@ajknott.bsky.social
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Strawberries, cherries, broccoli, peas, pumpkins, sweetcorn, cauliflower, eggs, milk, beans, cucumber, potatoes.
All at risk of shortages.
This is the reality of living in a climate emergency.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/drought-heatwave-food-supply-risk-england-b3024535.html
All at risk of shortages.
This is the reality of living in a climate emergency.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/drought-heatwave-food-supply-risk-england-b3024535.html
The British food items at risk due to extreme drought conditions
Farmers and food supply experts have warned of supermarket shortages as British farmers tackle extreme drought condition
www.independent.co.uk
August 2, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Strawberries, cherries, broccoli, peas, pumpkins, sweetcorn, cauliflower, eggs, milk, beans, cucumber, potatoes.
All at risk of shortages.
This is the reality of living in a climate emergency.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/drought-heatwave-food-supply-risk-england-b3024535.html
All at risk of shortages.
This is the reality of living in a climate emergency.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/drought-heatwave-food-supply-risk-england-b3024535.html
If England win tonight, I'll be very disappointed if there isn't a chorus of "They're rowing home, they're rowing home, Norway's rowing home."
#worldcup
#worldcup
July 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
If England win tonight, I'll be very disappointed if there isn't a chorus of "They're rowing home, they're rowing home, Norway's rowing home."
#worldcup
#worldcup
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In Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, ProPublica documented at least 54 children dying in one hospital from malnutrition in 2025, a surge that began when families rationed food after the WFP/USAID cuts.
www.propublica.org/article/keny...
www.propublica.org/article/keny...
After Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death
“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.
www.propublica.org
June 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
In Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, ProPublica documented at least 54 children dying in one hospital from malnutrition in 2025, a surge that began when families rationed food after the WFP/USAID cuts.
www.propublica.org/article/keny...
www.propublica.org/article/keny...
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WHAT?!
“They’re thinking: ‘Oh I don’t think [I’ll get shot] because I’m wearing civilian clothes and I am not carrying a weapon and all that, but they were wrong,” said Raab, ... “That’s what you have snipers for.”
NO. That's depraved monster talking.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
“They’re thinking: ‘Oh I don’t think [I’ll get shot] because I’m wearing civilian clothes and I am not carrying a weapon and all that, but they were wrong,” said Raab, ... “That’s what you have snipers for.”
NO. That's depraved monster talking.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
The Gaza family torn apart by IDF snipers from Chicago and Munich
Five-month investigation reveals how four members of one family were shot and killed in a single day and highlights a pattern in which Israeli troops target unarmed civilians
www.theguardian.com
June 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM
WHAT?!
“They’re thinking: ‘Oh I don’t think [I’ll get shot] because I’m wearing civilian clothes and I am not carrying a weapon and all that, but they were wrong,” said Raab, ... “That’s what you have snipers for.”
NO. That's depraved monster talking.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
“They’re thinking: ‘Oh I don’t think [I’ll get shot] because I’m wearing civilian clothes and I am not carrying a weapon and all that, but they were wrong,” said Raab, ... “That’s what you have snipers for.”
NO. That's depraved monster talking.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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🇺🇦💔 Zelensky: As of now, 28 people are injured and four have died in the capital. Due to the Russian strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the Assumption Cathedral burned down - a church whose history began in the 11th century.
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June 15, 2026 at 6:43 AM
🇺🇦💔 Zelensky: As of now, 28 people are injured and four have died in the capital. Due to the Russian strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the Assumption Cathedral burned down - a church whose history began in the 11th century.
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This morning scrolling Bluesky, there is nothing at all in my feed about Putin’s barbaric attack on the Ukraine’s holiest site, the UNESCO protected Lavra so I’m posting this here.
June 15, 2026 at 6:51 AM
This morning scrolling Bluesky, there is nothing at all in my feed about Putin’s barbaric attack on the Ukraine’s holiest site, the UNESCO protected Lavra so I’m posting this here.
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Russia has kidnapped and attempted to brainwash many thousands of Ukrainian children. This is a sickening war crime and a measure of how depraved Russian society has become under the Putin regime.
www.economist.com/1843/2023/09...
www.economist.com/1843/2023/09...
