@annneff.bsky.social
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“…..until Israel stops bombing Gaza &preventing the local &international media from being able to report freely across the strip, there is one thing we can be sure of: the climate of denial regarding the health ministry’s figures helped Israel keep slaughtering Palestinians en masse with impunity”⤵️
February 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
“…..until Israel stops bombing Gaza &preventing the local &international media from being able to report freely across the strip, there is one thing we can be sure of: the climate of denial regarding the health ministry’s figures helped Israel keep slaughtering Palestinians en masse with impunity”⤵️
“How about the biggest and grimmest question of all: what it means for women and girls to be able to clearly see that we live in a world where so many of the richest and most powerful men alive are just not bothered enough by their exploitation. Or worse”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Never forget Epstein’s little helpers – the powerful men who knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway | Marina Hyde
I’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM
“How about the biggest and grimmest question of all: what it means for women and girls to be able to clearly see that we live in a world where so many of the richest and most powerful men alive are just not bothered enough by their exploitation. Or worse”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Two Human Rights Watch (HRW) employees….the organization’s entire Israel &Palestine team are stepping down from their positions after leadership blocked a report that deems Israel’s denial of Palestinian refugees the right of return a “crime against humanity”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Human Rights Watch researchers resign after report on Palestinian right of return blocked
The organization claims the report, which finds Israel’s denial of the right of return is a crime against humanity, is ‘paused pending further analysis and research’
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Two Human Rights Watch (HRW) employees….the organization’s entire Israel &Palestine team are stepping down from their positions after leadership blocked a report that deems Israel’s denial of Palestinian refugees the right of return a “crime against humanity”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
‘In the last week of December, Emmakris III and Captain Karam, both bulk carriers transporting wheat, were attacked by Russian drones in the Black Sea as they approached Odesa. Earlier in the month, a Russian drone hit a Turkish vessel carrying sunflower oil⤵️
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘It’s a miracle we survived’: the civilian crew trapped on a ship in Ukraine as bombs rained down
As record number of seafarers and cargo ships are abandoned in war zones, crew members stranded in a Black Sea port have shared their dramatic testimony with the Guardian
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
‘In the last week of December, Emmakris III and Captain Karam, both bulk carriers transporting wheat, were attacked by Russian drones in the Black Sea as they approached Odesa. Earlier in the month, a Russian drone hit a Turkish vessel carrying sunflower oil⤵️
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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⚡️'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, and said it is one signature away from for...
kyivindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
⚡️'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
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From 2019: Jeffrey Epstein liked to describe himself as a “science philanthropist,” and academics liked to take his money.
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
Jeffrey Epstein infiltrated science because it was ready to accommodate him
What could “nerd tunnel vision” possibly mean?
www.theverge.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
From 2019: Jeffrey Epstein liked to describe himself as a “science philanthropist,” and academics liked to take his money.
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
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"Our nation is now at a crossroads.... In helping our nation find its constitutional compass, an impartial and independent judiciary operating under the rule of law has a responsibility that it may not shirk."
Portland judge writes: "In a well-functioning constitutional democratic republic, free speech, courageous newsgathering, and nonviolent protest are all permitted, respected, and even celebrated. In an authoritarian regime, that is not the case."
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Judge rules DHS has used excessive force at ICE facility in Portland
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), on Tuesday a federal judge will decide whether to grant a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on what the
katu.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
"Our nation is now at a crossroads.... In helping our nation find its constitutional compass, an impartial and independent judiciary operating under the rule of law has a responsibility that it may not shirk."
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Oh…the sweetness of karma
February 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Oh…the sweetness of karma
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche needs to resign.
He got the law wrong about patronizing sex parties with alleged child trafficking. He failed to redact names of victims & pictures of children. AND he moved Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison & got her a puppy.
He got the law wrong about patronizing sex parties with alleged child trafficking. He failed to redact names of victims & pictures of children. AND he moved Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison & got her a puppy.
