Ahmad has still not managed to replace his phone and is having to borrow one to communicate, which he can only do occasionally and not on an ongoing basis. He really needs help with this because it's his only means of seeking and receiving donations. chuffed.org/project/157281 🍉 #Gaza

A lot of people are understandably nervous about the performance of AfD in Germany's elections, but I'm heartened by what I've seen so far, especially by how well the Greens and Linke are doing in some areas. There's no simple swing to the right - more a decline in support for centrism.

I was afraid when I couldn't get hold of Soad yesterday, but she's not dead, thankfully. She has the 'flu, and is afraid that she'll pass it to little Omar, whose wasted body is very vulnerable. She needs help to afford medicine, clean water and food. tinyurl.com/4rdnwyzx 🍉 #Gaza 🆘

I can't help but feel that the real reason Trump wants to demolish the Kennedy Centre is that he won't feel like a real disaster until he's knocked over a few famous buildings and monuments.

Julia turned four today. She has lived three quarters of her life in a country torn by war, and she only made it this far thanks to donations from kind people like you. Please enjoy her celebrations and, if you can afford it, perhaps buy her a wee gift. chuffed.org/project/157569 #Gaza 🍉🎁

Aya is urgently trying to raise funds to pay the hospital what she owes for Majd's treatment, so that it doesn't get cut off. She also has rent to pay. If you can help her now, it could mean that Majd recovers the ability to walk, and the family retains its shelter. gofund.me/1b5e18f5a 🍉 #Gaza

Donate to Help Aya Save Her Family Through Medical Care and Recovery, organized by Aya Shamala

My name is Aya, and I am writing these words with a heavy heart… Aya Shamala needs your support for Help Aya Save Her Family Through Medical Care and Recovery

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"Gaza’s children no longer have a safe place to play," writes Waseem. "Nabil was hit in the face while playing among the ruins of our destroyed home. My children need food, clothes, water, and safety. Even $5 or $10 can help. Please donate or share." gofund.me/35fdca7d 🍉 #Gaza 🇵🇸

More from Fantastic Fest: here's my interview with Luka Marcetic, Lara Wolf and Urban Kuntaric about deadpan Slovenian superhero movie 'Girl In The Night' www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/feature/2026...

This account briefly disappeared last night. I'm relieved that it's back. There are organised groups out there attempting to deprive Palestinians of their voices. This could be fatal to Samaa - just an ordinary mum, who was a teacher before the war - because donations are her only income. 🍉 #Gaza

Cåråbine à Citron 🍋@carabinacitron.eurosky.social · 2d ago

Every day that passes in Gaza brings more worry and fear for their children and their future. they are trying to persevere amidst harsh conditions and a lack of even the most basic necessities. Your support and donations, no matter how small, make a real difference. chuffed.org/project/1575...

Over and over again, in conversations about AI data centres, I see people conceding a point or letting it slide to the point where it becomes 'common knowledge': we need a lot more of them. But is it true?

I'm sure Trump thinks he's pretty cool demanding protection money from a whole country, but given that Greenland's deal with the US hasn't actually changed, he's just made himself look, once again, like the underpants gnome of the geocriminal world.

Ahmad's phone is broken. Having no phone in Gaza means having no means of reaching out for help and no means of accessing donations, so he can't buy food or safe water until he has a new one, and his family has very little stored. Please help him if you can. 🍉 #Gaza

liz 🍉 ليز@lizardry.bsky.social · 3d ago

Friends, please help Ahmed if at all possible. His phone is broken and a phone is life in Gaza. It's his family's only phone and therefore his only way of fundraising and continuing to survive. He has set a goal of $250; can we help him reach this? Anything helps, even $1 chuffed.org/project/157281

Aside from this week's two conferences and my Bylines Network work, I've been busy preparing for Fantastic Fest, which opened yesterday. Here's an interview I did with Agata Trzebuchowska about her directorial début, 'Sick'. www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/feature/2026...

Heba's rent is due and she's worried that she can't afford to pay it and also buy the food that her family needs. Winter is coming - the cold, heavy storms that mark the start of the season will soon arrive - so she doesn't want to be evicted. Can you help? gofund.me/c3bf6fb78 🍉 #Gaza

There are very few people donating to those in Gaza now, but the siege continues. Over time, people surviving on whatever food they can get run out of key micronutrients and suffer serious health problems. Because they're smaller, and growing, it's worst for children. Please don't forsake them. 🍉🍼

Cåråbine à Citron 🍋@carabinacitron.eurosky.social · 3d ago

Samaa is a mother of two young girls, trying to protect them in unbearable circumstances. Donations have stopped, and the needs are growing every day. If you are able to help, every contribution, no matter how small, can make a real difference in their lives. 🙏💔 chuffed.org/project/1575...

