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In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act ~ George Orwell
Military Committee for Refoundation announced toppling President Talon & declared a coup.
However, soldiers from ECOWAS will "support Govt/Benin to preserve constitutional order & territorial integrity of the Republic of Benin"
www.dw.com/en/benin-eco...
However, soldiers from ECOWAS will "support Govt/Benin to preserve constitutional order & territorial integrity of the Republic of Benin"
www.dw.com/en/benin-eco...
Benin: ECOWAS troops deployed after failed coup attempt – DW – 12/07/2025
Benin's government says it foiled a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who sought to "destabilize the state." ECOWAS has now deployed soldiers as President Patrice Talon says the situation is "totall...
www.dw.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Military Committee for Refoundation announced toppling President Talon & declared a coup.
However, soldiers from ECOWAS will "support Govt/Benin to preserve constitutional order & territorial integrity of the Republic of Benin"
www.dw.com/en/benin-eco...
However, soldiers from ECOWAS will "support Govt/Benin to preserve constitutional order & territorial integrity of the Republic of Benin"
www.dw.com/en/benin-eco...
Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebel group said forces loyal to the govt were conducting widespread attacks.
M23 said bombs fired from Burundi for more than 3 days had struck villages in North and South Kivu, killing women and children, wounding civilians and destroying homes, schools and health centres.
M23 said bombs fired from Burundi for more than 3 days had struck villages in North and South Kivu, killing women and children, wounding civilians and destroying homes, schools and health centres.
Congo fighting flares within hours of Trump's peace deal ceremony
Each side blamed the other.
www.reuters.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebel group said forces loyal to the govt were conducting widespread attacks.
M23 said bombs fired from Burundi for more than 3 days had struck villages in North and South Kivu, killing women and children, wounding civilians and destroying homes, schools and health centres.
M23 said bombs fired from Burundi for more than 3 days had struck villages in North and South Kivu, killing women and children, wounding civilians and destroying homes, schools and health centres.
Israeli soldiers torture and arrest a Palestinian in Hebron in front of his wife and children
December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Israeli soldiers torture and arrest a Palestinian in Hebron in front of his wife and children
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So the Daily Mail owner's wife has just given £50,000 to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
So the Daily Mail owner's wife has just given £50,000 to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
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The moment Fiona Bruce cuts off Zack Polanski to allow a Question Time audience member shouting at him to cut in 🤨
December 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The moment Fiona Bruce cuts off Zack Polanski to allow a Question Time audience member shouting at him to cut in 🤨
'..reports that air strikes, shelling, gunfire & other continuing Israeli military operations in the enclave are causing more civilian casualties, displacement & destruction.
“It's hard to see how two boys, eight and 10, can be considered a threat." '
news.un.org/en/story/202...
“It's hard to see how two boys, eight and 10, can be considered a threat." '
news.un.org/en/story/202...
Air strikes and shelling continue in Gaza
The UN has called for an investigation into the recent “horrific” killing by Israeli forces of two young brothers in Gaza who were reportedly targeted by a drone while collecting firewood.
news.un.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
'..reports that air strikes, shelling, gunfire & other continuing Israeli military operations in the enclave are causing more civilian casualties, displacement & destruction.
“It's hard to see how two boys, eight and 10, can be considered a threat." '
news.un.org/en/story/202...
“It's hard to see how two boys, eight and 10, can be considered a threat." '
news.un.org/en/story/202...
'Also commissioned were 10 patrol vehicles, 40 motorcycles & hundreds of bullet-proof vests, aimed at strengthening frontline operations across the State.
The next phase will focus on data integration, expanding drone surveillance across all 17 Local Government Areas.'
ait.live/enugu-state-...
The next phase will focus on data integration, expanding drone surveillance across all 17 Local Government Areas.'
ait.live/enugu-state-...
Enugu State launches high-impact security drones | AIT LIVE
Two high-impact security drones have now been added to the security architecture of Enugu State, in South-East Nigeria as Governor Peter Mbah on Monday
ait.live
December 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
'Also commissioned were 10 patrol vehicles, 40 motorcycles & hundreds of bullet-proof vests, aimed at strengthening frontline operations across the State.
