Leyton
@leytonuntidy.bsky.social
Your friendly neighbourhood communist, from the river to the sea.
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Ten years ago, Salim Iskef fled Syria — where Islamic State militants had killed his father — for Sweden, only to be gunned down this week by an unemployed Swedish man with no apparent ideological motive reut.rs/4jNOpRK
Swedish mass shooting victims include Christians who fled Syria
Ten years ago, Salim Iskef fled Syria - where Islamic State militants had killed his father - for Sweden, only to be gunned down this week by an unemployed Swedish man with no apparent ideological motive.
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February 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Ten years ago, Salim Iskef fled Syria — where Islamic State militants had killed his father — for Sweden, only to be gunned down this week by an unemployed Swedish man with no apparent ideological motive reut.rs/4jNOpRK
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A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS.
Landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration
A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS.
www.euronews.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS.
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China has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese goods, the Geneva-based body said
China launches WTO dispute over Trump tariffs
China has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese goods, the Geneva-based body said.
www.rte.ie
February 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
China has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese goods, the Geneva-based body said
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Speaking to Newsweek, Adina Appelbaum, program director at the Amica Center, said they believe the order was rescinded in response to a lawsuit.
Trump administration reverses course, will restart legal aid for migrants
www.newsweek.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Speaking to Newsweek, Adina Appelbaum, program director at the Amica Center, said they believe the order was rescinded in response to a lawsuit.
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One in ten councils are looking to reduce their bin collection services in an effort to save money, as almost 5 million people could see some kind of reduction to their residual waste collection service ⬇️
Five million face cuts to bin collections, say campaigners
www.thetimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
One in ten councils are looking to reduce their bin collection services in an effort to save money, as almost 5 million people could see some kind of reduction to their residual waste collection service ⬇️
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The more I see figures like Zuckerberg suggesting that men are naturally aggressive, the less I believe in a difference between toxic masculinity and patriarchy.
Why does Mark Zuckerberg want more ‘masculine energy’ in the corporate world? The patriarchy is still in charge
The more I see figures like Zuckerberg suggesting that men are naturally aggressive, the less I believe in a difference between toxic masculinity and patriarchy.
tcnv.link
February 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The more I see figures like Zuckerberg suggesting that men are naturally aggressive, the less I believe in a difference between toxic masculinity and patriarchy.
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Switzerland has opened a criminal investigation into Israeli soldiers and officials on their soil accused of complicity in Gaza war crimes, following a complaint from the Hind Rajab Foundation.
🔴 LIVE updates:
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‘Unlawful, immoral’: Trump suggests emptying Gaza of Palestinians
US president’s plan drew sharp responses worldwide, with Hamas calling it ‘a recipe for creating chaos’ in Middle East.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Switzerland has opened a criminal investigation into Israeli soldiers and officials on their soil accused of complicity in Gaza war crimes, following a complaint from the Hind Rajab Foundation.
🔴 LIVE updates:
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🔴Kemi Badenoch Refuses to Reject Donald Trump’s ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Plan for Gaza
A spokesman for the Conservative leader would not reiterate the party’s previous support for a two state solution for Israel and Palestine
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/05/k...
A spokesman for the Conservative leader would not reiterate the party’s previous support for a two state solution for Israel and Palestine
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/05/k...
Kemi Badenoch Refuses to Reject Donald Trump's 'Ethnic Cleansing' Plan for Gaza
A spokesman for the Conservative leader would not reiterate the party's previous support for a two state solution for Israel and Palestine
bylinetimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🔴Kemi Badenoch Refuses to Reject Donald Trump’s ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Plan for Gaza
A spokesman for the Conservative leader would not reiterate the party’s previous support for a two state solution for Israel and Palestine
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/05/k...
A spokesman for the Conservative leader would not reiterate the party’s previous support for a two state solution for Israel and Palestine
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/05/k...
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BREAKING: Rep. Mark Pocan has introduced the ELON MUSK act which would ban "special" government employees like Musk from having federal contracts.
The full title of the bill is the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy Act.
The full title of the bill is the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy Act.
February 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
BREAKING: Rep. Mark Pocan has introduced the ELON MUSK act which would ban "special" government employees like Musk from having federal contracts.
The full title of the bill is the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy Act.
The full title of the bill is the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy Act.
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Less than a third of older Britons are worried about the impact of their travel on the environment and local communities compared with almost half of Gen Zers, a new study from YouGov has revealed.
Boomers not concerned about environmental impact of travel
Younger generations are much more likely to experience ‘eco-anxiety’ when it comes to travel
www.independent.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Less than a third of older Britons are worried about the impact of their travel on the environment and local communities compared with almost half of Gen Zers, a new study from YouGov has revealed.
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BREAKING: Gwynne Wilcox, illegally removed from the NLRB by Trump, is suing the President.
The lawsuit calls her firing "a blatant violation of the National Labor Relations Act" and says that if she doesn't challenge her firing Trump will have nullified the NLRA’s protections.
The lawsuit calls her firing "a blatant violation of the National Labor Relations Act" and says that if she doesn't challenge her firing Trump will have nullified the NLRA’s protections.
February 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
BREAKING: Gwynne Wilcox, illegally removed from the NLRB by Trump, is suing the President.
The lawsuit calls her firing "a blatant violation of the National Labor Relations Act" and says that if she doesn't challenge her firing Trump will have nullified the NLRA’s protections.
The lawsuit calls her firing "a blatant violation of the National Labor Relations Act" and says that if she doesn't challenge her firing Trump will have nullified the NLRA’s protections.
