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
Floodwaters inundate Maine, New Hampshire for fourth time since December
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An intense storm drove a significant ocean surge this weekend in coastal New England communities, especially in New Hampshire and southern Maine.
on Mar 11, 2024
From cnn.com
The Body Shop shuts down all US operations, closes dozens of stores in Canada | CNN Business
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The Body Shop has shut down all of its US-based operations and will be closing dozens of Canadian store locations as it files for bankruptcy.
on Mar 11, 2024
From theguardian.com
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Republican told woman’s story in State of the Union rebuttal and implied it occurred under Biden instead of Bush’s presidency
on Mar 11, 2024
From theguardian.com
Israeli human rights groups accuse country of failing to abide by ICJ’s Gaza aid ruling
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Exclusive: 12 prominent organisations sign open letter criticising lack of humanitarian access
on Mar 11, 2024
From cnn.com
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Russia appears on track to produce nearly three times more artillery munitions than the US and Europe, a key advantage ahead of what is expected to be another Russian offensive in Ukraine later this year.
on Mar 11, 2024
From theguardian.com
Crypto firm moved $4.2m of assets to digital wallet linked to alleged Russian arms dealer
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Analysis shows link between Copper Technologies and Jonatan Zimenkov, who was later hit with US sanctions over Ukraine invasion
on Mar 11, 2024
From bbc.com
Haiti: US evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence
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The move follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week.
on Mar 10, 2024
From theguardian.com
Three top nitrogen gas manufacturers in US bar products from use in executions
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Move follows Alabama’s recent killing of death row inmate Kenneth Smith using previously untested method
on Mar 10, 2024
From newrepublic.com
The Case for Prosecuting Fossil Fuel Companies for Homicide
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They knew what would happen. They kept selling fossil fuels and misleading the public anyway.
on Mar 10, 2024
From theguardian.com
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Pentagon says planning for military port to deliver aid is in early stages; Swedish government says aid agency had agree to stronger internal controls
on Mar 9, 2024