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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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#3371: on Apr 22, 2024
From theguardian.com
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
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For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds
on May 1, 2024
#3372: on Apr 21, 2024
From theguardian.com
Approval of $61bn aid from US shows Ukraine will not be abandoned, says Zelenskiy
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Ukrainian president urges Senate to ratify aid package so that it can strengthen frontline with Russia
on Apr 21, 2024
#3373: on Apr 21, 2024
From theguardian.com
Labour metro mayors liken ID photo rules to US ‘voter suppression tactics’
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Mayors say ‘cynical’ changes to ID requirements risk disenfranchising thousands of voters at local elections
on Apr 21, 2024
#3374: on Apr 21, 2024
From cnn.com
How Johnson came to embrace Ukraine aid and defy his right flank | CNN Politics
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The day after Iran attacked Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson was on the phone with a man who suddenly held the keys to his legislative agenda and potentially his own future: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.
on Apr 22, 2024
#3375: on Apr 21, 2024
From theguardian.com
Middle East crisis: 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank
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Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank, while death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza climbed to more than 34,000
on Apr 21, 2024
#3376: on Apr 21, 2024
From cnn.com
Analysis: By passing Ukraine aid, the accidental speaker became an unlikely Churchill | CNN Politics
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Republican Speaker Mike Johnson showed political courage that is rare in Washington and notable legislative skill for an inexperienced leader in forcing a long-delayed $60 billion aid bill for Ukraine through the House of Representatives on Saturday.
on Apr 21, 2024
#3377: on Apr 21, 2024
From bbc.com
Ukraine aid package could help Kyiv slow Russia’s advance
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The $61bn (£49bn) aid package keeps Ukraine in the fight but it's no silver bullet, BBC's James Waterhouse writes from Kyiv.
on Apr 21, 2024
#3378: on Apr 21, 2024
From bbc.com
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial Ukrainian aid deal worth $61bn
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The long-delayed package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's invasion.
on Apr 20, 2024
#3379: on Apr 21, 2024
From theguardian.com
US House approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine after months of stalling
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Ukrainian president thanks America after Speaker Mike Johnson secures bipartisan support for funding Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
on Apr 20, 2024
#3380: on Apr 21, 2024
From theguardian.com
Senate to hold vote after reaching deal to renew Fisa surveillance program
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Majority leader Chuck Schumer says bill, which House approved last week, is ‘important part of our national security toolkit’
on Apr 20, 2024