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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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#1271: on May 9
From bbc.com
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV and first American pope?
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After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
on May 8
#1272: on May 9
From theguardian.com
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Pirro to serve as interim attorney for Washington DC after it became clear Ed Martin would not pass Senate confirmation
on May 9
#1273: on May 8
From bbc.com
Wikipedia legally challenges 'flawed' online safety rules
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It argues the regulations could threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors.
on May 8
#1274: on May 8
From cnn.com
Live updates: Conclave elects new Pope | CNN
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White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave. Follow here for the latest.
on May 8
#1275: on May 8
From bbc.com
Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report
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US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.
on May 8
#1276: on May 8
From cnn.com
Trump admin ends extreme weather database that has tracked cost of disasters since 1980 | CNN
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Its discontinuation is another Trump-administration blow to the public’s view into how fossil fuel pollution is changing the world around them and making extreme weather more costly.
on May 9
#1277: on May 8
From theguardian.com
Carla Denyer says she will not stand again as Greens co-leader
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Exclusive: Announcement of desire to focus on MP role means Adrian Ramsay must decide whether to find new co-candidate
on May 8
#1278: on May 8
From theguardian.com
Reform’s green energy assault in Lincolnshire ‘puts 12,200 jobs at risk’
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Party intends to block projects despite net zero industries contributing nearly £1bn to local economy, analysis shows
on May 7
#1279: on May 8
From theguardian.com
Israel is starving Gaza. It’s a cheap, silent and brutal way to kill | Ahmed Moor
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Starvation is a slow, painful way to die. And unlike bombs and tanks, it’s easy for western leaders to ignore
on May 12
#1280: on May 8
From theguardian.com
Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine
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Trump says ‘it’s possible that’s right’ about the vice-president’s remarks amid frustrations with Russia
on May 8