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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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From cnn.com
Trump moves Obama, Bush portraits to hidden stairwell | CNN Politics
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Once a dramatic feature of the White House entryway, the official portrait of former President Barack Obama has been moved to a decidedly less prominent position, underscoring the years-long tensions between the 44th and 47th presidents.
on Aug 12
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From theguardian.com
Trump promised to be a dictator on day one. We’re now past day 200
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Donald Trump’s second term has seen a sustained assault on democratic institutions – political, judicial, media, cultural, academic – that appears to be only accelerating
on Aug 10
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From theguardian.com
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From the US and Australia to France and Italy, those seeking to obliterate privacy and restrict content are on the move, says technology journalist Taylor Lorenz
on Aug 10
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From theguardian.com
‘Can you tell us how he died?’: Mohamed Salah criticises Uefa over tribute to ‘Palestinian Pelé’
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Footballer Suleiman al-Obeid was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Gaza last week, according to Palestine Football Association
on Aug 10
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From theguardian.com
Pete Hegseth reposts video that says women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
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Progressive evangelical group says ideas shared by pastors and amplified by defense secretary are ‘very disturbing’
on Aug 10
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From theguardian.com
Arrests begin in London at largest protest over Palestine Action since group’s ban
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Met police says it has drawn officers from other forces to form ‘significant presence’ in busy weekend of protests
on Aug 9
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From bbc.com
Palestine Action protesters arrested by police at London demo
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The Metropolitan Police said the number of arrests was the largest made by the force on a single day in the last decade.
on Aug 10
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From theguardian.com
Trump Burger owner in Texas faces deportation after Ice arrest
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Roland Beainy from Lebanon, who opened chain of restaurants in support of president, says charges ‘not true’
on Aug 9
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From theguardian.com
‘Gross abuse of state power’: defiance grows over UK ban on Palestine protest group
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More than 200 have been arrested for alleged support of Palestine Action – and hundreds more are expected to protest on Saturday
on Aug 9
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From theguardian.com
‘She’s the one that matters’: the growing influence of Melania on Donald Trump
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First lady is facing increased scrutiny as political experts suggest she is behind US president’s recent volte-faces on Gaza and Putin
on Aug 9