Civilians in #Ukraine face waves of drone and missile strikes that are destroying homes, schools and hospitals. Strikes on energy infrastructure are cutting off basics of survival: electricity and water. My briefing to the Security Council: bit.ly/4bZHLpA

With a plan, partnership, and the right support, #Syria can shift from importing instability to exporting solutions.   The world urgently needs a success story – and Syria should give us confidence.   Press briefing from Damascus:

Behind the scenes for the unseen part of most missions. Final day in Somalia – listening hard, meeting UN and NGO partners, ambassadors, and speaking to media. Thank you to our teams for extraordinary work in face of extraordinary challenges.

Good to do a more positive Security Council briefing than usual. Progress in #Syria – after years of war and neglect. But huge challenges remain. My asks if we are to sustain momentum:

Spent morning with Red Cross Lebanon. They are showing up – despite strikes on them. Under IHL they and all humanitarians must be protected. Healthcare must not be a target. In awe of this courage from volunteers and communities.

We have mobilised full humanitarian response across region and will meet this moment.

But humanitarians are being asked to do too much with too little, while politicians pour oil on fire and boast of spending billions on war while aid budgets are slashed.

Syria’s future needs to be built on safe ground. Thanks to #MineAction, over a million people have gone back to their homes since Dec 2024. We are determined to continue our vital humanitarian work and help build a Syria free from mines.

In time of huge humanitarian crises and attacks against humanitarian community, this discussion with 50+ Spanish NGOs, civil society and autonomous communities energised me on how we fight back. Thanks AECID for hosting.

I spoke to students at Sciences Po on moral ambition in a driverless world. Watch full speech if you want my proposals on how we fight back for solidarity and humanity. bit.ly/4aIBdKa Part 5: And here is what we need from you👇

What does the vandalism of international solidarity mean for those in greatest need? And how do we fight back? My speech at @ucm.es in Madrid. #moralambition #87MillionLives

Just another day in Surrey-Delta, British Columbia. No. It isn’t AI. 🤯 Delta Pd say the motorcycle rider sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries & was transported to hospital. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Why hasn't Labour just replaced the Lords with a 2nd chamber elected by PR? Instead we have more 30 more peers nominated by Labour, Conservative and Lib Dems. A PR elected chamber would have over fifty green members based upon the 2024 election result

Where is the Strait of Hormuz and what makes it so unique? Unravelled explores what it means for shipping to be halted in the region and why that has such immediate and serious consequences. youtu.be/8HW5XzB6Ulw?...

Wash Your Weasel Wednesday

Abraham Lincoln didn't free any slaves in America, and neither did the fucking republican party. African American slaves freed themselves. Oh yes, they did! Harriet Tubman freed more slaves than Abraham Lincoln or the republican party could ever have dreamt of freeing (and truth is, they didn't).

Stay Cool, Stay Chill 🧊 Ditching the traditional fans for this misting tech. The Shark ChillPill is compact but powerful. Perfect for those outdoor weekend plans! ☀️ #TrendPikz #CoolingGadget #SummerTech

Are you wanting to learn about government contracting? All THE LINKS ARE ON MY PAGE! #Money #samstream #smallbusiness #governmentcontracting #samgov Samstream.ai

“If your parents made 80k in the 90s, you’d need 260k today to have the same life.” Translation: wages flat, costs exploding, and Trump’s tariff-and-tax-cut binge poured gasoline on the fire. That’s the ‘great economy’ he keeps bragging about🙄 #WeCantAffordTrump

In the UK, Peter Mandelson’s ties to Epstein are toppling top aides and threatening the UK Prime Minister's power. Meanwhile, in the US, people with ties to Epstein (Trump, Lutnick, Bannon, Musk) are avoiding any accountability. The contrast in accountability levels is stark.

Presented without comment. A CBC News take on the current Taiwan kerfluffle. CBC is the Canadian government broadcaster and “About That”, a newish series often with an anti-American bent.

Here is Donald Trump, friend of Jeffrey Epstein, at the Trump International Golf Course near Mar-a-Lago (where Epstein collected young girls to rape) in Florida on February 11, 2024, for a private high school cheerleaders show.

⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ LIGHTS OUT FOR THE SPRINT! 💨 What a start for Russell, and Antonelli retains P2! 😮‍💨 #F1Sprint #CanadianGP

I am hooked to Newhook. Bro is pure energy. Subscribe 👉 @funny_as_puck #Hockey #NHL #Habs

Your fried fish is ready enjoy 😀😀

I discussed the conflict in Iran on ABC radio yesterday. Possibility of a ceasefire is obviously a good sign of de-escalation. But the Aus Gov’t prioritising our relationship with US over international law is deeply worrying. #politas #auspol

📖 El Saló del Còmic de Barcelona tanca la 44a edició amb 92.000 visitants i remarcant el talent femení | @rtvecatalunya.bsky.social

Thank you to Allison for supporting our campaign! My priorities are clear: *Ending the genocide in Palestine. *Lowering the cost of living on the Central Coast. *Guaranteeing healthcare, education, and housing. Primary is June 2nd. Ballots are out now!

How it really went down.

