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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 25, 2026 at 7:40 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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In his recent op-ed, Oleh Kotsyuba of Harvard University’s Ukrainian Research Institute compares the current protests in Minneapolis to Ukraine's 2013–2014 Revolution of Dignity, noting similarities in both the staging and spirit of both events.
Here's why Minneapolis reminds me of what I once saw in Ukraine
When the government asserts authority in ways that a growing share of the public experiences as arbitrary or vindictive, it begins to lose legitimacy.
kyivindependent.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM
In his recent op-ed, Oleh Kotsyuba of Harvard University’s Ukrainian Research Institute compares the current protests in Minneapolis to Ukraine's 2013–2014 Revolution of Dignity, noting similarities in both the staging and spirit of both events.
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If you're tired of pollution washing up on our shores, there's only a few days left to sign the petition to end the use of bio-beads in water treatment works.
#BinTheBeads | Helena Dollimore for Hastings and Rye
Sussex Wildlife Trust and Helena Dollimore MP are calling for the water companies to bin the beads.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
If you're tired of pollution washing up on our shores, there's only a few days left to sign the petition to end the use of bio-beads in water treatment works.
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Russian attacks result in outages for 80% of Ukraine, while 15% of residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heat; Orban accuses Kyiv of election meddling; Lithuania pledges generators for Ukraine; and more.
Ukraine war latest: 80% of Ukraine faces emergency power cuts, 15% of Kyiv residential buildings remain without heat after Russian attack
Key developments on Jan. 24-25:
* 80% of Ukraine faces emergency power cuts following Russian aerial attack
* 15% of Kyiv residential buildings remain without heat after Russia's attacks, officials...
kyivindependent.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Russian attacks result in outages for 80% of Ukraine, while 15% of residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heat; Orban accuses Kyiv of election meddling; Lithuania pledges generators for Ukraine; and more.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 24, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 24, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Trump's "Board of Peace" is expected to include Blair, Putin and Netanyahu - but not a single Palestinian.
At Davos, Jared Kushner presented the board's dystopian real estate vision for Gaza.
Gaza’s future is for Palestinians to decide. Not foreign powers or corporate greed.
At Davos, Jared Kushner presented the board's dystopian real estate vision for Gaza.
Gaza’s future is for Palestinians to decide. Not foreign powers or corporate greed.
January 24, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Trump's "Board of Peace" is expected to include Blair, Putin and Netanyahu - but not a single Palestinian.
At Davos, Jared Kushner presented the board's dystopian real estate vision for Gaza.
Gaza’s future is for Palestinians to decide. Not foreign powers or corporate greed.
At Davos, Jared Kushner presented the board's dystopian real estate vision for Gaza.
Gaza’s future is for Palestinians to decide. Not foreign powers or corporate greed.
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⚡️Russia attacks Ukraine with 21 missiles, 375 drones, Air Force says.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 21 missiles and 375 drones overnight on Jan. 24, Ukraine's Air Force said.
kyivindependent.com/explosions-h...
Russia attacked Ukraine with 21 missiles and 375 drones overnight on Jan. 24, Ukraine's Air Force said.
kyivindependent.com/explosions-h...
80% of Ukraine faces emergency power cuts following Russia's overnight aerial attack, focused on Kyiv
One person was killed, and another four were reported injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a mass attack on the capital overnight on Jan. 24, officials reported.
kyivindependent.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:27 AM
⚡️Russia attacks Ukraine with 21 missiles, 375 drones, Air Force says.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 21 missiles and 375 drones overnight on Jan. 24, Ukraine's Air Force said.
kyivindependent.com/explosions-h...
Russia attacked Ukraine with 21 missiles and 375 drones overnight on Jan. 24, Ukraine's Air Force said.
kyivindependent.com/explosions-h...
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The Herne Hill Forum is fundraising to replace the much-loved (but worn-out) wooden train benches outside Herne Hill station with beautiful new ones. Expect classic livery and hidden surprises like penguins & other cheeky passengers! Support the project here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/herne-hill...
Herne Hill Train Benches
We're raising money to replace the much-loved train benches outside Herne Hill train station.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The Herne Hill Forum is fundraising to replace the much-loved (but worn-out) wooden train benches outside Herne Hill station with beautiful new ones. Expect classic livery and hidden surprises like penguins & other cheeky passengers! Support the project here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/herne-hill...
