⚠️ At Least 13 Killer Whales Trapped in Ice off Northern Japan

Local rescue officials are unable to reach the orcas due to the marine mammals being surrounded by drift ice off the coast of Rausu, Japan. (NHK)

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🔥 Nicaragua Vs The West - 4 Countries Hit With ICJ Proceedings for ‘Complicity in Israel’s Genocide in Gaza’

The UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada were the subject of a memorandum issued by the Nicaraguan leadership urging the nations to halt their support for Israel and to stop supplying it with arms.

The backing means the countries might be complicit in "flagrant and systemic violations" of international law in Gaza, an official statement reads, citing the ICJ's order in January for Israel to submit a report detailing its actions in the strip.

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🤔 Operation Menai Bridge: Brits Plan for King Charles’ Death

King Charles, 75, has been diagnosed with a form of cancer; Buckingham Palace announced Monday – but logistics for the monarch's death were drawn up a long time ago.

Codenamed Operation Menai Bridge, the plan involves all parts of the UK govt, the police, military and intelligence services as well as private organisations related to the monarch.

As soon as the operation is underway, Prince William will become King alongside his wife Kate Middleton, who will assume the role of Queen Consort.

The palace confirmed his cancer is "separate" to his enlarged prostate and was discovered while he was being treated for the condition.

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⚠️ JUST IN: Germany's intel services could classify AfD’s youth organization as "confirmed extremist movement” - regional court (DPA)

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⚠️ NOW: Hundreds of Israeli Protesters Storm Karm Abu Salem Crossing and Block Humanitarian Aid Trucks from Entering Gaza

Clashes between police and the protesters have reportedly kicked off at the border check point. (Channel 12)

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🔴 EU Drops Plan to Halve Pesticide Use After Farmer Protests

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she will withdraw the plan because it became a “symbol of polarization” following protests by farmers across the continent.

The European Union’s executive arm in June 2022 proposed a regulation to slash pesticide use by 50% until 2030 as part of a plan to make farming more sustainable, but it has been voted down.

The French govt had to promise farmers more financial support and a crackdown on unfair competition as well as tougher checks on the origin of products for them to suspend further blockades.

The Power of Protest.

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⚠️ UPDATE: Israeli Settlers Begin Attacking Aid Trucks at Gaza Border Crossing – Preventing Their Entry

Three children died in northern Gaza of starvation on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported.

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📣 Japanese Firm Otochu to Sever Ties with Israel’s Elbit - Citing ICJ Genocide Ruling

Itochu Corp.’s Chief Financial Officer Tsuyoshi Hachimura announced that the company will end their signed agreement with Israeli military technology company Elbit Systems by the end of February.

The Japanese company’s decision to end the collaboration was made in response to the possibility of international criticism, as well as boycotts taking place around the world as Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza.

In December, several groups demonstrated in front of the Itochu HQ in Tokyo to protest the company’s dealings with Israel.

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🤬 Israel has killed over 11,500 Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7 - when 36 Israeli children died

It’s impossible to imagine that number. This is what it looks like. A line 5km long.

Location: Bournemouth Beach, England

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❗️Iran Has Enough Material to Build its First Nuclear Weapon Within One Week - US Institute for Science and International Security

Tehran also has the capability of six such bombs within a month, the org noted.

Iran's nuclear weapons capability is now more dangerous than ever, while its relations with the West are at an all-time low.

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