John Ternus named as Apple chief executive to replace Tim Cook Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The EU Court of Justice has ruled today that Hungary's anti-LGBTI propaganda law infringes EU law. The court found a standalone violation of Article 2 of TEU for systemically undermining the rights of a minority group, dehumanising LGBTI people. This marks a historic victory for European democracy.

Thank YOU, Dave!

Save English Language & Linguistics at University of Hertfordshire To sign the open letter to the University of Hertfordshire to save our English Language & Linguistics Programme from potential closure, please complete this form. You can read the full letter here: Sa...

Save English Language & Linguistics at University of Hertfordshire.
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British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students Investigation reveals how Horus, a company led by ex-military intelligence officials, was hired during protest movement.

British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students

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I'll be giving a talk on 4 May in Gothenburg on the Israeli practice of pinkwashing and intersectional Palestinian LGBTQ+ identities.
You can sign up for either in-person or Zoom attendance here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

One thing I assigned a couple of times was to formally react to an article, e.g., write a letter to Labov (he was still alive...) responding to a paper of his on language variation and social justice. Or writing a letter to the editor about a paper they've read. This can use some refining, I admit!

The UK desparately begging to become the US?
I've also heard of British scholars – especially in STEM – calling for ending EDI in order to continue to be eligible for grants funded jointly with the US government.

Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji used to be a keen footballer but is now largely confined to his home in Gaza City since both legs were severed in an Israeli drone attack in September.

Gaza's genocide amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Pleased to be featured in a Saints spotlight @sta-modlangs.bsky.social
alumni.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2026/04/13/s...

Join us for our upcoming Byre World event "Queer Tales: Women's Lives Reenacted" at Byre Theatre. Details here: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/queer...

In this month’s Saints Spotlight, our Professor Nicki Hitchcott discusses her current research project that looks to fill the gaps in Belgian imperial history through the study of colonial archives: alumni.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2026/04/13/s...

Judge halts aboveground construction of Trump's White House ballroom The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

You had me at “Arc de Trump “ 🤭https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r48mgnzmjo

Netanyahu has removed 40 thousand homes in Lebanon in less than a month . This war criminal needs to be brought to final Justice.

Brighton today

Brighton & Hove PSC

Stride for Palestinians 2026 I am striding for health, I am striding for dignity, I am striding for Palestinians. Please donate to my page and help me support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) as they remain for the Palestinian

Please donate to my page and help me support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) as they remain for the Palestinian people - despite a so-called ceasefire.

You can track my progress as I complete 186km over 6 weeks. Thank you!

medicalaidforpalestinians.enthuse.com/pf/uri-hores...

I should add it to my email signature:

Dr Uri Horesh
Lifelong non-Professor of Arabic, University of Vienna

U.S. CITIZEN & JOURNALIST HELD FOR 6 WEEKS. WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE? - ADC For six weeks—since March 3, 2026—award-winning journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a dual Kuwaiti-American citizen and veteran of VICE, HuffPost, and Al Jazeera, has been detained in Kuwait as he visited ...

Since March 3, 2026—award-winning journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been detained in Kuwait as he visited family.
He is an American citizen, and now that his detention is public, the White House and U.S. Department of State should move with urgency and press for his release.
bit.ly/freeAhmed-eldin

On and off all day today.

I am happy to report that I will continue not to be a professor of Arabic at the University of Vienna.

Call for Papers

NEW WAYS OF ANALYZING VARIATION 54 (NWAV 54)

Université de Montréal
October 22-24, 2026
Deadline for Abstract submission: June 1, 2026

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I read "golfy" as "goofy". 😆

It take weapons grade arrogance to invent popesplaining.

Hampshire College Announces Closure The private liberal arts college in Massachusetts will shutter by the end of 2026. It faced insurmountable financial challenges and a ticking clock to pay off millions in bond debt.

Founded in 1965 and known for its progressive values and student-driven curriculum, Hampshire is the latest in a string of small colleges to announce closures this year.
www.insidehighered.com/news/busines...

a woman wearing glasses and a dxracer gaming chair says i 'm proud of you ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a dxracer gaming chair says i 'm proud of you

To all the lovely LGBTQIA+ people and those that stand with us. ❤️❤️❤️

Hampshire College in Amherst to close, and another Mass. school is put on warning by the state The liberal arts college in Amherst failed to gain a financial footing after it conceived of a five-year plan in 2019, after almost closing.

Hampshire College in Amherst, MA to close. www.boston.com/news/educati...

Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Viktor Orban?

Who Is Péter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Viktor Orbán? www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/w...

BREAKING: The Iranians say they had no choice but to pull out of peace talks with the US, explaining they do not negotiate with terrorists 👀

Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students

Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/u...