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
Hannah Dugan: Judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration agents
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Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.
on Apr 25
From theguardian.com
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A crop of conservative personalities such as Brett Cooper and Candace Owens, and outlets like Evie, are convincing young women of a gender-essentialist worldview
on May 18
From bbc.com
Why the Post Office paid £600m to stay shackled to the faulty Horizon system
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Not owning crucial code has meant it has been unable to replace the system that led to a scandal.
on Apr 25
From cnn.com
California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy | CNN Business
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California has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, as he warned of the threat posed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs to the tech powerhouse’s fast-growing wealth.
on Apr 26
From bbc.com
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
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At least nine people were killed and dozens injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.
on Apr 24
From theguardian.com
‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump in rare rebuke to Putin as Kyiv attack toll rises to 12
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Intervention comes as US president makes renewed push to end war, reportedly on terms favourable to Moscow
on Apr 26
From theguardian.com
Alleged former members of neo-Nazi group claim its leader is Russian spy
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Allegation against Rinaldo Nazzaro, founder of the Base, could shed new meaning on group’s efforts inside Ukraine
on Apr 24
From bbc.com
'People have been eating chocolate digestives wrong for 100 years'
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The digestive biscuits were originally intended to be eaten with the chocolate side facing down.
on Apr 24
From theguardian.com
Labour MPs urge Starmer to back youth mobility scheme amid EU trade reset
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More than 60 MPs sign letter calling for time-limited visas for 18- to 30-year-olds to travel freely
on Apr 23
From theguardian.com
Norway launches scheme to lure top researchers away from US universities
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Research council launches 100m kroner fund as Norwegian government calls for the protection of academic freedom
on Apr 24