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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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#2841: on Aug 6, 2024
From theguardian.com
What’s ahead for Kosa, an online safety act for minors, as it reaches US House?
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Act pushing social media reforms for children passed 91-3 in Senate but still faces a long road ahead in House
on Aug 3, 2024
#2842: on Aug 6, 2024
From cnn.com
Japan’s Nikkei index touches bear market territory as global stock rout intensifies | CNN Business
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Japan’s stock market plunged further on Monday as a global sell-off intensified following weak US jobs data.
on Aug 5, 2024
#2843: on Aug 6, 2024
From theguardian.com
Climate change deniers make up nearly a quarter of US Congress
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Climate denialists – 23 in Senate and 100 in House – are all Republicans and make US an outlier internationally
on Aug 6, 2024
#2844: on Aug 6, 2024
From bbc.com
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country as protesters storm palace
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Authorities have imposed a nationwide curfew and cut the internet for several hours, as the country braces for a fresh round of demonstrations.
on Aug 5, 2024
#2845: on Aug 2, 2024
From bbc.com
Two years, secret talks, high stakes: The long road to prisoners deal
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The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday.
on Aug 2, 2024
#2846: on Aug 2, 2024
From theguardian.com
Evan Gershkovich release: Biden and Harris greet Americans freed after prisoner swap
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Emotional scenes at Andrews air force base as Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva step onto American soil
on Aug 2, 2024
#2847: on Aug 1, 2024
From theguardian.com
German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap ‘not taken lightly’
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Berlin said it took part in exchange involving Vadim Krasikov to support US and protect German nationals
on Aug 1, 2024
#2848: on Aug 1, 2024
From latimes.com
Another California fish is added to the federal endangered species list
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Longfin smelt have suffered major declines in the San Francisco Bay estuary. Now the federal government has declared the fish an endangered species.
on Jul 30, 2024
#2849: on Aug 1, 2024
From cnn.com
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A large-scale prisoner swap between the US and Russia is under way, according to a source familiar, and it is expected to include Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and a number of Americans.
on Aug 1, 2024
#2850: on Aug 1, 2024
From bbc.com
Ride-hailing giant Uber strikes EV deal with China Tesla rival BYD
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The two companies say they will offer drivers financial incentives to switch to electric cars.
on Aug 1, 2024