The Most Depressing News Items

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A short one today. Just a list of the most awful things in the news that are upsetting:

• Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
• The blocking of aid to Ukraine.
• The climate crisis.
• The cost of living crisis.
• Israel’s atrocities in Gaza.
• The long term persecution of the Palestinian people by Israel.
• The rise of populism and conservatism in the world.
• The villainization of poor people in certain sections of the media and politics.
• The negative effect of social media on the democratic process.
• The lionisation of the ultra rich.
• Tax evasion and avoidance of the ultra rich.
• The loss of the social safety.
• The breaking down of the NHS in the UK.

There are more but thought I’d make a start here. Hope people are having a good day!