How can you use love to create positive change? What acts of love can you show today? #VibrationMentor #CLManifestation

Power play goal for Montreal! Scored by Ivan Demidov with 16:28 remaining in the 3rd period. Assisted by Juraj Slafkovský and Nick Suzuki. Buffalo: 3 Montreal: 6 #MTLvsBUF #LetsGoBuffalo #GoHabsGo

~ TEMPLE OF DEBUGGING ~ (the dungeon item is Unity and so is the dungeon boss) #indiegames #zelda #nintendo64

TV Tuesday - The Buster Keaton Show, "The Detective Story," 1951, finds Buster in the back of the sporting goods store where he is studying to be a detective. Falling asleep, he dreams that he is a private investigator.

Cenk Uygur analyzes the WHCD shooting messaging, noting a pattern of synchronized talking points. He argues political actors use crises to secure "wins" by deploying paid, non-disclosed influencers. Uygur identifies this as a bipartisan issue involving MAGA, the Left, and international interests.

Watching- Xena Warrior Princess "The Path Not Taken"

"Amazon starts selling its AI shopping technology to other retailers" 🛒 Kate Spade is the first confirmed customer, using the AWS Agentic Shopping Assistant to launch additional retailers are in testing 💰 It's own AI shopping assistant generated nearly $12B in sales last year buff.ly/nEE3iMV

“Ontario: Doug Ford can be taken down electorally because he’s been shown to be the millionnaire Nepo baby who loves America and is willing to get a private jet at our expense rather then help 85,000 people in homelessness. The GravyPlane! It will stick!” 🔗youtu.be/6Of6huWAxxg?si… #ONpoli

Patriot Mike on the bridge Saturday. Come join us. It is time to step up for Democracy! #resist #goodtrouble #standup

Quickly take control of the situation by using enemy weapons, and gear up to strike at a moment's notice. Pre-order and unlock a deluxe edition upgrade. bit.ly/007FirstLigh... #007FirstLight #EarnTheNumber

AOC stumping for Sam Forstag in Montana. She's been spending a lot of time in red, or as she would put it, oppressed, states lately.

Aaaa já estou prontissima 🥹🥹

#bts permission to dance digital code unboxing - can’t wait to watch it again and love my light stick ring & strap #army #btsarmy #rm #jin #suga #jhope #jimin #v #jungkook

Why is the state's attorney not charging the ICE agent who attacked me with a felony? #RobHeld #ICE #broadview #useofforce #prosecuteICE #freespeech #firstamendment #migrawatch #chicagoiswatching #ICEDetention #ICEwatch #immigrantrights #abolishICE #veteransagainstICE #resist #arrestICE #donlemon

BREAKING: The Beets have decided to not take part in Freedom 250. (and haven't seen this one, has anyone done it?)

When a sheriff vanishes, chaos reigns. Can Buck Taylor unravel the mystery before it's too late? 🔍📚 Discover the suspense...more

Eine Polizeianwärterin wurde wegen des Tragens eines Pullovers und einer Weste mit der Aufschrift Polizei rausgeschmissen! #polizei #kündigung #news #party #fyp

Will backing Don Cherry for the Order of Canada backfire on Canada's Conservatives? 🍇 @supriya.bsky.social says the CPC's campaign could cost Pierre Poilievre in Quebec. Agree or disagree? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/031626Supriya 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/031626 #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

From sovereign immunity, to the Federal Officer Removal Statute, to the decline of Bivens, to qualified immunity, the whole system is arrayed to shield federal agents from legal redress. For the full conversation: https://ow.ly/k1o450Y4wPf

OpenAI has a new “health” app… 🤨 From the latest episode of Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000, with @emilymbender.bsky.social. From episode 71: A Bad Case of Hype-itis.

The last time we threw an office opening party, over 500 of y'all showed up, so we're hosting another one right here at our brand new office in the Castro. 📆 Thursday, April 23rd ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍582 Castro St

⭐B96 Mixmasters V6 - Bad Boy Bill, Bobby D, Tim Schommer, Brian Middleton, DJ Markski, To Kool Chris youtube.com/@GlobalHouseAlliance #chicagohouse

🤼🥋🥊🧵Every UFC finish til I get bored with it or run out of material The UFC's first jeet kune do expert Todd Medina dispatches kickboxer Larry Cureton with headbutts and a pressure choke not clearly visible on video

That's a great one

Gothenburg, outside Liseberg amusement park, this Saturday evening.

We’re taking our country back. Fuck ICE, fuck Trump, fuck MAGA. We got this!

Benzino Goes Nuclear on Charleston White! good. #Benzino #CharlestownWhite #ReallyfeStreetStarz #Interview #BriceDavisMedia #Rap #Music #HipHop Website: www.thebricedavis.com

So this was a reminder and motivation I needed today. Let’s get this done y’all! #writing #author #writingcommunity #books #motivation #writersky #booksky #writesky

Christian nationalist pastor Dale Partridge declares that "one of America's biggest threats is white liberal women," which is why "we must, as a nation, repeal the 19th Amendment": "The majority of women are not capable of responsible voting."

Amazing to see the Minister for the Armed Forces, Al Carns, supporting the drone manufacturing industry. He's highlighting the incredible contribution Swindon is making in the defence of our allies across the world and how by doing this we're generating well paid, high-skilled jobs here at home!

Huh? 🤣🤣🤣

BRBF 2026 is a wrap! I had a BALL meeting my readers, new and seasoned. Let's do it again soon! #BlackBookSky #BookSky #BlackRomance