The next phase will focus on data integration, expanding drone surveillance across all 17 Local Government Areas.'
ait.live/enugu-state-...
The next phase will focus on data integration, expanding drone surveillance across all 17 Local Government Areas.'
ait.live/enugu-state-...
'You could almost believe there were things the government didn’t want us to see. It refuses to offer more information.
Our own government seems to care more for foreign corporations than it does for us.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our own government seems to care more for foreign corporations than it does for us.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
'You could almost believe there were things the government didn’t want us to see. It refuses to offer more information.
Our own government seems to care more for foreign corporations than it does for us.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our own government seems to care more for foreign corporations than it does for us.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Tajikistan on Monday said two more Chinese citizens died in new attacks on the border with Afghanistan last week, as it urged Kabul to ensure security in the region.
Tajikistan Says Two Chinese Citizens Killed in Latest Attacks on Afghan Border
Tajikistan on Monday said two more Chinese citizens died in new attacks on the border with Afghanistan last week, as it urged Kabul to ensure security in the region. The former Soviet republic shares ...
chinaglobalsouth.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Tajikistan on Monday said two more Chinese citizens died in new attacks on the border with Afghanistan last week, as it urged Kabul to ensure security in the region.
‘The woman in Falkirk's Callendar Park said asylum seekers had been harassing children there
Police Scotland told us there had been no incidents reported in Callendar Park in relation to asylum seekers and no crimes recorded to date.’
Police Scotland told us there had been no incidents reported in Callendar Park in relation to asylum seekers and no crimes recorded to date.’
An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
‘The woman in Falkirk's Callendar Park said asylum seekers had been harassing children there
Police Scotland told us there had been no incidents reported in Callendar Park in relation to asylum seekers and no crimes recorded to date.’
Police Scotland told us there had been no incidents reported in Callendar Park in relation to asylum seekers and no crimes recorded to date.’
'𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧.
The parameters of Israel’s mandate to assault, kill & land grab continue.
Southern Syria.
Lebanese territory.
The latest was only last week.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The parameters of Israel’s mandate to assault, kill & land grab continue.
Southern Syria.
Lebanese territory.
The latest was only last week.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It's not just Gaza. From the West Bank to Syria and Lebanon, Israel's onslaught continues | Nesrine Malik
Broken ceasefires, bombing, ground incursions and mounting deaths: Israeli imperialism is now expanding across the region, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
'𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧.
The parameters of Israel’s mandate to assault, kill & land grab continue.
Southern Syria.
Lebanese territory.
The latest was only last week.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The parameters of Israel’s mandate to assault, kill & land grab continue.
Southern Syria.
Lebanese territory.
The latest was only last week.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘An earlier duo of German & French leaders, Merkel & Sarkozy, gave rise to the nickname “Merkozy”.
Contractions of the current trio’s names are less catchy: Macmerzmer? Sterzcron?
Yet their collaboration, known as the E3, is becoming just as tight. ‘
apple.news/AFdWrN5vXRtG...
Contractions of the current trio’s names are less catchy: Macmerzmer? Sterzcron?
Yet their collaboration, known as the E3, is becoming just as tight. ‘
apple.news/AFdWrN5vXRtG...
Macron, Merz and Starmer are forming a new trilateral leadership — The Economist
Three leaders struggling at home, but vigorous abroad
apple.news
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
‘An earlier duo of German & French leaders, Merkel & Sarkozy, gave rise to the nickname “Merkozy”.
Contractions of the current trio’s names are less catchy: Macmerzmer? Sterzcron?
Yet their collaboration, known as the E3, is becoming just as tight. ‘
apple.news/AFdWrN5vXRtG...
Contractions of the current trio’s names are less catchy: Macmerzmer? Sterzcron?
Yet their collaboration, known as the E3, is becoming just as tight. ‘
apple.news/AFdWrN5vXRtG...
