Ruth Watson
@ruthwatson.bsky.social
Journalist. Activist. Working for a better tomorrow today.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
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As a child protection professional, I can tell you the death penalty is NOT an awesome solution to child sexual abuse. Most children are abused by family members; they will not report if their family members will die as a result.
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
As a child protection professional, I can tell you the death penalty is NOT an awesome solution to child sexual abuse. Most children are abused by family members; they will not report if their family members will die as a result.
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‘Policing is in crisis. The model is broken’
I talk to the Scottish Police Federation chief about the need for reform: from bringing back ‘bobbies in the beat’ and calls for more access to firearms, to the violence officers face and the epidemic of PTSD in the ranks
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
I talk to the Scottish Police Federation chief about the need for reform: from bringing back ‘bobbies in the beat’ and calls for more access to firearms, to the violence officers face and the epidemic of PTSD in the ranks
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
'Every single police officer in Scotland will suffer post-traumatic stress disorder'
The Scottish Police Federation is demanding wholesale reform of policing as the Holyrood election approaches. Our Writer at Large speaks exclusively…
www.heraldscotland.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:43 AM
‘Policing is in crisis. The model is broken’
I talk to the Scottish Police Federation chief about the need for reform: from bringing back ‘bobbies in the beat’ and calls for more access to firearms, to the violence officers face and the epidemic of PTSD in the ranks
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
I talk to the Scottish Police Federation chief about the need for reform: from bringing back ‘bobbies in the beat’ and calls for more access to firearms, to the violence officers face and the epidemic of PTSD in the ranks
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Bande de Gaza : 11 morts dans des attaques israéliennes, annonce la défense civile
Bande de Gaza : 11 morts dans des attaques israéliennes, annonce la défense civile
www.lemonde.fr
February 15, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Bande de Gaza : 11 morts dans des attaques israéliennes, annonce la défense civile
Measles can cause lifelong damage to the body, including blindness, damage to your gut, brain damage.
Measles can kill.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own
#Measles
#VaccinesWork
Measles can kill.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own
#Measles
#VaccinesWork
Measles outbreak in North London which is one of the worst areas for take-up of the vaccine.
Measles outbreak hits north London schools as dozens of children infected — The Standard
More than 60 suspected cases reported across seven schools and nursery in Enfield as area battles one of lowest vaccine uptake rates in country
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February 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Measles can cause lifelong damage to the body, including blindness, damage to your gut, brain damage.
Measles can kill.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own
#Measles
#VaccinesWork
Measles can kill.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own
#Measles
#VaccinesWork
J.D. Vance is a danger to the free world.
A man without principles funded by a deeply cruel and vile billionaire: Peter Thiel.
A man without principles funded by a deeply cruel and vile billionaire: Peter Thiel.
For those unaware, a quick primer on perhaps the most dangerous of the oligarchs.
Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel.
February 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
J.D. Vance is a danger to the free world.
A man without principles funded by a deeply cruel and vile billionaire: Peter Thiel.
A man without principles funded by a deeply cruel and vile billionaire: Peter Thiel.
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For those unaware, a quick primer on perhaps the most dangerous of the oligarchs.
Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel.
February 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
For those unaware, a quick primer on perhaps the most dangerous of the oligarchs.
Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel.
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Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
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Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump and the administration in a new interview with Brian Tyler Cohen.
Obama Blasts ‘Clown Show’ Politics In Scathing Interview Scolding Trump
Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump and the administration in a new interview with Brian Tyler Cohen.
www.forbes.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump and the administration in a new interview with Brian Tyler Cohen.
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Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen: “Imagine a NATO country acquiring, taking, or threatening an ally. Where would the world stand if that happened?
“…what would prevent the United States, Russia, and China from splitting up the world into three big blocks if that were allowed?
“It’s outrageous.”
“…what would prevent the United States, Russia, and China from splitting up the world into three big blocks if that were allowed?
“It’s outrageous.”
February 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen: “Imagine a NATO country acquiring, taking, or threatening an ally. Where would the world stand if that happened?
“…what would prevent the United States, Russia, and China from splitting up the world into three big blocks if that were allowed?
“It’s outrageous.”
“…what would prevent the United States, Russia, and China from splitting up the world into three big blocks if that were allowed?
“It’s outrageous.”
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The Minister for Defence has said Ireland is considering boarding and inspecting Russian oil smuggling ships, known as the Shadow Fleet, as they pass through the seas off Ireland.
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Irish Defence Minister says Ireland considering boarding and inspecting Russian Shadow Fleet ships
Helen McEntee, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, was speaking to The Journal today as she attends meetings at the Munich Security Conference.
jrnl.ie
February 15, 2026 at 12:12 AM
The Minister for Defence has said Ireland is considering boarding and inspecting Russian oil smuggling ships, known as the Shadow Fleet, as they pass through the seas off Ireland.
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In November 2013 a Ukrainian protest comprising thousands of college students became a Euromaidan of millions.
Normal men and women without strong political views faced down paramilitary thugs in the freezing cold.
Asked why, they said the same thing he does.
"They're beating our children."
Normal men and women without strong political views faced down paramilitary thugs in the freezing cold.
Asked why, they said the same thing he does.
"They're beating our children."
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
In November 2013 a Ukrainian protest comprising thousands of college students became a Euromaidan of millions.
Normal men and women without strong political views faced down paramilitary thugs in the freezing cold.
Asked why, they said the same thing he does.
"They're beating our children."
Normal men and women without strong political views faced down paramilitary thugs in the freezing cold.
Asked why, they said the same thing he does.
"They're beating our children."
I miss the 'Special Relationship' being partnered by someone who was a grown-up.
