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AP: Ukraine’s parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption agencies. The public is furious

Is Zelensky getting ready to take his golden parachute (on the backs of Ukrainian taxpayers)?

High profile Ukrainian sources like Deep State are saying that units "simply ran out of infantry" to stop Russian attacks on Pokrovsk, which is now crumbling.

Edit: A more nuanced take I saw is that the agencies are aligned with the Budanov faction, so this could be seen as Zelensky consolidating power.

All live feeds of the Handala have been cut, with Israeli naval forces reported to be 3 miles away from the ship. The Instagram live peaked at around 24.3k viewers and support from major figures like Butch Ware.

There has been no official update as of yet while those on the ship are likely encountering the IOF at this very moment. For more updates follow the official telegram channel.

Macron officially announces that France will recognise the State of Palestine. I normally don't pay attention to the internal Hollywood politics of the fascist West, but this is quite interesting.

Full statement translated by Nazi Grok:

True to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine.

I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly next September.

The urgency today is to end the war in Gaza and to provide aid to the civilian population.

Peace is possible.

There must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. It is also necessary to ensure the demilitarization of Hamas, secure and rebuild Gaza. Finally, it is essential to build the State of Palestine, ensure its viability, and enable it, by accepting its demilitarization and fully recognizing Israel, to contribute to the security of all in the Middle East.

There is no alternative.

The French people want peace in the Middle East. It is up to us, the French, together with the Israelis, the Palestinians, and our European and international partners, to demonstrate that it is possible.

In light of the commitments made to me by the president of the Palestinian Authority, I have therefore written to him of my determination to move forward.

Confidence, clarity, and commitment.

We will achieve peace

republicans outflanking democrats to the left on the issue of Puerto Rican decolonialization

I am watching Chris Kuntzler’s live stream so I don’t have the specific source, but in the Knesset today there was non-binding resolution that was passed, with 71 of the 120 votes in favor, calling for Israel to fully annex the West Bank.

Most denazified german

After returning to their homes in Suweida, southern Syria, residents who survived the heinous HTS-ISIS massacres and kidnappings discovered that the Wahhabi NATO death squads had left IED'S and mines in the streets and boobytrapping their homes. There is a warning to residents about being careful when opening their doors so that grenade traps dont detonate.

How colonizer weasel media works to destabilize governments. On July 18, CNN Brasil published a report claiming that "allies of the Bolsonaro family" told them the Trump administration considered deactivating GPS in Brazil if the country refused to release Jair Bolsonaro.

To date, no representative of the US government has mentioned "Cutting off GPS" in Brazil. The rumor appears to have been spread by Jair Bolsonaro's son Eduardo who fled to the US to lobby the Trump administration to get his dad out of jail. CNN knows he's not a reliable source.

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The streaming from Handala freedom floatilla has been cut off as unindentified ships (almost certainly the IOF) and IOF drones neared the ship as it was only 64 nautical miles from Gaza. DEATH TO ISRAEL.

UPDATE: STREAM IS BACK AND CREW SEEMS SAFE SO FAR.

Amazon Workers In B.C. Have Won Union Certification

/c/canada thread

Moment Pissreal Zionazis boarded the Freedom Flotilla and abducted peace activists. telegram PressTV

This is the most non-news news story I'll post in here, but every day The Economist posts a like news roundup thing in the morning that I usually read. They have a weekly crossword for the weekend edition, and you can "win" it by emailing them your answers and they'll "randomly" post three of these winners next week. Today they posted the winners of last week's crossword, and one of the three is Leo Varadkar, on and off right wing Taoiseach (basically the PM) of Ireland since 2017. So I guess that's what he's doing with his life now that he retired from politics?

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away.

Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show The heavy metal star reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park earlier in July. Heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne has died, just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates and performing a huge farewell concert for fans. In a statement, his family said: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love." As he performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park less than three weeks ago, Osbourne told fans: "You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart."

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The old thread was locked while i typed this out, this isnt news but I'm posting it anyway

While it comes from a much older poem, and is associated with the liberation of nazi death camps, the contemporary popularisation of never again is linked to Meir Kahane, the genocidal zionist who founded the israeli party Kach - he personally perpetrated mass casualty events, and is a god to settlers.

