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Writer | Senior Investigative Reporter at openDemocracy | Bylines in i; Observer; Guardian; The Times | BWLF | Book: Bodies Under Siege, Verso | Got a story? Email sian.norris(at)opendemocracy.net
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Think today's anti-abortion ideas are rooted in religious prohibitions or arguments about where life begins? Wrong: today's anti-abortion movements is largely financed and planned by far-right extremi...
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My book Bodies Under Siege tracks the far right attack on abortion rights in UK, Europe & US, via conspiracy theories, Christian nationalist networks & dark money from US, Russia & Europe… I’ve been on this story for 8 years so buy it now!!
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🕯️Yesterday, during another night attack by Russia on Kyiv, a teacher of the Preschool structural unit of the Lyceum "Dominanta" Vashchenko Svitlana was killed.
💔 "Svitlana was a teacher devoted to her profession, a kind and sensitive person who gave care, attention and love to children every day."
💔 "Svitlana was a teacher devoted to her profession, a kind and sensitive person who gave care, attention and love to children every day."
November 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🕯️Yesterday, during another night attack by Russia on Kyiv, a teacher of the Preschool structural unit of the Lyceum "Dominanta" Vashchenko Svitlana was killed.
💔 "Svitlana was a teacher devoted to her profession, a kind and sensitive person who gave care, attention and love to children every day."
💔 "Svitlana was a teacher devoted to her profession, a kind and sensitive person who gave care, attention and love to children every day."
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the video goes on and on about illegal immigration and yet the new proposal will target legal migration by confirmed refugees
November 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
the video goes on and on about illegal immigration and yet the new proposal will target legal migration by confirmed refugees
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our major investigation, in collaboration with Children Rights International Network.
While there has been excellent reporting on SA at AFCm this is, AFAIK, the first time anyone has looked at how boys face physical violence & bullying at extreme levels in AFC
www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
While there has been excellent reporting on SA at AFCm this is, AFAIK, the first time anyone has looked at how boys face physical violence & bullying at extreme levels in AFC
www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
Exposed: British Army’s child recruits suffer violent abuse
An 11-month investigation reveals culture of violence, criminality and sexual abuse at army training centre for teens
www.opendemocracy.net
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
our major investigation, in collaboration with Children Rights International Network.
While there has been excellent reporting on SA at AFCm this is, AFAIK, the first time anyone has looked at how boys face physical violence & bullying at extreme levels in AFC
www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
While there has been excellent reporting on SA at AFCm this is, AFAIK, the first time anyone has looked at how boys face physical violence & bullying at extreme levels in AFC
www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
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🔴EXCLUSIVE🔴
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🔴EXCLUSIVE🔴
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
This new asylum policy from labour is vile and betrays labour values. It ignores the reality of refugee peoples’ lives, aspirations, families… it betrays our obligations to help the most vulnerable and IT WILL NOT DETER SMALL BOATS.
It’s a grim day.
It’s a grim day.
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This new asylum policy from labour is vile and betrays labour values. It ignores the reality of refugee peoples’ lives, aspirations, families… it betrays our obligations to help the most vulnerable and IT WILL NOT DETER SMALL BOATS.
It’s a grim day.
It’s a grim day.
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Had a further thought. The UK and EU already have temporary status for Ukrainians with no specific routes to settlement. The UK has excluded Ukrainians from long residence rules. So there is precedent.
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Had a further thought. The UK and EU already have temporary status for Ukrainians with no specific routes to settlement. The UK has excluded Ukrainians from long residence rules. So there is precedent.
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This contribution to the volume of human misery is yet another policy from Labour based on a false premise, in this case that refugees are overly attracted to Britain. It will increase bureaucratic limbo, thus making worse the problem of "cohesion" it purports to solve.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This contribution to the volume of human misery is yet another policy from Labour based on a false premise, in this case that refugees are overly attracted to Britain. It will increase bureaucratic limbo, thus making worse the problem of "cohesion" it purports to solve.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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⚡️Russian attacks kill 9, injure 53 across Ukraine over past day.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
⚡️Russian attacks kill 9, injure 53 across Ukraine over past day.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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Another grim night in Kyiv. Six people were killed and dozens injured after Russian drones and ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital. Our hotel shook. As ever, Vladimir Putin is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in a campaign of murder & terror www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Russian attacks on Kyiv ‘calculated and wicked’, says Zelenskyy
Pictures posted on social media showed different sites in flames and residents gathering in rubble-strewn streets outside apartment buildings
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Another grim night in Kyiv. Six people were killed and dozens injured after Russian drones and ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital. Our hotel shook. As ever, Vladimir Putin is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in a campaign of murder & terror www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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So sorry to hear the sad news about Rachel, who was the most brilliantly versatile, warm, perceptive writer (& lovely colleague). And way too young for this. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
So sorry to hear the sad news about Rachel, who was the most brilliantly versatile, warm, perceptive writer (& lovely colleague). And way too young for this. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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🔴 Nearly 200 drones have been spotted near UK military bases this year.