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'Basically a UK police force was spying on the state broadcaster, the BBC, and its journalists and sharing that unlawful surveillance data with at least two other UK police forces...': Call for public inquiry amid suspicions of UK-wide spying on journalists
MPs told of 'suspicions' of UK-wide spying on journalists by police
Suspicions exist that police forces across the UK have been involved in spying on journalists, MPs have been told.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
'Basically a UK police force was spying on the state broadcaster, the BBC, and its journalists and sharing that unlawful surveillance data with at least two other UK police forces...': Call for public inquiry amid suspicions of UK-wide spying on journalists
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Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians
Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians
President Donald Trump met at the White House Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Trump again suggested ethnically cleansing Gaza of its Palestinian population. Trump has already...
www.democracynow.org
February 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians
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Exclusive review: it’s who you know, not what you know, that gets you into the House of Lords.
That’s the conclusion of a new analysis of the 500 life peers appointed since May 2010.
www.prospectmagazine...
That’s the conclusion of a new analysis of the 500 life peers appointed since May 2010.
www.prospectmagazine...
What the data tells us about becoming a life peer
An exclusive review of the 500 life peers appointed since May 2010 confirms it’s who you know, not what you know, that gets you into the Lords
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Exclusive review: it’s who you know, not what you know, that gets you into the House of Lords.
That’s the conclusion of a new analysis of the 500 life peers appointed since May 2010.
www.prospectmagazine...
That’s the conclusion of a new analysis of the 500 life peers appointed since May 2010.
www.prospectmagazine...
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Nearly all of the 10,000 global employees of USAID will be placed on administrative leave by Friday, a memo said, capping a week of chaos at the agency and stoking fears that the Trump administration may shut down most, if not all, of its humanitarian and development operations. Follow live updates.
Trump Live Updates: Almost All USAID Employees to Be Put on Leave
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Nearly all of the 10,000 global employees of USAID will be placed on administrative leave by Friday, a memo said, capping a week of chaos at the agency and stoking fears that the Trump administration may shut down most, if not all, of its humanitarian and development operations. Follow live updates.
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A former member of the National Labor Relations Board sued US President Donald Trump, saying she was fired illegally from the agency that protects American workers' rights reut.rs/4ho17VO
Former NLRB member sues Trump for firing her
A former member of the National Labor Relations Board sued U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying she was fired illegally from the agency that protects American workers' rights.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A former member of the National Labor Relations Board sued US President Donald Trump, saying she was fired illegally from the agency that protects American workers' rights reut.rs/4ho17VO
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'If you care about a two state solution, then, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵."
@laylamoran.bsky.social calls on the government to stand up to 'bully' Trump over plans to take over Gaza.
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq3Mvm2i5N...
@laylamoran.bsky.social calls on the government to stand up to 'bully' Trump over plans to take over Gaza.
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq3Mvm2i5N...
‘If you are silent, you are complicit’: Layla Moran on Trump’s proposal to 'take over' Gaza
Donald Trump wants the US to take control of Gaza and turn it into the “Riviera of the Middle East”, saying that Palestinians can resettle in other, neighbouring locations - a move prohibited by inter...
articles.globalplayer.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
'If you care about a two state solution, then, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵."
@laylamoran.bsky.social calls on the government to stand up to 'bully' Trump over plans to take over Gaza.
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq3Mvm2i5N...
@laylamoran.bsky.social calls on the government to stand up to 'bully' Trump over plans to take over Gaza.
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq3Mvm2i5N...
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"Catastrophic": Trans Youth Lose Access to Care as Hospitals Capitulate to Trump Attacks
“Catastrophic”: Trans Youth Losing Access to Care
As President Trump continues to sign new executive orders attacking transgender people and their rights, we hear voices of protest from New York, where hundreds of people rallied Monday outside NYU Langone...
www.democracynow.org
February 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Catastrophic": Trans Youth Lose Access to Care as Hospitals Capitulate to Trump Attacks
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Trump’s plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza
👇The United States president has announced that he wants to push Palestinians out of Gaza
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
👇The United States president has announced that he wants to push Palestinians out of Gaza
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
Trump's plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza
In a terrifying development, United States president Donald Trump has announched that his plan for Gaza is to push Palestinians out
socialistworker.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump’s plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza
👇The United States president has announced that he wants to push Palestinians out of Gaza
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
👇The United States president has announced that he wants to push Palestinians out of Gaza
socialistworker.co.uk/us-elections...
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Milei, who has courted friendships with both Trump and Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, was a harsh critic of the WHO before becoming president www.ft.com/content/0560...
February 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Milei, who has courted friendships with both Trump and Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, was a harsh critic of the WHO before becoming president www.ft.com/content/0560...
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BREAKING: Representatives of Elon Musk’s “DOGE” have gotten into the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, where they have accessed key payment and contracting systems.
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
BREAKING: Representatives of Elon Musk’s “DOGE” have gotten into the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, where they have accessed key payment and contracting systems.
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Europe’s multibillion-euro attempt to green its farming is turning into an exercise in creative accounting rather than genuine environmental progress, according to a new report by BirdLife Europe and NABU.
Billions in EU farm subsidies tied to greenwashing
EU countries are using green farm subsidies to reward status quo practices instead of driving real environmental action, NGOs say.
ow.ly
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Europe’s multibillion-euro attempt to green its farming is turning into an exercise in creative accounting rather than genuine environmental progress, according to a new report by BirdLife Europe and NABU.
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A federal judge in Maryland became the second nationally to block Donald Trump's administration from implementing the Republican president's executive order curtailing birthright citizenship in the United States reut.rs/40Oy5rr
Second US judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
A federal judge in Maryland on Wednesday became the second nationally to block Donald Trump's administration from implementing the Republican president's executive order curtailing birthright citizenship in the United States.
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February 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A federal judge in Maryland became the second nationally to block Donald Trump's administration from implementing the Republican president's executive order curtailing birthright citizenship in the United States reut.rs/40Oy5rr