SJE Hunt 😻

“But the dreamers of the day” Photo credit: Midjourney/SJ Hunt

Easy to see we haven’t gone away @networkrail swifts are already arriving in the UK from their long, long journey from sub-Sahara. You really don’t have long left before it will simply be too late for the viaduct swifts. Please Act now!

Russian Duma says emergency measures must be taken or the ongoing economic collapse will lead to violent revolution by autumn.

Rare great news about the government finally banning phones in schools. Enraging champagne and hand clapping emojis all round. Next step - get rid of screen based learning. It’s crap, it’s stealing the children’s data and it deepens their screen addiction. Here below is me ranting with the great Prof Jonathan Haidt and Sophie Winkleman on this.

My recent proposal is now gaining traction: the European Commission plans to ban soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine from entering EU territory. ‼️ Anyone involved in brutal aggression has no place in the EU.

Protecting nature means protecting people. On #EarthDay, I honor the Belarusian activists who continue to speak out, even as the regime shuts down NGOs. As we mark 40 years since Chornobyl, we are reminded of the cost of silence and the danger of ignoring environmental risks.

.@TonyJuniper - what happened to all your high-minded principles? It would seem you are selling #nature down the river for the sake of keeping your job. Why?

Footage circulating on social media appears to show Chinese police using force against a Uyghur youth, with the incident reportedly acknowledged by multiple Chinese-language accounts. The exact location and date have not yet been independently verified. The video has renewed concerns over longstanding reports of discriminatory policies and treatment targeting Uyghurs in China. Rights groups have previously documented cases of abuse, arbitrary detention, and social pressure affecting Uyghur communities. Some observers also point to broader patterns of harassment and intimidation in public spaces, though specific claims related to this incident remain unconfirmed and require further verification. Authorities have not issued an official statement at the time of reporting.

“I attribute whatever there is of beauty and goodness in my work to the influence of the Holy Mother of God.” J.R.R. Tolkien

This is extremely important. The defeat of Russia by Ukraine would be good for Ukrainians, obviously. And good for many others -- including Russians. The sooner the imperial appetite is broken -- the sooner the war mentality is overcome -- the better off they will be.

For Americans who want to prevent Trump from entrenching autocratic rule, Hungary's rejection of Viktor Orban's autocracy holds some important lessons. Here are nine of them that I see: trib.al/HRbeXaI

Dutch intelligence annual report cites my reporting to say Beijing links theatres of conflict in Europe-Asia "Media reported [Wang Yi] stated in discussions with EU that China cannot afford Russian defeat in Ukraine, as this would allow Western attention to shift towards China"

Pope warns humanity's destiny could be 'tragically compromised' and calls on politicians to respect international law Read more 🔗trib.al/thiMx5T

Bellingcat's @EliotHiggins said: "Palantir sells operational software to defence, intelligence, immigration & police agencies. These 22 points aren’t philosophy floating in space, they’re the public ideology of a company whose revenue depends on the politics it’s advocating."

Warmheartedness begins with a simple truth we are all the same as human beings. Beyond borders, beyond belief, beyond name one shared wish: to be happy, to be free from suffering : #DalaiLama #Compassion #Humanity

This is Ukrainian school after Russians dropped FAB bombs on it today. 📍Sloviansk, Donetsk region

Estonia has proposed that the European Union impose targeted personal sanctions against officials linked to democratic backsliding in Georgia, according to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. Speaking in Luxembourg ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers, Tsahkna said Estonia had already raised the initiative at the EU level, urging coordinated action against what he described as the Georgian regime and individuals obstructing democracy. “We have proposed that the EU introduce personal sanctions against the Georgian regime and those who are hindering democracy. Estonia is already doing this at the national level,” he said.

Over 20,000 Ukrainian children have been unlawfully deported. This is a violation of human dignity.   On 11 May, we co-host a high-level meeting with 🇺🇦 and 🇨🇦.   Our goal is to trace every child, secure their return, and ensure full accountability ↓   link.europa.eu/HCR7jK

🗣️ 'Viktor Orbán’s exit from Hungary has been quickly followed by the rise of another Moscow-friendly leader in the Balkans' Chris Bayliss on Bulgaria's incoming pro-Kremlin prime minister ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/2…

🔴 Humanitarian catastrophe in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the Kherson region. A sustained drone siege. Thousands of civilians trapped. No food, water, medicine, electricity, heating. No evacuation corridor. More coverage, evacuation needed. 🧵reports 📹 34th Marine Brigade