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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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#61: on Oct 4
From cnn.com
$1 Trump coin is ‘real,’ US Treasurer says | CNN Business
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A portrait of President Donald Trump may be featured on a commemorative $1 coin issued by the United States Mint in honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, according to first drafts of the images confirmed by the US Treasury.
on Oct 4
#62: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago
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A facility in Broadview, a mostly Black suburb, has become the site of escalation and ‘targeted attacks’ on protesters
on Oct 6
#63: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
Every American should read this judge’s stirring rebuke to Trump | Austin Sarat
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The court’s opinion in a case on immigrants’ right to free speech is a powerful lesson in civics
on Oct 4
#64: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
Pete Hegseth fires US navy chief of staff
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Jon Harrison, appointed in January, had been key to broad changes in military branch’s policy and budgeting offices
on Oct 4
#65: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
‘Starting to be very afraid’: Italy’s Gaza protests raise pressure on Meloni
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With strikes and demonstrations, intensifying Italian opposition to Israel’s war is challenging the PM’s stance
on Oct 4
#66: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
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Fixing that hole could have cost under £100; the cost of not doing so is limitless. My prang highlights the neoliberal folly of false economies, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
on Oct 4
#67: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
If you liked Brexit, you’re going to love what the Conservatives want next | Polly Toynbee
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Leaving the ECHR could mean higher food prices and an even bigger blow to trade. The Tories’ new proposals will end the party for good, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
on Oct 3
#68: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
Donald Trump orders Israel to ‘immediately’ stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to free hostages
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Palestinian militant group accepts part of US president’s plan but seeks further negotiations on many terms
on Oct 4
#69: on Oct 4
From theguardian.com
My travels through Chicago: tear gas, resistance and Trump’s big immigration crackdown
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Donald Trump recently launched ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in the city and threatened to send in the National Guard. The mood is febrile, with fears things could get worse
on Oct 3
#70: on Oct 3
From theguardian.com
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New leader to make case for immigration, more investment in public services and a wealth tax as Green party membership hits record high
on Oct 3