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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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#1591: on Apr 5
From bbc.com
Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings
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The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March.
on Apr 6
#1592: on Apr 5
From theguardian.com
Trump’s 10% tariffs on UK come into effect as Starmer weighs response – live
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Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries has begun, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners to start next week
on Apr 5
#1593: on Apr 5
From bbc.com
Reform UK: Stephen Hartley suspended after pro-Jimmy Savile tweets
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Stephen Hartley was announced as a Reform UK candidate in the Banbury Hardwick ward, but has since been suspended.
on Apr 4
#1594: on Apr 5
From theguardian.com
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Graphic artist Rebecca Burke was on the trip of a lifetime. But as she tried to leave the US she was stopped, interrogated and branded an illegal alien by ICE. Now back home, she tells others thinking of going to Trump’s America: don’t do it
on Apr 6
#1595: on Apr 5
From theguardian.com
RFK Jr says 20% of Doge’s health agency job cuts were mistakes
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Health secretary says roles will need to be reinstated amid Trump administration’s push to slash federal workforce
on Apr 4
#1596: on Apr 5
From bbc.com
Ronin the rat sets new landmine-sniffing record
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Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, is the first rodent to uncover more than 100 mines in Cambodia.
on Apr 4
#1597: on Apr 4
From bbc.com
Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs
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It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs.
on Apr 5
#1598: on Apr 4
From theguardian.com
‘Oligarchy’: Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package
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Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs will not apply to many fossil fuel products in sign of his fealty, advocates say
on Apr 4
#1599: on Apr 4
From bbc.com
Russell Brand charged with rape
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The comedian and actor has previously denied all allegations against him.
on Apr 4
#1600: on Apr 4
From bbc.com
RAF ban on 'exploding' Tunnock's teacakes lifted after 60 years
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The marshmallow treats were put on the no-fly list after erupting in a cockpit in 1965.
on Apr 4