Russia has taken thousands of Ukrainian kids. Some don’t want to go home
Families search in vain through a maze of foster homes and holiday camps
www.economist.com
May 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Russia has kidnapped and attempted to brainwash many thousands of Ukrainian children. This is a sickening war crime and a measure of how depraved Russian society has become under the Putin regime.
www.economist.com/1843/2023/09...
www.economist.com/1843/2023/09...
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Nigel Farage says the £5m gift he got from a crypto billionaire was a ‘reward for campaigning for Brexit for 27 years’
On May 5, Mr Farage told the BBC the money was ‘the only way I can protect myself for the rest of my life’ as he was the ‘most attacked, physically, politician of modern times’
On May 5, Mr Farage told the BBC the money was ‘the only way I can protect myself for the rest of my life’ as he was the ‘most attacked, physically, politician of modern times’
May 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Nigel Farage says the £5m gift he got from a crypto billionaire was a ‘reward for campaigning for Brexit for 27 years’
On May 5, Mr Farage told the BBC the money was ‘the only way I can protect myself for the rest of my life’ as he was the ‘most attacked, physically, politician of modern times’
On May 5, Mr Farage told the BBC the money was ‘the only way I can protect myself for the rest of my life’ as he was the ‘most attacked, physically, politician of modern times’
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A Harvard study just published estimates Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
That is his legacy in this world.
That is his legacy in this world.
May 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
A Harvard study just published estimates Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
That is his legacy in this world.
That is his legacy in this world.
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Russia has abducted 20,000 Ukrainian children. These are only the documented cases - reliable sources put the true number at 200,000. That's the scale of Putin's evil.
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Demonstrators display 20,000 teddy bears for missing Ukrainian children
Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.
www.bbc.com
April 24, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Russia has abducted 20,000 Ukrainian children. These are only the documented cases - reliable sources put the true number at 200,000. That's the scale of Putin's evil.
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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Another example of protecting women and girls?
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/call-reform-uk-suspend-hull-10925716.amp
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/call-reform-uk-suspend-hull-10925716.amp
Call for Reform UK to suspend Hull candidate over 'disgusting' online activity
Reform UK has not responded to our numerous requests for comment
www.hulldailymail.co.uk
April 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Another example of protecting women and girls?
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/call-reform-uk-suspend-hull-10925716.amp
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/call-reform-uk-suspend-hull-10925716.amp
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Some great reporting by @angusyoung61.bsky.social about the shady Reform Party candidates standing for the local elections in Hull. For some reason, these would be voices of the people are hiding that they actually live in luxury London flats & grand country houses, & have little stake in the city.
April 22, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Some great reporting by @angusyoung61.bsky.social about the shady Reform Party candidates standing for the local elections in Hull. For some reason, these would be voices of the people are hiding that they actually live in luxury London flats & grand country houses, & have little stake in the city.
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This is a Ukrainian boy, Bohdan. He will forever be eight years old.
Yesterday, a Russian drone killed Bohdan as he was playing on a playground in Cherkasy.
Bohdan sang in the church choir.
Deepest condolences...
Russian terrorism must be stopped.
Yesterday, a Russian drone killed Bohdan as he was playing on a playground in Cherkasy.
Bohdan sang in the church choir.
Deepest condolences...
Russian terrorism must be stopped.
April 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
This is a Ukrainian boy, Bohdan. He will forever be eight years old.
Yesterday, a Russian drone killed Bohdan as he was playing on a playground in Cherkasy.
Bohdan sang in the church choir.
Deepest condolences...
Russian terrorism must be stopped.
Yesterday, a Russian drone killed Bohdan as he was playing on a playground in Cherkasy.
Bohdan sang in the church choir.
Deepest condolences...
Russian terrorism must be stopped.
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John Cartwright has really understood Hull and restored pride in @hullfcofficial.bsky.social. The fans would, I am pretty sure, have wanted their club to treat a very good bloke and coach like him much better than this.
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
John Cartwright's no holds barred press conference as Hull FC boss speaks
Hull FC have confirmed that John Cartwright will be leaving the club later this year
www.hulldailymail.co.uk
April 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
John Cartwright has really understood Hull and restored pride in @hullfcofficial.bsky.social. The fans would, I am pretty sure, have wanted their club to treat a very good bloke and coach like him much better than this.
