News from the US and UK
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Protesters target Tesla showrooms in US over Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 16 16
Trump threatens to cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses election
From theguardian.com, on Oct 14, 14 14
Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 11 11
Prayer and prosecutions: the US ‘hate group’ waging war over Britain’s abortion clinic buffer zones
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 11 14
Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached
From theguardian.com, on Feb 18, 10 10
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, source says
From bbc.com, on Feb 17, 10 10
UK hopes to be a ‘bridge’ between Europe and Trump’s US, minister says
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 9 9
‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked
From theguardian.com, on Oct 15, 8 8
Where do babies come from? Robert F Kennedy Jr doesn’t seem to know | Arwa Mahdawi
From theguardian.com, on Oct 15, 8 8
From bbc.com
Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes in Gaza
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Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza.
on Jun 9
From theguardian.com
Trump warns Musk of ‘very serious consequences’ if he backs Democrats
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US president says he’s ‘too busy doing other things’ to try to reconcile with erstwhile ally and campaign backer
on Jun 7
From bbc.com
National Guard to deploy in Los Angeles amid immigration raids unrest
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They city sees a second day of clashes over raids by federal agents on undocumented migrants.
on Jun 8
From latimes.com
Los Angeles ICE raids spark protests, fear, outrage. 'Our community is under attack'
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Surprise U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps in Downtown Los Angeles prompted fierce pushback from elected officials and protesters, who decried the action as "cruel and unnecessary."
on Jun 7
From theguardian.com
Trump administration to send national guard to Los Angeles amid Ice protests
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Border czar Tom Homan says: ‘We’re already mobilizing’ as immigration crackdown erupts into mass protests
on Jun 8
From theguardian.com
Bidders demand Thames Water granted immunity over environmental crimes
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Exclusive: ‘Ransom note’ requests would leave Environment Agency unable to prosecute company or management
on Jun 7
From theguardian.com
Harvard author Steven Pinker appears on podcast linked to scientific racism
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Psychologist and writer’s appearance on Aporia condemned for helping to normalise ‘dangerous, discredited ideas’
on Jun 8
From theguardian.com
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Kharkiv mayor says a further 22 people were injured after nighttime attack involving drones, missiles and guided bombs
on Jun 7
From theguardian.com
Neo-Nazi group ‘actively seeking to grow in US’ with planned paramilitary training event
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The Base is emerging from shadows and ramping up its ranks as White House turns blind eye to the far right
on Jun 8
From theguardian.com
Protests in Los Angeles as masked Ice agents carry out series of raids
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Protesters treated for injuries after officers tried to clear area as rights group says at least 45 people arrested
on Jun 7