I'm at the Disability Journalism Forum today. There was a strong intro by Channel 4's Ruben Reuter, who doesn't want to be inspirational & shouldn't be just for having Down syndrome, but is for his courage in overcoming the ridiculous obstacles put in the way of his career. #journalism #disability

Nabil is grateful for the chance to go to school, but tired as he makes his way home because he hasn't eaten all day. He's still working hard and getting good results, but no child can learn at their best when hungry. Can you help to feed him and his little brothers? gofund.me/35fdca7d 🍉 #Gaza

Really good Virtual Island Summit session on autonomy and governance in northern islands just now, with a lot of common issues coming up. #VIS2026

Soad is really grateful to those of you who have helped her. Unfortunately her son, Omar, is still losing weight. She has described his body as 'withering'. For her part, she struggles to find the courage to keep going through these difficult days. Please help if you can. gofund.me/35fdca7d 🍉 #Gaza

Julia and baby Talia are both brave children. Julia loves kindergarten and Talia is at that age where she's really into exploring & trying new things. But they're nervous. They tremble at the sound of bombs falling. Samaa needs practical & emotional support as she tries to hide her own fear. 🍉 #Gaza

Cåråbine à Citron 🍋@carabinacitron.eurosky.social · 4d ago

In Gaza, they live amidst fear, hunger, and anxiety every day. Samaa is a mother of two young daughters, struggling to provide for their basic needs amidst this ongoing tragedy. Your support and donations give them hope and help them persevere. 💔 chuffed.org/project/1575...

The Russian LGBT Network is being forced to shut down after 20 years supporting to queer people in Russia, oftejn in dangerous circumstances. Please consider supporting this petition calling for safe passage and visas for LGBTQ+ people at risk: allout.lgbt/4h8MlTX 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Russia's crackdown on LGBT+ people is accelerating

The Russian LGBT Network was forced to shut down after 20 years of saving lives. As danger grows, LGBT+ people in Russia urgently need support. I signed calling for safe passage and visas for those at...

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Jehad is suffering from severe leg weakness due to a disc problem and urgently needs surgery. He's hoping that people here will be willing to help him cover the cost so he can recover and be a help to his family again. www.gofundme.com/f/save-my-fa... 🍉 #Gaza

Huge progress on dealing with data centres in Scotland today as the Parliament just voted by almost two thirds for a year long moratorium on 'hyperscale' ones, the government having earlier established that all larger ones must undergo mandatory environmental assessments. #AI #DataCentres #ScotPol

There was a really good session on indigenous languages at the Virtual Island Summit just now, including ones from my own region which are rarely mentioned anywhere, like Manx Gaelic (where my name comes from) and Jèrriais #VIS2026

Ahmad is reaching out to everyone he can, still anxious to collect enough money to be able to get his mother the treatment she needs this week. Without her diabetes medication it is ironically starvation that has kept her alive, but that can't save her sight, so they need help. 🍉 #Gaza

liz 🍉 ليز@lizardry.bsky.social · 6d ago

Ahmed and his family in Gaza are struggling to survive. He cares for his sick mother while trying to secure food and medicine. Donations have slowed, and they urgently need €350 this week. Please don’t let them face this alone. Even €1 matters. 🇵🇸🙏🏻🫂🕊️ chuffed.org/project/157281

Samaa has been distressed today by the deaths of at least 20 people in a building collapse in the city. People are forced to live in ruins, as she does, because tents present other dangers, such as disease, but collapse is a constant worry. Please stand by her until this awful time is over. 🍉 #Gaza

Cåråbine à Citron 🍋@carabinacitron.eurosky.social · 5d ago

Samaa is a mother of two girls, and donations have become very low while their needs are constant. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a big difference in their lives. Please don't leave them alone. 🙏❤️ chuffed.org/project/1575...

People in the mainstream parties of the centre will really be like "you believe in taking an uncompromisingly hard line against fascism? That pales in effectiveness to my strategy, challenging it in the marketplace of ideas" and then not challenge it in the marketplace of ideas

Thanks to generous people here, Nabil has been able to go to school, but today he and his father bought the books he needs, and there was no money left over for food. He and his little brothers are hungry and would be very grateful for help. gofund.me/35fdca7d 🍉 #Gaza

It's understandable that people are expressing concern about Plaid Cymru's decision to accept an MS who has just left Reform. From what I've seen of Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, however, she's not one of the problematic ones. I think something a little different is going on.

Now hearing from the premier of Anguila at the start of a session on coastal change, which is going to be a big issue for parts of Scotland but at least doesn't threaten to swallow the country as it does hers. #VIS2026