And how powerful it was -
‘Stoppard’s care for English had something in common with Housman’s care for Latin. It was not his 1st language — he spoke only Czech until he was taught English at school in India at the age of five — and he seemed to interrogate language rather than merely use it’
‘Stoppard’s care for English had something in common with Housman’s care for Latin. It was not his 1st language — he spoke only Czech until he was taught English at school in India at the age of five — and he seemed to interrogate language rather than merely use it’
Sir Tom Stoppard obituary: playful and prolific playwright
A popular and exotic figure, Stoppard was known for his dandyish appearance as well as his wit and eloquence
www.thetimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
And how powerful it was -
‘Stoppard’s care for English had something in common with Housman’s care for Latin. It was not his 1st language — he spoke only Czech until he was taught English at school in India at the age of five — and he seemed to interrogate language rather than merely use it’
‘Stoppard’s care for English had something in common with Housman’s care for Latin. It was not his 1st language — he spoke only Czech until he was taught English at school in India at the age of five — and he seemed to interrogate language rather than merely use it’
2nd-largest rainforest on Earth, one of most vital carbon sinks: Congo basin is the rainforest the world forgot.
Spanning 6 countries across central Africa, home to 130m people, called the “lungs of Africa”, Its canopy shelters thousands of rare plant species, 30% only in the region”
Spanning 6 countries across central Africa, home to 130m people, called the “lungs of Africa”, Its canopy shelters thousands of rare plant species, 30% only in the region”
The rainforest the world forgot: the Congo basin is the second largest on Earth, so why is it being neglected?
It is one of the world’s most vital carbon sinks, but this tropical rainforest is losing out when it comes to climate policy and funding
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
2nd-largest rainforest on Earth, one of most vital carbon sinks: Congo basin is the rainforest the world forgot.
Spanning 6 countries across central Africa, home to 130m people, called the “lungs of Africa”, Its canopy shelters thousands of rare plant species, 30% only in the region”
Spanning 6 countries across central Africa, home to 130m people, called the “lungs of Africa”, Its canopy shelters thousands of rare plant species, 30% only in the region”
The worst affected were the tropical moist broadleaf forests in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and parts of west Africa'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds
Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdown
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The worst affected were the tropical moist broadleaf forests in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and parts of west Africa'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“Adapting Albert Camus’ L’Étranger for the cinema is rather like climbing the Himalayas.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
New film adaptation of Camus’s L’Étranger opens old colonial wounds
François Ozon’s handling of classic novel draws both praise and criticism, including from the author’s daughter
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“Adapting Albert Camus’ L’Étranger for the cinema is rather like climbing the Himalayas.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
"In my third despatch from Sudan I report the physical and cultural devastation inflicted on Khartoum by rampaging UAE backed militias. An archaeologist tells me that they looted priceless artefacts and “even shot the mummies” at Sudan’s national museum"
www.middleeasteye.net/news/inside-...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/inside-...
Inside Khartoum: Sudan’s ravaged capital where paramilitaries looted history
Sudanese are slowly returning and breathing new life into the city - but vital parts of its heritage may be lost forever
www.middleeasteye.net
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"In my third despatch from Sudan I report the physical and cultural devastation inflicted on Khartoum by rampaging UAE backed militias. An archaeologist tells me that they looted priceless artefacts and “even shot the mummies” at Sudan’s national museum"
www.middleeasteye.net/news/inside-...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/inside-...
“This is a highly significant revelation that shows the extent of high level links between Israeli and British counter-insurgency and psychological warfare operators – and, as ever, the need for greater transparency from the military right across the board”
www.declassifieduk.org/uk-psycholog...
www.declassifieduk.org/uk-psycholog...
UK psychological warfare unit collaborated with Israeli army
Exclusive: The British army’s 77th brigade held secret exchanges with the IDF, leaked files reveal.
www.declassifieduk.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
“This is a highly significant revelation that shows the extent of high level links between Israeli and British counter-insurgency and psychological warfare operators – and, as ever, the need for greater transparency from the military right across the board”
www.declassifieduk.org/uk-psycholog...
www.declassifieduk.org/uk-psycholog...
Reminder: 4:00pm today Jerusalem time:
📺 Watch the event on the United Nations’ global platforms:
🇺🇳 UN WebTV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q...
