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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I made a delicious vegetarian pizza, and it was so good 😋 #food #pizza #vegetarian

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Nick Kristof @nickkristof.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

World Humanitarian Day falls this week, so hats off to aid workers struggling to help others even when they are defunded and targeted. Last year 350 aid workers were killed, mostly in Gaza and Sudan, and 235 were kidnapped. So thank you for your courage and dedication.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This is amazing, well done Lebanon. I hope other Middle Eastern countries follow suit.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Pitt is really tough to watch, but it’s still a brilliant series. I love how the camera focuses on empathy, especially through gestures like holding hands.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Last year, my husband and I were shouted at with racist remarks by a teenager. And now this man was racially attacked by another teenager. There is a serious racism problem spreading among teens, partly due to social media. Ireland seriously needs to address this before it gets out of hand.

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This line: ‘Palestine Action has little or nothing in common with the suffragettes or the anti-apartheid or Iran War protest groups’. The establishment, back then - violent suffragists & terroristic anti-apartheid activists. It’s fascinating how authoritarianism creates pseudohistory & ‘forgets’

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

First coffee after passing the viva. Finishing a PhD won't stop me from having coffee 😁

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Feta, avocado, balsamic glaze, and pickled red onions. Those pickled onions made the toast so good and fancy 😋 #toast #food

Toast with feta, avocado, balsamic glaze, and pickled red onions on the top.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I just finished listening to a BBC Radio 4 show called Wraith. It’s about how an AI model was deployed without guardrails at a telecom company, and things escalated dangerously quickly. The show is great and reminds me of a movie called Eagle Eye.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

1. As an Iraqi, when I heard about the Abu Ghraib abuses, I wasn’t surprised at all, nor were most Iraqis. At the time, I was more surprised by the media & politicians reactions in the West, who acted shocked, when in fact the US was already using Guantanamo Bay to torture people outside its borders

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Absolutely, it’s a beautiful day in Cork too. The trees are turning green, and flowers are blooming, just like my Kalanchoe. A new building is rising, and the cinema is fully booked for the devil wears prada. I took the day off, and I’m going to enjoy watching Meryl Streep boss people around 🤭

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I just submitted my PhD thesis after 3 years and 8 months of hard work. What a journey! I feel overwhelmed, excited for a new beginning, and a bit anxious 😅 #PhD #science #academia #datascience #writing

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Today, I made Samosa chaat from scratch for dinner, with tamarind, yogurt, and mint sauces 😋😋 it was so goood #indian #food #dinner

Samosa chaat with tamarind, yogurt, and mint sauces.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I don't know why, but whenever I stay at a hotel, I always keep a light on, just like a child 🤣

A lamp turned on in the corner of a hotel room.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

My partner and I were having a conversation about a new trend called "looksmaxxing" but then they got a phone call, so I didn’t fully understand what it meant. I Googled it and found a few things, and then I had an epiphany: I'm too old for this shit!

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

This hits very close to home. Fairuz has been my morning companion since I was a kid, especially in stressful times. I remember listening to her a lot during the wars in Iraq. I hope for peace, as Fairuz's soothing voice stays with the people in the Middle East.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The narcissist just TACOed. I hope he continues to do so for the rest of his presidency!

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

شلونك يا حظي ياهو الي يجي يكفخ بيك 😭 90% of the Iraqi government’s budget comes from oil revenue.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I find that condemnation statements from countries are often useless and, frankly, disingenuous. What is the purpose of these statements? Statements alone, without any further action, are insufficient to address nearly all issues.

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Ben Rhodes @rhodesben.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

"Can you explain this to a child? If the answer is no, then perhaps we should reconsider whether the thing is worth doing in the first place." benrhodes1.substack.com/p/can-you-ex...

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Can You Explain this to a Child?

A different way of looking at war

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Spain's comments on Israel and US attacks on Iran focus on respecting international law. Unlike other EU and Western countries, they don’t have double standards, at least on this issue. Be like Spain 🇪🇸, not like those other countries that suck up to Trump and Netanyahu.

AP News: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the U.S. attack an “unjustifiable” and “dangerous” military intervention.

Defense Minister Margarita Robles said “no assistance of any kind, absolutely none,” had been provided from the Rota and Morón bases in southern Spain, which are shared with the U.S. but remain under Spanish command.

“There is a deal with the U.S. over these bases, but our understanding of the deal is that operations have to comply with international legal frameworks and that there has to be international support for them,” Robles said.

The U.S. and Israel were acting “unilaterally without the support of an international resolution,” Robles said.

Flight map data from FlightRadar24 showed that several U.S. military aircraft had left the bases in southern Spain since the weekend attack, including nine tankers that departed Sunday from Morón for Germany.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I'm so happy that Robert Aramayo won the BAFTA for Best Actor for his role in I Swear. I remember watching this movie at the Cork Arc Cinema, where I found myself laughing and crying at the same time. I thought, "If this talent doesn’t win anything, something is truly wrong with these awards".

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

This month has seen a spike in demand for blood and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service is appealing to people in the Limerick area to donate blood. If you want to save a life by giving blood, attend the donation clinics in Castletroy, Adare and Pallasgreen this week. www.giveblood.ie #GiveBlood

A green graphic with the following text: Save a life, give blood. Castletroy Park Hotel 27 January 4:20pm-7:40pm. Woodlands House Hotel, Adare 28 January 4:50pm-8:10pm. Pallasgreen Community Centre 29 January 4:50pm-8:10pm.

