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
Toby Carvery owner 'sorry' for felling ancient Enfield tree
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The chief executive of the company which felled an ancient oak apologises and is opening a review.
on Apr 17
From theguardian.com
Revealed: world’s largest meat company may break Amazon deforestation pledges again
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Brazilian ranchers in Pará and Rondônia say JBS can not achieve stated goal of deforestation-free cattle
on Apr 17
From theguardian.com
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff in Paris to meet European ministers about Ukraine – Europe live
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US state secretary and White House envoy expected to meet French president Emmanuel Macron, along with ministers from the UK, France and Germany
on Apr 17
From theguardian.com
Lammy, Rubio and Witkoff to discuss Ukraine war and Iran with Europeans in Paris talks
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UK foreign secretary to join Trump envoys and Emmanuel Macron to hear European concerns about Russia and elusive truce
on Apr 17
From theguardian.com
Nearly 300 apply as French university offers US academics ‘scientific asylum’
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Aix-Marseille University generates interest amid a US crackdown and calls for a ‘scientific refugee’ status
on Apr 18
From theguardian.com
Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US research finds
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Most of 51 brands tested, including those for children, contained dangerous heavy metal
on Apr 17
From bbc.com
Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk
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Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.
on Apr 17
From bbc.com
Ukraine war: US to hold talks in Paris with Europeans
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The talks form the highest level of transatlantic engagement about the war since February.
on Apr 17
From bbc.com
Equalities watchdog to issue new guidelines on gender after ruling
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Public bodies will have to review policies after the Supreme Court's ruling a woman is based on biological sex.
on Apr 17
From cnn.com
IRS making plans to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status | CNN Politics
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The Internal Revenue Service is making plans to rescind the tax-exempt status of Harvard University, according to two sources familiar with the matter, which would be an extraordinary step of retaliation as the Trump administration seeks to turn up pressure on the university that has defied its...
on Apr 18