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Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’
Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid
Three hundred and eighty writers and organisations including Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, Russell T Davies, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and George Monbiot have signed a letter stating that the Israeli government’s war in Gaza is genocidal and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
“The use of the words ‘genocide’ or ‘acts of genocide’ to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations,” reads the letter, which was also signed by William Dalrymple, Jeanette Winterson, Brian Eno, Kate Mosse, Irvine Welsh and Elif Shafak. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’
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The Trump administration has halted all interview appointments abroad with foreign citizens who want student or exchange visas. The State Dept. says it needs to expand scrutiny of applicants' social media. It's unclear how long the halt will last. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
State Department Halts Interviews Abroad for Student and Exchange Visas
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Trump administration has halted all interview appointments abroad with foreign citizens who want student or exchange visas. The State Dept. says it needs to expand scrutiny of applicants' social media. It's unclear how long the halt will last. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
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The State Department has temporarily halted interviews abroad for student and visiting scholar visas, seeking scrutiny of social media accounts.
State Department Halts Interviews for Student and Exchange Visas
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The State Department has temporarily halted interviews abroad for student and visiting scholar visas, seeking scrutiny of social media accounts.
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Global temperatures could break heat record in next five years
Global temperatures could break heat record in next five years
Data also shows small but ‘shocking’ likelihood of year 2C hotter than preindustrial era before 2030
There is an 80% chance that global temperatures will break at least one annual heat record in the next five years, raising the risk of extreme droughts, floods and forest fires, a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has shown.
For the first time, the data also indicated a small likelihood that before 2030, the world could experience a year that is 2C hotter than the preindustrial era, a possibility scientists described as “shocking”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Global temperatures could break heat record in next five years
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“While States debate terminology – is it or is it not genocide? – Israel continues its relentless destruction of life in Gaza, through attacks by land, air and sea, displacing and massacring the surviving population with impunity.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’
Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:45 AM
“While States debate terminology – is it or is it not genocide? – Israel continues its relentless destruction of life in Gaza, through attacks by land, air and sea, displacing and massacring the surviving population with impunity.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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An 89-strong coalition of environment groups has warned that reduced biodiversity rules would mean the vast majority of housing developments would no longer need to compensate for nature loss
news.sky.com/story/govern...
news.sky.com/story/govern...
Government accused of watering down environment rules in housebuilding proposals
The government has described the simplified biodiversity net gain rules for medium-sized developments as a "win-win for nature and development".
news.sky.com
May 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM
An 89-strong coalition of environment groups has warned that reduced biodiversity rules would mean the vast majority of housing developments would no longer need to compensate for nature loss
news.sky.com/story/govern...
news.sky.com/story/govern...
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@FT: Migration cuts are a luxury the UK cannot afford | opinion
Main link in OG tweet
https://on.ft.com/42U3hYt
on.ft.com
May 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@FT: Migration cuts are a luxury the UK cannot afford | opinion
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What is the point of Labour? When they go even further than the Conservatives on targeting already marginalised groups, and it isn't just disabled individuals, you have to question what is going through their minds. This is a good way to lose the next election .
#r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#r4today
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Under-22s will not get incapacity benefits under welfare shake-up
The move comes as part of an overhaul of the welfare system as the UK's benefits bill rises.
www.bbc.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What is the point of Labour? When they go even further than the Conservatives on targeting already marginalised groups, and it isn't just disabled individuals, you have to question what is going through their minds. This is a good way to lose the next election .
#r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Even the Telegraph can see what's happened.
The question is what Trump will do next...
The question is what Trump will do next...
March 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Pentagon has been ordering the removal of web site references to General Colin Powell and the Tuskegee Airmen and one of the flag-raisers at Iwo Jima as part of a crackdown on DEI. Have you no shame Pete Hegseth?(hat tip to Task and Purpose, WaPo for reporting) youtube.com/shorts/0HJpe...
Pentagon removes web references to Colin Powell and others as part of DEI purge. Have you no shame?
YouTube video by Jim Acosta
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March 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Oh
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"The notion of incentivising protesters to lie – to affect remorse for conviction views – is both madness and consistent with a legal system that protects those who destroy the planet for personal enrichment and attacks those who selflessly try to save it."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/mar...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/mar...
Non-violent protesters should not have to disavow motives at trial, study says
Academics say UK defendants should be able to explain reasons for their actions and not have to express remorse
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
"The notion of incentivising protesters to lie – to affect remorse for conviction views – is both madness and consistent with a legal system that protects those who destroy the planet for personal enrichment and attacks those who selflessly try to save it."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/mar...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/mar...