The Jewish Defense League song included the passage "To our slaughtered brethren and lonely widows: / Never again will our people's blood be shed by water, / Never again will such things be heard in Judea." After Kahane's death in 1990, Sholom Comay, president of the American Jewish Committee, said "Despite our considerable differences, Meir Kahane must always be remembered for the slogan 'Never Again,' which for so many became the battle cry of post-Holocaust Jewry

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_again

Cultural studies scholars Diana I. Popescu and Tanja Schult write that there was initially a distinction between political prisoners, who invoked "never again" as part of their fight against fascism, and Jewish survivors, whose imperative was to "never forget" their murdered relatives and destroyed communities. They write that the distinction has been blurred in the subsequent decades as the Holocaust was universalised.

zionists know what theyre doing

Sure, some may say that Trump saying he will lower drug prices by 1000% might show that he doesn't know what numbers mean.

But I like to think it's proof that he's advancing from privatised healthcare to not merely socialised healthcare but parasocial healthcare. You get a prescription and a couple of your buddies also get some.

🚨🇾🇪 The Yemeni Armed Forces announce the fourth phase of naval operations in response to the escalating famine and genocide in Gaza.

They will target all ships dealing with the "israeli" enemy from this moment on, in any place that the Yemeni Armed Forces' missiles and drones can reach.

Looks like Thailand is preparing to militarily occupy parts of Cambodia and enter the country. Thai tanks amassing at the border, Thailand mobilising their sole VL MICA air defence battery in response to Cambodia's use of long range rocket artillery, and the full complement of the Thai Air Force (Gripens and F-16s) and Navy bombing Cambodia.

Source

From Cambodia posting the war plans on Facebook to Thailand recording everything, zero OPSEC.

Trump considers imposing sanctions against Lula's inner circle. In the medium term, the measures could be exacerbated by the possible disaccreditation of Ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti Ribeiro in Washington, which would effectively mean her expulsion from the United States.

The motivation for the retaliation is political, not commercial. The plan, which is already in the hands of the US Secretary of State, according to sources heard by CNN, provides for a phased escalation, considering the likely reactions of the Brazilian government. The strategy is part of a broader attempt by Donald Trump to impose ideological alignment in the Americas, which may extend in the future to other countries such as Mexico and Colombia.

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Ukrainian one way attack drones just attacked Alder and Sochi in Russia, while making use of Abkhazian airspace, likely a first in the war. Fuel depots and a railway bridge were hit. Here a Ukrainian AN-196 Liutyi one way attack drone is seen crossing over the Russia-Abkhazian border, into Russian airspace, while under fire at low altitude. Abkhazia is the Russian protectorate in Georgia, Russia has had a military presence there since the end of the 2008 war. Georgia is set to host the Agile Sprint 2025 military exercises on 25 July, involving multiple NATO countries including the United States, and Ukraine, as participants.

Video of low altitude drone

The S-300P air defence battery visible on Google maps on the border took out some Ukrainian drones flying at higher altitudes in the second video

So a combination of higher altitude and low altitude threats. Looks like the higher altitude interceptions were over the Black Sea.

Statement from FPTV Team on the Detention of Laith Marouf:
https://xcancel.com/TVFreePalestine/status/1947615865421050014

Laith Marouf, a well-known Canadian-Syrian media activist and journalist, who has advocated for human rights and the liberation of indigenous peoples worldwide for more than 25 years, was detained by the Lebanese Army on the night of July 20th at the entrance of Mais al-Jabal, a Lebanese border village.

Laith, the founder and director of FPTV, has spent the last two years documenting the atrocities committed by the Zionist Israeli regime, and reflecting the true feelings of the resilient Lebanese people to the world. Through his unique journalistic work debunking imperialist propaganda, millions around the globe have been able to understand what is truly happening on the ground in Palestine, Syria, and especially in Lebanon, where he has been based for the last seven years.

His website, FreePalestineTV.video, is where anyone can learn more about Laith and his small team's dedicated work over the past two years.

