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
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Sarah Shaw, who has a US visa and lives in Washington state, was detained after attempting to re-enter US from Canada
on Aug 14
From theguardian.com
National guard arrives in DC as mayors warn of Trump power grab
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The US president deployed troops after taking control of DC police, sparking fears of similar moves elsewhere
on Aug 12
From bbc.com
Trump administration rewrites and scales back annual human rights report
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The report reduces criticism of some US allies like Israel, and escalates disapproval of perceived foes such as Brazil.
on Aug 12
From cnn.com
133-year old Kodak says it might have to cease operations | CNN Business
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Eastman Kodak, the 133-year-old photography company, is warning investors thats it might not survive much longer.
on Aug 12
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The narrative that they are a threat to women and girls has no basis in fact, but bad actors peddle it, and ministers encourage them, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
on Aug 12
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There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
on Aug 14
From theguardian.com
Trump vows to ‘clean up’ Washington DC crime despite sharp drop in violence
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President calls US capital ‘one of the most dangerous cities’ in world despite 30-year low in violent crime this year
on Aug 11
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Explosion ‘like thunder’ at Pennsylvania US Steel plant leaves at least one dead
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Two people missing and several injured as rescue operation under way at coking facility in Clairton
on Aug 12
From theguardian.com
Palestine Action co-founder accuses ministers of making defamatory claims
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Huda Ammori says No 10’s allegations go against its own intelligence assessments, as pressure grows over mass arrests
on Aug 11
From theguardian.com
Global outrage mounts as funeral held for five journalists killed by Israel
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Last post from Anas al-Sharif, whom Al Jazeera calls one of Gaza’s bravest journalists, decries failure to stop ‘massacre’
on Aug 12