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
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Kaja Kallas says ‘strong majority’ of EU foreign ministers backs move to pressure Israel after UK suspends trade talks
on May 21
From bbc.com
Conservative councillor's wife loses appeal over race hate tweet
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Lucy Connolly called for migrant hotels to be "set on fire" on the day of the Southport attacks.
on May 20
From bbc.com
Netflix strikes deal to bring Sesame Street to streaming giant
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The platform will offer a new 56th season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its subscribers.
on May 20
From theguardian.com
Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of Gaza as UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel
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Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into strip
on May 20
From theguardian.com
Alarm over defence agreement giving US ‘unhindered access’ to Danish airbases
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Deal would allow US to carry out military activities in and from Denmark, giving them powers over Danish civilians
on May 19
From theguardian.com
Breakthrough in UK-EU Brexit reset talks before summit
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Disagreement on fishing rights resolved in run-up to Starmer’s meeting with European Commission president
on May 19
From cnn.com
Sources contradict Trump narrative about Qatar offering plane as ‘gift’ | CNN Politics
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The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring a Boeing 747 that could be used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump, four sources familiar with the discussions told CNN. That’s contrary to the narrative from the president that Qatar reached out and offered the...
on May 21
From theguardian.com
UK’s 50 richest families hold more wealth than 50% of population, analysis finds
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Equality Trust says billionaires getting ‘ludicrously’ richer, with top two now wealthier than whole of 1990 rich list
on May 19
From bbc.com
The US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's policy
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An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
on May 19
From theguardian.com
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Israeli PM says his forces will not give up in attempt to seize control of Gaza but warns Israel must not let people there reach point of famine
on May 19