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gj1023 @gj1023.bsky.social · 4h

"So the Labour Government in Westminster expect immigrants to speak English to an A-level standard. I look forward to them reaching Welsh language GCSE standard here in Wales...."

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 13h

NEW: Russian forces have conducted three company- and battalion-sized mechanized assaults in priority areas of Donetsk Oblast over the last two weeks, marking an inflection in recent Russian armor usage in Ukraine. 🧵 (1/5)

Other Key Takeaways ⬇️

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The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 7h

✈️💣 For the first time, Russian bomber accidentally dropped FAB-500 on Engels in the Saratov Region. The bomb did not explode, and there were no casualties, - ASTRA

❗️At least 126 aerial bombs and 3 missiles dropped from Russian aircraft in Russia and the occupied territories of Ukraine in 2025.

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JR Tomlin (she/her) @jrtomlin.bsky.social · 8h

Trying to preserve Scotland’s political culture is not hate speech

www.thenational.scot/politics/255...

Trying to preserve Scotland’s distinct political culture is not hate speech

SPARE a thought for poor wee Dougie Alexander, a man so unpopular with his own party

www.thenational.scot

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gj1023 @gj1023.bsky.social · 7h

Heroes of Ukraine....RIP

Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 10h

We pay tribute to the heroic men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders.
They will not be forgotten.

RIP – Oleksandr Maksutov (53), Dmytro Sirenko (24), Ihor Severenchuk, Sri Lankan fighter Andrew James

These put their bodies
Between us and the flaming skies

Eternal Memory!

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 22h

Stephen Flynn,
"Let us not forget that access to aid is essential"

"Access for world's media is essential"

"Access for investigators for crimes against humanity is essential"

"A two state solution is essential"

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Eugene McParland 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.bsky.social · 7h

Crimean #Tatar political prisoner rearrested to die in russian captivity after release because of cancer

russia has demonstrated contempt for its own laws, by so dooming Lenur Khalilov to die a painful death in the inhuman conditions of a russian prison, thousands of kilometres from his family

Crimean Tatar political prisoner rearrested to die in Russian captivity after release because of cancer

Russia has demonstrated contempt for its own laws, by so dooming Lenur Khalilov to die a painful death in the inhuman conditions of a Russian prison, thousands of kilometres from his family

khpg.org

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gj1023 @gj1023.bsky.social · 7h

MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 7h

🇺🇦Ukrainian Air Defence shot down or suppressed 86/113 Russian drones!

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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 8h

Kent’s Reform councillors voted against every measure aimed at protecting women so at least they are consistent.

Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 20h

❓ Protecting women and girls?

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/reform-councillor-suspended-amid-misconduct-allegations-from-331118/

Reform councillor suspended amid investigation into ‘lewd remarks’

A Reform UK councillor has been suspended amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct following a complaint by “several women”.

www.kentonline.co.uk

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17h

If you have tears to weep - shed them in mocking laughter.

It's all this monster deserves.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case

The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Didus Richard @bayohunter.bsky.social · 17h

ANNA FROM UKRAINE 🇺🇦.
youtu.be/4K63ixIE9Bo?...
"OIL PRICE COLLAPSE HITS THE KREMLIN HARD!"
Vlog 1197: War in Ukraine 🇺🇦.

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LordSteveyPofStoke @lordsteveyp.bsky.social · 22h

Kirk and Spock:
"REFORM UK, YOUR ANALYSIS Mr SPOCK?"
"THEY ARE LIKE KLINGONS, JIM"
"THE ONES FROM OUTER SPACE ?"
"NO JIM, LIKE THE ONES THAT HANG FROM YOUR ARSE"

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Richard Carl Askins @richca.bsky.social · 1d

Morgan J. Freeman@mjfree·11 hours ago on X:

Hi.

Antifa is not a real organization.

Proud Boys are.

Oath Keepers are.

Patriot Front is.

KKK is.

Heritage Foundation is.

Antifa is not.

Thanks for listening.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 16h

Tomorrow's front page 📰

Palestine Action 'not close to being a terror group'

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 17h

💥 Since the start of the full-scale war, Russia has lost between 4,000 and 9,000 battle tanks and 20,000 armored vehicles, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing a high-ranking NATO official.

❗️Currently, according to his estimates, Russia produces around 1,600 new tanks per year.

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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 1d

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gj1023 @gj1023.bsky.social · 17h

Murdered by Russian's...RIP...never forgive, never forget

🕯️💔A woman sits at the grave of her 8-year-old grandson, Ivan — Also lost her two children and husband in the russian strike.

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AmplifyUkraine 🔱🇺🇦 @amplifyukraine.eu · 1d

Ukrainian clinics perform 459 organ transplants in Jan-Sept #Ukraine

Ukrainian clinics perform 459 organ transplants in Jan-Sept

en.interfax.com.ua

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anonamouspixie @annonamouspixie.bsky.social · 1d

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

14 October 1913 | Pole Józef Garlinski was born in Kyiv. A lawyer. He served in the counterintelligence of the Home Army.

In #Auschwitz from May 13, 1943.
No. 121421
Transferred to KL Neuengamme. He survived.
Author of "Auschwitz Fighting" about the resistance in Auschwitz.