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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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#2351: on Dec 18, 2024
From cnn.com
In reversal, key House panel votes to release Matt Gaetz ethics report | CNN Politics
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The House Ethics Committee secretly voted earlier this month to release its report into the conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz before the end of this Congress, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the matter.
on Dec 19, 2024
#2352: on Dec 18, 2024
From theguardian.com
Chinese AI chip firms blacklisted over weapons concerns gained access to UK technology
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Imagination Technologies had licences with two Chinese firms – but said it had not ‘implemented transactions’ that would enable the use of technology for military purposes
on Dec 18, 2024
#2353: on Dec 18, 2024
From theguardian.com
US violating law to fund Israel despite alleged human rights abuses, lawsuit says
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Suit claims state department is deliberately bypassing the Leahy Law by failing to sanction Israeli units accused of widespread atrocities in Palestinian territories
on Dec 18, 2024
#2354: on Dec 17, 2024
From theguardian.com
Judge finds UK unlawfully detained Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia
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Government could face huge bill for damages after keeping more than 60 asylum seekers in ‘hellish’ conditions
on Dec 17, 2024
#2355: on Dec 17, 2024
From newrepublic.com
FTC’s Lina Khan Changes Everything With Ban on Hidden Junk Fees
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced a game-changing ban on junk fees for things like hotels and concert tickets.
on Dec 17, 2024
#2356: on Dec 17, 2024
From newrepublic.com
Trump Uses His Bizarre Canada Joke to Bash Outgoing Finance Minister
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Donald Trump refuses to let his bizarre riff go.
on Dec 21, 2024
#2357: on Dec 16, 2024
From theguardian.com
Elon Musk will not receive highest-level government security clearance – reports
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The SpaceX head has been advised to not seek the same over his drug use and contacts with foreign nationals
on Dec 17, 2024
#2358: on Dec 16, 2024
From theguardian.com
Trump says he would consider pardoning New York mayor Eric Adams
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US president-elect also threatens legal action against Biden administration over sales of unused border wall parts
on Dec 16, 2024
#2359: on Dec 16, 2024
From bbc.com
India: Army 'mistook planets for spy drones'
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India's army spent six months watching "Chinese spy drones" violating its air space, only to find out they were actually Jupiter and Venus, it's reported.
on Dec 16, 2024
#2360: on Dec 15, 2024
From theguardian.com
Judge revokes decision to retire, foiling Trump’s replacement plans
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James Wynn takes rare step after two trial court judges do the same, prompting conservative complaints
on Dec 15, 2024