Tom Phillips
@tiphillips.bsky.social
Retired from Dairy farm consultancy and Agricultural Science Academic. Mt Taranaki my favourite mountain, Melbourne the best city! Now in the UK, gardening & cooking
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Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
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U.N. and Palestinian officials estimate at least 300,000 new tents are urgently needed for about 1.5 million Palestinians still displaced by Israel’s assault, as Israel continues to block the importation of shelters and other aid.
December 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
U.N. and Palestinian officials estimate at least 300,000 new tents are urgently needed for about 1.5 million Palestinians still displaced by Israel’s assault, as Israel continues to block the importation of shelters and other aid.
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Is it bad that nobody justifiably believes anything Putin says while the President of the United States believes everything he says?
December 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Is it bad that nobody justifiably believes anything Putin says while the President of the United States believes everything he says?
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There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
December 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
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In absolutely no way, shape or form should anything resembling or approaching a private militia be allowed to operate in Australia with any government imprimatur. This is kicked in the head by a donkey stuff www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack
NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney
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December 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
In absolutely no way, shape or form should anything resembling or approaching a private militia be allowed to operate in Australia with any government imprimatur. This is kicked in the head by a donkey stuff www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
December 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
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Doesn't it strike you as strange that the people who shout long and loud that America is a Christian nation founded on Christian principles are the very people who don't want Christ's teachings of tolerance, pacifism, and generosity codified in law?
December 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Doesn't it strike you as strange that the people who shout long and loud that America is a Christian nation founded on Christian principles are the very people who don't want Christ's teachings of tolerance, pacifism, and generosity codified in law?
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It’s hard to believe that one man can cause so much stress, so much fear, so much pain and suffering…a man who took an oath to preserve and protect our Constitution. This man, who is inciting terror across our land, must be removed from office. In a sane world, it would happen immediately.
December 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It’s hard to believe that one man can cause so much stress, so much fear, so much pain and suffering…a man who took an oath to preserve and protect our Constitution. This man, who is inciting terror across our land, must be removed from office. In a sane world, it would happen immediately.
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This is literally what the Telegraph campaigned for.
December 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This is literally what the Telegraph campaigned for.
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Irrespective of whether Jesus was a real person or not, the fact is the Bible states he was born in Bethlehem, Palestine to non-white parents & was of no fixed abode.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
December 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Irrespective of whether Jesus was a real person or not, the fact is the Bible states he was born in Bethlehem, Palestine to non-white parents & was of no fixed abode.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
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UK to re-join Erasmus+ – here are six benefits of the European exchange scheme
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again
@centralbylines.co.uk
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again
@centralbylines.co.uk
UK to re-join Erasmus+ – here are six benefits of the European exchange scheme
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again
centralbylines.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
UK to re-join Erasmus+ – here are six benefits of the European exchange scheme
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again
@centralbylines.co.uk
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again
@centralbylines.co.uk
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As Francesca Albanese said, the world should give America what it wants, isolation.
December 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
As Francesca Albanese said, the world should give America what it wants, isolation.
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This Christmas Eve, let us remember that it wasn’t the CEOs and billionaires who saved us during COVID-19. It was the janitors, nurses, cleaning crews, grocery and food workers with their hard, often invisible labor.
December 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This Christmas Eve, let us remember that it wasn’t the CEOs and billionaires who saved us during COVID-19. It was the janitors, nurses, cleaning crews, grocery and food workers with their hard, often invisible labor.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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It's maddening. Pedestrian shopping streets are just malls without a roof, yet people act like it's some entirely novel and dangerous idea.
One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
December 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It's maddening. Pedestrian shopping streets are just malls without a roof, yet people act like it's some entirely novel and dangerous idea.
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A Christmas message.
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A Christmas message.
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The French police have been tear gassing migrants in Calais for at least ten years. Glad someone is highlighting this
Yes. We're spending £476m on the militarisation of Calais - where babies are being tear gassed.
The fact people are hearing this for the first time is exactly why I made it the subject of the Christmas Day message.
We could be spending that money instead on a fair and managed migration system.
The fact people are hearing this for the first time is exactly why I made it the subject of the Christmas Day message.
We could be spending that money instead on a fair and managed migration system.
The UK government is spending £476m tear-gassing babies?
