@subtleknife.bsky.social
I'm Subtle Knife / SubtleKnife / subtleknife00 almost everywhere.
The Bellingcat Discord is at http://discord.gg/bellingcat
Use the pronoun labeller.
The Bellingcat Discord is at http://discord.gg/bellingcat
Use the pronoun labeller.
I will add a few florins to the collection to send them there.
How kan thei call it "daunsinge wyth the stars" when thei are not even yn space?
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I will add a few florins to the collection to send them there.
I tried to ignore it, but eventually had to dig out my ankle brace from its pre-pandemic storage spot. Grr.
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I tried to ignore it, but eventually had to dig out my ankle brace from its pre-pandemic storage spot. Grr.
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Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
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In the UK this week? Join Bellingcat contributor Dr. Ollie Ballinger at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social for a talk this Friday as he unpacks our investigations into, and the open source tools we built to track suspicious ships operating in international waters. events.bl.uk/events/onlin...
The Lie of the Land: Who Controls the Map? | British Library
Technologist Ed Parsons, Dr Ollie Ballinger and Dr Pragya Agarwal join cultural geographer Mike Duggan in this panel conversation to explore how maps and c
events.bl.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In the UK this week? Join Bellingcat contributor Dr. Ollie Ballinger at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social for a talk this Friday as he unpacks our investigations into, and the open source tools we built to track suspicious ships operating in international waters. events.bl.uk/events/onlin...
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"Meine Familie wurde aus Deutschland vertrieben. Ich hatte das Gefühl, dass die Jüdische Gemeinde mich am Sonntagabend herausgeworfen hat. . . Die Reaktion der Jüdischen Gemeinde in Frankfurt ist ein Verrat an der liberalen, deutsch-jüdischen Tradition."--Jason Stanley
Streit um Gedenken zum 9. November: „Leute im Publikum haben mich angeschrien“
Der US-Philosoph Jason Stanley sollte in der Jüdischen Gemeinde Frankfurt eine Rede halten. Sie wurde abgebrochen. Stanely ist schockiert.
taz.de
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"Meine Familie wurde aus Deutschland vertrieben. Ich hatte das Gefühl, dass die Jüdische Gemeinde mich am Sonntagabend herausgeworfen hat. . . Die Reaktion der Jüdischen Gemeinde in Frankfurt ist ein Verrat an der liberalen, deutsch-jüdischen Tradition."--Jason Stanley
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Publicly available sources to aid open-source investigations can be a tool for all journalists, writes @johannawild.bsky.social of @bellingcat.com ⬇️
niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
Lessons from Building an Online Toolkit to Aid Open-Source Investigations - Nieman Reports
Publicly available sources can be a tool for all journalists, writes Johanna Wild, an open source researcher for Bellingcat.
niemanreports.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Publicly available sources to aid open-source investigations can be a tool for all journalists, writes @johannawild.bsky.social of @bellingcat.com ⬇️
niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
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More depressing news from the world of sports sponsorship, where World Volleyball, following the examples of FIBA, CAF, PSG and others, has decided to team up with one of the world's worst illegal sports betting operators, 1XBet (who else?). en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/c...
Volleyball World announces 1xBet as Global Betting Partner
The five-year agreement will encompass both volleyball and beach volleyball
en.volleyballworld.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
More depressing news from the world of sports sponsorship, where World Volleyball, following the examples of FIBA, CAF, PSG and others, has decided to team up with one of the world's worst illegal sports betting operators, 1XBet (who else?). en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/c...
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And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
November 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
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Another medieval wooden street discovered, it's almost as people didn't like muddy roads ;)
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Arbeiders stoten op 14e-eeuwse weg met houten balken tijdens werken aan Paardenmarkt | VRT NWS: nieuws
Tijdens werken aan de Paardenmarkt in Antwerpen zijn de arbeiders onverwacht op een weg uit de 14e eeuw gestoten, met houten balken als wegdek. De archeologen wisten dat er een heel stelsel van onderg...
www.vrt.be
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Another medieval wooden street discovered, it's almost as people didn't like muddy roads ;)
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
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‼️russia has hit at least 1 residential building in Dnipro tonight, continued war crimes.
It’s sickening that this has become so “normal” that it doesn’t even make headlines anymore!
Do people even understand how insane that is?
None of this should EVER be noted as “the usual”!
It’s sickening that this has become so “normal” that it doesn’t even make headlines anymore!
Do people even understand how insane that is?
None of this should EVER be noted as “the usual”!
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
‼️russia has hit at least 1 residential building in Dnipro tonight, continued war crimes.
It’s sickening that this has become so “normal” that it doesn’t even make headlines anymore!
Do people even understand how insane that is?
None of this should EVER be noted as “the usual”!
It’s sickening that this has become so “normal” that it doesn’t even make headlines anymore!
Do people even understand how insane that is?
None of this should EVER be noted as “the usual”!
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What does “military power” really mean—and how do the logistics of war shape it? We spoke with Oxus Society’s Michael Hilliard on mapping Central Asia’s armed forces. Listen on Stage Talks with Bellingcat: rss.com/podcasts/bel...
"Mapping Military Power" with Michael Hilliard | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
This week, we explored the practicalities of modern warfare. How do we measure military power? Is it possible to fairly compare fighting resources between regions? In this episode, Michael Hilliard fr...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What does “military power” really mean—and how do the logistics of war shape it? We spoke with Oxus Society’s Michael Hilliard on mapping Central Asia’s armed forces. Listen on Stage Talks with Bellingcat: rss.com/podcasts/bel...