@barackobama.bsky.social: "When I was POTUS, I suppose I could have simply unilaterally ordered the military to go into some red state and harass and intimidate a governor or cut off funding for states that didn't vote for me... but that is contrary to how I think our democracy is supposed to work."
February 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I miss the 'Special Relationship' being partnered by someone who was a grown-up.
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@barackobama.bsky.social: "When I was POTUS, I suppose I could have simply unilaterally ordered the military to go into some red state and harass and intimidate a governor or cut off funding for states that didn't vote for me... but that is contrary to how I think our democracy is supposed to work."
February 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
@barackobama.bsky.social: "When I was POTUS, I suppose I could have simply unilaterally ordered the military to go into some red state and harass and intimidate a governor or cut off funding for states that didn't vote for me... but that is contrary to how I think our democracy is supposed to work."
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February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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February 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Very competent refereeing which both allowed the game to flow, but also kept a tight rein to ensure fair play.
We thought #HollieDavidson did a solid job in last year's Autumn Nations.
Good to see her on the pitch at the #SixNations
We thought #HollieDavidson did a solid job in last year's Autumn Nations.
Good to see her on the pitch at the #SixNations
Big respect and congratulations to Hollie Davidson, the first ever female referee in the six nations. She's had a brilliant game and hopefully she'll be called on for many more six nations games.
#IREvITA
#IREvITA
February 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Very competent refereeing which both allowed the game to flow, but also kept a tight rein to ensure fair play.
We thought #HollieDavidson did a solid job in last year's Autumn Nations.
Good to see her on the pitch at the #SixNations
We thought #HollieDavidson did a solid job in last year's Autumn Nations.
Good to see her on the pitch at the #SixNations
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This story keeps getting bigger.
🔴 SCOOP: Wife of Starmer’s comms chief had direct knowledge of Labour Together’s investigation into journalists, documents seen by D4S show
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
Revelation heaps more pressure on minister Josh Simons to explain why he paid a PR firm to dig dirt on reporters
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
Starmer ally Josh Simons faces fresh questions about digging dirt on journalists
Tory and SNP chiefs call for Labour minister Simons to ‘come clean’ as we reveal new details of PR firm’s campaign to discredit journalists
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February 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
This story keeps getting bigger.
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Polish Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs Radek Sikorski: “Europe is now paying for this war. We are buying American weapons to deliver to Ukraine. US supplemental package ran out last year. We are paying, this is our security and therefore we deserve a seat at the negotiating table.”
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Polish Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs Radek Sikorski: “Europe is now paying for this war. We are buying American weapons to deliver to Ukraine. US supplemental package ran out last year. We are paying, this is our security and therefore we deserve a seat at the negotiating table.”
Fascinating.
🦈 #shark
The latest @Forbes column from shark researcher @melissacmarquez.bsky.social is about a #southernsleepershark sighting. This critter was filmed by a baited camera 500 m beneath the surface near the South Shetland Islands
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The latest @Forbes column from shark researcher @melissacmarquez.bsky.social is about a #southernsleepershark sighting. This critter was filmed by a baited camera 500 m beneath the surface near the South Shetland Islands
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Antarctica’s First Shark Caught On Camera - And Why It Matters
For the first time, a shark has been filmed in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Fascinating.
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Au Nigeria, au moins 46 personnes tuées par des hommes armés dans trois villages du Centre-Ouest
Au Nigeria, au moins 46 personnes tuées par des hommes armés dans trois villages du Centre-Ouest
www.lemonde.fr
February 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Au Nigeria, au moins 46 personnes tuées par des hommes armés dans trois villages du Centre-Ouest
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Zelenskyy in Munich: “The Ukrainian Army is the strongest army in Europe, thanks to our heroes.
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
February 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Zelenskyy in Munich: “The Ukrainian Army is the strongest army in Europe, thanks to our heroes.
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
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I prefer it when ‘Traitors’ describes the TV program, not the people potentially electing the next government.
2024 Reform UK voters are also less likely to describe themselves as anti-Russia (48%) than other voters (66-79%)
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February 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
I prefer it when ‘Traitors’ describes the TV program, not the people potentially electing the next government.
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NATO’s Mark Rutte on Russia at Munich: “They lost 65,000 people in December and January. They are not winning this…
“If there is a dictator in Moscow willing to do that…we have to take that seriously, because this is crazy behaviour.”
“If there is a dictator in Moscow willing to do that…we have to take that seriously, because this is crazy behaviour.”
February 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM
NATO’s Mark Rutte on Russia at Munich: “They lost 65,000 people in December and January. They are not winning this…
“If there is a dictator in Moscow willing to do that…we have to take that seriously, because this is crazy behaviour.”
“If there is a dictator in Moscow willing to do that…we have to take that seriously, because this is crazy behaviour.”
Today in Scotland, the sun actually shone in a bright blue sky, and I took to the hills with my best pal, and the love of my life.
It's important to celebrate the good moments and feel the gratitude for all the good fortune we enjoy
It's a privilege denied to too many
#FeelTheLove
It's important to celebrate the good moments and feel the gratitude for all the good fortune we enjoy
It's a privilege denied to too many
#FeelTheLove
February 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Today in Scotland, the sun actually shone in a bright blue sky, and I took to the hills with my best pal, and the love of my life.
It's important to celebrate the good moments and feel the gratitude for all the good fortune we enjoy
It's a privilege denied to too many
#FeelTheLove
It's important to celebrate the good moments and feel the gratitude for all the good fortune we enjoy
It's a privilege denied to too many
#FeelTheLove
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Monsters
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Monsters