Nearly 200 Drones Spotted Near UK Military Bases in 2025, Defense Ministry Confirms
Nearly 200 drone sightings near UK military sites this year raise security concerns; new measures may allow military to respond decisively.
united24media.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🔴 Nearly 200 drones have been spotted near UK military bases this year.
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"Hamish saw boys punched in the head during fights or whipped with belts during initiation rituals... staff said they didnt need to know about such incidents, encouraging them to physically fight it out."
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
Exposed: British Army’s child recruits suffer violent abuse
An 11-month investigation reveals culture of violence, criminality and sexual abuse at army training centre for teens
www.opendemocracy.net
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"Hamish saw boys punched in the head during fights or whipped with belts during initiation rituals... staff said they didnt need to know about such incidents, encouraging them to physically fight it out."
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
🔴EXCLUSIVE🔴
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🔴EXCLUSIVE🔴
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
11 months ago, I sent my first FOI request to the MoD asking about bullying, violent behaviour and sexual abuse at its army foundation college in Harrogate.
Now, after much back & forth, PQs being asked on our behalf, & interviews with parents and a former soldier, I'm proud to publish
Strong Tobias Funke vibes from Labour’s Home Office
November 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Strong Tobias Funke vibes from Labour’s Home Office
I’m just back from Ukraine for the third time. As ever so struck and in awe of the bravery, resilience & sense of humour of the people I met. The rallying around to build new organisations and initiatives that save lives and rescue victims of war. The decision to make art, music - to find joy.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I’m just back from Ukraine for the third time. As ever so struck and in awe of the bravery, resilience & sense of humour of the people I met. The rallying around to build new organisations and initiatives that save lives and rescue victims of war. The decision to make art, music - to find joy.
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🔴 Russian strike on Kyiv killed three people.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🔴 Russian strike on Kyiv killed three people.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
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🔴 Russia unleashed a massive overnight attack on Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles, hitting Kyiv.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
🔴 Russia unleashed a massive overnight attack on Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles, hitting Kyiv.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
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In defining rape in law and public discourse, Catharine MacKinnon wrote, "The level of acceptable force is adjudicated starting just above the level set by what is seen as normal male sexual behavior, including the normal level of force, rather than at the victim's, or women's, point of violation."
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In defining rape in law and public discourse, Catharine MacKinnon wrote, "The level of acceptable force is adjudicated starting just above the level set by what is seen as normal male sexual behavior, including the normal level of force, rather than at the victim's, or women's, point of violation."
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Another @cjayanetti.bsky.social exclusive - Andy Burnham will issue a warning to Wes Streeting over the government’s abolition of a national network of “patient voice” bodies www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Andy Burnham To Warn Wes Streeting About Closure Of Health Bodies
Andy Burnham will issue a warning to Health Secretary Wes Streeting over the government’s abolition of a national network of “patient voice” bodies...
www.politicshome.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Another @cjayanetti.bsky.social exclusive - Andy Burnham will issue a warning to Wes Streeting over the government’s abolition of a national network of “patient voice” bodies www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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A Shahed drone struck a facility where just a minute earlier, around 15 people had been inside. If they hadn’t all rushed to the shelter, the consequences would have been far worse - eyewitnesses on this morning’s attack on a transport company in Kharkiv.
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A Shahed drone struck a facility where just a minute earlier, around 15 people had been inside. If they hadn’t all rushed to the shelter, the consequences would have been far worse - eyewitnesses on this morning’s attack on a transport company in Kharkiv.
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Russian drones fly just above Kharkiv this morning. It is one of three that struck the city earlier, injuring several people.
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Russian drones fly just above Kharkiv this morning. It is one of three that struck the city earlier, injuring several people.
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Seven men charged in Bristol child sexual exploitation investigation
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Seven men charged in Bristol child sexual exploitation investigation
Men appear in court accused of more than 40 offences against teenage girls
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Seven men charged in Bristol child sexual exploitation investigation
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Some pics from Kyiv and Kharkiv.
The bombed building is a school.
The bombed building is a school.
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Some pics from Kyiv and Kharkiv.
The bombed building is a school.
The bombed building is a school.
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James Bond discourse reminds me that an ex's nan sat in solemn silence through the whole of Austin Powers, then said "Well I don't see how he gets all those women"
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Really proud to have been shortlisted for best investigation for the Write To EVAW Awards - second year in a row!!
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students
Write to End Violence Against Women Awards 2025: Shortlist released | End Violence Against Women
Leading women’s rights organisation the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) has today published the shortlist for its 2025 Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, which recognise excellenc...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Really proud to have been shortlisted for best investigation for the Write To EVAW Awards - second year in a row!!
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/write-to-end...
The shortlisted article is my piece on Enough - the anti rape campaign targeting university students