Claire

For Mom, my dearest friend, my stalwart. In school- while you taught at another- I’d see you in the young QEII portraits on the wall. I heard your crisp enunciation telling me to look words up for myself. Like “palliative”. Love you. Thank you forever. robertmunsch.com/book/love-you-…

"More than 370,000 children have been forced out of their homes in #Lebanon." - @unicef "Even when displaced to what's supposed to be safer areas, people are not feeling safe." - @refugees "One quarter of all women and girls have been forced to flee their homes." - @UN_Women

The UK has announced a £100 million air defense package for Ukraine to help protect cities and critical infrastructure from ongoing Russian attacks.

Thanks to the Netherlands for stepping up early. This is helping people in Sudan – and in crises around the world – to receive lifesaving aid when every hour counts.

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Russia’s winter terror has failed. On the battlefield, the aggressor is losing 30k+ troops monthly and more territory than it captures. Our air defense now intercepts ~90% of targets. It is critical to maintain and increase pressure on the aggressor to advance a lasting peace. At the G7 ministerial in France, I laid out a clear recipe: the U.S. engagement in peace efforts; increasing the cost of war for the aggressor; support for Ukraine, strategic clarity on robust security guarantees and a clear path to EU membership. Moscow is trying to exploit global instability, prolong its war against Ukraine and the war in the Middle East, and weaken our resolve. We will not back down. Deeply grateful to our G7 partners for their steadfast leadership, support, and for keeping Ukraine a top priority. Today’s meeting demonstrated transatlantic unity in the face of the shared and interconnected security challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.

While Putin is helping Iran attack U.S. military bases in the Middle East, Members of Congress are welcoming Russian lawmakers into the Capitol for a private tour and meeting in @SpeakerJohnson’s office.   At a moment when American service members are in harm’s way, that contradiction demands scrutiny.    We should be focused on protecting our troops and advancing our national security — not offering a platform or credibility to those aligned with our adversaries.  thehill.com/policy/interna…

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The world is witnessing the rapid decline of the United States. Whither America?

The fascists are telling you what they are doing:

Nearly 2 million children across Somalia are at risk of acute malnutrition as multiples crises continue to converge in the country. @unicefchief Catherine Russel calls on the world to do more to help alleviate the plight of Somali children.

Finland will verify that European-funded weapons actually reach Ukraine. European allies are worried the US may divert military assets due to the Iran war. l.euronews.com/YEwY

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Former FBI leader, Lauren C. Anderson, urges Americans to unite across differences to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and ensure no one is above it. #NoKings #HoldFast @LCAndersonIntl

THE FRACTURE HAS BEGUN What Republicans Are Really Doing Right Now youtu.be/B9gBqzkYUK8?si…

A Gaeltacht is an official district recognized by the Irish government as a place where the Irish language is predominant. The only Gaeltacht outside of Ireland is located in Tamworth, Ontario. This is the story. 🧵 1/4

Throughout the next month, I am going to explore some of the name origins for communities in each province and territory. Today, the series begins with British Columbia. Here are the name origins for 10 British Columbia communities! 🧵 1/12

What is Canada's Favourite Book: ROUND ONE From a list of 96 fiction and 96 non-fiction books, we will choose a winner. All matchups chosen by random number generator.

What is Canada's Favourite Book: ROUND ONE From a list of 96 fiction and 96 non-fiction books, we will choose a winner. All matchups chosen by random number generator.

The Royal Canadian Mint's Big Maple Leaf was the largest gold coin ever produced. Five were made, including one that was turned into a coffee table by a coin collector in Saudi Arabia. But one was stolen in a daring heist from the Bode Museum. This is the story! 🧵 1/10

Iran hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email. The same Iran he's at war with. For the SECOND TIME. Cybersecurity expert's verdict: "This isn't an FBI breach...it's someone's personal junk drawer." The man running the FBI can't secure his own Gmail.