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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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#951: on Jun 12
From theguardian.com
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
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Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary
on Jun 13
#952: on Jun 12
From theguardian.com
Families arrested in LA Ice raids held in basements with little food or water, lawyers say
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Agents confiscated belongings and rushed deportees to California’s high desert or Texas, saying local facilities had not prepared for influx
on Jun 11
#953: on Jun 12
From bbc.com
US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq over security threats - BBC News
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Talks between the US and Iran appear to have reached an impasse, increasing tensions in the Middle East.
on Jun 12
#954: on Jun 12
From bbc.com
Ballymena: Fire at Larne leisure centre as violence erupts for third night
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The worst of the disorder is in Ballymena, but unrest spread to other towns on Wednesday evening.
on Jun 12
#955: on Jun 11
From theguardian.com
Israeli government issuing ‘illegal’ orders that must not be obeyed, say IDF intelligence officers
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In letter to Netanyahu, 41 signatories say hostages given ‘death sentence’ and Israel waging ‘unnecessary’ war
on Jun 11
#956: on Jun 11
From bbc.com
Brian Wilson, co-creator of iconic 1960s band The Beach Boys, dies aged 82
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"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," his family said in a statement.
on Jun 12
#957: on Jun 11
From theguardian.com
LA protests: LAPD says it has made ‘mass arrests’ after mayor issued curfew for downtown – live
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Mayor Karen Bass issues curfew for one square mile area in downtown, beginning at 8pm local time on Tuesday until 6am local time on Wednesday
on Jun 11
#958: on Jun 11
From bbc.com
WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data
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The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."
on Jun 11
#959: on Jun 11
From cnn.com
Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season | CNN Politics
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year’s hurricane season, offering the clearest timeline yet for his administration’s long-term plans to dismantle the disaster relief agency and shift responsibility for response and...
on Jun 11
#960: on Jun 11
From theguardian.com
Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired
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Exclusive: Climate.gov, which supports public education on climate science, will soon no longer publish new content
on Jun 12