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
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The UK energy headlines are about to get loud again.
Before that happens, here’s a simple explanation of how the systems actually work, that I created for my students a while ago and have updated to 2026.
It explains why the risk is often misunderstood.
#UK #Energy #EnergySecurity
The UK energy headlines are about to get loud again.
Before that happens, here’s a simple explanation of how the systems actually work, that I created for my students a while ago and have updated to 2026.
It explains why the risk is often misunderstood.
#UK #Energy #EnergySecurity
April 13, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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The UK energy headlines are about to get loud again.
Before that happens, here’s a simple explanation of how the systems actually work, that I created for my students a while ago and have updated to 2026.
It explains why the risk is often misunderstood.
#UK #Energy #EnergySecurity
The UK energy headlines are about to get loud again.
Before that happens, here’s a simple explanation of how the systems actually work, that I created for my students a while ago and have updated to 2026.
It explains why the risk is often misunderstood.
#UK #Energy #EnergySecurity
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Apartment buildings, hospitals, passenger trains and a UNESCO World Heritage site. These civilian sites are the targets for Russia's cowardly terrorist state.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/w...
With Over 550 Drones, Russia Unleashes Daytime Attack on Ukraine
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Apartment buildings, hospitals, passenger trains and a UNESCO World Heritage site. These civilian sites are the targets for Russia's cowardly terrorist state.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/w...
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Back to the Cold War in today’s weekend long read. New subscribers - free or paid - always welcome.
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/the-trawle...
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/the-trawle...
The trawler skipper’s daughter and the umbrella assassin
A chilling Cold War tale
aqyoung61.substack.com
March 15, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Back to the Cold War in today’s weekend long read. New subscribers - free or paid - always welcome.
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/the-trawle...
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/the-trawle...
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Trump: "A lot of our people were walking around without legs"
March 6, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Trump: "A lot of our people were walking around without legs"
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Please read this article to the end. Even before ICE got involved, this started because this *blind man who speaks no English and uses a curtain rod as a walking stick* got lost on a walk and some Karen called the police on him and they tasered and beat him bc he didn’t drop the rod. WTF
February 25, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Please read this article to the end. Even before ICE got involved, this started because this *blind man who speaks no English and uses a curtain rod as a walking stick* got lost on a walk and some Karen called the police on him and they tasered and beat him bc he didn’t drop the rod. WTF
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Pippa Heylings MP: "The Institute for European Environmental Policy has found that since Brexit, the EU has introduced 28 new or strengthened pieces of environmental legislation that the UK has not adopted."
"We have weakened protections in habitats, pesticides, forever, chemicals and fisheries."
"We have weakened protections in habitats, pesticides, forever, chemicals and fisheries."
February 24, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Pippa Heylings MP: "The Institute for European Environmental Policy has found that since Brexit, the EU has introduced 28 new or strengthened pieces of environmental legislation that the UK has not adopted."
"We have weakened protections in habitats, pesticides, forever, chemicals and fisheries."
"We have weakened protections in habitats, pesticides, forever, chemicals and fisheries."
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Devastating but powerful reporting from @lukeharding1968.bsky.social in Kyiv on how Russia is trying to freeze the city and its people. It’s utterly horrific
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
‘Everything is frozen’: bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power
Kremlin’s repeated targeting of power grid has left thousands without heating, reliant on shelters and desperate home hacks
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Devastating but powerful reporting from @lukeharding1968.bsky.social in Kyiv on how Russia is trying to freeze the city and its people. It’s utterly horrific
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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New weekend long read on the Hull company owned by Robert Maxwell and its business links with the Soviet Union.
New subscribers - free or paid - always welcome.
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/shiver-me-...
New subscribers - free or paid - always welcome.
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/shiver-me-...
Shiver me timbers
The forgotten story of how Robert Maxwell bought a Hull company to cement his links with the Soviet Union
aqyoung61.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
New weekend long read on the Hull company owned by Robert Maxwell and its business links with the Soviet Union.
New subscribers - free or paid - always welcome.
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/shiver-me-...
New subscribers - free or paid - always welcome.
aqyoung61.substack.com/p/shiver-me-...