Girl Overlooking the City This evocative black-and-white photograph by Takeshi Kawaguchi captures a young girl from behind as she gazes out of a high-rise window at a bustling Japanese city below. She is wearing a thick, textured knit coat with a ruffled collar and her dark hair is pulled back into a neat ponytail. The girl stands close to the large glass pane, which acts as a quiet barrier between her still figure and the organized chaos of the urban environment. Beyond the window, a wide city street stretches into the distance, filled with the blurred shapes of cars, buses, and pedestrians navigating a large crosswalk. The buildings lining the thoroughfare create deep, vertical shadows, adding a sense of scale and density to the scene. The choice of monochrome emphasizes the high-contrast patterns of the city's infrastructure—the striped pedestrian crossings and the rectangular blocks of the architecture—contrasted against the soft, organic form of the child. It is a contemplative image that highlights a moment of quiet wonder amidst the constant movement of modern life.

Girl overlooking the city. Japan. by Takeshi Kawaguchi on 500px

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@norfolknats.bsky.social A special bird, the muscular power of the Goshawk can now be seen over woods in north Norfolk, pushing up into new territories away from its traditional Breckland stronghold.

Peter Mandelson released from bail conditions Police have decided former minister is not a flight risk, but he remains under investigation

A reminder that there are young people in the UK who have been held in prison for up to two years without conviction for allegedly dismantling weapons of genocide.

The government has been proven wrong on all accusations against them so far.

Meanwhile:

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The sun will soon power London’s tube journeys as TfL unveils a major new solar energy deal with SSE – powering the capital’s transport network with clean energy TfL partners with SSE Energy Solutions for solar power piped directly to the Tube - up to 64MW slashing CO2 and costs toward 100% renewables by 2030.

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The sun will soon power London's tube journeys as TfL unveils a major new solar energy deal

We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!

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It's Your Thing (1970) New 4K Scan/Live Concert Isley Brothers, Tina Turner (Part 1 of 2) YouTube video by SabuCat

So, in 1969, the Isley Brothers held a legendary soul & gospel revue at Yankee Stadium, released in cinemas in 1970, after which it was never put on video or online and was something of a holy grail. This week, an HD copy surfaced: Part One. Highlight: Patti Austin
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3.2.2 Autonomy and Control An enhanced sense of autonomy, control and financial freedom was one of the most consistently reported findings from our interviews. Participants described how the cash helped them navigate specific challenges – primarily through enhanced financial security and material resources, and the power to make their own decisions. One participant, for example, said it gave them “Peace of mind for when I’m alone that I’ve got that money saved up as a little safety net” (YP39 - End of Pilot). Another told us how it gave them freedom through driving: ‘When I passed my driving test, which obviously the pilot allowed me to, you know, without that money I wouldn't have been able to, you know, do driving lessons and then the test and everything, and, you know, get my first car, yeah, it just allowed… it gave me so much more freedom to go out and meet people, and meeting people obviously got me out of the house.’ (YP62 - End of Pilot) The sentiment around increased freedom was widespread. For example, other participants framed it as “...unlock[ing] more opportunities and freedom” (YP68 - End of Pilot) as well as preparing them for emergencies (YP69 - End of Pilot). This contrasts with the feeling of options being limited either before or after the pilot: ‘Before the money, I felt very restricted in what I could do. And during the money, the time I was getting the money, I felt like I was able to do what I wanted and live my life the way I wanted, which made me feel good... It definitely opened my eyes to the fact that I was a lot more competent than I thought I was.’ (YP46 - End of Pilot) The contrast in financial freedom during and after the pilot was illustrated through relatively small, everyday events. During the pilot examples included being able to afford a hotel room when away from home, taking trains and taxis to places, or being able to pay their share of a restaurant bill. In contrast, examples of financial limitations after the pilot ended...