Someone needs to get real if they're to be taken seriously.
Someone needs to get real if they're to be taken seriously.
December 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The French police have been tear gassing migrants in Calais for at least ten years. Glad someone is highlighting this
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Reform UK are learning the hard way that it's easy to shout insults at the players from the touchline. Far harder to get up on the pitch and play. They've been an absolute disaster wherever they are elected.
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Reform UK are learning the hard way that it's easy to shout insults at the players from the touchline. Far harder to get up on the pitch and play. They've been an absolute disaster wherever they are elected.
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More anti-renewables astroturfing from the BBC, quoting exactly three (3) villagers opposed to a solar farm, and zero data.
Plans to build a huge solar farm set to be opposed by villagers - BBC News
Villagers have expressed concern about plans to build a 373 acre solar farm nearby.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
More anti-renewables astroturfing from the BBC, quoting exactly three (3) villagers opposed to a solar farm, and zero data.
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In December 2023, Isaac Herzog was pictured signing bombs to be dropped on the men, women & children including babies of Gaza.
In December 2025, the prime minister of Australia @albomp.bsky.social invited Isaac Herzog to visit with him in Australia.
There is no saving @australianlabor.bsky.social.
In December 2025, the prime minister of Australia @albomp.bsky.social invited Isaac Herzog to visit with him in Australia.
There is no saving @australianlabor.bsky.social.
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
In December 2023, Isaac Herzog was pictured signing bombs to be dropped on the men, women & children including babies of Gaza.
In December 2025, the prime minister of Australia @albomp.bsky.social invited Isaac Herzog to visit with him in Australia.
There is no saving @australianlabor.bsky.social.
In December 2025, the prime minister of Australia @albomp.bsky.social invited Isaac Herzog to visit with him in Australia.
There is no saving @australianlabor.bsky.social.
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Gotta say, as a survivor, I’m not super loving this thing where the Department of Justice is running a cover-up of evidence the President sexually abused minors.
December 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Gotta say, as a survivor, I’m not super loving this thing where the Department of Justice is running a cover-up of evidence the President sexually abused minors.
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🔥 Great list of 6 benefits of Erasmus+, definitely worth a quick read.
UK to re-join Erasmus+ – here are six benefits of the European exchange scheme
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again
centralbylines.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🔥 Great list of 6 benefits of Erasmus+, definitely worth a quick read.
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"Putin is betting the U.S. will talk itself into believing Ukraine cannot succeed. The past four years show the opposite," Sens. Jeanne @shaheen.senate.gov and Mitch McConnell (R) write.
"It is up to Washington to match Ukraine’s resolve with the clarity this moment demands."
"It is up to Washington to match Ukraine’s resolve with the clarity this moment demands."
Opinion | Russia isn’t winning. Putin wants to fool you.
Putin’s hope is that U.S. will somehow convince itself that Ukraine can’t succeed. Don’t fall for it.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Putin is betting the U.S. will talk itself into believing Ukraine cannot succeed. The past four years show the opposite," Sens. Jeanne @shaheen.senate.gov and Mitch McConnell (R) write.
"It is up to Washington to match Ukraine’s resolve with the clarity this moment demands."
"It is up to Washington to match Ukraine’s resolve with the clarity this moment demands."
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"The most vulnerable people in Gaza now have no shelter at all and frequently go for days at a time without food. With the worst of winter still to come, it is inevitable that fatalities will increase over the coming months."
#Gaza
#Gaza
Hunger and ongoing bombing: life in Gaza after the ceasefire - Bylines Scotland
The war on Gaza is officially on hold but as Israel continues to block aid, tens of thousands of lives are at risk
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December 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"The most vulnerable people in Gaza now have no shelter at all and frequently go for days at a time without food. With the worst of winter still to come, it is inevitable that fatalities will increase over the coming months."
#Gaza
#Gaza
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The majority of Labour voters want negotiations on a UK–EU Customs Union. Labour should listen to its supporters and act.
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More than 75% of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters think PM should open talks on joining EU customs union – as it happened
YouGov poll for the Times suggests even 40% of Conservative voters support such a move
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December 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The majority of Labour voters want negotiations on a UK–EU Customs Union. Labour should listen to its supporters and act.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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