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 23, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 23, 2026 at 7:17 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 23, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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This is not a sign of a functioning waste and resources system ... something is going horribly wrong. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:33 AM
This is not a sign of a functioning waste and resources system ... something is going horribly wrong. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Taking part in #BigGardenBirdwatch today or over the weekend?
Head over to our dedicated BGBW feed for all the birdy chat, sightings and joy!
PS Yes, of course we want to see your tea-and-biscuit set-ups ☕🍪👇
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Head over to our dedicated BGBW feed for all the birdy chat, sightings and joy!
PS Yes, of course we want to see your tea-and-biscuit set-ups ☕🍪👇
bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Taking part in #BigGardenBirdwatch today or over the weekend?
Head over to our dedicated BGBW feed for all the birdy chat, sightings and joy!
PS Yes, of course we want to see your tea-and-biscuit set-ups ☕🍪👇
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Head over to our dedicated BGBW feed for all the birdy chat, sightings and joy!
PS Yes, of course we want to see your tea-and-biscuit set-ups ☕🍪👇
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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⚡️At least 6 killed, 45 injured in Russian attacks over past day as winter energy crisis racks Ukraine.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
At least 6 killed, 45 injured in Russian attacks over past day as winter energy crisis racks Ukraine
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
kyivindependent.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:58 AM
⚡️At least 6 killed, 45 injured in Russian attacks over past day as winter energy crisis racks Ukraine.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
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Who'll be doing the #BigGardenBirdwatch this weekend?
And how many of these do you think you'll cross off? 😁👇
And how many of these do you think you'll cross off? 😁👇
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Who'll be doing the #BigGardenBirdwatch this weekend?
And how many of these do you think you'll cross off? 😁👇
And how many of these do you think you'll cross off? 😁👇
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"This really is a major rupture"
@carolinelucas.bsky.social on the United States' aggressive threats on Greenland, and Starmer's "submissive" attitude to Trump.
@carolinelucas.bsky.social on the United States' aggressive threats on Greenland, and Starmer's "submissive" attitude to Trump.
January 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM
"This really is a major rupture"
@carolinelucas.bsky.social on the United States' aggressive threats on Greenland, and Starmer's "submissive" attitude to Trump.
@carolinelucas.bsky.social on the United States' aggressive threats on Greenland, and Starmer's "submissive" attitude to Trump.
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A National Security Assessment highlighted nature as a national security risk earlier this week.
Yet yesterday’s Habitats Regulations report shows many of England’s most important habitats are rapidly declining.
Just 3% are in good condition.
And half are in an unfavourable and worsening state 🧵
Yet yesterday’s Habitats Regulations report shows many of England’s most important habitats are rapidly declining.
Just 3% are in good condition.
And half are in an unfavourable and worsening state 🧵
January 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
A National Security Assessment highlighted nature as a national security risk earlier this week.
Yet yesterday’s Habitats Regulations report shows many of England’s most important habitats are rapidly declining.
Just 3% are in good condition.
And half are in an unfavourable and worsening state 🧵
Yet yesterday’s Habitats Regulations report shows many of England’s most important habitats are rapidly declining.
Just 3% are in good condition.
And half are in an unfavourable and worsening state 🧵
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A country cannot be secure if its natural systems are collapsing.
January 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
A country cannot be secure if its natural systems are collapsing.
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“This so-called ‘Board of Peace’ isn’t about peace at all — it’s about replacing international law with Trump’s own rules.”
Green Party peer Natalie Bennett on the dangers of abandoning global standards and the rule of law.
Green Party peer Natalie Bennett on the dangers of abandoning global standards and the rule of law.
January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“This so-called ‘Board of Peace’ isn’t about peace at all — it’s about replacing international law with Trump’s own rules.”
Green Party peer Natalie Bennett on the dangers of abandoning global standards and the rule of law.
Green Party peer Natalie Bennett on the dangers of abandoning global standards and the rule of law.
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⚡️Mass attack that plunged Kyiv into darkness cost Russia over $130 million, Ukrainian intelligence says.
Kyiv, home to more than 3 million people, is still reeling from the Jan. 20 attack in which Russia launched 33 missiles and 339 drones against Ukraine.
Kyiv, home to more than 3 million people, is still reeling from the Jan. 20 attack in which Russia launched 33 missiles and 339 drones against Ukraine.
Mass attack that plunged Kyiv into darkness cost Russia over $130 million, Ukrainian intelligence says
Kyiv, home to more than 3 million people, is still reeling from the Jan. 20 attack in which Russia launched 33 missiles and 339 drones against Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:08 PM
⚡️Mass attack that plunged Kyiv into darkness cost Russia over $130 million, Ukrainian intelligence says.
