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 bbc.com
Ukraine war: 16 killed in missile attack on market town
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President Zelensky, who blamed Russia for the attack, said those killed were "people who did nothing wrong".
on Sep 6, 2023
From bbc.com
Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns
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Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.
on Sep 5, 2023
From bbc.com
Air Canada kicks off passengers who refused vomit-smeared seats
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Air Canada apologises to passengers kicked off a fight for refusing seats with "visible vomit residue".
on Sep 6, 2023
From bbc.com
Voice referendum: Lies fuel racism ahead of Australia's Indigenous vote
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Experts express concerns for First Nations people as a referendum debate turns increasingly divisive.
on Sep 6, 2023
From bbc.com
Air traffic chaos caused by 'one in 15 million' event
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The UK's air traffic control system shut itself down after software confusion over an unusual flight path.
on Sep 6, 2023
From theguardian.com
Former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years over US Capitol attack
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Sentencing of Enrique Tarrio caps one of the most significant prosecutions in the investigation into the January 6 attack
on Sep 6, 2023
From bbc.com
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot
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An emotional Enrique Tarrio, 39, tells the court he is "ashamed" of his role in the US Capitol riot.
on Sep 6, 2023
From theguardian.com
Texas fracking billionaire brothers fuel rightwing media with millions of dollars
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Farris and Dan Wilks’ deep pockets fund climate denialism education, conservative politicians and pro-fossil fuel projects
on Sep 6, 2023
From cnn.com
Prosecutors ask for 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio | CNN Politics
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Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday for leading a failed plot to forcibly prevent the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election.
on Sep 5, 2023
From bbc.com
Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation by UK
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It will become illegal to be a member of or support the Russian mercenary group.
on Sep 5, 2023