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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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#731: on Jul 6
From bbc.com
Elon Musk says he is launching new political party
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The world's richest man says he is setting up a new political organisation called the America Party.
on Jul 6
#732: on Jul 5
From theguardian.com
Met police arrest activists holding signs referring to Palestine Action
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Officers arrest protesters day after direct action group banned as terrorist organisation
on Jul 5
#733: on Jul 5
From bbc.com
Palestine Action: More than 20 arrested at protest, Metropolitan Police say
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It comes after supporting the group was banned under terrorism legislation.
on Jul 5
#734: on Jul 5
From theguardian.com
‘The American system is being destroyed’: academics on leaving US for ‘scientific asylum’ in France
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Almost 300 researchers have applied for for positions at Aix-Marseille University after Trump unleashed his attack on academia
on Jul 5
#735: on Jul 5
From theguardian.com
Revealed: the far-right, antisemitic men’s club network spreading across US
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Old Glory Club has at least 26 chapters with participants including military personnel, lawyers and civil servants
on Jul 5
#736: on Jul 5
From theguardian.com
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Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?
on Jul 10
#737: on Jul 5
From theguardian.com
Trump is waging war against the media - and winning
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As the president’s attacks are met with a distinct lack of resistance, critics warn that freedom of the press is eroding in plain sight
on Jul 5
#738: on Jul 5
From theguardian.com
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At least 24 people have died amid torrential rains and dozens of people at an all-girls summer camp are among those still missing
on Jul 5
#739: on Jul 5
From theguardian.com
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Those appalled by Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the kind of media frenzy prompted by Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury appearance, are finding their voice, says Archie Bland, editor of the Guardian’s First Edition newsletter
on Jul 5
#740: on Jul 5
From bbc.com
French police slash inflatable migrant boat heading to UK
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Watch BBC footage of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel, a move the UK describes as "a significant moment".
on Jul 4