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Oliver Moran 🌻🇮🇪🇪🇺 @oliver.ie · 25/01/2026

This EU Citizens Initiative has the momentum to pass. If you're in Ireland or any other EU state — and want the EU to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement after the genocide in Palestine — add your name here. ✍️ citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/...

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Initiative detail | European Citizens' Initiative

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

UL graduates, did you know you can now register to vote in Seanad Éireann elections? As a result of a successful case taken to the Supreme Court by UL graduate, Tomás Heneghan, UL graduates are now eligible to vote in Seanad Éireann elections. Register to vote by 26 February at www.seanadvoter.ie

A graphic with text and illustrations of people in working clothes such as a builder, doctor and nurse. The text on the graphic is 'More Irish graduates can now register to vote in Seanad university elections. Register by 26 February at seanadvoter.ie'.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

On Xmas Day, while walking in the morning with my partner, we encountered a group of teenagers who shouted racist remarks at us. This was the 3rd time we’ve faced such hate. We didn’t report any of these incidents, which makes me believe that hate incidents/crimes are likely underreported.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

We went all out for Christmas dinner with a stuffed turkey breast, roasted potatoes, stir fried brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce. My partner prepared everything, and it was absolutely delicious 😋 #Christmas #food #turkey 🦃🎄 #holiday

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Whenever I listen to Beethoven's violin concerto, I get goosebumps. If only he had composed more! But perhaps that's part of what makes it so special. #music #classical #Beethoven #violin

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Today's breakfast was mini pancakes topped with chocolate and pistachio spread, fresh fruits, and seeds. And of course, I enjoyed it with a cup of cardamom tea ☕️. It was simply delicious! 😋 #food #breakfast

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I love this! A group of #TCD filmmakers created a #film in Sumerian, the language of ancient Mesopotamia (now #Iraq). I truly appreciate their dedication and creativity, it's remarkable. As someone originally from Iraq living in #Ireland, this makes me so happy ❤️ youtu.be/-7iMPoyaBrw?...

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TCD filmmakers have created the world’s first film in ancient Sumerian

YouTube video by RTÉ News

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Tonight's dinner was vegetarian tacos filled with sautéed onions, red bell peppers, kidney beans, and spices, all topped with melted cheese and lettuce. It was sooooo good 😋 #vegetarian #food #deliciousfood

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I'm rewatching Schitt's Creek and I forgot how funny it is. I love how the Rose family goes from being spoiled and clueless to actually growing into better people.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Crazy that the supreme court in the US didn't consider the conflict of interest when changing the law and instead prioritized freedom of speech. If scientists do the same, many people could die, and the rest could end up using snake oil for everything!

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How billionaires stole America's elections

YouTube video by Johnny Harris

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Today, I decided to take a break from writing and spent that time watching a film called The Secret Scripture. The film is absolutely beautiful and moving. Vanessa Redgrave is an amazing actress, she portrayed Rose with such depth and emotion. I love her in Atonement & Evening too #cinema 📽 #PhDing

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The study finds that in Mumbai, rainfall contributes to over 8% of deaths during the monsoon season, with more than 80% of these deaths occurring among poor residents. Children are the most affected, facing the highest increase in mortality risk, while women r at greater risk than men #ClimateChange

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I highly recommend this fascinating podcast series on #Ethics in #AI by the University of Warwick. The conversations dive deep into both practical and philosophical questions surrounding AI across various fields. open.spotify.com/show/6IkAxJP...

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AI Ethics Now

Podcast · Tom Ritchie, Jennie Mills, IATL, University of Warwick · AI Ethics Now is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence from a non-specialist perspe...

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Shocking!! Sinn Féin expelled a female party member after gardaí raided her home as part of an investigation into an alleged far-right plot to attack a mosque and migrant centers #Ireland ground.news/article/an-a...

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Sinn Fein Expels Member After Partner's Arrest over Alleged Far-Right Mosque Attack Plot

Two men have already been charged over the alleged plot

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I've 4 main chapters in my thesis, and I've used the same dataset in each one. Hopefully, all of them will be published in journals. It's frustrating that I've to describe the data in each paper, meaning I end up rewriting the same info four times! Sometimes, rephrasing feels like a waste of time!

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Am I the only one who finds it easier to understand advanced math formulas through code (i.e., Python) rather than from a textbook?

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I love pasta, but many plant based pasta recipes are high in carbs. Today, I bought this high protein fusilli from Tesco, and it was absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to try the spaghetti next time.

High protein fusilli from Barilla. 100g of pasta has 20g protein. Available in Tesco

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JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Research post-doc opportunities; Please like and share with your networks: Two positions at Nemours in Delaware, one in Florida. One DE will be focused on obesity prevention. The others can generally pair with any of our investigators: www.nemours.org/pediatric-re...

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 11/11/2025

Are you a journalist covering COP30 looking for new and diverse sources? Check out the Global South Climate Database. This publicly available, searchable database features 1,000+ climate scientists and experts from the global south. 🌍🔗 bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Both the Democratic and Republican US governments appear indifferent to Israel's crimes and are complicit in the Gaza genocide, which has been known for some time. I hope this article reaches those who are scapegoating the uncommitted voters.

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Zahraa زهراء🌸 @zahraa-m.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay deal is incredibly insane. Just look at how many zeros are in it: 1 × 10^12 = 1,000,000,000,000. Anyone who approved this deal must be out of their mind.

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Refusing to X won’t stop its owner from being both the loudest cheerleader for global fascism and a mass murderer but it’s the very least one can do and it shocks me how many people can’t manage it

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