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The magic of an Irish rainforest
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“May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day.”
– Native American Proverb

Columbines (State Flower of Colorado) blooming in the Colorado Rockies

Photographer: Lars Leber Photography

Never known the joy & beauty of relating to a farmed animal? 🐄🐏🐖🐓🦃🦆🐐

Visit your local sanctuary, support their work, show solidarity with their team AND make friends with one of the sweet souls who has found their way to safety & hope 🙏

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A visitor greets a friendly sheep

A visitor hugs a woolly brown sheep

Many of our guys ADORE visitors & they certainly gave Emily & Sam a warm welcome 🐑🤗!

We so appreciate their love, respect & compassion for our animals 🙏

We're open Wed, Sat, Sun, 1–2pm (£5 suggested donation) if you'd like to visit 🏡

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Almost everything we argue about is a substitute for the thing we should be arguing about: the immense wealth & power of an oligarchic class, which captures governments, ruins lives and wrecks the living planet.
This class redirects our rage at scapegoats. To resist its lies is to resist its power.

Witness a breathtaking solar plasma rain larger than Earth, captured over 9 hours by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. A reminder of the immense power of our Sun.

Ukrainian Ambassador Urges Trump Administration to Reinstate Russian Oil Sanctions Olga Stefanishyna warned that allowing Moscow to profit from the Middle East escalation fuels attacks on Ukraine and supports US adversaries. Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olha Stefanishyna called on President Donald Trump’s administration to reinstate sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum products, arguing that Moscow must not profit from the actions of its ally, Iran. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Stefanishyna emphasized that limiting the Kremlin’s funding is a shared interest for both Kyiv and Washington. JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “Russia must not be allowed to profit from the actions of its ally Iran,” she wrote, noting that the Russian representative has already characterized the recent US policy shift as “cooperation.” She warned that if Russia finds destabilization beneficial, “new problems in the world will not be long in coming.” The Ambassador’s appeal follows the US Treasury Department’s issuance of General License 134B. The waiver, released late Friday, allows transactions for Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of April 17, 2026, to continue through May 16, 2026. This move has triggered a diplomatic and domestic backlash. Advertisement Leading Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and...

Ukrainian Ambassador Urges Trump Administration to Reinstate Russian Oil Sanctions
->Kyiv Post | More on "Ukraine Russia oil sanctions diplomacy" at BigEarthData.ai | #TrumpFascism #NoDecency #RussiaUkraineWar #RussianOil #StandWithUkraine

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It’s not just selfish -it’s a complete breach of the Budapest Memorandum in 1994 when the US and others encouraged Ukraine to give up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for these countries guaranteeing Ukraine’s borders.

The US is duty-bound to assist in Ukraine’s defence or its promises mean nothing.

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These are such royalty in the bird world and demand such respect. I would bow and scrape to these birds if I was lucky enough to see one❤️ Of course they would demand it too🥰

Oops Donny😳 🤕

Ahhh gorgeous but true😹🥰

Absolutely marvellous! I saw one in Majorca a few years ago at a reserve - never since. Thanks for sharing!

A great morning on Dartmoor started off with great views of a Hoopoe, followed by 2 Common Redstarts, 2 Wheatear and 1 Cuckoo. Nice to catch up with fellow birders too 😊👍
#UKBirding

Wonderful! Bless you all 💐

A View of the approach to Malham Cove. The path is visible and hills either side rise up from the ground covered in various rock formations and moss.

The descent down Malham Cove in Yorkshire. Once upon a time, Malham Cove formed along the line of the Middle Craven Fault, would have sustained a torrent of a waterfall.

#yorkshiredales #malhamcove #limestone #BlueSkyArtShow #edge #landscapephotography

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An owl crashes a family volleyball game and steals the show

Beavers have a clever survival tactic: they pause while chewing trees to listen for danger, ensuring they stay safe during their impressive woodwork.

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Ukrainian artist,
Olga Kovtun

🌱 Good morning from my poppies & the busy bees… 🐝 🌺 🐝

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When will everyone realize that all of Trump's wars are meant to rig the stock market.

Red Chestnut on slate. Only ever caught two or three of these in Bridport.

Oak-tree Pug on slate.

Maiden's Blush on slate.

A better return of 12/10 last night included 3 NFGs: Red Chestnut, Maiden's Blush and Brimstone; plus a 2FG Oak-tree Pug that sat still for a photo.
Axminster VC3.
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