As much of the world is focused on other crises, Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the midst of a bitter winter:

Awful to see Russia's lawless military abuse its own troops:

1. 46 years after I was held hostage at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, I have never seen protests against the Islamic Republic like this—so profound, powerful, and sustained. Thirteen days and counting, nationwide. 2. These protests are remarkable not just for their scale, but for

In isolation, we’ll never flourish’. An insightful read on what Iranians think about the protests and bringing an end to the Islamic Republic:

The Lion of Iran has awakened. Iranians are rejecting Islam, the Islamic Republic, and Sharia Law en masse. I've never been more proud to be Iranian. ❤️

The great unravelling of the post-WWII international order is in full swing. First it happens gradually, then suddenly. A reminder on why humanity must not let this happen:

A powerful thread of verified content from the #IranProtests

Imagine fearing and hating your own people so much that you have to stop them from communicating with the rest of the world. The mullah regime is finished. #Iran #IranProtests

Internet shutdown continues! So does our concern about the authorities increasing brutality against the protesters! Countries with diplomatic relations with IRI must send a strong signal to the Islamic Republic authorities that shooting at protesters will not be tolerated!

We’re only a few days in, but 2026 already feels like a year of potentially momentous shifts and changes. Of course, much of the global news cycle has focused on developments in Venezuela, following the US intervention to remove dictator Nicolas Maduro from power. Toppling

Nicolás Maduro’s corrupt and inept reign has caused endless suffering for the Venezuelan people and brought this beautiful country to the verge of economic and social collapse. He will not be missed. But a just and fair transition means handing power to Venezuelans, and

MYTH: Resistance management is costly and complex. Research shows that resistance management pays for itself by the second year and increases profits for the next 18 years.

In awe of the extraordinary bravery of Maria Corina Machado to make a daring escape from Venezuela and travel to Oslo, arriving just hours after her daughter accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. This is her moment to openly speak about Venezuelans’ desire for

This is not a peace plan for Ukraine https://t.co/GQUWZBUPgp

The suffering in Sudan is unbearable... millions displaced, famine looming, and horrific atrocities continuing unchecked. Grassroots groups are doing heroic work, but they need urgent support. Regional and global leaders must step up now to help end the violence and get aid

Keir Starmer is right. The death penalty is never the answer for any country. It’s inhumane, costly & doesn’t deter crime. It has no place in the civilised world. Most of Europe abolished the death penalty decades ago & has been better, safer without it, while many countries that

4 former Alabama Supreme Court Justices 2 former State Governors 1 former State Attorney General 1 former Alabama Senator The District Attorney The Original Trial Prosecutor are all calling for a new trial for Toforest Johnson Why is Alabama still trying to execute him?

I join with @TheElders in calling for the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison. This is as an important step towards reviving a lasting two-state solution:

Such a powerful interview with the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk on the risk of a permanent forever war in Ukraine, unless the world steps up. Ukraine is prepared to keep fighting for another two or three years, but no country should have to face a decade of war. As Tusk

Trump’s latest move to sanction Russia’s oil industry needs to be welcomed. This may lead to higher oil prices and other economic impacts in the short term, but it’s the brave Ukrainians who keep paying the ultimate price with every day that Putin pursues his imperial ambitions.