I have only ever known Julian Assange in detention. For nine years now, I have visited him in England bearing Australian news and solidarity. To Ellingham Hall I brought music and chocolate, to the Ecuadorian embassy I brought flannel shirts, Rake, Wizz Fizz and eucalyptus leaves, but to Belmarsh prison you can bring nothing—not a gift, not a book, not a piece of paper.
Environment
Transport & Environment: Biggest cruise ships today are more than twice as big as they were in 2000
The number and size of cruise ships globally have doubled since the start of the millennium, T&E’s new ‘Cruisezilla’ report reveals Read HERE Image: Transport & Environment
EU politics
Ingar Solty – Europe Signs Up for Its Century of Humiliation
‘EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has signed Europe up to a humiliating, unequal trade deal with the United States. The terms dictated by Donald Trump reflect Europe’s vassal status as an increasingly junior partner […]
National Politics
NPR: Turkey’s president opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO
We shall see what Erdogan gets for saying yes. The Turkish Lira is in serious trouble, so it could be something financial. Read Here
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