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EL PAÍS @elpais.com · 1h

📹 “No podemos comer dinero”. “Queremos nuestras tierras libres de la agroindustria, la exploración petrolera, la minería ilegal y la tala ilegal”. Una protesta indígena irrumpe en la sede de la COP30 social.elpais.com/gh4bz15

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Frau Büüsker @uedio.bsky.social · 23h

Für die #COP30 wurde ein Bus-Shuttleservice organisiert.
Die Busse fahren allerdings weite Routen und hängen im Verkehr fest, sodass man ewig braucht. Viele Teilnehmende nehmen deshalb lieber ein Uber. Was mehr Verkehr erzeugt, in dem dann alle festhängen.

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The Man in Seat 61 @seatsixtyone.bsky.social · 2h

BREAKING: European Sleeper will start a Paris-Berlin sleeper train from 26 March 2026, after Nightjet pulls out in December.
It'll run via Brussels (with Eurostar connection from London) 3 times a week. This + existing train = Brussels-Berlin 6 times a week. www.europeansleeper.eu/paris

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Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 1h

🧤Ex-#Boro keeper Andy Collett has returned to club in academy coaching role

Collett - Teessider & Boro fan - is taking on lead GK coach for U9s to U16s. Vastly experienced & has also worked as #MCFC scout

🗣️ 'It's pretty much the perfect role for me'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/256149...

Middlesbrough behind scenes coaching appointment as Teessider takes on 'perfect' role

Former Middlesbrough goalkeeper and hugely experienced coach Andy Collett has returned to the club to work in the academy

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

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Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 2d

So much for togetherness, for being a ‘family’ & being ‘luckiest man in the world’

A year ago today Rob Edwards’ Luton lost 5-1 at the Riverside. If only he’d remembered the position he was in before #Boro. If only he’d taken his own words on board

✍️👇🏻
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/256074...

Rob Edwards only has himself to blame for Middlesbrough reaction to imminent exit

Dominic Shaw's analysis of the Rob Edwards situation with the Middlesbrough head coach set to leave for Wolves

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

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Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 3d

Rob Edwards will not be in the #Boro dugout at the Riverside this afternoon for the game against Birmingham City. Confirmation on who will lead the side expected soon.

Full story and what it means 👇
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/256066...

Major Rob Edwards development ahead of Birmingham amid Wolves head coach interest

ROB Edwards will not be in charge of Middlesbrough for today's game against Birmingham City, the Northern Echo understands

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

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Scott Wilson @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social · 4d

🔴 It’s going to be a strange old day at the Riverside - how things were standing over Rob Edwards at the close of play last night - and what #Boro need to do next…

Read here…⬇️

What needs to happen next at Middlesbrough given the damage that's already been done

What needs to happen next at Middlesbrough amid the ongoing uncertainty over Rob Edwards' future as Wolves try to take him to Molineux

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

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David Olusoga @davidolusoga.bsky.social · 5d

My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.

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James Harding-Morris @bsbicountries.bsky.social · 4d

The message is clear: more than a quarter of our flora is threatened.

We know the drivers. What’s needed now is urgent, coordinated action to restore our wild plants. 🌱

Read the full Red List → britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...

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Paul Wheatley, Munich/München/Teesside journalist & photographer @wheatleymunich.bsky.social · 4d

Is that a euphemism related to Rob Edwards!? Or you really have hit the jackpot with breakfast for tea?

Untypicalboro @untypicalboro.bsky.social · 4d

Result! We are having a breakfast for tea!

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Steve Brewer @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 4d

Rob Edwards didn’t take Middlesbrough training this morning amid sustained interest from Wolves. Edwards is understood to be in discussions with the Boro hierarchy regarding what happens next.

Have a relegated club or get a club promoted in 7 months. Which do you want, Rob?

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 4d

Hearing a disturbing rumour that the UK Treasury may have lobbied the German government to NOT invest in Brazil's fund to save tropical rainforests (TFFF).

If true, not only are the UK betraying Brazil, they're trying to get other nations to do so.

@fionaharvey.bsky.social have you heard this?

