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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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#5041: on Aug 14, 2023
From bbc.com
Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui
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The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.
on Aug 13, 2023
#5042: on Aug 13, 2023
From bbc.com
Ecuador: Thousands of soldiers move gang leader Fito
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Jose Adolfo Macias. or "Fito", is accused of threatening a murdered Ecuadorian presidential candidate.
on Aug 13, 2023
#5043: on Aug 13, 2023
From bbc.com
Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued
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Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.
on Aug 13, 2023
#5044: on Aug 13, 2023
From bbc.com
Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims
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Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.
on Aug 13, 2023
#5045: on Aug 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s campaign manager to pay $25k over Ohio train derailment scam
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Isaiah Wartman and two others ordered to pay restitution over role in fraudulent fund claiming to help East Palestine victims
on Aug 12, 2023
#5046: on Aug 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
MP who survived skin cancer pushes for sunscreen to be VAT exempt
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SNP’s Amy Callaghan has cross-party support, and notes 16,000 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed in UK each year
on Aug 13, 2023
#5047: on Aug 13, 2023
From cnn.com
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Atlanta-area prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia are in possession of text messages and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump’s legal team to the early January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County, sources tell CNN.
on Aug 14, 2023
#5048: on Aug 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
Government targeting UK minorities with social media ads despite Facebook ban
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Campaigns aimed at people interested in “hijabs”, “Hinduism” and “afro-textured hair” raise concerns over profiling and privacy
on Aug 13, 2023
#5049: on Aug 13, 2023
From bbc.com
Perseid meteor shower lights up skies
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Up to 100 shooting stars an hour were visible in one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events.
on Aug 14, 2023
#5050: on Aug 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
We risk being seen as the ‘nasty party’ again, warn senior Conservatives
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Moderate Tories fear the party’s attack on human rights will alienate many voters and damage the UK’s global standing
on Aug 13, 2023