News from the US and UK
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MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real “Victims”
From newrepublic.com, on Sep 5, 2 2
How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater
From theguardian.com, on Sat, 3PM, 1 10
Opinion | Don’t yawn at Trump’s dishonorable use of Arlington National Cemetery
From washingtonpost.com, on Aug 30, 1 2
From theguardian.com
Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports
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Comments come as Commission president hints EU could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
on May 21
From theguardian.com
Top oil firms’ climate pledges failing on almost every metric, report finds
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Oil Change International says plans do not stand up to scrutiny and describes US fossil-fuel corporations as ‘the worst of the worst’
on May 21
From theguardian.com
Biden attacks request by ICC prosecutor for Netanyahu arrest warrant
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US president sides with Israeli PM as he calls Karim Khan’s pursuit of warrants for Netanyahu along with Hamas leaders ‘outrageous’
on May 20
From theguardian.com
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials for war crimes
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Karim Khan applies for warrants relating to alleged crimes committed during 7 October attack and the ensuing war in Gaza
on May 20
From theguardian.com
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US president doubles down on support for Israel at Jewish American heritage event, rejecting the ICC request for arrest warrants of Israeli officials
on May 21
From bbc.com
Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder can challenge US extradition
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The decision means Mr Assange will remain in the UK and be able to challenge US assurances over his prospective trial.
on May 20
From theguardian.com
Biden proposes end to new leases in US’s largest coal-producing region
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Republicans opposed to plan from Bureau of Land Management affecting Powder River Basin area of Wyoming and Montana
on May 16
From theguardian.com
G7 leaders to discuss €30bn loan for Ukraine using Russian assets
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Finance ministers will debate legality of using €270bn in frozen state assets as collateral for loan
on May 20
From theguardian.com
‘Scary’: public-school textbooks the latest target as US book bans intensify
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A school district in Houston has voted to redact chapters on vaccines and climate change, and parents and educators are worried
on May 20
From theguardian.com
UN humanitarian chief delivers ‘apocalyptic’ warning over Gaza aid
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Emergency relief coordinator says famine looming as Israel’s Rafah offensive blocks vital aid routes
on May 20