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'Realities of war': UK minister refuses to call US massacre at Iranian school a war crime Sarah Sackman criticised 'those who target civilians, in particular the Iranian regime' but did not single out US atrocities

'Realities of war': UK minister refuses to call US massacre at Iranian school a war crime - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-minister-wont-call-iran-school-massacre-war-crime-labels-it-realities-war

Never forget : Annie Machon, a former MI5 agent, reveals how Mossad setup a false flag by bombing their own Israeli embassy in London in 1994 and blamed it on Palestinian activists

My first two workshops at Ewe Felty Thing in Conwy are on April 4th - that’s in just under four weeks!

I’m looking forward to introducing knitters to some new techniques: stranded colourwork knitting and two-colour brioche knitting. 1/2

Help raise £25000 to Fund much-needed supplies at our animal sanctuary and support a very poorly, high needs rescue pony – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to Fund much-needed supplies at our animal sanctuary and support a very poorly, high needs rescue pony. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Mini Motley sanctuary's fund raiser is doing well, but we can help it get over the line! @minisanctuary.bsky.social
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The Proceeds of Crime. Surely not? Multi-billion-pound 'highly regulated' utilities with highly paid CEOs, making money by systematically breaking the law? You might quite reasonably be thinking, no , you must be wrong! 'Ok, this is why we are not.Illegal pollution is highly profitable and regulation keeps it so.Here is the short version.Explainer.Privatised water companies in England and Wales obtain, treat, and distribute drinking water and collect and treat sewage before releasing it to the environment as required

💩Great explainer here from Windrush Wasp about how multi-billion-pound 'highly regulated' utilities with highly paid CEOs are making money by systematically breaking the law.

We need to flush these crooks out of our water system. We need public ownership.

Campaigners who thought they'd won the battle to prevent fracking in Lincolnshire dismayed to learn mayor Andrea Jenkyns is courting fracking firm, Egdon -

- vow to keep fighting to protect their homes from pollution:

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I know I’ve got some Labour local gov’t types following me, so I want to say this clearly so that you can share it internally as appropriate: I will never again vote Labour while these policies, or Wes Streeting, are in place. I will not vote Labour at any level because of this.

If you have been blessed with a trans child;

1. Keep them away from the NHS
2. Try and move abroad if you can
3. Be prepared to fight transphobic staff at school
4. Find other sources of hormones/medication. If you can, get a car loan to pay for them.
5. Protect them from all governmental agencies.

Tweet from Finbar Bermingham, March 9th 2026, on Ursula bvon der Leyen speech: Wow: VDL asks if the global rules-based order is "more a help or hindrance" to Europe "Whether the system we built – with well-intentioned attempts at consensus & compromise – is more help or a hindrance to our credibility as a geopolitical actor."

Politics isn't Bluesky's thing but Ursula von der Leyen has just given a big foreign policy speech to EU ambassadors condoning the US/Israeli war on Iran, announcing that international law and multilateralism are a hindrance to EU interests and basically recasting the EU as a security project.

B.C. Doctors Flag Alarming Health Trends Near Fracking Sites Researchers met with the city of Dawson Creek in British Columbia to share insights about how fracking in the region is affecting public health.

- Cancers
- unexplained scarring on the lungs
- impaired fetal growth
- premature birth
- heart disease

Canadian doctors warn of alarming health trends near fracking sites:

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Honouring Gaza’s women who refused to let the world look away: On International Women's Day, this article highlights the resilience and heroism of women journalists in Gaza who are documenting the ongoing Israeli occupation and its devastating impact. Despite facing i… https://ranked.news/289311?u=b

Reddit screenshot from Glasgow thread. Bright flames rising out the side of a Victorian building.

Video screenshot from Reddit. Building is now a shell with flames visible in every window.

The roof has collapsed embers rise into the night sky.

The fire at Glasgow central station is utterly devastating. Shops, homes and our transport link to England are being wiped out.
I am amazed by the limited news coverage.

Israel has killed tens of thousands of Palestinian women and girls in its genocidal war on Gaza.

