Melinda
@melesmeles1.bsky.social
I love Europe. I care about nature and the effect climate change is having on our world. #FBPE. Vegan.
No to DMs.
No to crypto.
No to DMs.
No to crypto.
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BBC News - Labour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh budget deal
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Welsh government and Plaid Cymru reach budget deal, sources say
Labour and Plaid agree a deal on spending plans, helping avoid a government defeat in January.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
BBC News - Labour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh budget deal
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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BBC News - Photographer wins UK's only 2025 Northern Lights award
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
Photographer wins UK's only 2025 Northern Lights shot award
Mathew Browne said capturing the image of the display in Llangrannog was a "pretty special moment".
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
BBC News - Photographer wins UK's only 2025 Northern Lights award
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Trump hints at walking away from Ukraine and calls Europe ‘weak’ and ‘decaying’
Trump hints at walking away from Ukraine and calls Europe ‘weak’ and ‘decaying’
US president presses Zelenskyy to accept his peace plan and recycles far-right tropes on European immigration
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Europe live – latest updates
Donald Trump has hinted he could walk away from supporting Ukraine as he doubled down on his administration’s recent criticism of Europe, describing it as “weak” and “decaying” and claiming it was “destroying itself” through immigration.
In a rambling and sometimes incoherent interview with Politico, a transcript of which was released on Tuesday, the US president struggled to name any other Ukrainian cities except for Kyiv, misrepresented elements of the trajectory of the conflict, and recycled far-right tropes about European immigration that echoed the “great replacement” conspiracy theory. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Trump hints at walking away from Ukraine and calls Europe ‘weak’ and ‘decaying’
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“António Costa, the president of the European Council, said the signal that Washington would back Europe’s nationalist parties was unacceptable, adding: “What we cannot accept is the threat to interfere in European politics.””
December 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“António Costa, the president of the European Council, said the signal that Washington would back Europe’s nationalist parties was unacceptable, adding: “What we cannot accept is the threat to interfere in European politics.””
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For those interested - here is an 8 minute discussion of what has happened in the sphere of immigration, nationalism & foriegn policy last week in the US that you might have missed.
Will also be doing shorter clips over the week!
youtu.be/8I4OoIfTUrU 1/2
Will also be doing shorter clips over the week!
youtu.be/8I4OoIfTUrU 1/2
Why is Trump targeting Minnesota? | Beyond the headlines
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
For those interested - here is an 8 minute discussion of what has happened in the sphere of immigration, nationalism & foriegn policy last week in the US that you might have missed.
Will also be doing shorter clips over the week!
youtu.be/8I4OoIfTUrU 1/2
Will also be doing shorter clips over the week!
youtu.be/8I4OoIfTUrU 1/2
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GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree: 38d.gs/l_kt
OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
38d.gs
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree: 38d.gs/l_kt
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Big Russian Attack Defeated in Zaporizhzhia: Tanks Burning and Abandoned & Jammed Drones Destroyed
Video by Suchomimus
Dec 9, 2025
#FuckYouPutin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhFf...
Video by Suchomimus
Dec 9, 2025
#FuckYouPutin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhFf...
Big Russian Attack Defeated in Zaporizhzhia: Tanks Burning and Abandoned & Jammed Drones Destroyed
YouTube video by Suchomimus
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Big Russian Attack Defeated in Zaporizhzhia: Tanks Burning and Abandoned & Jammed Drones Destroyed
Video by Suchomimus
Dec 9, 2025
#FuckYouPutin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhFf...
Video by Suchomimus
Dec 9, 2025
#FuckYouPutin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhFf...
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“The entitlement of that driver’s attitude towards kids cycling to school together and safely once a week – I’d like to say is unbelievable but sadly it just isn’t”
Moaning driver slams “extremely irritating” children cycling to school “chatting”, taking up the “whole road”, and holding up traffic
Moaning driver slams “extremely irritating” children cycling to school “chatting”, taking up the “whole road”, and holding up traffic
Moaning “entitled” driver slams “extremely irritating” children cycling to school “chatting”, taking up the “whole road” and holding up traffic, as cyclists ask: “I assume you’re campaigning for a saf...
Still drying off from your stormy morning commute? Don’t worry, Ryan Mallon’s here to brighten up your day (kind of) with all the latest cycling news, views, and silliness on the wet and windy Tuesday...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“The entitlement of that driver’s attitude towards kids cycling to school together and safely once a week – I’d like to say is unbelievable but sadly it just isn’t”
Moaning driver slams “extremely irritating” children cycling to school “chatting”, taking up the “whole road”, and holding up traffic
Moaning driver slams “extremely irritating” children cycling to school “chatting”, taking up the “whole road”, and holding up traffic
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📍#WestBank This morning, the Israeli army uprooted over 500 olive trees in Qaryut, West Bank. Local Palestinian families witnessed the destruction of their farms, livelihoods & heritage.
These are not isolated incidents.
Trump / @whitehouse-47.bsky.social claims there’s peace in the Middle East 😤
These are not isolated incidents.
Trump / @whitehouse-47.bsky.social claims there’s peace in the Middle East 😤
December 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
📍#WestBank This morning, the Israeli army uprooted over 500 olive trees in Qaryut, West Bank. Local Palestinian families witnessed the destruction of their farms, livelihoods & heritage.
These are not isolated incidents.
Trump / @whitehouse-47.bsky.social claims there’s peace in the Middle East 😤
These are not isolated incidents.
Trump / @whitehouse-47.bsky.social claims there’s peace in the Middle East 😤
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Good morning Bluesky. This is the most corrupt, transactional, and selfish, and need I say it, incestutuous, regime in US history. That is saying a lot. Wow.
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Good morning Bluesky. This is the most corrupt, transactional, and selfish, and need I say it, incestutuous, regime in US history. That is saying a lot. Wow.
