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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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#161: on Sep 21
From theguardian.com
UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace
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Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable Palestine
on Sep 22
#162: on Sep 21
From theguardian.com
From Nazi Germany to Trump’s America: why strongmen rely on women at home
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Fascist regimes pushed narratives of domestic bliss, yet relied on women’s unpaid labor. In the US today, ‘womanosphere’ influencers promote the same fantasies
on Sep 21
#163: on Sep 21
From theguardian.com
Keir Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestine later today - UK politics live
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Announcement from prime minister expected this afternoon despite Israeli opposition
on Sep 21
#164: on Sep 21
From theguardian.com
The US right claimed free speech was sacred – until the Charlie Kirk killing
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Rightwingers had long complained of a censorious leftwing ‘cancel culture’ but seem happy to now reframe that as ‘consequence culture’
on Sep 21
#165: on Sep 21
From theguardian.com
Meta exposé author faces bankruptcy after ban on criticising company
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Exclusive: Sarah Wynn-Williams faces $50,000 fine every time she breaches order banning her from criticising Meta
on Sep 21
#166: on Sep 21
From cnn.com
Democratic lawmakers raise alarm in wake of Schiff report on Trump political banners | CNN Politics
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Democrats on Capitol Hill are raising alarm over large banners with President Donald Trump’s face that can be seen on three federal buildings, claiming they carry authoritarian undertones in the wake of a report from California Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff.
on Sep 21
#167: on Sep 21
From theguardian.com
Security guarantees for Ukraine require readiness to fight Russia, says Finland’s president
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Exclusive: Alexander Stubb says a plausible deterrent and ‘American backstop’ are needed in the event of a future peace deal
on Sep 20
#168: on Sep 20
From theguardian.com
Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge not to gather certain information
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If they don’t agree to limits, including restricting movement within building, Pentagon press passes will be revoked
on Sep 20
#169: on Sep 20
From bbc.com
Heathrow cyber-attack: Delays possible after check-in system hit
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The airport warned delays were possible due to "technical issues" also affecting Brussels and Berlin.
on Sep 20
#170: on Sep 20
From theguardian.com
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It’s not too late to puncture the Reform leader’s populist myth. His ‘make Britain great again’ act is out of step with the British people, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
on Sep 21