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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5h

The Trump administration is considering a radical overhaul of the U.S. refugee system that would slash the program and give preference to English speakers, white South Africans and Europeans who oppose migration. nyti.ms/4qjRk8b

Donald Trump wears a blue jacket and red tie. A headline reads: "Trump Considers Overhaul Of Refugee System That Would Favor White People." Photo credit: Doug Mills/ The New York Times.

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 4h

#beautybreak

Rabih Alameddine @rabihalameddine.bsky.social · 7h

Plate depicting Cybele pulled by lions, a votive sacrifice and the Sun God. Ai-Khanoum, Central Asia / Northern Afghanistan, 2nd cent BCE

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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 15h

Brittany Packnett describes how people are slowing being pulled into authoritarianism and why it’s important to resist. We have been warned so many times over the last several months. None of this is normal. Refuse to get in line America‼️

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Doug Saunders @dougsaunders.bsky.social · 4h

Good lord, this is beyond the worst thing I could have imagined. If you'd told me "Trump will seek to have refugee eligibility explicitly limited to AfD voters, white South African farmers and organized racists -- " even I would have thought it hyperbole.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People

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❌👑 Bernadette🫘🇺🇸🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸🟧💙🐈‍⬛ @vintageknits.bsky.social · 10h

OTHER COUNTRIES are having NO KINGS events as well!! NoKings.org

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The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · 13h

Estonia has not yet identified the affiliation or purpose of a group of armed Russian men recently spotted near the Baltic country’s border, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told The Moscow Times.

Role of Armed Russians Spotted Near Estonian Border Still Unclear, Defense Minister Says - The Moscow Times

BRUSSELS — Estonia has not yet identified the affiliation or purpose of a group of armed Russian men recently spotted near the Baltic country’s border, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told The Moscow Ti...

www.themoscowtimes.com

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EUwatch 🇪🇺 @euwatch.live · 13h

Sweden upgrades wartime shelters amid rising tensions with Russia

Since 2024, Sweden has invested around €7.7 million to upgrade its 64,000 shelters built during World War II and the Cold War.

www.euronews.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7h

We got $20 billion for Argentina though.

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 10h

🇩🇪🇺🇦 Germany will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth over €2 billion, - Defense Minister Pistorius during a meeting in the "Ramstein" format

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 10h

What a stupid question.

Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 10h

Thanks, Trump.

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 10h

Canadian manufacturing sales fell 1% in August, while wholesale receipts dropped 1.2%, underscoring the impact of US tariffs on key trade-exposed sectors

Factory, Wholesale Sales Fall in Canada as Trade War Toll Mounts

Canadian manufacturing sales fell 1% in August, while wholesale receipts dropped 1.2%, underscoring the impact of US tariffs on key trade-exposed sectors.

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Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 11h

Trump’s “Lasting Middle East Peace Plan” didn’t last 48 hours

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The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · 11h

The Moscow Times spoke to five residents of Russia’s second-largest city about how the war has transformed their everyday lives.

When Normal Life Becomes Impossible: Stories from St. Petersburg Nearly 4 Years Into War - The Moscow Times

Nearly four years after Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine, St.

www.themoscowtimes.com

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 11h

“Modern fascists are strutting around in broad daylight because they know that the word is so historically explosive that well-meaning people are wary of making the connection to real-life modern examples.”

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 11h

F is for fascism. We need to start talking about the disintegration of the rule of law south of the border as the imposition of a modern gangster style fascism.

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F Is for Fascism

CBC called the other day for an interview about the apparent rise in swearing in politics.

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 12h

#Tallinn #Eesti #Estonia 🇪🇪 OTD 2021

Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 12h

Canadian Air Force pilots practice debut road landings in Estonia

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter pilots on Monday took part in what for them was a first-of-its kind exercise which saw them landing on an Estonian public highway.

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 12h

Take a look inside Estonia's only Buddhist monastery

The Estonian island of Aegna is home to the country's sole Buddhist monastery.

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 12h

Tähtis ei ole mitte, kes on see inimene, mida ta omab või kuidas ta välja näeb; oluline on see, et inimene tegutseb, ehitab ja areneb. —Albert Bloch #aforismid

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RSF @rsf.org · 12h

#Russia: Since 2022, nearly 70 journalists have been arrested or convicted in absentia. This harsh judicial tactic criminalises journalists’ return to the country, threatens their families and instils fear in those who report the truth. RSF calls for the protection of journalism in exile.

Exiled, convicted, surveilled: how Russia has prosecuted nearly 70 journalists beyond its borders

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns of Russia’s growing use of in absentia convictions against exiled Russian journalists and foreign media professionals. This repressive legal tactic is used to int...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12h

The not-so secret language of fascist fashion

Today’s rightwingers want their message to go mainstream, so it’s coming to a store near you

www.theguardian.com

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 15h

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 15h

#resist #nokings

✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 19h

Fascism is a slow boil.
Get out of the pot.

Come together.
This Saturday.

NO KINGS!

@vjaybomb.bsky.social ❤️

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 16h

Overview of Kremlin influence operations in Facebook Russian-Estonian groups

“Soon you’ll be on your knees before Russia!” What is going on in the Русскоязычная Эстония Facebook group? – Propastop

https://www.propastop.org/en/2025/10/14/soon-youll-be-on-your-knees-before-russia-what-is-going-on-in-the-русскоязычная-эстони/

Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 17h

After watching the #Tallinn mayoral candidates’ debate on tv last night, I opened my laptop and cast my vote for the local elections. Took about 3 minutes. Pretty uncontroversial. Pretty easy.

Digital ID: Danes and Estonians find it ‘pretty uncontroversial’

Citizens have enrolled with little opposition, albeit with some concerns over security and privacy, as UK plans system

www.theguardian.com

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Uno Raamat @unoraamat.bsky.social · 17h

‘Most alcohol-attributable cancers are linked to “risky” drinking (two to six alcoholic drinks per day) and “heavy” drinking (more than six drinks per day). However, even “moderate” drinking (fewer than two drinks per day) was responsible for more than 100,000 new cancer cases globally in 2020.’

Alcohol is fuelling thousands of cancer cases in Europe, WHO warns

Alcohol consumption is a major cause of cancer in Europe, the WHO's cancer research agency warned in a new report.

www.euronews.com