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Andy Carvin @acarv.in · 1h

"The attack on the journalists two years ago was 'a premeditated, targeted and double-tapped attack from the Israeli forces, a clear violation, in my opinion, of IHL [international humanitarian law], a war crime,' UN special rapporteur Morris Tidball-Binz said."

UN: Deadly 2023 Israel attack on Reuters, AFP journalists in Lebanon was war crime

A United Nations rapporteur on Friday said an Israeli attack on south Lebanon on Oct. 13, 2023, that killed a Reuters journalist and wounded others, including two from AFP, was a war crime.Morris...

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Wendell Albright @wendella.bsky.social · 1h

it also doesn't matter whether it was a drug overdose or a stroke, he should have been given prompt medical attention

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4h

A lawsuit alleges a Black postal worker died after officers ignored clear signs he was suffering from a massive stroke, believing his medical emergency was drugs

The suit says guards left him helpless on a jail cell floor in his own urine for hours

KARE 11 Investigates: Postal worker died after police mistook stroke for drug impairment

Kingsley Bimpong was jailed instead of hospitalized; video shows guards ignored his suffering for hours.

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J.M. Hardin @jmhardin.bsky.social · 21m

Can Dear Leader actually do this? How does a kleptocratic president of one country tell a sovereign nation that it can't fly over a third sovereign nation? I get why he wants to do it, I just don't see how he has a legal basis* for doing it.

*Yeah I know. Legal shmeagal, he does whatever he wants.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

⚡️ Trump admin reportedly proposes banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes.

The move follows growing frustration among American airlines, which have been barred from flying over Russia since 2022, while Chinese carriers continue to use the route.

Trump admin reportedly proposes banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes

The move follows growing frustration among American airlines, which have been barred from flying over Russia since 2022, while Chinese carriers continue to use the route.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

⚡️Putin says Alaska agreements with Trump on Ukraine still relevant.

"We have not fully disclosed what was discussed in Anchorage. We remain committed to the basis of that discussion and have changed nothing for ourselves," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Putin says Alaska agreements with Trump on Ukraine still relevant

"We have not fully disclosed what was discussed in Anchorage. We remain committed to the basis of that discussion and have changed nothing for ourselves," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 10h

⚡️ UK, France, Germany to move forward with using Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

"We agree to develop further bold and innovative mechanisms to increase the cost of Russia's war and ramp up pressure," the British government said in a statement.

UK, France, Germany to move forward with using Russian assets to aid Ukraine

"We agree to develop further bold and innovative mechanisms to increase the cost of Russia's war and ramp up pressure," the British government said in a statement.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 10h

⚡️Latvia orders over 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October.

Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, citing their failure to meet legal requirements, including proof of Latvian language proficiency and passing a national security screening, Politico reported.

Latvia orders over 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October

Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, citing their failure to meet legal requirements, including proof of Latvian language proficiency and passing a national securit...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 8h

⚡️Ukrainian air defenses operating at 74% effectiveness, military chief says.

"Over the past month, (Russia) has increased the number of air strikes 1.3 times," Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

Ukrainian air defenses operating at 74% effectiveness, military chief says

"Over the past month, (Russia) has increased the number of air strikes 1.3 times," Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6h

⚡️North Korea displays new ICBM during parade with Russia's Medvedev in attendance.

The parade, attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and United Russia party leader Dmitry Medvedev, featured a display of advanced weaponry.

North Korea displays new ICBM during parade with Russia's Medvedev in attendance

The parade, attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and United Russia party leader Dmitry Medvedev, featured a display of advanced weaponry.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

⚡️Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity.

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.

Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 3h

⚡️NATO aircraft carry out 12-hour flight near Russian border amid rising tensions.

The joint U.K.-U.S. operation was conducted on Oct. 9, following recent airspace violations by Russia targeting several NATO countries.

NATO aircraft carry out 12-hour flight near Russian border amid rising tensions

The joint U.K.-U.S. operation was conducted on Oct. 9, following recent airspace violations by Russia targeting several NATO countries.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1h

⚡️Zelensky approves new Russia sanctions in coordination with Japan.

"Eight individuals and 14 legal entities involved in supporting the Russian military machine and evading sanctions were sanctioned," the President's Office announced on Oct. 11.

Zelensky approves new Russia sanctions in coordination with Japan

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed new sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities, aligning Ukraine's latest measures with those previously imposed by Japan.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 32m

In Donetsk Oblast, volunteers from across the world serve in the International Battalion of Ukraine’s Azov Corps. The Kyiv Independent spent several days with one of the battalion's drone crews to document how these fighters have integrated into Ukraine’s ranks and adapted to modern drone warfare.

Foreign fighters at the front of Ukraine's drone war

YouTube video by Kyiv Independent

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 58m

New Orleanians headed to the polls to elect a new mayor, sheriff and numerous other local offices in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Election day scenes

New Orleanians headed to the polls to elect a new mayor, sheriff and numerous other local offices in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 57m

Sign the petition against book bans at www.bookbanpetition.us

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J.M. Hardin @jmhardin.bsky.social · 31m

This problem bugged the hell out of me. If I go somewhere that wasn't packed to the rim with things to rez in, I was fine. But if I go somewhere like Junk Food, I'm guaranteed to crash before getting down the sale aisle. At least I can still use #Firestorm and #SecondLife.

Nanci Barthelmess @nancisnaughties.secondlife.bio · 1h

I upgraded my computer a few weeks ago so I can run the latest #Firestorm viewer, but now the viewer crashes if I'm in a region with a lot of things to rez. It turns out that my computer is now officially old enough that I have to use the Legacy Firestorm viewer. #SecondLife

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 5h

All set up for day two of GalaxyCon St. Louis!

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Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 4h

A woodcut of a bird beside the text "THE SEASONS MAY CHANGE, BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AN ASSHOLE"

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 3h

THIS.

It reeks of fear and desperation on their part.

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4h

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

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J.M. Hardin @jmhardin.bsky.social · 1h

Tomorrow's (Sunday's) schedule is already available on the WWOZ website so you can plan on catching particular bands. #MusicSky #NOLA www.wwoz.org/events/1251591

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & ...

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J.M. Hardin @jmhardin.bsky.social · 1h

This weekend is the Blues & BBQ Fest in Lafayette Square in New Orleans, and WWOZ is broadcasting live from 11 AM to 8:30 PM CT. Wolf Johns is on stage now, and at 1 PM CT, one of my favorite #NOLA bands, Mem Shannon & the Membership, will be on. As always, you can listen live at wwoz.org. #MusicSky

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & ...

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J.M. Hardin @jmhardin.bsky.social · 1h

Happy #Caturday, y'all. My neighbor came down and asked me to get a picture of him with his furry daughter (Babe) and her son (Chuck). He can rarely get both cats at once, but today he was able to do it. #Caturday

A slim, shirtless man holds two cats, one a mostly white tabby with brown/grey markings, the other a brown tabby with white markings. The man has an expression on his face that says, "Hurry up and take the picture, because I can't hold them much longer." The white tabby is looking off to its right, planning her escape, while the brown tabby is looking at the floor in front of him and slightly to his right. This is the third picture I took, and the first with both cats looking more or less to the front, but both cats are eager to get out of the human's grasp.

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Aaron Cohen @unlikelywords.bsky.social · 18h

Honk!

All For One Brass Band at Bow Market.

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J.M. Hardin @jmhardin.bsky.social · 13h

So we'll get a Dodgers-Mariners rematch in the World Series. I can be down with that.

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Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 21h

after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.

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