A breath of fresh data: Sentinel-4’s innovations for clean air


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Sentinel-4 on MTG-S

From its vantage point outside Earth’s atmosphere, more than 36 000 km above Earth’s surface, the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission will detect major air pollutants over Europe in unprecedented detail. It will observe how they vary on an hourly basis – a real breakthrough for air quality forecasting.

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Mastering the Selection of a Company Secretary


Choosing the right company secretary is crucial for your business's efficiency and compliance. By breaking down the process into key factors, you can simplify the decision-making process.

The task of selecting a company secretary can be daunting, especially with the vast array of secretarial service providers available. Whether you're a startup founder or managing an established enterprise, choosing the right secretarial services provider is essential for your business's efficiency and compliance. This guide will help you navigate the process by breaking down the key factors to consider when comparing secretarial service providers.

Understanding Your Business Needs

Evaluate Your Requirements

Before you start comparing providers, it's crucial to understand what your business truly needs. Are you looking for basic administrative support, or do you require comprehensive services that include compliance management, board meeting coordination, and document filing? Identifying your specific needs will help you filter out providers that don't align with your requirements.

Plan for Future Growth

Consider the future. As your business grows, your secretarial needs will evolve. Choose a company secretary that can scale with you, offering services that will continue to support your operations as you expand.

Expertise and Experience

Industry-Specific Knowledge

A seasoned company secretary with experience in your industry can offer invaluable insights and tailored support. For instance, a tech startup might require different compliance assistance compared to a manufacturing company. Look for providers who understand the nuances of your sector.

Check Their Track Record

Don't just take their word for it—check their track record. Ask for case studies or client testimonials to gauge their reliability and effectiveness. Have they successfully managed secretarial duties for businesses similar to yours? Their history can be a strong indicator of their capability.

Range of Services

Comprehensive Service Offerings

Not all secretarial services are created equal. Some providers offer a broad spectrum of services, while others specialize in specific areas. Ensure the provider you choose can handle all aspects you might need, such as compliance management, board support, and document management.

Customizable Packages

Every business is unique. Look for a provider that offers customizable packages, allowing you to pick and choose services that fit your specific needs without paying for unnecessary extras.

Technology and Tools

Leveraging Modern Solutions

In today's digital age, leveraging technology can significantly enhance the efficiency of secretarial services. Providers who utilize advanced software for document management, communication, and compliance tracking can offer a more streamlined and effective service.

Robust Security Measures

Sensitive business information needs to be protected. Ensure that your chosen company secretary employs robust security measures to safeguard your data. Ask about their data protection policies and the technology they use to prevent breaches.

Cost and Value

Transparent Pricing Structures

Cost is always a consideration, but it shouldn't be the only factor. Look for providers that offer transparent pricing structures without hidden fees. Clear understanding of costs helps you budget effectively and avoids unpleasant surprises down the line.

Value for Your Investment

Cheapest isn't always better. Evaluate the value you're getting for the price. A slightly higher cost might be justified if the provider offers superior services, better expertise, or more comprehensive support.

Communication and Support

Prompt Responsiveness

Effective communication is key to a successful partnership. Assess how responsive the secretarial services provider is during your initial interactions. Do they answer your queries promptly and clearly? This responsiveness often reflects the level of support you can expect once you're onboard.

Dedicated Support Contact

Having a dedicated point of contact can make a significant difference. It ensures you have someone familiar with your business who can address your needs promptly and efficiently.

Compliance and Reliability

In-Depth Regulatory Knowledge

A reliable company secretary should have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape relevant to your business. They should not only ensure compliance but also keep you informed about any changes that might affect your operations.

Consistent Reliability

Dependability is non-negotiable. You need a provider you can trust to handle critical tasks without constant oversight. Look for signs of reliability, such as consistent service delivery and positive feedback from other clients.

Cultural Fit

Alignment with Company Values

Your secretarial services provider should align with your company’s culture and values. This alignment fosters a smoother working relationship and ensures that the provider understands and respects your business ethos.

High-Level Professionalism

Professionalism in handling your affairs is essential. The provider should exhibit a high level of professionalism in their interactions, ensuring that your business is represented appropriately in all matters.

Making the Decision

Create a Shortlist

After evaluating providers based on the factors above, create a shortlist of potential candidates. Compare them side-by-side to see which one ticks the most boxes for your business needs.

Ask Detailed Questions

Don't hesitate to ask detailed questions during consultations. Inquire about their processes, experience, and how they handle specific scenarios related to your business. Their responses can provide deeper insights into their suitability.

