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
Macron warns Russian aggression ‘knows no borders’ in televised address
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French president says Europe must prepare for a future without guaranteed US support, warning Russian threat could extend beyond Ukraine
on Mar 6
From bbc.com
Denmark's postal service to stop delivering letters - BBC News
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The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.
on Mar 7
From theguardian.com
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Leaders gather to discuss €800bn plan to boost military capacity and help Ukraine as French president says Europe has to be ready to defend itself without US help
on Mar 6
From theguardian.com
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He is surrounded by people who have plans and dreams beyond our planet. Vengeful nihilism is a big part of the Maga project, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
on Mar 7
From cnn.com
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Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
on Mar 6
From bbc.com
New Zealand fires UK envoy Phil Goff over Trump comments
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Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.
on Mar 6
From theguardian.com
European-led Ukraine air protection plan could halt Russian missile attacks
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Sky Shield proposal drawn up by military experts would be operated separately from Nato and deploy 120 fighter jets
on Mar 7
From bbc.com
China says it is ready for 'any type of war' with US
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The comments come in response to US tariffs and as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%.
on Mar 5
From theguardian.com
Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
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Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions
on Mar 8
From bbc.com
Fact-checking Donald Trump's speech to Congress
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BBC Verify has looked into several claims made by Trump during his speech to Congress.
on Mar 5