"When I passed my driving test, which the pilot allowed me to, without that money I wouldn't have been able to do driving lessons and then the test and everything, and get my first car… it gave me so much more freedom to go out and meet people, and meeting people obviously got me out of the house."

Street art. Sad eyed robot guy covered in letters from the artists' names

Parkchester — zukie_art & John_Paul_OG

Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80 Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

Privatization picking our pockets.

Another Royal Mail price hike: Form 7 April 2026 1st class postage price £1.80, 2nd class 91p.

When privatized in 2013 by Tory/LibDem Govt: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p.

RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets. Fines passed to customers. Execs get bonuses.

Line graph time series of change in global ocean heat content since 1955 over the 0-2000 m layer through 2025. There is a long-term increasing trend.

Global ocean heat content continues upward and reached a new record high level - new update just in from the Japan Meteorological Agency dataset... 🌊

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Heat pump sales rose 11% in 2025 across 16 European countries, with 2.63 million units sold.

Twelve countries saw growth, largely where subsidy schemes were stabilised and electricity costs addressed.

Policy certainty and energy levies & taxation are proving decisive.

#OtD 5 Mar 1988 2,000 people took part in a demonstration through Leeds to protest against the homophobic Section 28 law which prohibited the so-called 'promotion of homosexuality' by local authorities and schools. It was eventually repealed in 2003 stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1054...

NHS official pushed to add patient data to Palantir platform whilst also advising company

A lobbyist who worked directly for Peter Mandelson, on the Palantir board, and on the board of *four* NHS trusts.

Lobbying the NHS to hand over even more patient data to Palantir.

This absolutely stinks. Get Palantir out of the NHS. Sign my petition:

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“Winston Churchill did intervene in Iran and we are living with the consequences of that today”
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Can someone remind me again how many pay rises MPs have had in the past 15 years? 12? 13? Meanwhile, look at this (from the Nuffield Trust: www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/ho...)

WAR CRIME BY THE US.

An unarmed Iranian ship was takIng part in an Indian naval exercise, alongside the US.

The US withdrew and torpedoed the Iranian ship.

THEN the US refused to rescue the sailors, letting them drown.

This is treachery, cowardice, cruelty and a war crime of the highest order.

UK Gave £90k to Sexual Violence Report Central to Israel’s Genocide Propaganda Exclusive: The Foreign Office funded a sexual violence report subsequently used in a £33m Israeli campaign to whitewash its genocide in Gaza. Rivkah Brown reports.

Mindblowing story. The UK met most of the costs of a key propaganda tool used by the Israeli Government to launder its genocide in Gaza - then tried to cover up the fact it had done so.

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

#OtD 5 Mar 1984 6,000 miners went on strike at Cortonwood Colliery starting the great miners' strike. They were joined by most miners in Britain in opposition to pit closures, but they were sadly defeated by the Conservative govt. More in our podcast: workingclasshistory.com/tag/1984-5-m...

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Ring ring! Open the door, let me through! The Fish Doorbell Every year in spring, a lovely side of humanity shows in the form of a fish doorbell in Utrecht, Netherlands, but what is it and what does it do?

Every year in spring, a lovely side of humanity shows in the form of a fish doorbell in Utrecht, Netherlands, but what is it and what does it do?
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What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? - UK Covid-19 Inquiry The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry’s work is guided by its Terms of Reference.

The COVID-19 inquiry today is looking at the impact of the pandemic on key workers. Mike Short is representing the experiences of UNISON keyworkers, including those in local government, education and police and justice.

Starts 10.30 am. Watch here

1️⃣ The #climate & #nature crisis isn’t a future issue. It threatens all aspects of British life now and demands urgent action.

Ten top experts briefed MPs and other influential people at the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster.

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Biblioburro: The amazing donkey libraries of Colombia Travelling with his two loyal donkeys, Alfa and Beto, Luis Soriano has been spreading the joy of reading to children in rural Colombian communities for over 20 years.

You know what’s even better than a library bus? LIBRARY DONKEY