Consider a Trial Period

If possible, opt for a trial period to assess the provider’s services in real-time. This hands-on experience can help you make a more informed decision before committing long-term.

Conclusion: Make an Informed Choice for Seamless Operations


Choosing the right company secretary is crucial for your business's efficiency and compliance. By breaking down the process into key factors, you can simplify the decision-making process. From assessing your needs and evaluating expertise to ensuring technological proficiency and cultural fit, each step brings you closer to finding the perfect company secretary for your business.

Are you currently in the process of selecting a secretarial services provider? What challenges are you facing, and how are you overcoming them? Share your experiences in the comments below! If you need further assistance or have questions about choosing the right company secretary, feel free to reach out. Let’s ensure your business operations remain seamless and compliant, allowing you to focus on what you do best—growing your business.

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Grevdeki işçilere ırkçı kampanya: “Tuncelili, Mardinli gitsin İzmirliler işe alınsın”. DİSK’i de “AK Parti işbirlikçisi” ilan ettiler
İzmir Büyükşehir işçilerinin grevi sosyal medyada muhalifler tarafından linç edildi. Eyleme destek veren DİSK, AK Parti işbirlikçisi ilan edildi. Grevdeki işçilerin eyleminin haksız olduğu tezine en büyük argüman ise işçilerin Tuncelili, Mardinli olması gösterildi. Yılmaz Özdil: “İzmirlileri tehdit eden sarı sendikayı söküp atalım.” Mine Kırıkkanat: “Bunlar işçi değil, İzmirli değil, KK zamanında göz kırpılan partinin militanları.”

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JEWISH LIES AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES

In 2024 in Western countries sales of electric vehicles fell for the first time.
The Jewish media claims that drop is a passing blip, but the truth is that with the rapid growth of the alternative media, people are finding out that they had been duped about man-made climate change.
The masses are finding out that carbon dioxide (CO2) only accounts for the diminutive amount of 0.04% of the atmosphere and methane, which is supposed to be the second worst heat-trapping gas, accounts for the infinitesimal amount of 0.0002% of the atmosphere.
CO2 is so insignificant and irrelevant, that it has to be measured out of every one million molecules in the air and methane is even more minuscule and so tiny, that it has to be measured out of every one billion molecules in the air.
How can something so diminutive and insignificant be changing the world climate?
The reality is that it is not.
People are also finding out other truths about biology, atmospheric physics, botany and related fields, which show that if carbon dioxide falls below 150 parts per million (ppm), all plants die because carbon dioxide is fundamental for the survival of plants and actually food for plants. If plants die, everything else dies.
CO2 is essential for life and it is only because the Jewish media had a monopoly on information up to 2019, that it managed to dupe a huge share of the world population with the narrative that carbon dioxide is bad.
During the last Ice Age, called the Last Glacial Maximum, some 20,000 years ago, CO2 levels fell to just 180 ppm and life almost disappeared. The mega fauna like mammoths and saber tooth tigers died off and the human population shrunk massively.
In 2020, CO2 was at about 430 ppm.
The billion long geological and atmospheric history of the world shows that the higher the CO2 in the atmosphere, the better it is for plants, animals and humans.
In fact, the higher the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the faster plants grow, which is the reason why many farmers buy expensive carbon dioxide producing machines that are placed inside greenhouses to accelerate the growth of vegetables, flowers or other plants
The evidence suggests that as the share of the world population, but more so, as the share in Western countries that is aware of the biological and atmospheric truth grows, the sale of EVs will fall because a huge share of the people who in past years bought EVs, did it because they bought the lies of the Jewish media which said that by driving an EV, people were contributing to save the world from a colossal climatic catastrophe.
It was all a lie and once people become aware of that lie, the justification and motivation for buying an EV, which are inferior vehicles in many aspects relative to a combustion engine automobile, disappear

1. Tell the world the plan in a form of entertainment (movies, tv, music).

2: Mock & ridicule anyone who understood the message & tells others.

3: Destroy the lives of anyone who breaks through the matrix & successfully reaches an audience.
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joda, sporing er et samfunnsproblem. Eller et samfunns gode... Spørsmålet er hvordan det brukes. All informasjon kan misbrukes. I visse tilfeller er det en fin ting at det er sporing på folk.

Eneste måten å unngå å gi ut informasjon er personlig. Samfunnet kan ikke stoppe det. Du må ta aktive valg selv for å hindre sporing av deg. Eller hva som skal ha sporing.

