🚨 BREAKING: Moscow confirms a Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel "Today, June 16 at 12:45, the crew of the frigate Admiral Grigorovich in the English Channel discovered the civilian sailing yacht Bright Future, flying the British flag, which was following a dangerous course under engines to approach the ship. "In accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, the frigate's crew made several attempts to contact the civilian vessel on the international radio channel. There was no change in the yacht's course or response to the international radio channel requests. "To attract the attention of the yacht's crew, flares were fired and sound signals were sounded. Despite these measures, the vessel continued its dangerous approach. "After closing the distance to 150 meters, the frigate's commander decided to fire pre-emptively at the vessel's course with small arms. The British-flagged yacht then immediately changed course and continued moving away from the Russian warship. "The crew of the frigate Admiral Grigorovich acted in strict accordance with international shipping regulations and took all necessary measures to prevent the incident"

WTH is going on in the UK? The country has FALLEN. British police literally arrested a 5-year-old boy who was crying uncontrollably as they took his dad away. The cops put the petrified little kid in a car and sprayed him with pepper spray. This is NOT ok. #thinblueline #lawenforcement

'Russian spy orchestrated arson attacks on PM, then started wild conspiracy theory that it was revenge by two Ukrainian rent boys.' Anyone blinded by hatred for Kier Starmer who believed this is unhinged, thick, or both. dailymail.com/news/article-1…

Travelodge sorry for 'Free Palestine' greeting on room TV bbc.in/3Q4NOBn

The fact that your government has made it illegal for me to answer yes is a damning testament to your flagrant disregard for civil liberties. This may be targeted at those taking action against the genocide, but it sets a very dangerous precedent that puts everyone at risk.

Strait of Hormuz to reopen fully Friday, Iran says.

So far, officers have made 58 arrests for supporting a proscribed organisation. Further arrests are under way. A short section of the Strand, between Aldwych and the Royal Courts of Justice, has been closed to allow officers to safely make arrests.

Calm yourself my love. No teenage girls are having their healthy breasts removed, just teenage boys are having their gynaecomastia resolved so they can live in freedom in their bodies. Also - BTW - puberty blockers prevent the need for top surgery - FYI 😘 Oh and well done to @LushLtd for recognising all teens.

Parliament should reverse the decision to proscribe Palestine Action urgently before we see large numbers of elderly people in particular being dragged before our courts. Classifying protest through direct action as terrorism brings Parliament & our judicial system into disrepute

We are ruled by idiots. Do they not know every 15 year old revises GCSE’s on YouTube? Do they not know that teenagers track their friends are home safely on SnapChat? Do they not realise that - especially in rural areas with no transport - teenagers social lives are on… social media. Do they not know that teenagers will find ways round - as has been shown in Australia. This ban is illogical and damaging. If I hear another parent say “it’s so hard to police them” I’ll scream. It’s a parent’s job. Take responsibility the children you are meant to be bringing up. It is not the government’s job to look after your children. But the government will now insist all adults provide ID to prove we are over 18. 😡

We are policing a protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice following the appeal on the proscription of Palestine Action. Updates will be posted on this thread.

Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules bbc.in/4gjojqm

The sentences imposed on the Elbit activists explained. The judge, says @JoshuaRozenberg, was in fact "generous" to them in one respect. This blog corrects some of the misinformation and distortion around this case: rozenberg.substack.com/p/act…

🚨NEW: Bluesky will not be included in the under-16s social media ban

🚨 NEW: Under-16s in the UK will be banned from the following 10 social media apps TikTok YouTube Snapchat Instagram X Reddit Facebook Twitch Kick Threads