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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
Trump-Ramaphosa meeting: US president confronts South African leader
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Cyril Ramaphosa responds that black people are likelier to be victims of violence in South Africa than white people.
on May 22
From bbc.com
Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students - BBC News
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The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices.
on May 23
From theguardian.com
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Political cowardice, corruption and greed have eroded our social fabric. Powerful people who do what is right are in short supply, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
on May 25
From theguardian.com
What did you do during the genocide in Gaza? | Arwa Mahdawi
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When future generations read about Gaza with horror and wonder how we allowed a livestreamed genocide to happen, what will you say?
on May 25
From theguardian.com
Scientists solve the mystery of ginger cats – helped by hundreds of cat owners
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Discovery has implications for ‘all cells and tissues’ and research bridged gap between scientists and non-scientists
on May 22
From bbc.com
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in attack at DC Jewish museum
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The shooting unfolded as the victims were exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.
on May 22
From theguardian.com
Finland ‘preparing for the worst’ as Russia expands military presence near border
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Head of strategy of Finnish defence forces says they are monitoring Moscow’s manoeuvring ‘very closely’
on May 22
From bbc.com
US defence officials confirm acceptance of Qatari plane for Air Force One
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The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump's biggest backers have criticised the deal.
on May 22
From theguardian.com
Trump ambushes South African president with video and false claims of anti-white racism
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Cyril Ramaphosa responds to hectoring stunt in Oval Office and egregious claim of white genocide by suggesting calm
on May 22
From cnn.com
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Despite a brief market scare, the richest 10 Americans got $365 billion richer over the past year, according to a new analysis from Oxfam.
on May 22