Major nations agree on first-ever global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping Many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided on Friday to impose a minimum tax of $100 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by ships, if their planet-heating emissions are not already accou...

"Many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided on Friday to impose a minimum tax of $100 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by ships...effectively the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions."

apnews.com/article/ship...

Breaking news: Brussels has proposed buying weapons collectively on behalf of EU member states, in what would be a major shift in decision-making power in response to Donald Trump’s policies. www.ft.com/content/2914...

We need to tax them until they bleed

Former PM of Australia tells #Newsnight that Donald Trump ‘is a bully’ and if you ‘stand up to him’ you can ‘win his respect’

Malcolm Turbull has some advice for Sir Keir Starmer ahead of his meeting with the US President …

Sounds familiar from the 1930s in Hitlers Germany.
History does seem to get repeated.

Yet we never learn.

When will GOP voters wake up?! Their MAGA reps are lying, selling them out for tax cuts to billionaires, doing nothing for the working class!

Yesterday, the MAGA House voted 217-215 (all Ds voted against) for catastrophic cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, which millions of Americans in red states depend on!

French President Emmanuel Macron says US and Ukraine should be compensated by Russia, not by Ukraine. Russia started the war 👏

Absolutely @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, just demolished Donald Trump in the Oval Office while supporting Ukraine, wanting Russia to pay, and fact checking Donald during their meeting.

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🇫🇷🇺🇦 "The Ukrainian president was elected in free elections, it is not a case of Putin killing his political opponents and manipulating elections", — Macron

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

Ronald Reagan: “Our peaceful trading partners are not our enemies; they are our allies.

We should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends—weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.”

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone here at Bluesky for the follows and the conversations and the constructive, substantive interaction. It's a great forum, a great resource for circulating and talking about the news, and -- most of all -- a pleasure. I'm grateful!

Voters in ALL Reform constituencies prefer closer ties with EU over US When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe.

Voters in ALL Reform constituencies prefer closer ties with EU over US

When asked if the UK should prioritise trade with the EU or US, all constituencies - even Reform ones - backed Europe

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/vot...

BREAKING: President Petro of Colombia has just retweeted this quote from Abraham Lincoln:

“Just as I would not be a slave, I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.”

— Abraham Lincoln

So the once world renowned
"Oval Office" is going to become a "Reality TV Set" for the next 4 years.

If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.

Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social

Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home

❗️"For President Zelensky, Ukraine is a priority. For me, it's Poland. But our common goal is to ensure that Russia does not win," Polish President Duda said in Davos.

Creasy: It's time to drop red lines with EU Keir Starmer needs to change his language if he's serious about securing a better Brexit deal, a senior backbencher has warned

@stellacreasy.bsky.social is absolutely right.

www.theneweuropean.co.uk/creasy-its-t...

Can someone explain why TikTok is a bigger national security concern than a social media platform run by a South African technofeudal oligarch actively interfering in our elections and sabotaging our national interests here and abroad?

With everything so seemingly terrible these days & no sign of anything remotely hopeful in the near future, I thought you might need this photo of a baby giraffe.

We need not forget.

Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2016 Analysis reveals many big producers increased output of fossil fuels and related emissions in seven years after Paris climate deal

57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.

These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.

The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.

I Would Do Anything for Growth (But I Won’t Do That) 🎶

#Rejoin

Sir Kier Starmer wants Eurostar to restart Kent services – Business Traveller Eurostar has confirmed it will not be stopping at Ebbsfleet or Ashford in 2025, with the decision to be reviewed in 2026…

Perhaps rejoining the EU would be a sensible first step? 🤷🏼‍♂️

www.businesstraveller.com/business-tra...

How Jay Graber Is Making Sure Bluesky Never Turns Into Elon Musk’s X Since Elon Musk torpedoed Twitter, Bluesky has seen a stunning surge. CEO Jay Graber is working on “billionaire-proofing” social media against any similar takeover.

“Since Elon Musk torpedoed Twitter, Bluesky has seen a stunning surge. CEO Jay Graber is working on “billionaire-proofing” social media against any similar takeover”

That’s why we’re here. 👏👏👏

I’m so fed up of politicians saying that people opposed to NHS privatisation are driven by ideology.

I’m a doctor by background and I’m driven by evidence. Just going to post something from the @everydoctor.org.uk account - please could you share when I post?