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 bbc.com
Pornhub to introduce 'government approved' UK age checks
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It is one of a number of porn sites which regulator Ofcom says will bring in tougher age verification for users.
on Jun 26
From bbc.com
James Bond: Denis Villeneuve to direct next 007 film
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The Oscar-nominated filmmaker says he is a "die-hard" Bond fan and will "honor the tradition" of the franchise.
on Jun 26
From bbc.com
Warwickshire Reform County Council leader resigns, leaving 18-year-old in charge - BBC News
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Rob Howard leaves his position as leader of Warwickshire County Council, citing health concerns.
on Jun 26
From theguardian.com
Will the Democrats learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory? | Bernie Sanders
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Too many Democratic party leaders would rather be the captains on a sinking Titanic than change course
on Jun 26
From theguardian.com
Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports
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Real-terms gains of $33.9tn for world’s richest 1% ‘enough to end annual global poverty 22 times over’, charity says
on Jun 26
From theguardian.com
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Andrew Cuomo concedes as progressive leftwinger builds substantial lead over former governor
on Jun 25
From theguardian.com
Mexico’s president threatens to sue over SpaceX debris from rocket explosions
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Company’s Starbase launch site in Texas near the Mexican border has seen test failures resulting in large explosions
on Jun 25
From theguardian.com
The alarming rise of US officers hiding behind masks: ‘A police state’
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Mike German, an ex-FBI agent, said immigration agents hiding their identities ‘highlights the illegitimacy of actions’
on Jun 30
From theguardian.com
Millions of children at risk as global vaccine rates fall, study finds
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Persistent health inequalities, disruption caused by Covid-19, and soaring levels of misinformation and hesitancy are behind fall, say study’s authors
on Jun 25
From bbc.com
UK to purchase nuclear-carrying fighter jets
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Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation".
on Jun 25