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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 theguardian.com
Rich Men North of Richmond singer condemns Republicans after song used in debate
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Oliver Anthony responds after politicians discuss his No 1 hit on stage: ‘I wrote that song about those people’
on Aug 25, 2023
From bbc.com
Spanish FA to take legal action over Hermoso 'lies'
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The Spanish football federation says it will take legal action over Jenni Hermoso's comments about its president Luis Rubiales.
on Aug 26, 2023
From washingtonpost.com
Following Elon Musk’s lead, Big Tech is surrendering to disinformation
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Social media companies are receding from their role as watchdogs against conspiracy theories ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
on Mar 17, 2024
From bbc.com
Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'
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Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".
on Aug 25, 2023
From bbc.com
Spain government 'wants MeToo moment' with Rubiales
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The Spanish secretary of sport "wants this to be Spanish football's MeToo moment" as the government announces it will take Luis Rubiales to a tribunal.
on Aug 25, 2023
From bbc.com
Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner?
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Fears over Mali's future are growing - it relies on Wagner for security but the group's leader is now believed to be dead.
on Aug 25, 2023
From bbc.com
Hermoso 'didn't consent' as players refuse to play
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Jenni Hermoso says she did not consent to be kissed by Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales - as 81 players say they will not play for Spain's women's team until he leaves.
on Aug 26, 2023
From cnn.com
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Russian intelligence is operating a systematic program to launder pro-Kremlin propaganda through private relationships between Russian operatives and unwitting US and western targets, according to newly declassified US intelligence.
on Aug 29, 2023
From theguardian.com
British Museum director Hartwig Fischer steps down after suspected thefts
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Fischer to depart after after the suspected theft of artefacts from renowned institution’s collection
on Aug 25, 2023
From washingtonpost.com
Analysis | As fires and floods rage, Facebook and Twitter are missing in action
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Natural disasters in Canada and California highlight how Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have pulled back from the news, complicating emergency responses.
on Aug 25, 2023