Context:

Lebanon is a country where media rights and freedom of expression are guaranteed by the Lebanese Constitution. What Laith Marouf was doing lies at the heart of the struggle against misinformation. His clear political views supporting the independence and liberation of Lebanon and all Arab countries from occupation and oppression are well known. He was not involved in internal Lebanese politics, nor affiliated with any Lebanese political party. His work focused solely on resisting continuous Israeli aggression and genocide against our people through journalism and media activism.

Hadi was informed by the officers that Laith's detention was due to a lack of an official permit allowing non-Lebanese citizens to enter areas south of the Litani River, a special security measure adopted by the Lebanese authorities in recent years due to the sensitive situation along the borders.

Hadi was also informed that typically, such an issue is resolved through a brief interrogation and information check that lasts 2 to 3 hours, leading to the issuance of a permit and regularization of the person's status, especially in the case of someone like Laith, who holds valid Lebanese residency and has a clean legal record.

It is important to note that this permit-related violation pertains to a specific regulation, and that tens of thousands of foreigners, particularly refugees, are known to lack valid documentation and yet have lived in South Lebanon for over a decade. Moreover, the right to express opinions and conduct journalistic or media work that exposes truth and documents war crimes is a fundamental ethical duty for anyone capable of fulfilling it. Laith has never been accused of violating Lebanese media laws or journalistic ethics. Comparing the absence of a travel permit to the significance of his journalistic work, particularly work related to the collective human struggle for liberation, is illogical and unjust.

Update on Laith’s Situation:

Laith was interrogated for three hours at the Tebnine Serail alongside his colleague, journalist Hadi Hoteit, who was driving the vehicle. Hadi was released immediately after a senior officer confirmed that all his documentation was in order. He was informed that Laith would be escorted to the South Command of Military Intelligence in Saida to complete formalities and obtain the necessary permit, and that everything was expected to be resolved smoothly. Hadi was told he could pick Laith up from Saida afterward.

The last time Laith was seen or contacted was when he entered the SUV with the officers from Tebnine, en route to Saida. Hadi followed them to the Saida base but was denied entry and not allowed to inquire about Laith's status for several hours. He was not even informed whether Laith was inside or had been moved elsewhere.

Later, it was disclosed that Laith had been transferred to the central command of Military Intelligence at the Ministry of Defense complex in Yarzeh, where he is currently undergoing extensive interrogation. His phone and electronic devices were also confiscated.

Our Concerns:

While we recognize the right of Lebanese authorities to question individuals for national security, the escalation from a simple permit issue to full detention and deep interrogation of a well-known journalist is highly irregular, especially in the absence of any allegations of criminal activity.

We are not making accusations. While it is no secret that Syrians in Lebanon have historically faced discrimination, we refrain from assuming that this is the cause in Laith’s case, without clear evidence.

However, we strongly urge the Lebanese authorities to:

Allow Laith to contact his family and reassure them of his well-being.

Disclose the reasons for this prolonged detention and interrogation.

Ensure that Laith is treated with dignity and respect as a journalist, not a criminal.

Allow him access to his legal counsel and social media accounts.

Laith currently faces no charges, and these are his basic rights under Lebanese and international law.

Call to Action:

To all followers and supporters of Laith and his work worldwide, we urge your immediate support. Share his work using the hashtags #ReleaseLaithMarouf or #أطلقوا_سراح_ليث_معروف.

We also might need to assemble a legal defense team, so we ask you to contribute by donating through FreePalestineTV.video to help secure his release as soon as possible.

Thank you all for your prayers, your words, and your invaluable support through the ongoing Zionist genocide against the people of our region. It is only through your solidarity that we’ve been able to continue our work without institutional funding, relying entirely on our beloved audience. Together, we will endure this difficult moment, continue to expose Israeli propaganda, and defend the rights and steadfastness of our people.

FPTV Team

https://www.twz.com/land/sig-m18-pistols-pulled-from-use-by-air-force-global-strike-command

Air Force pulls the Sig M18 after Airman killed by it, this follows a investigation that it can fire without the trigger being pulled.

