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
Trinity College Dublin agrees to divest from Israeli firms after student protest
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Five-day encampment in university grounds that caused the college major loss of income ended in victory for campaigners
on May 9, 2024
From theguardian.com
US will stop supplying some weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah, Biden warns
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US president publicly warns that his administration will not provide the weapons for an offensive on Rafah
on May 9, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
U.S. pauses shipment of thousands of bombs to Israel amid Rafah rift
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The U.S. has paused the shipment of thousands of weapons to Israel amid mounting tension over its plan to expand military operations in Rafah.
on May 9, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Biden says he will cut off offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah
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It’s the first time Biden has threatened to withhold U.S. military aid and the most direct warning he has issued to Israel in the Gaza war
on May 9, 2024
From bbc.com
Gaza war: US bomb delay biggest warning yet for Israel
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By delaying a weapons shipment, the US is finally reaching for its biggest lever of influence over Israel.
on May 8, 2024
From theguardian.com
David Lammy tells US Republicans he can find ‘common cause’ with Trump
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In Washington DC speech, shadow foreign secretary says Labour ‘will always work with US, whoever wins’
on May 9, 2024
From theguardian.com
US signals to Israel more arms shipments could be paused over Rafah offensive
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Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack
on May 8, 2024
From theguardian.com
From arming teachers to corporate tax breaks: Tennessee’s new, extreme laws
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Republican lawmakers passed laws criminalizing helping minors get abortions and handed billions of dollars to corporations
on May 8, 2024
From theguardian.com
Utah tip line flooded with false reports of trans bathroom law violations
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State auditor, tasked with managing tip line, has been swamped with hoax reports made to protect trans people from inquiries
on May 8, 2024
From bbc.com
US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel over Rafah concerns
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US reveals it paused bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with Rafah offensive.
on May 8, 2024