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"As the U.S. administration tries to bully Ukraine and its allies into accepting an unjust “peace” that will never last, we must continue calling for Ukrainians to be heard, respected, and supported," writes historian Timothy Snyder in his recent op-ed.
The wrong way to peace in Ukraine
About the author: Timothy Snyder is an American author and historian who specializes in the history of Central and Eastern Europe and the Holocaust.
Last week, Russia attacked Ukrainian civilians wit...
kyivindependent.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
"As the U.S. administration tries to bully Ukraine and its allies into accepting an unjust “peace” that will never last, we must continue calling for Ukrainians to be heard, respected, and supported," writes historian Timothy Snyder in his recent op-ed.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
November 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Did you know? Some birds can bend their long beaks
Rhynchokinesis allows birds like Snipe and Black-tailed Godwits to flex the end of their upper beak, allowing them to be efficient in picking out prey from deep mud or sand.
#ScienceFactFriday
Rhynchokinesis allows birds like Snipe and Black-tailed Godwits to flex the end of their upper beak, allowing them to be efficient in picking out prey from deep mud or sand.
#ScienceFactFriday
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you know? Some birds can bend their long beaks
Rhynchokinesis allows birds like Snipe and Black-tailed Godwits to flex the end of their upper beak, allowing them to be efficient in picking out prey from deep mud or sand.
#ScienceFactFriday
Rhynchokinesis allows birds like Snipe and Black-tailed Godwits to flex the end of their upper beak, allowing them to be efficient in picking out prey from deep mud or sand.
#ScienceFactFriday
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We have already hit our £100k target in just a few hours 🤯
This is what hope looks like 💚
We're not stopping there. Help us beat Reform in May ⤵️
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This is what hope looks like 💚
We're not stopping there. Help us beat Reform in May ⤵️
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Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We have already hit our £100k target in just a few hours 🤯
This is what hope looks like 💚
We're not stopping there. Help us beat Reform in May ⤵️
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
This is what hope looks like 💚
We're not stopping there. Help us beat Reform in May ⤵️
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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Okay, here we go.
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Okay, here we go.
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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⚡️Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds.
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25.
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25.
Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. ...
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
⚡️Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds.
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25.
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25.
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⚡️Update: Number of casualties rises in Kyiv amid ongoing missile, drone attack.
The number of injured victims has risen to 13 amid an hours-long mass Russian missile and drone attack on the capital.
The number of injured victims has risen to 13 amid an hours-long mass Russian missile and drone attack on the capital.
1 killed, 13 injured in Kyiv amid mass Russian missile, drone strikes on residential buildings
One person has been killed and 11 others injured, including a child, amid a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Nov. 29, local authorities reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
⚡️Update: Number of casualties rises in Kyiv amid ongoing missile, drone attack.
The number of injured victims has risen to 13 amid an hours-long mass Russian missile and drone attack on the capital.
The number of injured victims has risen to 13 amid an hours-long mass Russian missile and drone attack on the capital.
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A movement above catches your eye, and...lucky you!
A tiny Goldcrest is perched in your feed. ✨
A tiny Goldcrest is perched in your feed. ✨
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A movement above catches your eye, and...lucky you!
A tiny Goldcrest is perched in your feed. ✨
A tiny Goldcrest is perched in your feed. ✨
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Today I asked the Government why it is creating an authoritarian toolkit 👇
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today I asked the Government why it is creating an authoritarian toolkit 👇
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Current guidance recommends wader AES areas be ≥30m from woodland
However, these results show the distance should be ≥500m to fully benefit waders
As woodland creation is set to increase in the UK, it is essential future sites are selected with sensitivity
📷Ben Andrew
However, these results show the distance should be ≥500m to fully benefit waders
As woodland creation is set to increase in the UK, it is essential future sites are selected with sensitivity
📷Ben Andrew
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Current guidance recommends wader AES areas be ≥30m from woodland
However, these results show the distance should be ≥500m to fully benefit waders
As woodland creation is set to increase in the UK, it is essential future sites are selected with sensitivity
📷Ben Andrew
However, these results show the distance should be ≥500m to fully benefit waders
As woodland creation is set to increase in the UK, it is essential future sites are selected with sensitivity
📷Ben Andrew
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We are bitterly disappointed that the Government has rejected the amendments we supported for the Planning & Infrastructure Bill. Meanwhile, another consultation threatens to dismantle Biodiversity Net Gain for small sites.
https://f.mtr.cool/jjdktodqem
https://f.mtr.cool/jjdktodqem
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We are bitterly disappointed that the Government has rejected the amendments we supported for the Planning & Infrastructure Bill. Meanwhile, another consultation threatens to dismantle Biodiversity Net Gain for small sites.
https://f.mtr.cool/jjdktodqem
https://f.mtr.cool/jjdktodqem
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A Little Grebe in winter sun, as seen from the Denny hide at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Photo by Barry Yates. @rxnature.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A Little Grebe in winter sun, as seen from the Denny hide at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Photo by Barry Yates. @rxnature.bsky.social
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Instead of seeking peace, the Kremlin is trying to buy time and undermine Ukraine’s allies, analysts say. Another goal is to shift the blame to Kyiv by accusing it of rejecting Russian conditions that are effectively tantamount to capitulation.