Chinese engineers develop new way to compute more variables and create better stealth aircraft and drones ^[https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3319249/chinese-scientists-break-design-curse-killed-us-navys-x-47b-drone-programme]

Zionist child-killing army army announces a "tactical suspension of military operations" in several areas of the Gaza Strip, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, the red zones are not included.

I suspect this is somewhat similar looking map to their proposal for occupying Gaza that has been made in the negotiations. This is what they mean by truce and ceasefire.

A Brazilian Intelligence agency (ABIN/Brazil's CIA) source tells veteran journalist Jamil Chade he believes that Eduardo Bolsonaro's recent aggressiveness towards the Federal Police and Trump's words and actions are clear signs that the CIA is working to destabilize the Brazilian government.

"It’s a typical script prepared by the CIA, backing national actors to justify foreign strategic interests," said the agent. "The script contains the needed ingredients for action," writes Chade. " Supposed "exiles" like Eduardo Bolsonaro, and Paulo Figueiredo , an "unjustly treated, beloved" figure (Jair Bolsonaro) and a supposedly dictatorial regime, embodied by Alexandre de Moraes and Lula."

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Just came to mind that once the war in Ukraine ends (likely in favor of Russia except for the 5% case Prigo rides a motorcycle out of hell into the Kremlin) all the OUN fans are gonna go all in on Stabbed In The Back rhetoric against Zelensky if the gov stays intact aren’t they

And if the gov gets replaced by one that’s more Russia-friendly + Union State-sympathetic the ppl organizing the opposition to it (cause the new gov is probably gonna have like next to no popular support) are gonna be ex-Azov guys too

And if NecroPrigo DOES ride into the Kremlin the OUN fans are still gonna be normalized as war heroes and get to seep deeper into the mainstream and socialism is still gonna be ostracized as a Thing For Russians for at least the next 20 years

all I wanted was for the An-225 to be salvageable this shit fuckn sucks

: "Iran is so nasty, they're so nasty in their statements. They got hit. We cannot allow them to have nuclear weapons. They are still talking about uranium enrichment. Who talks like that? It's so stupid. We will not allow it."

We reject ‘Israeli protection’: Druze spiritual leader

U.S. Deploys Nuclear Weapons to UK for First Time Since 2008 - Telesur English

I'm too employed and way more offline than I was in 2022, so I haven't been able to form an opinion on Thailand vs Cambodia. After giving you fuckers a long ass breakdown on Druze shenanigans, you all owe me a simple answer on this following question? Are we #TeamSiam or #TeamKhmer or #TeamTheyAllSuck?

This isn't exactly breaking news, but in the manufacturing world, European machine tool manufacturers are continuing to consolidate. We have two Charmilles sinker EDMs at work. At some point (maybe 20 years ago) Charmilles got bought out by Agie, which at some point got bought out by GF Machining Solutions, which got bought out last month (announced July 4th) by United Grinding to become United Machining Solutions.

Anecdotally, the only European machine tools which are left on this US shop floor which don't fall under this umbrella are Citizens.

Resistance News -

Drone attacks by the IOF in Lebanon today resulted in two martyrs in a raid on Debaal, and another martyr in a raid on Srifa, in continued violation of the ceasefire agreement.

"True to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. I will make this solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly next September."

"The urgent need today is for the war in Gaza to end and for the civilian population to be rescued. Peace is possible. We need an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. We must also guarantee the demilitarization of Hamas, and secure and rebuild Gaza."

"Finally, we must build the State of Palestine, ensure its viability, and ensure that by accepting its demilitarization and fully recognizing Israel, it contributes to the security of all in the Middle East. There is no alternative."

"The French want peace in the Middle East. It is up to us, the French, along with the Israelis, the Palestinians, and our European and international partners, to demonstrate that it is possible. In light of the commitments the President of the Palestinian Authority made to me, I wrote to him expressing my determination to move forward. Confidence, clarity, and commitment. We will win the peace."

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Situation continues to worsen in Burkina Faso https://x.com/WerbCharlie/status/1949527898387620017

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: JNIM fighters seemingly entered the centre of Pibaoré earlier today, with footage showing them posing with and desecrating an AES roundabout. These new landmarks are inadvertently becoming a way for the group to show it has successfully overran an urban area.