Dutch pension fund divests from Caterpillar after Gaza concerns - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/dutch-pension-fund-divests-caterpillar-after-gaza-concerns

The gut microbiota is essential for maintaining female fertility go.nature.com/46OM03J

The former director of a CDC center reveals how political ideology is undermining science, threatening vaccine policy and endangering public health across the U.S.

It was shocking to learn this weekend that the President of the United States has unilaterally ordered the deployment of federal troops in Portland. Let me be clear - nobody in Portland asked for this. They are unwelcome, unneeded, and counterproductive to our efforts. #orleg

Hundreds of thousands federal employees to be furloughed while others, including FBI, CIA agents, will work without pay.

New Lancet Study: 2x Risk of Long COVID After Reinfection Risks of other serious outcomes also rise sharply. This is not a “mild” illness when it rewrites a child’s future. We need research, medical care, and school protections that match the scale of the problem. #LongCOVID

MTC has engaged in horrendous brutality and corruption in global operations and the Albanese Government is secretly giving them more money to brutalise just over 100 people on Nauru. The cost of this cruelty is unimaginable.

Read in full here: declassifiedaus.org/2025/10/01/s...

Australia is literally keeping Israel’s F35 fighter jets flying and bombing by sending dozens and dozens of parts directly to Israel since the genocide began. This is actively supporting a genocide. It is criminal.

Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown. Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.

"Absolutely Wrong": Chicago Mayor on Trump’s Threat to Use “Dangerous” Cities as “Training Grounds for our Military”

Universal basic income is universal. Unlike traditional benefits, it is meant to reach everyone in a household. When a cash experiment doesn't scale by HH size, which most don't, that needs to be considered when drawing conclusions about UBI impacts. $500/mo for 4 people ≠ $500/mo per person for 4.

Three Egyptian activists set to join Gaza flotilla disappear - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/three-egyptian-activists-set-join-gaza-flotilla-disappear

Spain pledges $175m to Unrwa by 2026 - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/spain-pledges-175m-unrwa-2026

Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ against his political opponents. Meanwhile, he's gutting the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section which assists U.S. attorneys’ offices around the country with investigating crooked government officials. "Drain the swamp."

A massive thanks to the 400 people who turned out last week to raise almost $10,000 for Gazan children via Aussie charity supporting those on the ground, Olive Kids. Thank you to the amazing performers and to all who came together in solidarity last week!

Move follows news investigation in August revealing Israel was using Microsoft’s services to spy on Palestinians.

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

The Brits have such a way with words. You know. Those things with letter that help you define and say stuff about things.

If you voted for him, you've done this.

Van Hollen: I will just say that anybody who thinks we're on the way to authoritarianism is wrong. We are there

Palestinian doctor Abu Safiya's health in 'alarming' condition, Israeli rights group warns - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestinian-doctor-hussam-abu-safiya-health-alarming-condition-israel-rights-group-warns

Several countries have demanded Israel be removed, threatening to drop out of the competition.

In #Lebanon UNRWA provides essential services to over 200,000 #Palestine Refugees including education, healthcare, and sanitation. Amid crises and increasing needs, #UNRWAworks to uphold dignity and access to these critical services. Learn more: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...

The government needs to understand that if Australia and many other countries continue to support fossil fuels, there won’t be any renewable energy superpowers. #auspol #renewables #fossilfuels

@albomp.bsky.social We the people DO NOT WANT AUKUS if you continue this charade you do so at your own electoral peril. #auspol #DumpAUKUS

BBC News reporting that the prosecution of Kneecaps Mo Chara on terror charges has been thrown out.

The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas camera in an August strike on a Gaza hospital, but a Reuters investigation found it belonged to the news agency. An Israeli military official now says troops fired without required approval reut.rs/3IHrmdC

"This entire process was never about me.. never about terrorism.. it was always about Gaza, about what happens if you dare to speak up... if anyone is guilty of terrorism its the British state" Kneecaps Mo Chara speaking after the case against him was thrown out of court.

Yowzers.

The United States has swiftly retreated from global health leadership. In @lemonde.fr, I share why this retreat will have serious repercussions worldwide.

Recognition of Palestine is a repeat of the West’s Oslo 'peace' fraud - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/recognition-palestine-repeat-wests-oslo-peace-fraud

Palestine Action ban: UK government failed to consider impact on Palestinians, court hears - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestine-action-ban-uk-government-failed-consider-impact-palestinians-court

There's no point in our governments setting 'ambitious' emissions reduction targets if they won't actually take reducing emissions seriously. Expanding fossil fuels and relying on bogus carbon credits is NOT taking it seriously. @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol

Tony Blair proposed as chief of Gaza transitional authority, reports say - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tony-blair-proposed-chief-gaza-transitional-authority-reports-say

The US largely imports pharmaceutical products from India and Europe.

Dr Assal Rad— "Headlines you don’t see in Western media."

Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists.

Iranian TV says it smuggled dozens of Israeli intelligence files out of country - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-tv-says-it-smuggled-dozens-israeli-intelligence-files-out-country

The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?

David Hirst: 'An outstanding journalist we were lucky to have' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/david-hirst-outstanding-journalist-we-were-lucky-have

Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate at zero reut.rs/3Kiz1Qc

"Italy is sending a second ship to support a humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza" Israel has described the Global Sumud Flotilla (which is carrying aid to Gaza) as a 'Hamas flotilla' and the boats have come under repeated attacks by drones.

Investigations have found 5,340 current and former University of Wollongong employees between 2014 and 2024 have been underpaid wages and superannuation amounting to $6.6 million.

Injustice at home. Genocide abroad. The far-right rising across Europe. We are at a critical juncture - and we need a real alternative, now. Join us at yourparty.uk/join and help change politics, forever.

Hundreds of dead puffer fish are found on a Pilbara beach, as an epic red-bell jellyfish bloom prompts a warning from the region's ports authority.

Follow the Global Sumud Flotilla (on insta) and the Flotilla Tracker: globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/

All eyes on the Global Sumud Flotilla 🌍 which has been attacked by Israeli drones in international waters. Spain and Italy have sent navy ships to protect their citizens. Other countries should follow suit. Aussies are on board too, cc: DFAT & Albo (when he's done taking selfies w/ scrotus maximus)

A new Senate report claims DOGE put every American's Social Security number at risk—and that officials at federal agencies essentially obstructed an investigation, all but denying DOGE even exists. www.wired.com/story/armed-...