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Al Jazeera journalist. Was BBC, C5, LBC. The list is endless. Travelling field producer. Propagandist, apparently. Views are my own. Usual rules apply on likes and reposts. #nufc is my lifelong punishment
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We need facts as never before. 3 years after Putin invaded Ukraine, I spent 24 hours with combat medics on the Ukrainian frontline. Their courage, compassion, dedication & skill are astounding. Please read & please never stop standing up for Ukraine. 🇺🇦 www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

🚨NEW @financialtimes.com investigation reveals evidence that Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs are likely part of a systematic policy. And we uncover the identity of a Russian soldier likely involved in filming and carrying out the mass execution of 6 POWs. 📽️WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Muw...

This is the biggest shift in US foreign policy since 1945. It'll probably barely make the front pages. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

"It is alarming that the Trump administration would punish AP for its independent journalism... it plainly violates the First Amendment." AP effectively barred from White House event. www.ap.org/the-definiti...

Further details on the use of North Korean troops inside Kursk, Russia. It follows the news of the capture of two North Koreans last week. The Institute fprnteh Study of War says the killed/injured rates for N Korean troops are so high that all will be out of action by April. t.me/ukr_sof/1390

Big Russian hit on Kyiv this morning. Four people dead and 8 injured just outside the central part of the Ukrainian capital. Armed forces had warned of incoming ballistic missiles. The sounds of Ukrainian anti-air missiles rocked the city centre before dawn.

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine ‘captures two North Korean soldiers in Russia’

Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. An estimated 10,000 North Korean troops entered the war on Russia's side in October reut.rs/4hb1kej

Major Russian attack on an industrial area of the southern city of Zaporizhia. 13 are confirmed dead, 29 injured according to the city prosecutor. Pres. Zelensky says he expects number of injured to rise. Pictures from DCNC, Fire and Rescue.

This presents a bit of an issue for the incoming US administration, big admirers of the Orban playbook. Donald Trump recently said "Viktor Orban, one of the most respected men. They call him a strong man. He's a tough person. Smart. Prime Minister of Hungary".

"During a massive missile and drone attack in December 2024...an F-16 fighter jet destroyed six enemy cruise missiles at once in a single combat mission, two of them with an aircraft cannon." www.pravda.com.ua/news/2025/01...

Meanwhile in Kharkiv it's Epiphany. Temperature -4c. Feels like -9c.

Multiple reports from Russian war bloggers that Ukraine has launched a renewed effort inside the Russian Kursk region. Andrei Yermak, who's close to Zelensky confirmed saying "Kursk, good news. Russians getting what they deserve". This video From Para Pax on Telegram purports to show an advance.

The German weekly Die Zeit has compiled a list of suspected acts of Russian sabotage and hybrid warfare all over Europe since the invasion of Ukraine. www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...

The shocking moment a Russian drone hits downtown Kyiv. My colleague Alina Gracheva shot this video of this morning's dawn attack. Two people died, 6 injured.

Happy New Year from Kyiv. A series of Russian attack drones targeted the capital at dawn. Six people are reported injured including a pregnant woman, according to Kyiv city mayor Klitschko.

Serious question. Could the UK prevent entry of unvaccinated US born children? They could be a risk to immuno-compromised residents. They could get seriously ill and be a big drain on the NHS.

Even if this is wrong by 50% that's a vast loss of manpower. Does it affect Russia's willingness to keep on losing large numbers of people? No. t.me/KyivIndepend...

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The weekly protest by Martin Leahy against homelessness outside the Irish parliament the Dail. According to the Simon Communities charity 290,000 people in this country of 5.25m are homeless, relying on friends and family.

G7 statement on Russia "We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric as well as its posture of strategic intimidation. We will never tolerate threats to use nuclear weapons."

News from G7 foreign ministers meeting in Italy. Italy FM Tajani says close to deal on ceasefire in Lebanon. But less progress on the ceasefire in Gaza. Tajani says he will invite Palestine PM Mahmoud Abbas to Rome. To discuss future Palestinian Authority control of Gaza.

Gatwick Airport reopens "The earlier security alert has now been resolved and cleared by police. The South Terminal is reopening to staff and will be open to passengers shortly. Trains will also start calling at Gatwick Airport once the terminal is fully reopened" : Gatwick's official media channel

Huge news. International Criminal Court issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...