Self-sufficiency

TRUMP: IRAN DEAL 95% COMPLETE, NOW WORKING ON THE REMAINING 95%

Just in: “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, US CENTCOM spokesman told CNN in a statement Monday when asked about explosions reported around the Strait of Hormuz. “Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”

🦠Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response •Hospital official says 25 patients fled during two weekend attacksPerpetrators of attacks want bodies released for burialUnsafe burials are major driver of transmissionWHO says 220 suspected deaths in outbreak, responders 'playing catch-up'

You should see what our David has done with his latest buy to let. A tired old 1930s detached. He's modernised the lot. New plastic windows, properly insulated. The original front garden was a maintenance nightmare so he's tarmacked it over. Parking for four cars now. He's painted the brickwork a smart grey. Tenants love it. The neighbours aren't happy but they should see it on a sunny day. A sight for sore eyes. Some people just have vision. 🇬🇧

🇪🇺 Kaja Kallas: Washington doesn't like the EU because it could become an equal power

There is too much emphasis given to contriving toys, experiences and amusements for children. The gift of imagination, the natural world and an innocent curiosity is sufficient. Consumerism, economics, marketing and advertising - all trying to convince you they need more than what they already have access to.

Spending some time out in the herb field today with the chamomile 🌼 Weeding and preparing another 100ft for more chamomile planting, while giving some attention to the already established bed that is beginning to flower!! 😍

Russia's foreign ministry has issued a warning of new, imminent attacks on Ukraine's capital and tells foreign diplomats to leave the city: "[T]he Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are commencing a systematic campaign of strikes against Ukrainian defense industry facilities in Kyiv. These strikes will target specific sites involved in the design, production, programming, and operational preparation of the UAVs utilized by the Kyiv regime—activities carried out with the assistance of NATO specialists responsible for supplying components, providing intelligence, and facilitating target acquisition. Strikes will be directed against both decision-making centers and command posts."