⚡️Update: German aid to Kyiv includes 'thousands' of IRIS-T air defense missiles. Berlin will deliver thousands of missiles for IRIS-T air defense systems as part of its latest support package, according to an agreement signed by the Defense Ministry and the German company Diehl Defense.

Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones, air defense missiles

The package was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference in Kyiv.

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Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

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Today let us celebrate the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi who died 800 years ago yesterday. Francis is patron saint of the environment, peace, and animals. The best of all saints! When my veterinarian did not know Leia's age or birthday, she assigned her St Francis' feast day of October 4.

Today, we remember the First Nations, Inuit and Métis women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people who have been taken from their families and communities. We honour their lives and stand with their families, Survivors and communities who continue to seek justice, healing and safety. 🧡

#Poetry #Painting #EverdayMagic Nature is not stingy with her miracles We simply forget to look 🎨 Cyril Cox

Researchers confirm that people who love cats are smarter, funnier, more well-liked and better looking than those who don’t like cats. Trust me. 😼

Celebs and influencers starting to smoke to look "cool". I'll tell you what's cool: NOT promoting something that will shorten the lives of people who look up to you. When I see someone smoking, I see someone who is either ignorant of the harms or too vain or insecure to care. #smokingisstupid

Theft, plunder, and rape, paid for with our tax dollars, spent by a crime syndicate posing as a democratically elected government.

Francesca Bouaoun@francescabouaoun.bsky.social · 3h ago

It’s been two years since Ontario Place West Island was destroyed for a planned private spa. Hundreds of trees were cut down - here’s a snapshot of the many species who lost habitat. 🧵

Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing. ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/1h9B

Northern Lake Lawren Harris 1923

Demain, plus de 12 millions de Canadiennes et de Canadiens recevront dans leur compte de banque un nouveau versement de l’Allocation canadienne pour l’épicerie et les besoins essentiels.

Tomorrow, more than 12 million Canadians will get the next Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment in their bank accounts.

Sometimes I am right, you are wrong. Sometimes you are wrong and I am right. It is okay, this is normal.

It’s not nearly as advanced as they want you to think….

Search ongoing for missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston as crews plan to scour ocean floor

Search ongoing for missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston as crews plan to scour ocean floor

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🇺🇦🛰 Zelensky announced the creation of a Ukrainian satellite system "There are developments. We are working on a similar to Starlink," the president said. Zelensky did not want to reveal any other details of the new Ukrainian project.

Today’s Canadian painting is “Braided Fields and Hay Bales” painted by Erin Ross in 2022.

#Poetry #Art #Morning It is morning, and again I am the lucky person to be in it - Mary Oliver 🎨 Kaoru Yamada

“Quebec’s anglo community will always advocate for openness, inclusion and multiculturalism — not xenophobia. “Paul St-Pierre Plamondon needs to stop the Trumpian, xenophobic dog-whistle politics.” Tone-deaf Parti Québécois tries selling Quebec independence by blaming immigrants #polqc

Tone-deaf Parti Québécois tries selling Quebec independence by blaming immigrants

The tone-deaf Parti Québécois are trying to sell Quebec independence to anglos by blaming immigrants for the province's problems.

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She found a dog covered in mange and injured, fed her, and helped her recover; she had beautiful eyes, but they were hidden in her sadness and abandonment. Original post

No one will judge you more than your own cat.

Good morning. 😁

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Making rolled omelets Original post

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#Poetry #Art #StFrancisFeastDay Praised be you, my Lord with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day through whom you bring us light. - St Francis of Assisi 🎨 Sofía Urrutia Holguín

Remembering JANIS JOPLIN — who tragically joined the ‘27 Club’ 56yrs ago today.

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My two best friends. Their faces reflect their attitudes.

Inside King Charles's Caribbean tour as he prepares to acknowledge "darkest days of our past"

Inside King Charles's Caribbean tour as he prepares to acknowledge "darkest days of our past"

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Red Cedar Emily Carr 1931