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 theguardian.com
All UK families ‘to be worse off by 2030’ as poor bear the brunt, new data warns
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Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow to his living standards pledge in advance of the spring statement
on Mar 23
From bbc.com
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
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Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".
on Mar 23
From theguardian.com
The Trump administration is descending into authoritarianism
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From media to culture and the arts to the refusal to abide by court orders, we’re nearing ‘Defcon 1 for our democracy’, experts say
on Mar 24
From bbc.com
Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after legal fight
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Tanya O'Carroll says her case opens a "gateway" for others wanting to stop personalised adverts.
on Mar 22
From theguardian.com
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Whether it’s sweeping up disgruntled US scientists or rejoining the EU, a bold Starmer must capitalise on Trump’s extremism, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
on Mar 21
From bbc.com
Trump revokes security clearance for Harris, Clinton and others
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The US president also confirmed he was revoking the security clearance of Joe Biden and "any other member" of the Biden family.
on Mar 22
From bbc.com
Trump revoking legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
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Migrants who entered the US under the Biden-era programme will lose their deportation shield by the end of next month.
on Mar 22
From theguardian.com
Trump makes rare admission of Musk’s conflicts of interest after Pentagon visit
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President says plans for potential war with China would not be shared with billionaire due to his business interests
on Mar 22
From theguardian.com
Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says
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Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with medicines for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce
on Mar 22
From theguardian.com
Sanders and AOC tell packed arena Trump is ‘screwing over’ working class
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Progressive political stars say president and billionaire Elon Musk are turning US into oligarchy at rally in Arizona
on Mar 21