Du kan forby det med lov, men så lager de en avtale som du må si ja på, da er det godkjent 😃

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@tomidar dette var virkeligheten før GDPR kom, som satte en del begrensninger for hva man kan gjøre med brukerdata. Holder ikke lenger med skjulte vilkår som selger sjela di 😛

Men jeg tenker GDPR er første steget på en lang vei. Det er ikke perfekt, men det funker. Det setter verdi på personvern og det disse tjenestene tar fra oss.

Jeg mener det neste steget er adferdssporing og målrettet markedsføring, som er et rotterace med mer og mer inngripende sporing for mindre og mindre avkastning.

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Lecture en cours avec la dernière partie du formidable « Les algorithmes contre la société » d' @hubertguillaud

Je vous le conseille pour l'analyse précise et accessible tout autant que pour les notes de bas de page qui en font un 2e ouvrage riche de très nombreuses sources à lire et pour des principes à défendre comme :

On pourrait imaginer une règle simple : pas de calcul sans accès. Pas de calcul du social sans accès social à ce calcul.


Simple, basique !

Ensuite, ce sera « le rapt d'Internet » de @pluralistic ainsi que le tout dernier exemplaire de @socialter intitulé « De la lutte à la victoire ». ✊

Bonne journée, bonnes lectures, bonnes luttes et bientôt, forcément, bonnes victoires. 🚲 🌅 📚 💥 🆓 🎉

🔴 De défaites en défaites jusqu'à la victoire !

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Anlässlich des bevorstehenden Besuchs des israelischen Außenministers Gideon Sa’ar rufen wir zusammen mit verschiedenen humanitären und Menschenrechtsorganisationen sowie politischen Gruppen zu einer Protestaktion vor dem Auswärtigen Amt auf. Unter dem Titel „Rote Linie: Völkerrecht“ setzen wir ein klares Zeichen gegen die anhaltenden Völkerrechtsbrüche durch die israelische Regierung und die deutsche Unterstützung durch Rüstungsexporte, politische Rückendeckung und diplomatische Doppelstandards

"PragerU CEO Marissa Streit Explains Why Department of Education Must Be ‘Shut Down’"

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WATCH: Ted Cruz Causes Cory Booker to Snap with a Simple Question During Hearing on Federal Judges – Then Cruz Finishes Him with a Blunt Reply

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ESA transmits the Blue Danube Waltz into deep space


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Cebreros transmitting the Blue Danube Waltz

On 31 May 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) made history by transmitting a live performance of The Blue Danube Waltz into space from its Cebreros deep space antenna in Spain. This symbolic gesture elevated Johann Strauss II’s famous waltz, often considered the unofficial ‘anthem of space’, to its rightful place among the stars.

#operations #space #science #esa #europeanspaceagency
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Guyana is the only country that can be entirely self-sufficient in all seven key food groups

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"No matter how disastrously some policy has turned out, anyone who criticizes it can expect to hear: 'But what would you replace it with?' When you put out a fire, what do you replace it with?"

-- Thomas Sowell
(1930- ) Writer and economist

Science not Bullshit!

Scientists find 34-million-year-old snake that changes our understanding of evolution

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Helping choosing the right linux


Hello, I got almost for free a Lenovo laptop: CPU Intel i3 8130, 4Gb RAM. I would like to use It to learn Linux. I saw some people using Arch to learn the inside out of Linux, but I'm afraid It could be to challenging. What do you suggest? What Is the best way to learn? Thank you.
Edit: First of all I thank you all for your suggestions, I think that this is what makes this community special. I installed Fedora Xfce for now and I worked all evening to male it work and customize it. I'm learning a lot already. I'll move to Arch as soon I'll feel comfortable with Fedora. Thank you all again.
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I suggest Linux Mint. It has GUIs for almost everything and it's very stable. With a little bit of tinkering of the services at startup, you can get Mint to run at 700 MB of RAM (as read via htop), instead of its default ~1 GB of RAM. That could be important to fit it better at 4 GB of ram with some demanding browsing.

I disagree with anyone who might suggest Fedora or Ubuntu with 4 GB of RAM. These distros require about 2+ GB of RAM to boot up, double than that of Mint.

Then there are the distros meant for older machines that use less ram, but it's a shame to use these when your laptop is fast-enough with an 8th gen cpu (comparatively to very old machines, that is).

The lowest ram usage I've seen with a full-fledge distro/DE, is XFce with endeavourOS. I load it at 490 MB of RAM (it takes 630 MB on Mint for the same layout/apps).

Basically, your challenge is the RAM, not the CPU or the drive. Use an appropriate distro for the RAM and the difficulty you want, and always be mindful to not have too many tabs/apps open at the same time.