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@IDF
XCEASEFIRE VIOLATION: Earlier today, IDF troops operating in southern Gaza identified a terrorist who crossed the yellow line & approached the troops, posing an immediate threat to them.
Following the ID, the troops eliminated the terrorist.
She was3️⃣yr old Ahed Al-Biyouk, Shot in the head😡😪🙏🏽🇵🇸☮️
XCEASEFIRE VIOLATION: Earlier today, IDF troops operating in southern Gaza identified a terrorist who crossed the yellow line & approached the troops, posing an immediate threat to them.
Following the ID, the troops eliminated the terrorist.
She was3️⃣yr old Ahed Al-Biyouk, Shot in the head😡😪🙏🏽🇵🇸☮️
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
@IDF
XCEASEFIRE VIOLATION: Earlier today, IDF troops operating in southern Gaza identified a terrorist who crossed the yellow line & approached the troops, posing an immediate threat to them.
Following the ID, the troops eliminated the terrorist.
She was3️⃣yr old Ahed Al-Biyouk, Shot in the head😡😪🙏🏽🇵🇸☮️
XCEASEFIRE VIOLATION: Earlier today, IDF troops operating in southern Gaza identified a terrorist who crossed the yellow line & approached the troops, posing an immediate threat to them.
Following the ID, the troops eliminated the terrorist.
She was3️⃣yr old Ahed Al-Biyouk, Shot in the head😡😪🙏🏽🇵🇸☮️
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🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
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I did not expect this.
🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
December 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I did not expect this.
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They really are nasty people. I get them on the page, and they do not want to discuss anything. They throw insults and lies...
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
They really are nasty people. I get them on the page, and they do not want to discuss anything. They throw insults and lies...
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Federal immigration agents deployed tear gas & pepper spray against a crowd in Elgin, Illinois Sat. Residents & community patrollers gathered outside an apt where ICE agents were attempting to arrest a man they claimed was a "suspected member" of Venezuelan gang “ Tren de Aragua “ (denied by locals)
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Federal immigration agents deployed tear gas & pepper spray against a crowd in Elgin, Illinois Sat. Residents & community patrollers gathered outside an apt where ICE agents were attempting to arrest a man they claimed was a "suspected member" of Venezuelan gang “ Tren de Aragua “ (denied by locals)
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Israel🇮🇱continues to bomb Lebanon🇱🇧despite the cease fire agreement.
The warplanes targeted the outskirts of Wadi Rumin & the heights of Iqlim al-Tuffah on the outskirts of the town of Jbaa in southern Lebanon.
ISRAEL IS THE THREAT TO PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBMBpJ...
The warplanes targeted the outskirts of Wadi Rumin & the heights of Iqlim al-Tuffah on the outskirts of the town of Jbaa in southern Lebanon.
ISRAEL IS THE THREAT TO PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBMBpJ...
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Israel🇮🇱continues to bomb Lebanon🇱🇧despite the cease fire agreement.
The warplanes targeted the outskirts of Wadi Rumin & the heights of Iqlim al-Tuffah on the outskirts of the town of Jbaa in southern Lebanon.
ISRAEL IS THE THREAT TO PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBMBpJ...
The warplanes targeted the outskirts of Wadi Rumin & the heights of Iqlim al-Tuffah on the outskirts of the town of Jbaa in southern Lebanon.
ISRAEL IS THE THREAT TO PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSBMBpJ...
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Another sign that Trump is not just a US problem - he’s a threat to the entire world.
UN environment report 'hijacked' over fossil fuels - top scientist
The US and other governments derailed agreement on a global environment study, it's co-chair says.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Another sign that Trump is not just a US problem - he’s a threat to the entire world.
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The botched Brexit deal is costing Britain £90bn a year. It's time to turbocharge our economy with a UK-EU customs union.
MPs must back our bill today.
MPs must back our bill today.
December 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The botched Brexit deal is costing Britain £90bn a year. It's time to turbocharge our economy with a UK-EU customs union.
MPs must back our bill today.
MPs must back our bill today.
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We need to take every chance we can to post good news such as this.
We really are on the brink of a health golden age.
Blood cancer therapy reverses incurable leukaemia in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We need to take every chance we can to post good news such as this.
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Endearing and sweet-faced Irrawaddy #Dolphins face serious threats from #palmoil #pollution, fishing bycatch, tourism in S.E #Asia. Just 90-300 remain alive in the wild. Fight for them and be #vegan, #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 💙🐬
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Irrawaddy Dolphin Orcaella brevirostris
Intelligent and social Irrawaddy dolphins, also known as the Mahakam River dolphins or Ayeyarwady river #dolphins have endearing faces. Only 90 to 300 are estimated to be left living in the wild. T…
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December 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Endearing and sweet-faced Irrawaddy #Dolphins face serious threats from #palmoil #pollution, fishing bycatch, tourism in S.E #Asia. Just 90-300 remain alive in the wild. Fight for them and be #vegan, #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife 💙🐬
@palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-8Pk
@palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-8Pk
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A tragedy for EU and the world.
🚨🚨Major #EU news: More than 80 percent of Europe’s companies will be freed from environmental reporting obligations after @europarl.europa.eu and @consilium.europa.eu reached a deal on a proposal to cut green rules on Monday. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
EU closes deal to slash green rules in major win for von der Leyen’s deregulation drive
Controversial “omnibus” bill saw center-right EU lawmakers side with the far right to water down environmental standards.
www.politico.eu
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A tragedy for EU and the world.
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🗣️ Deeply disappointed to see the government delay the Sussex Mayoral Elections to 2028.
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🗣️ Deeply disappointed to see the government delay the Sussex Mayoral Elections to 2028.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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