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US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
From theguardian.com, 4h ago, 8 8
Global heating makes hurricanes like Helene twice as likely, data shows
From theguardian.com, 3h ago, 6 6
Will white women abandon Republicans and vote for Kamala Harris?
From theguardian.com, on Tue, 4PM, 3 7
How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater
From theguardian.com, on Sat, 3PM, 2 11
MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real “Victims”
From newrepublic.com, on Sep 5, 2 2
Opinion | Don’t yawn at Trump’s dishonorable use of Arlington National Cemetery
From washingtonpost.com, on Aug 30, 1 2
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#751: on Apr 22
From theguardian.com
Bolsonaro supporters hit streets of Rio and hail new hero Elon Musk
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Owner of X has used social media platform to bash judge in charge of investigations into former president
on Jul 21
#752: on Apr 22
From theguardian.com
US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
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Israeli leaders vow to oppose expected measures under Leahy law against the Netzah Yehuda battalion
on Apr 21
#753: on Apr 22
From theguardian.com
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
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For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds
on May 1
#754: on Apr 21
From theguardian.com
Approval of $61bn aid from US shows Ukraine will not be abandoned, says Zelenskiy
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Ukrainian president urges Senate to ratify aid package so that it can strengthen frontline with Russia
on Apr 21
#755: on Apr 21
From theguardian.com
Labour metro mayors liken ID photo rules to US ‘voter suppression tactics’
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Mayors say ‘cynical’ changes to ID requirements risk disenfranchising thousands of voters at local elections
on Apr 21
#756: on Apr 21
From cnn.com
How Johnson came to embrace Ukraine aid and defy his right flank | CNN Politics
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The day after Iran attacked Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson was on the phone with a man who suddenly held the keys to his legislative agenda and potentially his own future: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.
on Apr 22
#757: on Apr 21
From theguardian.com
Middle East crisis: 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank
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Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank, while death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza climbed to more than 34,000
on Apr 21
#758: on Apr 21
From bbc.com
Ukraine aid package could help Kyiv slow Russia’s advance
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The $61bn (£49bn) aid package keeps Ukraine in the fight but it's no silver bullet, BBC's James Waterhouse writes from Kyiv.
on Apr 21
#759: on Apr 21
From cnn.com
Analysis: By passing Ukraine aid, the accidental speaker became an unlikely Churchill | CNN Politics
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Republican Speaker Mike Johnson showed political courage that is rare in Washington and notable legislative skill for an inexperienced leader in forcing a long-delayed $60 billion aid bill for Ukraine through the House of Representatives on Saturday.
on Apr 21
#760: on Apr 21
From bbc.com
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial Ukrainian aid deal worth $61bn
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The long-delayed package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's invasion.
on Apr 20