A man has been arrested. Current theory is that he somehow snapped and used his own blood. Has/will be taken to a psychiatric clinic after police processing.
presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43561/6153045
presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43561/6153045
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
A man has been arrested. Current theory is that he somehow snapped and used his own blood. Has/will be taken to a psychiatric clinic after police processing.
presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43561/6153045
presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43561/6153045
Your 42-minute warning.
Join us live in one hour! Link below 👇
How do experts measure military power? 🪖
Michael Hilliard is the Director of Defence & Security Analysis for the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs. Join us on Thursday, 5pm CET/11am EST, as we unpack their work mapping the armed forces of Central Asia. 🎧 discord.gg/bellingcat?e...
Michael Hilliard is the Director of Defence & Security Analysis for the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs. Join us on Thursday, 5pm CET/11am EST, as we unpack their work mapping the armed forces of Central Asia. 🎧 discord.gg/bellingcat?e...
November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Your 42-minute warning.
Anyone with an opinion is dangerous in Russia. Anyone.
Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures
Analysts say a purge of the Russian regime’s own supporters is under way as rival factions turn on each other
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Anyone with an opinion is dangerous in Russia. Anyone.
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We've covered how Meta Ray-Bans could have been worn by CBP during ICE raids, how it's being modded for facial recognition, and how it's being used as a spy tool.
Every time Meta argues: What is the difference between Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and an iPhone?
SO yeah—here's a guide for Meta's PR team:
Every time Meta argues: What is the difference between Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and an iPhone?
SO yeah—here's a guide for Meta's PR team:
What’s the Difference Between AI Glasses and an iPhone? A Helpful Guide for Meta PR
Meta thinks its camera glasses, which are often used for harassment, are no different than any other camera.
www.404media.co
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We've covered how Meta Ray-Bans could have been worn by CBP during ICE raids, how it's being modded for facial recognition, and how it's being used as a spy tool.
Every time Meta argues: What is the difference between Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and an iPhone?
SO yeah—here's a guide for Meta's PR team:
Every time Meta argues: What is the difference between Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and an iPhone?
SO yeah—here's a guide for Meta's PR team:
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Social media footage and satellite imagery show killings as Rapid Support Forces took over Al Fashir (El Fasher). Bellingcat geolocated one incident on the city’s outskirts and showed it to the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/11...
Geolocating Darfur Killings of Those Escaping Al Fashir - bellingcat
Warning: Contains written descriptions of extreme violence including murder. All graphic footage has been omitted. A Bellingcat investigation has identified and verified the exact location of a mass k...
www.bellingcat.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Social media footage and satellite imagery show killings as Rapid Support Forces took over Al Fashir (El Fasher). Bellingcat geolocated one incident on the city’s outskirts and showed it to the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/11...
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OK, as promised, here's my thread about the links between tear gas/pepper spray and the arms trade and gun industry.
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
OK, as promised, here's my thread about the links between tear gas/pepper spray and the arms trade and gun industry.
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What can I say except: lol, there is no Muscovite opposition, there is only the oppressed dreams of Russia's enslaved subject peoples. Imagine if Europe supported actual revolutionaries instead of literal spies.
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
What can I say except: lol, there is no Muscovite opposition, there is only the oppressed dreams of Russia's enslaved subject peoples. Imagine if Europe supported actual revolutionaries instead of literal spies.
Mike always has a good story and he tells it well. Highly recommended.
How do experts measure military power? 🪖
Michael Hilliard is the Director of Defence & Security Analysis for the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs. Join us on Thursday, 5pm CET/11am EST, as we unpack their work mapping the armed forces of Central Asia. 🎧 discord.gg/bellingcat?e...
Michael Hilliard is the Director of Defence & Security Analysis for the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs. Join us on Thursday, 5pm CET/11am EST, as we unpack their work mapping the armed forces of Central Asia. 🎧 discord.gg/bellingcat?e...
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Mike always has a good story and he tells it well. Highly recommended.
I’ve decided I don’t like baseball.
November 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I’ve decided I don’t like baseball.
Good morning. Here is a lovely thread for you.
What’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done? I don’t mean “cheating on your partner” stupid, I mean stupid stupid. Like, once, I had this bubble bath which smelled absolutely delicious, so I took a big glug of it. That kind of stupid. (It did not taste delicious.)
November 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Good morning. Here is a lovely thread for you.
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Rooting not just for a Game 7 of the World Series, but another 18 inning game that goes so long on Saturday night that the clocks fall back at 2am before it’s ended and everyone gets tremendously confused about what time it is.
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Rooting not just for a Game 7 of the World Series, but another 18 inning game that goes so long on Saturday night that the clocks fall back at 2am before it’s ended and everyone gets tremendously confused about what time it is.
Tiny Spider-Man collects candy and starts walking away.
Mother: What do you say?
Spider-Man: Happy Halloween! Go Jays, go!
Mother: What do you say?
Spider-Man: Happy Halloween! Go Jays, go!
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
"Father Mark Rowles, 57, went by the name "skinheadlad1488" in a chatroom called Aryan Reich Killers to write offensive messages about Muslims."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cardiff Catholic priest Mark Rowles sentenced for sending racist neo-Nazi messages
Father Mark Rowles was arrested by counter terror police for extreme right wing activity on social media.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"Father Mark Rowles, 57, went by the name "skinheadlad1488" in a chatroom called Aryan Reich Killers to write offensive messages about Muslims."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...