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Europe and Canada Are Eyeing Alternatives to American-Made Fighter Jets. Here's Why
Europe and Canada Are Eyeing Alternatives to American-Made Fighter Jets. Here's Why
Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry — such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter — are still a wise strategic choice for Western countries worried about their investment in U.S. defense…
www.usnews.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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For clearer readout it's here
ru.usembassy.gov/president-do...
ru.usembassy.gov/president-do...
President Donald J. Trump's Call with President Vladimir Putin
Readout The White House March 18, 2025 The below is attributable to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke
ru.usembassy.gov
March 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
For clearer readout it's here
ru.usembassy.gov/president-do...
ru.usembassy.gov/president-do...
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Donald Trump has disgraced the United States of America in countless ways since he first entered political life ten years ago.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
February 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Donald Trump has disgraced the United States of America in countless ways since he first entered political life ten years ago.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
But he had never disgraced the nation as badly as he did today.
He has brought shame on this country to an extent I had never thought possible. And he has only just begun.
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Elina Valtonen
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland 👏
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland 👏
February 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Elina Valtonen
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland 👏
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland 👏
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A timely moment to remember that Donald Trump dodged the draft & JD Vance wondered a few short years ago whether he would turn out to be 'America's Hitler'...
February 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A timely moment to remember that Donald Trump dodged the draft & JD Vance wondered a few short years ago whether he would turn out to be 'America's Hitler'...
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Trump & Vance’s treatment of Zelenskyy was a snub to all of Europe.
And the pair of them can fuck right off.
I don’t want them having a single rare earth atom from European soil.
I don’t want their military bases.
I want Europe to throw everything into driving Russia off Ukrainian soil.
And the pair of them can fuck right off.
I don’t want them having a single rare earth atom from European soil.
I don’t want their military bases.
I want Europe to throw everything into driving Russia off Ukrainian soil.
February 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump & Vance’s treatment of Zelenskyy was a snub to all of Europe.
And the pair of them can fuck right off.
I don’t want them having a single rare earth atom from European soil.
I don’t want their military bases.
I want Europe to throw everything into driving Russia off Ukrainian soil.
And the pair of them can fuck right off.
I don’t want them having a single rare earth atom from European soil.
I don’t want their military bases.
I want Europe to throw everything into driving Russia off Ukrainian soil.
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BREAKING: Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses "unwavering support for Ukraine" 👏
February 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
BREAKING: Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses "unwavering support for Ukraine" 👏
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Trump & Vance’s behaviour with Zelenskyy just now was disgraceful.
My blood is boiling.
My blood is boiling.
February 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Trump & Vance’s behaviour with Zelenskyy just now was disgraceful.
My blood is boiling.
My blood is boiling.
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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A little reminder of what @centralbylines.co.uk said about the Tates last year.
With the Tates back in the news
'Andrew Tate’s house was raided by armed police in relation to allegations of human trafficking, trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. Is it time for parliament to question Nigel Farage over his relationship with Tate?'
'Andrew Tate’s house was raided by armed police in relation to allegations of human trafficking, trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. Is it time for parliament to question Nigel Farage over his relationship with Tate?'
Farage and Tate: a similar phenomenon?
Should Nigel Farage face questions in parliament over his relationship with Andrew Tate?
northwestbylines.co.uk
February 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
A little reminder of what @centralbylines.co.uk said about the Tates last year.
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While I understand it has become a controversial subject among certain people, there should be nothing controversial about someone legally being recognised as who they are.
Ensuring non-binary individuals can be legally recognised as ourselves is long overdue.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ensuring non-binary individuals can be legally recognised as ourselves is long overdue.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary
Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".
www.bbc.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:27 AM
While I understand it has become a controversial subject among certain people, there should be nothing controversial about someone legally being recognised as who they are.
Ensuring non-binary individuals can be legally recognised as ourselves is long overdue.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ensuring non-binary individuals can be legally recognised as ourselves is long overdue.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Star Observer writer @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
has had her contract ended by @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
ahead of take-over of the title on 20 April. NUJ expresses "serious concern" that her exit follows her making public criticism of deal.
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
has had her contract ended by @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
ahead of take-over of the title on 20 April. NUJ expresses "serious concern" that her exit follows her making public criticism of deal.
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
Carole Cadwalladr dropped by Tortoise ahead of Observer take-over
Long-serving Observer writer Carole Cadwalladr has been told by Tortoise Media that her contract his being ended.
pressgazette.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Star Observer writer @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
has had her contract ended by @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
ahead of take-over of the title on 20 April. NUJ expresses "serious concern" that her exit follows her making public criticism of deal.
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
has had her contract ended by @tortoisemedia.bsky.social
ahead of take-over of the title on 20 April. NUJ expresses "serious concern" that her exit follows her making public criticism of deal.
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
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former Tory chief whip Simon Hart on the party’s current leader
February 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
former Tory chief whip Simon Hart on the party’s current leader