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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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#671: on Jul 12
From bbc.com
Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August
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The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.
on Jul 12
#672: on Jul 12
From cnn.com
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A federal judge on Friday found that the Department of Homeland Security has been making arrests in Los Angeles immigration raids without probable cause and ordered the department to stop detaining individuals based solely on race, spoken language or occupation.
on Jul 12
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From theguardian.com
Nearly 60 Labour MPs call for UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state
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Exclusive: MPs say in letter Gaza is being ethnically cleansed as Israeli defence minister plans ‘forcible transfer’
on Jul 12
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From theguardian.com
Trump expected to resume weapons deliveries to Ukraine through Nato allies
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President hints at ‘major announcement’ on Monday after halting arms shipments due to dwindling stockpiles
on Jul 11
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From theguardian.com
Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter
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Min Aung Hlaing expresses ‘sincere appreciation’ for letter from US president threatening 40% tariff
on Jul 11
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From theguardian.com
Miami archbishop condemns Florida detention center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ – as it happened
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Thomas Wenski says ‘it would be more financially sensible and more morally acceptable to expand legal pathways’. This blog is now closed.
on Jul 12
#677: on Jul 11
From theguardian.com
Why is Labour so afraid to admit that we must tax the rich to help the poor? | Andy Beckett
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There have been modest redistributive reforms, but the party still daren’t admit that Britain’s rampant inequality needs to be addressed, writes Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
on Jul 11
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From theguardian.com
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When it comes to the horrors of genocide we say these words with an ironic frequency. How do we short-circuit the re-run of this pitiful, shameful cycle?
on Jul 11
#679: on Jul 11
From theguardian.com
US will impose 35% blanket tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letter
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New levies, apart from the 25% on auto parts and 50% on steel and aluminum, will come into effect on 1 August
on Jul 11
#680: on Jul 11
From theguardian.com
UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese says US sanctions against her a sign of ‘guilt’
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United Nations’ special rapporteur for Palestinian territories stresses all eyes must remain on Gaza as she urges ‘let’s stand tall, together’
on Jul 11