Karen B
@kbgreyhoundlady.bsky.social
Used to work with homeless people. Now retired & volunteer for greyhound rescue. Hate the Tories & Brexit
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Former US marine says he feels ‘abandoned’ in Russian prison
Former US marine says he feels ‘abandoned’ in Russian prison
Paul Whelan tells BBC he feels betrayed by his country after being imprisoned on espionage charges
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2023 at 5:50 PM
Former US marine says he feels ‘abandoned’ in Russian prison
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First Thing: Hamas issues threat over lives of hostages
First Thing: Hamas issues threat over lives of hostages
Israeli troops reach heart of Khan Younis as Benjamin Netanyahu calls on Hamas fighters to surrender. Plus, the oldest black hole ever observed
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2023 at 11:40 AM
First Thing: Hamas issues threat over lives of hostages
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Taliban causing ‘irreversible damage’ to whole education system in Afghanistan
Taliban causing ‘irreversible damage’ to whole education system in Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch warns bar on women means unqualified men now teach boys, fewer subjects are taught and beatings are routine
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Taliban causing ‘irreversible damage’ to whole education system in Afghanistan
Every damn year 🤬🤬
December 11, 2023 at 6:46 AM
Every damn year 🤬🤬
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Heavily pregnant Afghan women eligible to come to UK stuck in Pakistan
Heavily pregnant Afghan women eligible to come to UK stuck in Pakistan
People who worked for or were affiliated with the British Council may lose babies as government delays relocation to UK
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Heavily pregnant Afghan women eligible to come to UK stuck in Pakistan
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Ex Hampshire police inspector charged with sexual offences against 18 people
Ex Hampshire police inspector charged with sexual offences against 18 people
Gerard Hutchings accused of offences at police stations in Hampshire area up until 2007, including against a 17 -year-old
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2023 at 1:10 PM
Ex Hampshire police inspector charged with sexual offences against 18 people
Noddy Holder stopped to chat to our local Big Issue seller this morning & he signed all his magazines so he could charge more. Lovely thing to do - I’m sure this will get the usual zero likes though
November 23, 2023 at 1:02 PM
Noddy Holder stopped to chat to our local Big Issue seller this morning & he signed all his magazines so he could charge more. Lovely thing to do - I’m sure this will get the usual zero likes though
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Pakistan under fire for ‘shocking’ $830 exit fee for refugees who fled Taliban
Pakistan under fire for ‘shocking’ $830 exit fee for refugees who fled Taliban
Afghans waiting to be resettled in the UK and other western countries face steep charge in ‘unprecedented’ move
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Pakistan under fire for ‘shocking’ $830 exit fee for refugees who fled Taliban
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea, calling Israeli vessels ‘legitimate targets’
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea, calling Israeli vessels ‘legitimate targets’
Israel says Galaxy Leader is British-owned and describes seizure as an ‘escalation in Iran’s belligerence’
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea, calling Israeli vessels ‘legitimate targets’
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The US announced new military aid to Ukraine valued at up to $100 million. The aid will be provided from DoD stocks.
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
November 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM
The US announced new military aid to Ukraine valued at up to $100 million. The aid will be provided from DoD stocks.
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
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“ Bee-killing pesticides banned in EU found at unsafe levels in English rivers…55%…one or more neonicotinoids were above the EU’s..level deemed safe for aquatic wildlife. 21% had one or more toxic pesticide above four times the safe level” #RejoinEU
Bee-killing pesticides banned in EU found at unsafe levels in English rivers
Government accused of ‘ignoring science’ as it considers allowing use of a toxic neonicotinoid
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2023 at 11:11 PM
“ Bee-killing pesticides banned in EU found at unsafe levels in English rivers…55%…one or more neonicotinoids were above the EU’s..level deemed safe for aquatic wildlife. 21% had one or more toxic pesticide above four times the safe level” #RejoinEU
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It's a truly jaw-dropping and shocking scandal, that few people have heard of: chemical wastes are now being deliberately mixed with sewage, then spread on our fields. The impacts on people and ecosystems? No one knows. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A cocktail of toxins is poisoning our fields. Its effect on humans? Nobody can tell us | George Monb...
Many of the chemicals being spread as sewage sludge are untested or can’t be assessed. That’s why I’m suing for answers, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2023 at 9:32 AM
It's a truly jaw-dropping and shocking scandal, that few people have heard of: chemical wastes are now being deliberately mixed with sewage, then spread on our fields. The impacts on people and ecosystems? No one knows. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Nearly 4,000 cyberattacks reported in Ukraine since start of war
Nearly 4,000 cyberattacks reported in Ukraine since start of war
Nearly 4,000 cyberattacks reported in Ukraine since start of war
www.reddit.com
November 18, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Nearly 4,000 cyberattacks reported in Ukraine since start of war
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A merchant ship carrying grain suffered minor damage off the Ukrainian coast. It probably hit a floating sea mine. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Grain ship lightly damaged off Ukraine, likely hit sea mine - sources | Reuters
A merchant ship transporting grains was lightly damaged off the coast of Ukraine and was likely to have been hit by a floating sea mine, according to maritime specialists and a Ukrainian government so...
www.reuters.com
November 18, 2023 at 11:08 AM
A merchant ship carrying grain suffered minor damage off the Ukrainian coast. It probably hit a floating sea mine. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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East of Klishchiivka, Russians tried to attack Ukrainian positions. Before they reached their intended position, they were destroyed by defenders of the 93rd mechanized brigade. t.me/noel_reports...
NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦
East of Klishchiivka, Russians tried to attack Ukrainian positions. Before they reached their intended position, they were destroyed by defenders of the 93rd mechanized brigade.
t.me
November 15, 2023 at 10:30 AM
East of Klishchiivka, Russians tried to attack Ukrainian positions. Before they reached their intended position, they were destroyed by defenders of the 93rd mechanized brigade. t.me/noel_reports...
Yes! Brilliant news 😊
Supreme court rejects Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
Supreme court rejects Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
Judges uphold appeal court ruling over risk to deported refugees and deals blow to PM’s ‘stop the boats’ strategy
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2023 at 10:48 AM
Yes! Brilliant news 😊
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UK cancer care in crisis and patients will die due to lack of strategy, experts warn
UK cancer care in crisis and patients will die due to lack of strategy, experts warn
Report by leading cancer experts criticises ministers for scrapping dedicated plan to tackle disease
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2023 at 5:10 AM
UK cancer care in crisis and patients will die due to lack of strategy, experts warn