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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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#3361: on Apr 23, 2024
From theguardian.com
Aipac: the pro-Israel group planning to spend millions in US elections
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The lobby group has been a powerful force in American politics – but has Israel’s war in Gaza changed the equation?
on Apr 22, 2024
#3362: on Apr 22, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Proud Boys appear at Trump rally, drawing condemnation from Biden
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Members of the violent extremist group were calling for the release of everyone charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Trump has pledged to pardon rioters.
on Apr 21, 2024
#3363: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
Beijing warns against flexing of ‘gunboat muscles’ as US and Philippines begin military drills
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The annual Balikatan, or ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ drills will for the first time take place outside of the Philippines’ territorial waters
on Apr 22, 2024
#3364: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
Chinese students in US tell of ‘chilling’ interrogations and deportations
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As tensions with China rise, scientists at America’s leading universities complain of stalled research after crackdown at airports
on Apr 20, 2024
#3365: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
Pro-Israel US groups plan $100m effort to unseat progressives over Gaza
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Aipac and other groups targeting candidates critical of Israel’s war in Gaza – but progressives are not going down without a fight
on Aug 14, 2024
#3366: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
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Russia’s defence ministry says it has captured the settlement of Bohdanivka, near the fortified hilltop town in eastern Ukraine
on Apr 22, 2024
#3367: on Apr 22, 2024
From latimes.com
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Complaints about pregnant patients being turned away from ERs spiked when states enacted abortion bans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.
on Apr 20, 2024
#3368: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
Louisiana’s flagship university lets oil firms influence research – for a price
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Louisiana State University allowed Shell to influence studies after a $25m donation and sought funds from other fossil fuel firms
on Apr 24, 2024
#3369: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
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Israeli leaders vow to oppose expected measures under Leahy law against the Netzah Yehuda battalion
on Apr 21, 2024
#3370: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
Bolsonaro supporters hit streets of Rio and hail new hero Elon Musk
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Owner of X has used social media platform to bash judge in charge of investigations into former president
on Jul 21, 2024