On International Women's Day, we look at the number of women and girls Israel killed in Gaza in 2025.

#Infograph

Happy International Women’s Day!

A grid of nine images featuring a photo of Gail and the designs she creates.

Running a business on your own can be challenging at times.

Today feels like a good day to say that I'm proud of what I've built. And I'm proud to be part of a community of women who are out there doing the same.

Happy International Women's Day.

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Basic principles There are 4 basic principles governing hostilities: distinction: there must be a clear distinction between the armed forces and civilians, and between objects that might legitimately be attacked and those that are protected from attack military necessity: a party to an armed conflict may use only that degree and kind of force, not otherwise prohibited by the law of armed conflict, that is required to achieve the legitimate purpose of the conflict, namely the complete or partial submission of the enemy at the earliest possible moment with the minimum expenditure of resources humanity: humanity forbids the infliction of suffering, injury, or destruction not actually necessary for the accomplishment of legitimate military purposes proportionality: the losses resulting from a military action should not be excessive in relation to the expected military advantage

Law of Armed Conflict

Starmer has unwisely given USA permission to strike at Iran from UK territory.

Has he put in place any mechanism for verifying that US military action remains within the permissions granted and within IHL/LOAC?

American B-1 bombers are landing on British soil before flying off to bomb Iran, yet Keir Starmer gaslights the nation by claiming the UK isn’t at war.

These aircraft are dropping 2,000lb bombs on schools, hospitals and homes in Iran, where the death toll has already surpassed 1,300.

Okay, so I am definitely going to have to go freelance, at least for a while. So, if anyone has any advice on actually building up and finding freelance policy and comms works, including providing media and advocacy training, campaign planning and strategy please let me know.

I love all of these! Your cabled cardigan in particular is gorgeous💕 and has immediately gone into my favourites😁

Art Deco Socks #2 pattern by Sarah Gugl English

I just released a new sock design - you can find it here on Ravelry:

For the release weekend there is also a 10% discount. Just apply the code ArtDecoReleaseWeekend at the checkout

#knitting #knitsky #sockknitting

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Our understanding is that the police's entire "intelligence" basis for the raid was "a social media post about targeting the rich" rather than specific plans for any protests actions.

This notinourname.org.uk petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social has almost reached 90,000 names!

If you are a woman who is opposed to transphobic bigotry being deployed in your name, please sign and share…

A bright yellow sweater lies on a cane basket chair. It has deeply raglan sleeves which meet at the centre of the chest just below the neck ribbing, and a high folded neck. This is Carbeth, a pattern that went viral when it was first published. it is knit in DK held double which give a very warm chunky fabric. Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/carbeth yarn: Doulton Flock Border Leicester DK in Sandsend

The Weekender sweater in mid blue tweedy Aran yarn, on a dress display form standing in front of a tall window. The sweater is knit in reverse stocking stitch with a single slipped stitch detail down the centre front and back. The sweater has a ribbed boat neckline and a very relaxed fit. I made it longer than the pattern called for, so that it is more of a tunic. Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5 yarn: Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran in Denim

#ShowMeYourKnits 🧶 Liv's prompt this week is sweaters. I don't knit a lot of jumpers - I prefer sleeveless vests/waistcoats - but I did make a couple of popular ones in recent years. Carbeth by @katedaviesdesigns.com and Weekender by @dreareneeknits.bsky.social Both are fab well-written patterns.

This is both gorgeous and hilarious! Beautifully executed and playfully presented💕😍

Illustration of the Toast Rack building in Manchester

New in - The Toast Rack.

The Hollings Building is a Manchester brutalist icon and now you can have it on your wall.
Available as a print and a greeting card.

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I’m so tired of bad people getting away with doing bad things.

That colour is just gorgeous!💕

"You don't liberate people at the barrel of a gun. Have we learned nothing from Iraq or Afghanistan? All we seem to have learned is from Gaza. Israel has learned that you can bomb hospitals & schools with impunity."

Me on MSNOW with @chrislhayes.bsky.social

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