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Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region

France, Germany and the UK say they are ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking "defensive action" against Iran.
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Ursula K. Le Guin — Nominate a Book for the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction

It's time! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction, which will be given to a work of imaginative fiction, published in 2025, that reflects the concepts and ideas that were central to Ursula’s own work.

I knew you would appreciate that. 😂

Kier Starmer is a human rights lawyer.

An unpopular man makes an unpopular decision weeks before an election that many are already framing as a referendum on his leadership.

I would love for her to have a permanent spot in the W. She’s so good.

When life imitates art.

Tech execs provide their kids with liberal arts education to ensure their futures—-all while many state schools are becoming all STEM. www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...

Israel closes all Gaza crossings, tightens siege following Iran war <article data-history-node-id="434501" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-closes-all-gaza-crossings-tightens-siege-following-iran-war" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-closes-all-gaza-crossings-tightens-siege-following-iran-war" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israel closes all Gaza crossings, tightens siege following Iran war</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p data-end="70" data-start="0">All crossings into the Gaza Strip have been closed until further notice, Israel’s military agency overseeing the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Cogat, said on Sunday, following start of the Israeli-US war on Iran.</p> <p data-end="606" data-start="291">In a post on X, the agency said that following the outbreak of the war, “several necessary security adjustments have been implemented, including the closure of the crossings into the Gaza Strip, among them the Rafah Crossing, until further notice. The rotation of humanitarian personnel is postponed at this stage.”</p> <p data-end="717" data-start="608">The decision effectively tightens Israel’s siege on Gaza, further restricting the movement of people and aid.</p> <p data-end="987" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node data-start="719">The move is expected to have severe consequences for Palestinians in the enclave, who rely heavily on humanitarian assistance after three years of a genocidal war, mass displacement and policies of deliberate starvation in the besieged territory.</p> </div> </div> </article>

Israel closes all Gaza crossings, tightens siege following Iran war - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-closes-all-gaza-crossings-tightens-siege-following-iran-war

The same hospitals that the regime raided when they were treating protesters. This is not about Iranians.

Literally laughing out loud. 😂😂😂

😅 Chicago Sky trauma is real.

It was never about Iranians.

They spent billions on regime change in Venezuela and left the Maduro's head of torture in charge.

They are now spending billions on regime change in Iran, knowing the most likely outcome will be harder line leadership.

We do not have serious people running our country.

We live in a world in which its entirely possible that Iran negotiations failed because people involved bet the under.

Kia Nurse should be working on playing better with post players. She keeps missing Tina Charles when she’s open. #AUProHoops

Missile strikes continue as Iranian leaders project defiance after Khamenei Strikes keep hitting Tehran, but Iran's surviving leaders are closing ranks and vowing revenge.

Strikes keep hitting Tehran, but Iran’s surviving leaders are closing ranks and vowing revenge.

Chad has closed its border with Sudan amid repeated incursions by the RSF, which Déby has been accused of backing - claims he denies. For this week's @thecontinent.org, I highlight what this means for his legitimacy, the cohesion of the military and political elite and the humanitarian catastrophe.

These same hospitals were also targeted by the regime when they provided assistance to protesters. Iranians are being killed by their oppressors and the people who claim to want to liberate them.

When Rhyne is able to do all of it - score, defend, and facilitate she’s unstoppable. #unrivaled

The Tampa Bay Times starts a monthly “book club” for news stories The idea is not just to discuss a story's substance, but to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at the reporting process and decision-making that shape the published article.

The Tampa Bay Times starts a monthly “book club” for news stories www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...

I saw! I feel like reserve player call ups can actually work in favour of a team - we haven’t seen KK all season so it might be tough for the Vinyl to scout against her. She might be the Naz Hillmon of the season.

Tehran. Heavy strikes.

Art: "War is not healthy for children and other living things."

Lorraine Schneider, 1967.

Yup. See also the shift to drones and autonomous weapons systems.

I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves. Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven't lived in blood and bone. That doesn't mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins. If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after. Sahar Delijani, Iranian author

I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds.

I support neither imperialism or dictatorship.

Sahar Delijani said it best:

Tweet on X by Amir Kiyae reads: Strikes on Iran appear to have hit the home where opposition leaders Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard have been held under house arrest - both are reported safe, but their residence was damaged. Former President Ahmadineiad's home was also targeted. Israel has stated it is targeting Iranian leaders "past, present, and future." This follows previous Israeli strikes on Evin Prison. Draw your own conclusions,

Home of reformist opposition leaders from 2009 Green Movement, Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard was also hit by Israeli/US strikes. They have been under house arrest by the regime for over a decade.

Law degrees aren’t holding up too well either… RiP Chevron deference.