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 theguardian.com
Revealed: Florida Republicans target voter registration groups with thousands in fines
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Fines on list given to the Guardian were levied by agency created at Ron DeSantis’s behest to investigate voter fraud, which is rare
on Jul 14, 2023
From bbc.com
Actors' strike: Hollywood actors announce historic walkout
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Some 160,000 performers will stop work, bringing most US film and TV productions to a halt.
on Jul 14, 2023
From theguardian.com
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Heatwave grips parts of the US as Chicago tornadoes forced airports to halt traffic and residents were urged to seek shelter
on Jul 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
Hollywood actors’ union recommends strike as talks deadline passes
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Sag-Aftra committee decision raises prospect of first simultaneous strike by writers and actors in more than 60 years
on Jul 13, 2023
From bbc.com
Greek coastguard 'pressured' disaster survivors to blame Egyptian men
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New evidence further challenges the official version of last month's deadly sinking.
on Jul 13, 2023
From newrepublic.com
Dem Congressman Exposes GOP’s Favorite “FBI Weaponization” Talking Point
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"It is not the fault of the FBI that Donald Trump surrounded himself with criminals,” Ted Lieu said.
on Jul 13, 2023
From bbc.com
UK economy hit by extra bank holiday in May
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The economy shrank by 0.1% in May, partly down to the extra bank holiday for the King's Coronation.
on Jul 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
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Four people wounded in third consecutive night of strikes on Ukraine’s capital; ‘We are returning home with a good result for our country’, says Ukrainian president
on Jul 13, 2023
From bbc.com
Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe
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The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.
on Jul 13, 2023
From theguardian.com
An ‘aggressive’ sea otter is snatching surfers’ boards. Experts are puzzled
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There is no clear explanation for the sea mammal’s behavior, say authorities, who has been seen riding and gnawing surfboards
on Jul 13, 2023