February 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche needs to resign.
He got the law wrong about patronizing sex parties with alleged child trafficking. He failed to redact names of victims & pictures of children. AND he moved Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison & got her a puppy.
He got the law wrong about patronizing sex parties with alleged child trafficking. He failed to redact names of victims & pictures of children. AND he moved Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison & got her a puppy.
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After Putin lied to Trump and humiliated him about a fake ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump defends his master like a grovelling slave.
Russians know there is no limit to the abuse they can heap on Trump. Trump will serve Russia to the day he dies.
Russians know there is no limit to the abuse they can heap on Trump. Trump will serve Russia to the day he dies.
February 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM
After Putin lied to Trump and humiliated him about a fake ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump defends his master like a grovelling slave.
Russians know there is no limit to the abuse they can heap on Trump. Trump will serve Russia to the day he dies.
Russians know there is no limit to the abuse they can heap on Trump. Trump will serve Russia to the day he dies.
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⚡️Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 2, injures at least 8, including children.
A Russian drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia on Feb. 3, killing two 18-year-olds and injuring at least eight others, including three children, Ukrainian authorities said.
A Russian drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia on Feb. 3, killing two 18-year-olds and injuring at least eight others, including three children, Ukrainian authorities said.
Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 2, injures at least 8, including children
A Russian drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia on Feb. 3, killing two 18-year-olds and injuring at least eight others, including three children, Ukrainian authorities said.
kyivindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM
⚡️Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 2, injures at least 8, including children.
A Russian drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia on Feb. 3, killing two 18-year-olds and injuring at least eight others, including three children, Ukrainian authorities said.
A Russian drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia on Feb. 3, killing two 18-year-olds and injuring at least eight others, including three children, Ukrainian authorities said.
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'Ukraine's defense forces have regained positions in Kupiansk'; Denmark, Sweden to help Kyiv 'develop an air defense battalion'; Russian FPV drone training center hit, General Staff says; In largest missile attack of winter, Russia targets Ukraine's power plants amid brutal freeze; and more.
Ukraine war latest updates: 'Ukraine's defense forces have regained positions in Kupiansk' (9)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 9 times today. Denmark and Sweden announced on Feb. 3 they will procure and supply Ukraine with addition...
kyivindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
'Ukraine's defense forces have regained positions in Kupiansk'; Denmark, Sweden to help Kyiv 'develop an air defense battalion'; Russian FPV drone training center hit, General Staff says; In largest missile attack of winter, Russia targets Ukraine's power plants amid brutal freeze; and more.
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⚡️ Senator Lindsey Graham is calling on President Trump to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine to stop Putin's latest attacks.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
⚡️ Senator Lindsey Graham is calling on President Trump to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine to stop Putin's latest attacks.
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War crimes after war crimes from Russia being normalised by our leaders silence-shame
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
War crimes after war crimes from Russia being normalised by our leaders silence-shame
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⚡️ Russia is hammering Kharkiv's power grid with relentless strikes, forcing emergency heating shutdowns during a record-breaking deep freeze.
Russia Bombards Kharkiv’s Energy Grid for Hours, Forcing Emergency Shutdowns in Subzero Temperatures
Kharkiv faces ongoing Russian strikes targeting its energy infrastructure amid freezing conditions, impacting heating and public transport.
united24media.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
⚡️ Russia is hammering Kharkiv's power grid with relentless strikes, forcing emergency heating shutdowns during a record-breaking deep freeze.
These so called peace talks are a cover for business talks between Trump and the Russians.
Trump trying to avoid outrage over business deals with a war criminal
Trump trying to avoid outrage over business deals with a war criminal
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
These so called peace talks are a cover for business talks between Trump and the Russians.
Trump trying to avoid outrage over business deals with a war criminal
Trump trying to avoid outrage over business deals with a war criminal
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Russian agents Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff met in Florida to talk about Ukraine without Ukrainians present.
