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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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#5201: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
Russia ‘systematically’ forcing Ukrainians to accept citizenship, US report finds
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Ukrainians in occupied territories who refuse Russian passports face threats, intimidation and possible detention or deportation, Yale study says
on Aug 3, 2023
#5202: on Aug 3, 2023
From bbc.com
Wilko homeware chain on brink of collapse
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The retailer, which employs 12,000 people, blames mounting cost pressures at its 400 UK stores.
on Aug 4, 2023
#5203: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
Amazon deforestation falls over 60% compared with last July, says Brazilian minister
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Marina Silva welcomes progress but says climate crisis means upcoming regional summit needs to produce real action
on Aug 3, 2023
#5204: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
‘Bidenomics’ is working – which means Biden and the Democrats may win too | Robert Reich
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Biden’s economic policies are the most successful in the US in decades. That puts the Democrats on a strong political footing
on Aug 3, 2023
#5205: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
Greenpeace protesters drape giant oil-black fabric over Sunak’s mansion
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Activists enter grounds of Yorkshire home in protest against prime minister’s pledge to ‘max out’ UK oil and gas reserves
on Aug 3, 2023
#5206: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
Over-50s could deliver takeaways, says work and pensions secretary
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Mel Stride lauds flexible working at firms such as Deliveroo amid post-Covid surge in economic inactivity
on Aug 3, 2023
#5207: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
UK Brexit checks on fresh food from EU delayed for fifth time, reports say
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Government source reportedly says there are concerns extra red tape could fuel further inflation
on Aug 3, 2023
#5208: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
Britain’s world championship triathletes cannot train in Irish Sea due to pollution
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Great Britain’s team forced to practice in pool ahead of competition in Spain amid high sewage levels off coast of Lancashire
on Aug 2, 2023
#5209: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
Africa’s top cyclist Biniam Girmay ‘denied UK visa’ for Glasgow worlds
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The Eritrean was among the favourites for the men’s elite road race in Glasgow but has withdrawn after the Home Office reportedly denied him an entry visa
on Aug 3, 2023
#5210: on Aug 3, 2023
From theguardian.com
Ukrainian counteroffensive’s slow going offers reality check but could yet pay off
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Hopes of a rapid breakthrough proved over-optimistic in the face of entrenched defences but Russian forces are suffering major damage
on Aug 3, 2023