Russia's coy game: Why Kremlin won't commit to Trump's peace push
As U.S. President Donald Trump accelerates his push for a settlement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, analysts say Russia's ambiguous stance is clouding the process.
Even though the original peace pl...
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Instead of seeking peace, the Kremlin is trying to buy time and undermine Ukraine’s allies, analysts say. Another goal is to shift the blame to Kyiv by accusing it of rejecting Russian conditions that are effectively tantamount to capitulation.
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A fishing Spotted Redshank today Rye Harbour at the west end of the Salt Pool. It caught 2 fish in 5 minutes, but sadly not in this video.
Lovely light on a sparkling bird.
Video at half speed.
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
#wader
Lovely light on a sparkling bird.
Video at half speed.
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
#wader
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A fishing Spotted Redshank today Rye Harbour at the west end of the Salt Pool. It caught 2 fish in 5 minutes, but sadly not in this video.
Lovely light on a sparkling bird.
Video at half speed.
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
#wader
Lovely light on a sparkling bird.
Video at half speed.
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social
@sussexornitholo.bsky.social
#wader
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In 2020, when govt refused to listen - we held our own People's Covid Inquiry, chaired by renowned human rights lawyer, Michael Mansfield KC. Listen to his take on the current official Inquiry findings with @goldbergradio.bsky.social on @bylinetimes.bsky.social podcast
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BYLINE TIMES PODCAST: Michael Mansfield KC: "Police should reopen Covid crime case."
Michael Mansfield KC tells Adrian Goldberg why he believes there's scope for the criminal prosecution of ministers for their handling of the Covid 19 pandemic.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldb...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In 2020, when govt refused to listen - we held our own People's Covid Inquiry, chaired by renowned human rights lawyer, Michael Mansfield KC. Listen to his take on the current official Inquiry findings with @goldbergradio.bsky.social on @bylinetimes.bsky.social podcast
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podfollow.com/byline-times...
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NHS got literally two lines of mention in the #budget and that was mostly to celebrate the loss of 18,000 workers, dismissed as "back office staff".
Many of these people (who do btw include clinical staff) worked through covid, and they provide vital admin support to frontline clinicians.
Many of these people (who do btw include clinical staff) worked through covid, and they provide vital admin support to frontline clinicians.
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NHS got literally two lines of mention in the #budget and that was mostly to celebrate the loss of 18,000 workers, dismissed as "back office staff".
Many of these people (who do btw include clinical staff) worked through covid, and they provide vital admin support to frontline clinicians.
Many of these people (who do btw include clinical staff) worked through covid, and they provide vital admin support to frontline clinicians.
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In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
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A number of Little Grebes were spotted at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve recently by DM Wright, who tells us they are AKA 'dabchick, divy duck, or divedapper'
📷 Dave Kilbey
📷 Dave Kilbey
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
A number of Little Grebes were spotted at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve recently by DM Wright, who tells us they are AKA 'dabchick, divy duck, or divedapper'
📷 Dave Kilbey
📷 Dave Kilbey
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A shameful step back for nature as UK government pushes through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A shameful step back for nature as UK government pushes through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
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From Roger Jones on the Nature Table: "Goldcrest in the garden seems puzzled that the leaf is ignoring Newton’s law of universal gravitation"
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From Roger Jones on the Nature Table: "Goldcrest in the garden seems puzzled that the leaf is ignoring Newton’s law of universal gravitation"
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They treat nature like it has no voice.
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1?ea.tracking.id=rspb_uk_bluesky👈
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
They treat nature like it has no voice.
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
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Poll after poll shows people care deeply about wildlife and want it protected.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Poll after poll shows people care deeply about wildlife and want it protected.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
Reposted by Gavin Bowyer
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
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Chalk streams - they now lack the protection they need and deserve, says @greenjennyjones.bsky.social.
Reflecting that Natural England and Environment Agency are not delivering what we should expect
Reflecting that Natural England and Environment Agency are not delivering what we should expect
Planning and Infrastructure Bill - sadly about to clear its final hurdle. With disastrous implications for our already nature-depleted land
#Biodiversity #Planning
#Biodiversity #Planning
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Chalk streams - they now lack the protection they need and deserve, says @greenjennyjones.bsky.social.
Reflecting that Natural England and Environment Agency are not delivering what we should expect
Reflecting that Natural England and Environment Agency are not delivering what we should expect
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At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.