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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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From theguardian.com
Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
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Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour
on Oct 1
#82: on Oct 1
From latimes.com
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Jane Goodall, the trailblazing naturalist whose intimate observations of chimpanzees in the African wild produced powerful insights that transformed basic conceptions of humankind, has died. She was 91.
on Oct 1
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From theguardian.com
‘Reverse Midas touch’: Starmer plan prompts collapse in support for digital IDs
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Net public backing for scheme has fallen to -14% after prime minister’s announcement, according to polling
on Oct 1
#84: on Oct 1
From theguardian.com
Veterans react to Hegseth’s ‘insulting’ address to generals and admirals
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Defense secretary’s speech touching on physical fitness and doctrine of lethality was seen as ‘egotistical’ and ‘dangerous’
on Oct 1
#85: on Oct 1
From theguardian.com
White House plays racist deepfake videos of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries on loop – live updates
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Videos were previously posted on Trump’s social media page amid government shutdown as Republicans insist on stripping Americans of healthcare
on Oct 2
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From theguardian.com
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Hamas has said it will review the outline of the Gaza peace plan, as leaders across the Middle East voiced support for the proposal
on Oct 1
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From theguardian.com
US government shuts down after Democrats refuse to back Republican funding plan
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First shutdown in nearly seven years as Republicans accused of ‘risking America’s healthcare’ in spending bill
on Oct 1
#88: on Oct 1
From bbc.com
Live updates: US government shuts down after last-ditch Senate vote fails
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The shutdown means government funding is cut off, most likely leaving hundreds of thousands of employees on unpaid leave and halting many services.
on Oct 1
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From bbc.com
Trump says US cities should be military training grounds - BBC News
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The US president warned military leaders of a "war from within", and signals they will be tasked with intervening.
on Oct 1
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From theguardian.com
Ukrainian detained in Poland over 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions
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Man suspected of causing explosions that damaged undersea pipelines between Russia and Germany
on Sep 30