected absolutism of throne and altar in favour of a new political narrative, in which liberty was gradually protected and expanded. And the original ideology behind this was not 'universal human rights' – the creed of eighteenth-century Frenchmen, but 'liberty of conscience' – the creed of seventeenth-century English liberal Protestants. We need to re-tell our national story of 'essential liberalism', and revive pride in the tradition of the liberal state. Only so can we hope to reform liberalism in the wider sense, the baggy flawed creed that we inhabit.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
'Two-second' garden job will help rescue your lawn in July heat
With July already here, but there are a few important gardening jobs to do for your lawn amid the heat As July is here, there's no better time to get your green fingers working and tend to your garden. If you've got a bit of outdoor space, you'll be well aware that the height of summer brings with it some critical gardening tasks, particularly when it comes to lawn care. Of course, summer is also perfect for hosting barbecues, sipping on cool drinks, or even watching the Euros with loved ones – but amidst all these activities, don't forget to give your grassy patch some TLC. Foot traffic from social gatherings can put extra strain on your grass, so maintenance is key. Timothy Greene, a grass expert from iCANLAWN, has shared four golden rules to keep your lawn in top shape throughout July, reports the Express. How to take care of your lawn in July The watering window It turns out there is a better time to water your lawn. Timothy advises: "Water your lawn in the early morning, preferably between 4am and 10am to reduce evaporation and allow the grass to dry before evening. This will help to minimise the risk of fungal diseases." Feeding time for your grass The forecast for July has been pretty much up and down so far. However, our grass guru recommends: "Fertilisers often contain chemicals and need to be watered in to start them working on your lawn. In dry warm weather, this may mean they require lots of watering to get them to break down and may increase the risk of fertiliser burn. "I would suggest getting your feeds in way before a heatwave is on the horizon and waiting for the temperature to cool down before going in again." Get the air flowing It's important to allow water, air and nutrients to flow through lawns throughout warmer weather. To do this, create pockets of air through aerating. Aerating isn't just a fad – it's a real lifesaver for parched patches and helps avoid drowning during those inevitable downpours. Timothy advised: "Aerating the lawn often is key during summer months. Aeration is a process of penetrating the soil to airflow. It can be done with a pitchfork or with more elaborate tools. "It takes two seconds to do but you will need to do it across the lawn to ensure water to drain effectively." Do the bounce-back test Use the Bounce Back test throughout July to make sure your grass is getting the water that it needs ahead of rising temperatures. He added: "The Bounce Back Test is a good indicator of when your lawn needs a good drink. All you do is stand on the grass, and if it stays flat, it needs watering. If it bounces back then it's probably okay. "You should aim to water the lawn deeply between 10-14 days apart ensuring all areas receive an inch of water. This intermittent watering helps the lawn to build resilience and create a thirst for the water."
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ransomware Groups Multiply as Attack Surface Rapidly Expands, GuidePoint Security Finds
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GuidePoint Security, a cybersecurity solutions leader enabling organizations to make smarter decisions and minimize risk, announced today the release of its quarterly Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report from the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT). Affiliates are regrouping under existing or emerging banners, and many are standing up their own operations using recycled tools. Covering the second quarter of 2025, the new GRIT Q2 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report offers exclusive in-depth analysis of the evolving Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) ecosystem, threat actor behaviors and emerging cybercrime trends—including a 45% year-over-year increase in the number of active ransomware groups. 'While law enforcement's disruption of dominant groups like LockBit, AlphV and BreachForums has dealt significant blows to cybercriminal networks, the sharp year-over-year rise in active ransomware groups makes it clear that a significant threat remains,' said Justin Timothy, Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst at GuidePoint Security. 'Unfortunately, the quarterly slowdown in publicly reported ransomware incidents appears to stem from more temporary headwinds, such as seasonality, fragmentation and strategic regrouping within the RaaS ecosystem. As groups like Qilin, Akira and Play continue to gain ground, defenders must remain vigilant and prepare for what's next.' The Q2 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report also investigates Iranian cyber threat activity, the growing momentum of the RaaS group DragonForce and law enforcement's impact on Lumma Stealer, a prolific information-stealing malware favored by cyber criminals. Key findings include: A 45% year-over-year increase in active ransomware groups, climbing from 45 in Q2 2024 to 71 in Q2 2025. Ransomware victim numbers remain elevated year-over-year (+43%), but a 23% decline in Q2 2025 hints at changing attacker patterns beyond seasonal norms. An 85% increase in activity from Qilin, the most active threat group of this quarter. 52% of observed ransomware victims in Q2 2025 were based in The United States, followed by Singapore (23%) and Canada (5%). The manufacturing, technology and legal industries were most heavily impacted by ransomware. Notably, the healthcare sector dropped out of the top five most targeted industries for the first time since Q2 2022. 'We're seeing a reshuffling within the ransomware ecosystem,' Timothy added. 