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I commented elsewhere about endeavourOS, but I have some other wisdom to pass along.

Keep good backups of your personal files, stuff you don’t want to lose, and don’t be afraid to try something new. You dont like something about how your system is running? Nuke it and install something else. Installing Linux is a cakewalk in most distros and rarely takes longer than half an hour (your mileage may vary with the low specs on the laptop)

I’ve learned a ton about Linux by trying many different distros, breaking things, fixing things, and occasionally distro hopping to see how I like a different offering.

There’s a lot of great content on YouTube that can help you learn, and reviews of various distros so you can get an idea of how things work without having to install it yourself. Have fun and don’t be afraid to fiddle with things.

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I arrived at Hamburg main station, tracks 13+14 - just where over a week ago, a mentally ill German woman injured 15 in a brutal knife attack, some severely. She was stopped by two men: a young refugee from Syria and a man from Chechnya. The press quickly dropped the case.

That had not at all been the case when a similarly ill man, but a refugee, killed two in Bavaria. For weeks, up to our elections, this tragic event was heavily exploited to push anti-migrant politics.

Honesty, and humanity.

Welcome to Future Knowledge—a podcast from the Internet Archive & Authors Alliance exploring how knowledge is created, shared & preserved in the digital age.

Each episode pairs authors with thought leaders in policy, tech & the arts. Explore current issues in digital preservation, copyright, AI & more with hosts Chris Freeland (Internet Archive) & Dave Hansen (Authors Alliance).

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“We have restricted credit, we have restricted opportunity, we have controlled development, and we have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated, governments in the civilized world--no longer a government by free opinion, no longer a government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and the duress of small groups of dominant men.”

~ Woodrow Wilson
(1856-1924) 28th US President

U.S. physicist and computing scientist Steve Hsu discusses how global chip ban backfires as China flips Washington’s colossal mistake.

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#usa #china #technology

Help me choosing a distro


I am looking for a distro with a customisable UI. I want the ability to change everything in the UI: like changing the window borders style, animated interface, creating transition animations. Something that can allow me to create UI from my favourite video games. I am even willing to learn a language if needed. Just don't suggest arch because I'm only interested in visuals. I don't want to spend time creating and troubleshooting other aspects of os. Also, if above requirements can be achieved with changing the desktop environment, please suggest that too.
I am somewhat familiar with Linux as I used it a few years ago for some time. Back then, the games' support was lacking, so I switched back. But now with steam os and proton's contribution, games shouldn't be a hassle to run.
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If you want to get into customizing UIs hard, something the likes of this

You could get started with window managers (very opiniated topic, its really up to you to decide on which you should use) and UI toolkits like
- ewww
- AGS
- QuickShell

Also I know X11 is slowly dying but AwesomeWM fits your bill really nicely.

TL,DR: You want a cool UI? look at unixporn's top posts of all time, research an option you find good enough and go bananas on everything you need to make yourself at home.

ALSO consider posting at !unixporn@lemmy.ml so we can marvel at your fine grained setup, good luck!

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I just migrated a community from Lemmy to Piefed using the migration feature, it worked quite well


Context:
I tried to use the Piefed migration feature to migrate !barcelona@lemm.ee to !barcelona@piefed.social

piefed.social/c/barcelona now exists, with all the existing posts there, as well as the icon and description.

It even moved some subscribers (there are around 100 now), from what I understand those were Piefed subscribers that got automatically moved.

The one caveat is that from Lemmy instances, the community doesn't have show old posts (see lemm.ee/c/barcelona@piefed.soc…), but if you were restarting a community from scratch you wouldn't have access to your old posts anyway.

This ensure that at least the posts are transferred to a community on an active instance, which is probably the main concern for lemm.ee communities at the moment.

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At this moment, 9 out of the 10 most active communities are on LW: lemmyverse.net/communities?ord…

You have to scroll 3 times to see !television@lemm.ee, the first Lemm.ee community.

Lemm.ee was already a decentralization factor from LW, but it was still tiny in terms of communities compared to LW. Moving all of the Lemm.ee communities to Piefed.social (not that it's the case anyway, I've seen communities moving elsewhere) would keep the status quo that we were all living with.

Of course ideally over time more Piefed instances emerge, and we can spread a bit more. Also, thanks to the Piefed migration feature, we'll be able to move communities much smoother (even including subscribers).

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At this moment, 9 out of the 10 most active communities are on LW: lemmyverse.net/communities?ord…

You have to scroll 3 times to see !television@lemm.ee, the first Lemm.ee community.

