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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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#4001: on Dec 13, 2023
From cnn.com
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Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot feature after a review of nearly 1,000 crashes in which the feature was engaged.
on Dec 13, 2023
#4002: on Dec 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
Dozens of US lobbyists represent both climate-focused charities and fossil fuels – report
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Watchdog finds 86 foundations, including New Venture Fund and Pew Charitable Trusts, that share firms with fossil fuel companies
on Dec 12, 2023
#4003: on Dec 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
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Australian climate change minister, Chris Bowen, says umbrella group of countries is united in saying draft agreement is too weak
on Dec 12, 2023
#4004: on Dec 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 658
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Zelenskiy gets frosty reception from Republicans in Washington; Biden announces $200m military aid package
on Dec 13, 2023
#4005: on Dec 12, 2023
From cnn.com
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Russia has lost a staggering 87 percent of the total number of active-duty ground troops it had prior to launching its invasion of Ukraine and two-thirds of its pre-invasion tanks, a source familiar with a declassified US intelligence assessment provided to Congress told CNN.
on Dec 14, 2023
#4006: on Dec 12, 2023
From newrepublic.com
Jake Sullivan Has a Dire Warning on What Happens if Ukraine Doesn’t Get Needed Aid
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In a sit-down at the National Press Club, the national security adviser also addressed Gaza, asserting that Israel was succeeding in targeting Hamas leaders.
on Dec 12, 2023
#4007: on Dec 12, 2023
From bbc.com
Xi Jinping in Vietnam to mend a love-hate relationship
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The visit is expected to nudge China one step ahead of the US as they compete for Vietnam's allegiance.
on Dec 12, 2023
#4008: on Dec 12, 2023
From theguardian.com
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 657
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Washington, saying delays to future military aid are ‘dreams come true’ for Vladimir Putin; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing
on Dec 12, 2023
#4009: on Dec 12, 2023
From theguardian.com
The Harvard and UPenn presidents walked into a trap in Congress | Moustafa Bayoumi
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The presidents were asked about non-existent calls for genocide on American campuses, while the potential dangers of genocide in Gaza were ignored
on Dec 12, 2023
#4010: on Dec 12, 2023
From theguardian.com
‘Putin must lose’: Zelenskiy arrives in US to try to save $61bn Ukraine aid package
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President to meet Joe Biden and senators, with Congress holding back support, but UK hints it will increase funding
on Dec 11, 2023