'Disruption of major RaaS players hasn't reduced overall threat capacity so much as redistributed it. Affiliates are regrouping under existing or emerging banners, and many are standing up their own operations using recycled tools. As we head into the second half of the year, security teams should expect familiar tactics under new names.' The Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report is based on data obtained from publicly available resources, including threat groups themselves, as well as threat analyst insights into the ransomware threat landscape. For more information: About GuidePoint Security GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions that minimize risk. Our experts act as your trusted advisor to understand your business and challenges, helping you through an evaluation of your cybersecurity posture and ecosystem to expose risks, optimize resources and implement best-fit solutions. GuidePoint's unmatched expertise has enabled 40% of Fortune 500 companies and more than half of the U.S. government cabinet-level agencies to improve their security posture and reduce risk. Learn more at
Borneo Post
08-07-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
17 cyclists to pedal across Sabah to raise RM500,000 for vital facility
Tun Musa (centre) receiving the Borneo Charity Bike Ride 2025 jersey from Timothy. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (July 8): The Borneo Charity Bike Ride 2025 programme, organised by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), will be held from 27 July to 1 August. MMA Sabah Government Doctors Section Chairman Dr Timothy Cheng stated that the programme aims to raise funds to build a Children's Palliative Care Home in Kota Kinabalu. 'In this programme, 17 participants from various countries including Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, and Macau will cycle approximately 600 kilometres. They will start in Sandakan on 27 July and finish in Kota Kinabalu on 1 August. 'Following this, a charity dinner will be held to raise funds for the construction of the Children's Palliative Care Home in Kota Kinabalu. MMA targets collecting RM500,000 through this initiative. 'This programme is crucial because beyond fundraising, we also aim to raise public awareness about the importance of paediatric palliative care, as it differs significantly from adult palliative care,' he said after paying a courtesy visit to the Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, at Seri Kinabalu Palace on Tuesday. Timothy hopes the public will support the programme to realise the care home's construction. 'Currently, services like home visits to train parents in paediatric palliative care are available, but we strongly hope the proposed care home building can be materialised,' he added. He noted that MMA currently has approximately 20,000 members, including private medical practitioners.
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Barrio Fiesta: Filipino's celebrate independence day in Belfast
Thousands of people have been celebrating the traditions, heritage and cuisine of the Philippines in Belfast. Barrio Fiesta, which celebrates Filipino independence day, was held at a community centre on the Grosvenor event came at a significant moment for Filipinos living in Northern Ireland, some of whom were caught up in recent disorder in Ballymena following a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual the fear caused by the racially motivated violence, many told BBC News NI how a "positive" event like this is important for their community. Timothy, who lives in Belfast with his wife and son, ran a stall at the said it was very enjoyable day: "Whenever we have these kind of events everyone is just enjoying it, you don't see any negatives, everything is positive.""Usually it is all about food, because a lot of the Filipinos here don't get to have or enjoy the traditional food that we have out in the Philippines.""You can only fully find these foods whenever we have this kind of event."Timothy added it is a great chance to meet people who have also arrived from the Philippines and elsewhere."It's a great chance to have fun, meet new people. Especially the Filipino community in Belfast, you don't really see a lot of them, until you come to an event like this.""It's also a chance to reconnect with our home country." Barrio Fiesta translates to "neighbourhood festival" in Tagalog, a regional language of the Philippines. The event celebrated Filipino heritage, traditions, and was dancing, food stalls and many different Filipino businesses of those attending were looking forward to a performance from the famous Filipino actor and singer Ian Veneracion. Tina Black, manager of the Grosvenor Community Centre, said the event has been happening for just over two decades."When many of the Filipino community started coming to Belfast they were looking for somewhere to play basketball, and for the children to engage.""So we decided to hold big celebrations for them during the year and one of them was independence day." Following the recent disorder in Ballymena and other areas of Northern Ireland she said some Filipinos had been worried about getting to the event. She said: "I was unsettled to know that people who contribute so much, to this place, had any concerns about public transport."Thankfully there was no concern about this venue, as we have such a strong relationship," Tina added. Carol Panday who helped organise the event said it gets bigger every year with approximately 2000 expected to attend. Referring to the violent scenes in Ballymena she said it was "great for us to be here".However, Carol says there is still some fear: "Even my colleagues that came over from London, some of them were asking me if it was safe to travel to Belfast." Recent disorder in Ballymena led some residents to homes displaying stickers outlining the residents' nationalities. Signs which read "Filipino lives here" could be seen on some and homes were attacked and damaged and a number of vehicles were also set on fire in the area. Crystal Gay Galula & Michael Arco operated a coffee stand at the event. "Well this year is our first year, its overwhelming, the amount of people around here, it feels like you are in the Philippines.""It shows they all love Filipino culture, the music, the food, it's great to see this."
