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 washingtonpost.com
Opinion | The right wing’s to-do list
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Ann Telnaes cartoon on the Supreme Court and mifepristone.
on Mar 28, 2024
From theguardian.com
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
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Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel
on Mar 28, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82
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As Al Gore’s Democratic running mate in 2000, he was the first Jewish candidate on the national ticket of a major party.
on Mar 27, 2024
From theguardian.com
Lego tells California police: stop putting our heads on your mugshots
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Toy company makes request after altered images – which hide suspects’ identities in line with state law – go viral
on Mar 27, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark could face disbarment for aiding Trump
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At a discipline hearing, a D.C Bar attorney accused Clark of attempting a Justice Department “coup” in support of Trump’s false election-fraud claims.
on Mar 27, 2024
From theguardian.com
Obama opened a door between Cuba and the US. Why is Biden closing it again? | Bhaskar Sunkara
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Despite his campaign promises, the president is mimicking Trump’s approach to the island and fueling its economic misery
on Mar 27, 2024
From cnn.com
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Ukrainian troops say they are experiencing problems with the vital Starlink internet service, used to run Kyiv’s attack drones, and report increased Russian use of the devices.
on Mar 27, 2024
From bbc.com
Gaza aid drop in sea leads to drownings
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Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.
on Mar 27, 2024
From theguardian.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia launches fresh drone attack on Ukraine
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Head of Ukrainian air force says they were able to shoot down 10 out of 13 drones launched overnight by Moscow’s forces
on Mar 27, 2024
From theguardian.com
Arizona court rules Mexico can proceed with lawsuit against five US gun dealers
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Companies accused of facilitating gun trafficking and and of being responsible for bloodshed that their guns contribute to in Mexico
on Mar 26, 2024