Kyiv, home to more than 3 million people, is still reeling from the Jan. 20 attack in which Russia launched 33 missiles and 339 drones against Ukraine.
Kyiv, home to more than 3 million people, is still reeling from the Jan. 20 attack in which Russia launched 33 missiles and 339 drones against Ukraine.
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Yesterday we joined @greenparty.org.uk leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social as he handed in a ‘termination of contract’ letter to Palantir.
We oppose Palantir NHS contracts because a secretive surveillance firm linked to the Gaza genocide has no place handling our public health data.
We oppose Palantir NHS contracts because a secretive surveillance firm linked to the Gaza genocide has no place handling our public health data.
January 23, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Yesterday we joined @greenparty.org.uk leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social as he handed in a ‘termination of contract’ letter to Palantir.
We oppose Palantir NHS contracts because a secretive surveillance firm linked to the Gaza genocide has no place handling our public health data.
We oppose Palantir NHS contracts because a secretive surveillance firm linked to the Gaza genocide has no place handling our public health data.
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This is a very worthwhile 11 minute briefing on what's happening in North East Syria / Rojava, why it deserves to be MUCH MORE in the news and much higher on the UK Govt's priorities -- from @carneross.bsky.social, former British diplomat & former @greenparty.org.uk Foreign Affairs spokesperson.
What's happening in Syria right now matters to all of us. A women-led democracy is being destroyed; ISIS prisoners are being let loose. My video explainer on what's going on - feel free to share - youtu.be/Huh8cbZ6EjQ
Syria - Why it matters, to all of us - RIGHT NOW!
YouTube video by Carne Ross
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
This is a very worthwhile 11 minute briefing on what's happening in North East Syria / Rojava, why it deserves to be MUCH MORE in the news and much higher on the UK Govt's priorities -- from @carneross.bsky.social, former British diplomat & former @greenparty.org.uk Foreign Affairs spokesperson.
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⚡️Russian shadow fleet vessel adrift in Mediterranean Sea, Bloomberg reports.
An oil tanker sanctioned for transporting Russian oil appeared to be adrift in the Mediterranean Sea following a possible mechanical failure, Bloomberg reported Jan. 23
An oil tanker sanctioned for transporting Russian oil appeared to be adrift in the Mediterranean Sea following a possible mechanical failure, Bloomberg reported Jan. 23
Russian shadow fleet vessel adrift in Mediterranean Sea, Bloomberg reports
An oil tanker sanctioned for transporting Russian oil appeared to be adrift in the Mediterranean Sea following a possible mechanical failure, Bloomberg reported Jan. 23
kyivindependent.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:47 PM
⚡️Russian shadow fleet vessel adrift in Mediterranean Sea, Bloomberg reports.
An oil tanker sanctioned for transporting Russian oil appeared to be adrift in the Mediterranean Sea following a possible mechanical failure, Bloomberg reported Jan. 23
An oil tanker sanctioned for transporting Russian oil appeared to be adrift in the Mediterranean Sea following a possible mechanical failure, Bloomberg reported Jan. 23
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⚡️Update: 1 killed, 4 injured in Kyiv as Russia launches mass attack following peace talks.
One person was killed and four others were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a mass attack on the capital overnight Jan. 24, officials said.
One person was killed and four others were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a mass attack on the capital overnight Jan. 24, officials said.
4 injured in Kyiv as Russia launches mass attack following peace talks
Four people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a mass drone and missile attack on the capital on Jan. 24.
kyivindependent.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:03 AM
⚡️Update: 1 killed, 4 injured in Kyiv as Russia launches mass attack following peace talks.
One person was killed and four others were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a mass attack on the capital overnight Jan. 24, officials said.
One person was killed and four others were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a mass attack on the capital overnight Jan. 24, officials said.
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“We are putting Palantir on notice. This is a military surveillance company tied to authoritarian surveillance and the devastation in Gaza — and it has no role in our NHS.”
Green Party leader Zack Polanski on why Palantir must be kept out of the National Health Service.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski on why Palantir must be kept out of the National Health Service.
January 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM
“We are putting Palantir on notice. This is a military surveillance company tied to authoritarian surveillance and the devastation in Gaza — and it has no role in our NHS.”
Green Party leader Zack Polanski on why Palantir must be kept out of the National Health Service.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski on why Palantir must be kept out of the National Health Service.