They decided to postpone the next round of fake peace talks. Putin and his puppet Trump are buying more time for russian terrorists to continue bombing Ukraine.
They decided to postpone the next round of fake peace talks. Putin and his puppet Trump are buying more time for russian terrorists to continue bombing Ukraine.
February 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Russian agents Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff met in Florida to talk about Ukraine without Ukrainians present.
They decided to postpone the next round of fake peace talks. Putin and his puppet Trump are buying more time for russian terrorists to continue bombing Ukraine.
They decided to postpone the next round of fake peace talks. Putin and his puppet Trump are buying more time for russian terrorists to continue bombing Ukraine.
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⚡️Polish court jails man who allegedly offered to kill Zelensky for Russia.
A Polish court has sentenced to a 3.5 year prison term a Polish citizen who allegedly offered to assist Russia in assassinating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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A Polish court has sentenced to a 3.5 year prison term a Polish citizen who allegedly offered to assist Russia in assassinating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Polish court jails man who allegedly offered to kill Zelensky for Russia
Pavel K., a 50-year old resident of the town of Hrubieszów, had been charged with espionage.
kyivindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
⚡️Polish court jails man who allegedly offered to kill Zelensky for Russia.
A Polish court has sentenced to a 3.5 year prison term a Polish citizen who allegedly offered to assist Russia in assassinating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
kyivindependent.com/polish-court...
A Polish court has sentenced to a 3.5 year prison term a Polish citizen who allegedly offered to assist Russia in assassinating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
kyivindependent.com/polish-court...
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🚨 Despite expulsions, Belarus still has a honorary consul in Czechia who quietly keeps business flowing to Russia, exploiting diplomatic status to dodge sanctions — exposing how influence, trade, and loopholes still power the Kremlin’s networks.
Diplomat in the Shadows: Belarus’s Honorary Consul in Czechia Trades with Russia Despite Sanctions - VSquare.org
He is invisible — and, at the same time, a successful businessman who has managed to evade the sanctions imposed on Russia.
vsquare.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
🚨 Despite expulsions, Belarus still has a honorary consul in Czechia who quietly keeps business flowing to Russia, exploiting diplomatic status to dodge sanctions — exposing how influence, trade, and loopholes still power the Kremlin’s networks.
“We have plenty of files on Epstein’s depravity. What we are missing are the files on his immunity,” The question isn’t just ‘who was on [Epstein’s] plane?’ but ‘who made the phone call that stopped the 2007 investigation?’
“…..nothing about the shield”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
“…..nothing about the shield”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
New Epstein files fail to quell outrage as advocates claim documents are being withheld
Advocates call for further disclosures after Trump’s justice department released more than 3m files last week
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
“We have plenty of files on Epstein’s depravity. What we are missing are the files on his immunity,” The question isn’t just ‘who was on [Epstein’s] plane?’ but ‘who made the phone call that stopped the 2007 investigation?’
“…..nothing about the shield”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
“…..nothing about the shield”⤵️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Winter has pushed the National Botanical Garden into a daily fight to keep thousands of tropical and subtropical plants alive, as a combination of Russia's relentless assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and extreme cold strain systems never designed for prolonged disruption.
'This is our life' — staff at Kyiv's National Botanical Garden battle to keep plants alive amid war, sub-zero temperatures
On a bitterly cold winter morning inside Kyiv’s M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden, scientist Liudmyla Buyun checks a thermometer mounted against the glass wall of a greenhouse. She pauses, notes ...
kyivindependent.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Winter has pushed the National Botanical Garden into a daily fight to keep thousands of tropical and subtropical plants alive, as a combination of Russia's relentless assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and extreme cold strain systems never designed for prolonged disruption.
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🔴 UPD: Two 18-year-olds are dead and several others are injured following a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, local authorities report.
🔴 At least seven people including a child are injured after a Russian strike hit a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia.
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
🔴 UPD: Two 18-year-olds are dead and several others are injured following a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, local authorities report.