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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · 5d

I am hearing that @uniofnottingham.bsky.social is suspending (i.e shutting down) *all modern language courses* in 2026-27. One of the largest departments in the UK. A shocking short sighted move that damages regional and national prospects @britishacademy.bsky.social @hetanshah.bsky.social

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Paul Wheatley, Munich/München/Teesside journalist & photographer @wheatleymunich.bsky.social · 5d

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

“When a storm can explosively intensify from 70 to 185mph in less than three days over ocean waters that are 1.5C warmer than normal, we are witnessing the dangerous new reality of our warming world.”

‘New reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says

Winds of Melissa’s strength are now five times more frequent due to the climate crisis, research says

www.theguardian.com

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 8d

This is VERY good news - the massive loophole that allows grouse moor owners & their gamekeepers to avoid sanction for killing birds of prey is about to be closed.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...

BREAKING NEWS: Scottish Government commits to closing loophole on sabotaged grouse moor licences

BREAKING NEWS: The Scottish Government has committed to closing the loophole on the grouse moor licences that were sabotaged last year by the powerful grouse shooting lobby. If you recall, grouse m…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 8d

"Any conversation about Bill Gates and climate should begin by acknowledging that he’s been wrong about it over and over again" - @billmckibben.bsky.social

#climatecrisis
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 11d

It's possible we might not need billionaire opinions on absolutely everything all the time
billmckibben.substack.com/p/climate-ga...

Climate Gates

Maybe we don't need billionaire opinions on everything

billmckibben.substack.com

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Craig Johns @craigjohnsgazboro.bsky.social · 8d

Though not named, Rob Edwards said #Boro have a few doubts for Leicester after suffering some knocks at Watford.

Late decision being made on Tuesday's team

Edwards also discussed the importance of patience with Riley McGree

www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

Boro late fitness tests ahead of Leicester game and Riley McGree 'patience' call

Middlesbrough injury update ahead of Leicester City

www.gazettelive.co.uk

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Paul Wheatley, Munich/München/Teesside journalist & photographer @wheatleymunich.bsky.social · 8d

‘There is no “patch” for the climate crisis. And there is no way to reboot the planet if you crash it. The only safe and reliable way out when you find yourself in a climate hole is to stop digging—and burning—fossil fuels.’

Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 8d

So Elon saw my commmentary on Gates and wanted a piece of the action:

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Untypicalboro @untypicalboro.bsky.social · 12d

#Boro legacy number shirts on display- and on sale - at the @bernieslaven 40 Years on Teesside gig. That’s some team on the stage.

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EL PAÍS @elpais.com · 13d

Las fuertes lluvias dejan calles anegadas y múltiples problemas en Sevilla. En Huelva ha habido un herido y varias personas atrapadas social.elpais.com/hlhbg4

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Paul Wheatley, Munich/München/Teesside journalist & photographer @wheatleymunich.bsky.social · 14d

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

The Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and collapsed – and I made a desperate 175ft jump into the sea

In July 1988, the North Sea oil platform ignited. As it melted around him, Joe Meanen knew there was only one possible, but highly perilous, way out for him

www.theguardian.com

Paul Wheatley, Munich/München/Teesside journalist & photographer @wheatleymunich.bsky.social · 15d

Still love #cricket and can’t wait for the #Ashes. And this is a seriously good interview with Steve #Finn www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...

Steven Finn: ‘Saying I was not selectable was clumsy language and it damaged me’

In his candid new book, the former England fast bowler talks about the lasting mental turmoil that ended his 2013-14 Ashes tour

www.theguardian.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 18d

How did we beat Nigel Farage and Reform in Caerphilly? We stood by our convictions | Rhun ap Iorwerth

Welsh voters have rejected Labour and Starmerite managerialism. By offering hope and not division we showed the populist right can be beaten, says Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru

www.theguardian.com

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Paul Wheatley, Munich/München/Teesside journalist & photographer @wheatleymunich.bsky.social · 18d

Really interesting study on reporting crime ‘by foreigners’ in #Germany

www.dw.com/en/german-me...

German media bias falsely inflates crime by foreigners – DW – 10/18/2025

Violent crimes committed by foreigners are covered in the media far more frequently than is justified by their share in police crime statistics, a new study has found.

www.dw.com

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 19d

🇬🇪💪 This is the fight of the Georgian people for freedom from corruption & authoritarianism.

Almost a year since the pro-Russian party consolidated its authoritarian power through fraudulent elections.

💚 We stand with the protestors against the increasing authoritarianism.

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