🇺🇳 UN Global YouTube: youtu.be/-3hhiNZnS6A
📺 Watch the event on the United Nations’ global platforms:
🇺🇳 UN WebTV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q...
🇺🇳 UN Global YouTube: youtu.be/-3hhiNZnS6A
webtv.un.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Reminder: 4:00pm today Jerusalem time:
📺 Watch the event on the United Nations’ global platforms:
🇺🇳 UN WebTV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q...
🇺🇳 UN Global YouTube: youtu.be/-3hhiNZnS6A
📺 Watch the event on the United Nations’ global platforms:
🇺🇳 UN WebTV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q...
🇺🇳 UN Global YouTube: youtu.be/-3hhiNZnS6A
𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼, 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗻 & 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲- long-lasting colonial systems of exploitation have fuelled war, genocide & caused human suffering& loss, alongside significant erasure of infrastructure/cultural heritage/ecological destruction
Anticolonial Discussion Group: Decolonial Ecology
Decolonial Ecology, Attempts at Healing From the Double Fracture: Lessons from Congo, Sudan & Palestine.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼, 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗻 & 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲- long-lasting colonial systems of exploitation have fuelled war, genocide & caused human suffering& loss, alongside significant erasure of infrastructure/cultural heritage/ecological destruction
Israel has been found to be using banned cluster munitions in its bombing of Lebanon made by Elbit Systems, Israel's largest arms company.
Ask your MP to sign a motion making this demand: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/clustermunit...
Ask your MP to sign a motion making this demand: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/clustermunit...
Write to your MP about Israel's use of cluster munitions
palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Israel has been found to be using banned cluster munitions in its bombing of Lebanon made by Elbit Systems, Israel's largest arms company.
Ask your MP to sign a motion making this demand: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/clustermunit...
Ask your MP to sign a motion making this demand: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/clustermunit...
Morpheus uses AI to scan posts: text/photos/videos.
If a post risks 'national security', system instructs soldier to delete it.
Critics warn the move may be aimed at hiding Israeli war crimes.
qudsnen.co/post?id=6679...
If a post risks 'national security', system instructs soldier to delete it.
Critics warn the move may be aimed at hiding Israeli war crimes.
qudsnen.co/post?id=6679...
Quds News Network
Quds News Network (QNN) is the largest independent and comprehensive Palestinian youth electronic news network.
qudsnen.co
November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Morpheus uses AI to scan posts: text/photos/videos.
If a post risks 'national security', system instructs soldier to delete it.
Critics warn the move may be aimed at hiding Israeli war crimes.
qudsnen.co/post?id=6679...
If a post risks 'national security', system instructs soldier to delete it.
Critics warn the move may be aimed at hiding Israeli war crimes.
qudsnen.co/post?id=6679...
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life. No real consequences. No accountability. Sign & share you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life. No real consequences. No accountability. Sign & share you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Lord Steyn: “the procedure completely lacks the essential characteristics of a fair hearing…a phantom hearing only.”
Referencing Franz Kafka’s The Trial: “There are people in Britain today who, like Josef K, have no idea why they have lost their case.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Referencing Franz Kafka’s The Trial: “There are people in Britain today who, like Josef K, have no idea why they have lost their case.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Lord Steyn: “the procedure completely lacks the essential characteristics of a fair hearing…a phantom hearing only.”
Referencing Franz Kafka’s The Trial: “There are people in Britain today who, like Josef K, have no idea why they have lost their case.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Referencing Franz Kafka’s The Trial: “There are people in Britain today who, like Josef K, have no idea why they have lost their case.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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🚨BREAKING -- A new UN report has found Israel's annihilation of Gaza has erased 69 years of human development, marking the worst economic collapse ever recorded.
All with the UK government's support👇
unctad.org/publication/...
All with the UK government's support👇
unctad.org/publication/...
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🚨BREAKING -- A new UN report has found Israel's annihilation of Gaza has erased 69 years of human development, marking the worst economic collapse ever recorded.
All with the UK government's support👇
unctad.org/publication/...
All with the UK government's support👇
unctad.org/publication/...