Lemm.ee was already a decentralization factor from LW, but it was still tiny in terms of communities compared to LW. Moving all of the Lemm.ee communities to Piefed.social (not that it's the case anyway, I've seen communities moving elsewhere) would keep the status quo that we were all living with.

Of course ideally over time more Piefed instances emerge, and we can spread a bit more. Also, thanks to the Piefed migration feature, we'll be able to move communities much smoother (even including subscribers).


Right, I've seen pretty much that same reply already.

I think it's a chance to learn a lesson from how and why lemm.ee is shutting down. Right now I think people are risking moving the same problem somewhere else. Sure, in theory the problem gets better with time because the tools to move around are there, but that only matters if there's somewhere to move.

It would be much more encouraging to see dozens of new piefed instances being launched/advertised. I think there's a big push towards something new because it's in the right place at the right time, and I genuinely hope it's a successful project long term. I just hope the people utilizing it are willing to support it as a platform and not just as a flagship instance.

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#Kentler -Experimente: Immer mehr Opfer von pädosexuellem Netzwerk melden sich zu Wort
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Cloud Run GPUs, now GA, makes running AI workloads easier for everyone

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#Palestine / 12 countries condemn forced displacement of Palestinian village in occupied West Bank

Diplomatic missions from #UK, #Germany, #France and 9 other nations issued joint statement expressing solidarity with residents of Mughayir a-Deir who were forced to abandon homes due to settler violence and Israeli authorities' failure to provide protection.

As has been common practice for years, Israeli settlers established an outpost meters from a Palestinian village. The community was forced to flee after escalating violence and threats. Seven neighboring communities have already been displaced following the same pattern. Tens of thousands in Area C face "high or imminent risk" of forcible transfer.

These countries demand Israel dismantle the outpost and allow safe return. They call this a violation of international law and demand Israel respect the prohibition on forcible transfer.

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**JOINT PRESS STATEMENT**
**WEST BANK, JUNE 2025**

**DIPLOMATIC STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN MUGHAYIR A-DEIR**

The undersigned diplomatic missions express their strong solidarity with the Palestinian community of Mughayir a-Deir. The community's long-standing residents were recently forced to abandon their homes and belongings due to escalating settler violence and a prevailing climate of impunity.

Israeli settlers have established an outpost just metres from the community, which is a clear violation of international law. Mughayir a-Deir was one of the last remaining Palestinian communities in the area. Seven neighbouring communities have already been displaced amid a broader and deeply troubling pattern of violent settler attacks and a lack of protection by the Israeli authorities.

We therefore urge the Israeli authorities to dismantle the outpost immediately and to take urgent and effective measures to enable the safe return of the displaced residents. It is imperative that the community is protected from further violence and intimidation.

Mughayir a-Deir is not an isolated case—it reflects a broader pattern of displacement in Area C of the West Bank, where a coercive environment marked by repeated settler violence, movement restrictions, land confiscation, demolitions and inadequate access to essential services is making life unbearable and pushing communities to leave. Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Area C face a high or imminent risk of forcible transfer. This alarming trend gravely undermines prospects for a just and lasting peace.

We call on Israel to respect its obligations under international law, including the prohibition of forcible transfer. We also reaffirm our clear and consistent opposition to settlements, which are illegal under international law. We emphasise Israel's responsibility to protect all Palestinian communities in Area C.

*The Consulates General of Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, the Representative Offices of Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands, as well as the Office of the European Union Representative to the West Bank and Gaza*

@palestine
@israel
#SettlerViolence #IsraelWarCrimes #Palestine #EthnicCleansing #GazaGenoicide

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@WesternDemocracies You should all face up to the fact, that your total moral abdication from the atrocities preformed by the Israeli fascists IS A SCANDAL AND AN EPIC MISTAKE, and take affirmative action that forces Israel to stop the war and the Gaza genocide, and will compel them to abide by international law and UN resolutions, but instead you all just talk cheap, and continues to profit from the war by selling armaments to the Israeli fascists...It seems that the leaders and their sycophant governments in these western socalled democracies all have a beginning twitc in their right arms!
#StopTheGenocide #StopIsraeliFascism #StopTheWar #NoToFascism #FreePalestine

This profile shows how Laila Soueif's life crisscrosses with so many important events in Egypt's contemporary history. If you are interested in knowing more about student movements and the struggles against multiple dictatorships in #Egypt, this article crystallises how the life of this frail woman lying in a hospital bed in London is so important.

Laila Soueif, on 247th day of hunger strike for jailed British-Egyptian son, defiant in face of death theguardian.com/world/2025/jun…

#FreeAlaa