First snow of the season- right on time for October 1- on the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Evidence this morning from the @alertcalifornia.bsky.social Mammoth Mountain 1 webcam, if you look closely.

Wondering where Rebekah Brooks is now? She's been promoted and is now CEO of News UK. #TheHack

Those aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, including my constituent Greg Stoker, are saying the Israeli Navy has intercepted several of their boats on their way to deliver critical aid to Gaza. Israeli authorities must ensure their safety as these humanitarians seek to help the sick and starving.

At least 65 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as Israeli navy begins to intercept a flotilla of more than 50 ships.

Oh sadness, of sadness, on this day RIP

Our edited volume "The People's Constitution: The Populist Transformation of Constitutional Law" link.springer.com/book/9783031... Forthcoming in December

Some good local news coverage of a cool project I've been working on. www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/10/01/a...

EU prosecutor Laura Kovesi called for the strengthening of the EPPO in Athens during a visit to Greece. Reports said she also discussed the controversial article 86 of the Greek Constitution, which grants politicians immunity from prosecution. www.ekathimerini.com/politics/128...

Curious about Malaysia ahead of #GIJC25? GIJN’s Eunice Au and Columbia University’s Anya Schiffrin share a curated list of 12 essential reads – from investigations into the 1MDB scandal to celebrated novels. ⬇️

Historic Wagner Farm's visitors jumped from 100,000 to 140,000 in five years. Social media-driven fall activities have grown since the pandemic, attracting year-round customers.

Live-stream coverage and communications have been lost with several boats as Israel intercepts the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Barry Gardiner and Richard Burgon criticise Labour's position over Gaza #C4News Gardiner is almost in tears

🔴 Pedro Sánchez afirma que la flotilla con ayuda para Gaza “no representa una amenaza” para Israel y espera que “el Gobierno de Netanyahu tampoco represente una amenaza para la flotilla”

It's International Coffee Day. A moment to put our caffeine-based differences aside and unite against our common enemy: soup.

Opinion | Donald Trump wants to impose an economic development plan on Gaza, led by Tony Blair — a man whose deceptions led to 100,000 deaths in Iraq, @keanebernard.bsky.social writes.

Armed conflicts are not beyond the reach of the law. Warring parties are not free to pursue victory at any cost, especially when it endangers civilians. Even wars have limits, always. #IHL

Over 130 armed conflicts are raging today, twice as many as 15 years ago. Wars are lasting longer, growing more complex, and trapping entire generations. Learn more about why it matters to legally classify armed conflicts 👇🏽

Attention researchers and practitioners! The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'Before War: Prepare to Comply with IHL'. Submit by 1 December 2025, and contribute to this vital discussion. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63322sQFpe

Amsterdam, 1 oktober 1652. Jan Asselijn (bijgenaamd ‘Krabbetje’) overleed. Hoewel deze schilder in zijn tijd een gewaardeerd kunstenaar was, is zijn naam voor velen vooral verbonden met dit ene indrukwekkende werk ‘De bedreigde zwaan’. 1/2

🌟 Nous avons l’immense joie de vous annoncer que deux de nos essais de la rentrée figurent sur la liste du prix Femina ! 👉 “Les Morts de Raoul Villain” d’Amos Reichman et “Jusqu’au bord de son ravin. Les verbes de l'écriture” de Wajdi Mouawad. Toutes nos félicitations à eux ! 📚

As #COP30 comes closer, we look at what's really happening in the host land. The Amazon Rainforest is the face of a maddening contradiction. Leaders of countries like 🇧🇷 present themselves to the public as climate heroes even as they strike new deals with oil companies.

The Saudis didn’t pay big money for famous American comedians because they were super eager for comedy, they paid for PR like this.

‘Er is te weinig kennis over borstvoeding, het beleid ondersteunt moeders die borstvoeding geven niet genoeg en de lobby van de kunstvoeding is te sterk.’

Read Cécile Despringre September Digest: from Sarajevo Film Festival panels to grappling with 370 amendments to the EU Parliament's Copyright & AI report. September has been a busy month... www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec... Don't miss the next one – subscribe to the newsletter on LinkedIn!

La revue de presse : Climat ? Bof. Gaza ? Pas mieux

Mass slaughter in Gaza stands apart from other genocides, Chris Sidoti says – ‘People cannot escape’

Australia could split Cop31 hosting rights with Turkey under potential compromise

My calls and emails to family in Afghanistan go unanswered. The Taliban’s internet shutdown has left us all helpless | Shadi Khan Saif

Triple féminicide diffusé en direct en Argentine : le commanditaire présumé arrêté au Pérou

Cette mesure devrait rester en vigueur jusqu’à ce que plus aucun détenu ne soit contraint de dormir à même le sol, précisent-ils.

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‘The main focus is how to protect the people in Gaza,’ stressed the Qatari PM in an interview with Al Jazeera.

The International TB Care Transfer Form: ⏺️ summarises key info on TB diagnosis & treatment ⏺️ is voluntary and simple to use ⏺️ helps health authorities ensure treatment continues without delay www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati...

🫁 When people with #tuberculosis (TB) move across borders, treatment can be interrupted. This raises the risk of poor outcomes, more transmission, and drug-resistant TB. To help, #ECDC has developed an International TB Care Transfer Form. Read more: bit.ly/4mJn8Ae #IDsky #EPiSky #TB #EndTB

L’Ukraine accuse la Russie d’avoir déconnecté la centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia du réseau électrique ukrainien depuis le 23 septembre. Lire l'article ➡️ https://l.reporterre.net/D9f

#KeepColbertOnAir youtu.be/XBXleKD9K4Y

How did euro area bank interest rates evolve in August? How do they compare with July’s figures? Find out more from the press release link.europa.eu/dkvtcp

Japans stadje legt smartphonegebruik aan banden: maximaal 2 uur per dag

The IFJ Asia Pacific Regional Bulletin🌏for October is out now! The IFJ puts a focus on the prolonged and egregious incarceration of two women journalists, Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Zhang Zhan. Read the full bulletin now 👇

Finally watched the people v Robodebt. This was a very intense watch. Even though I’m a lawyer, it was a struggle helping my mum clear her debt. Forever grateful for all the advocates who fought this and let everyone know what was happening. www.sbs.com.au/whats-on/art...

Άγιος Παντελεήμονας: 4χρονη έφυγε από το νηπιαγωγείο και βρέθηκε στην Αχαρνών – Συνελήφθη η διευθύντρια https://agrinio24.gr/agios-panteleimonas-4chroni-efyge-apo-to-nipiagogeio-kai-vrethike-stin-acharnon-synelifthi-i-diefthyntria/

European banks have made good progress in identifying and managing climate and nature-related risks, says Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson. But they must remain well prepared and resilient to evolving physical and transition risks www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/speech...

Starmer says government will ‘look again’ at international migration law on.ft.com/4nu5Doz

Good morning from Brussels

Doors doors doors leading into light. The Victorian vinery at the local big house. Spent quite a lot of time just with these shadows. There was also a Mushroom House (a long room with soil shelves and no windows, and a good name for a story)

Telegraph admits article by Conservative immigration spokeperson Katie Lam used entirely fictional stats from Centre for Policy Studies (no, *not* the £234 bn, different ones!). Publishes entirely inadequate correction which still makes false claims about migrant wages. archive.ph/FkywM

RD-Congo : l’ancien président Joseph Kabila condamné à mort