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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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#1191: on May 17
From bbc.com
Israel launches major offensive as Gaza rescuers say scores killed
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IDF says "Operation Gideon's Chariots" will seize and hold territory, as Hamas health ministry reports dozens killed.
on May 17
#1192: on May 17
From theguardian.com
UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms
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Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms
on May 18
#1193: on May 17
From cnn.com
DHS says it’s in beginning stages of ‘vetting process’ for immigrant reality TV show | CNN Politics
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The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a reality TV pitch where immigrants would compete for American citizenship, according to a spokesperson who said in a statement to CNN that “the show in question is in the very beginning stages of that vetting process and has not received approval...
on May 17
#1194: on May 17
From bbc.com
Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
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Another four people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.
on May 17
#1195: on May 17
From theguardian.com
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We recognise extreme poverty as ruinous, but this turbo-charged affluence is deeply damaging too. Treat it as such, says Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah of the New Economics Foundation
on May 18
#1196: on May 17
From theguardian.com
What Donald Trump did this week should terrify Benjamin Netanyahu. This is why | Jonathan Freedland
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The president’s Middle East tour made one thing clear – he will betray his one-time ally in a heartbeat. He is already doing it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
on May 17
#1197: on May 17
From theguardian.com
Russian strike on civilian bus in northern Ukraine kills nine
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The attack on the northern Sumy region comes hours after Kyiv and Moscow concluded talks in Istanbul
on May 17
#1198: on May 17
From theguardian.com
Israel launches major offensive in Gaza after airstrikes that killed more than 100
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IDF aiming to seize strategic areas as part of expansion of war against Hamas in attempt to force release of hostages
on May 17
#1199: on May 17
From cnn.com
Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations | CNN Politics
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The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a group of immigrants in northern Texas, siding with Venezuelans who feared they were poised for imminent removal under the sweeping wartime authority.
on May 18
#1200: on May 17
From bbc.com
Firefighters killed in business park blaze named
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The firefighters who died in the fire at Bicester Motion have been named as Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38.
on May 16