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Google to invest $15 billion AI infrastructure in Finland

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-09T07:54:22+00:00

Investments in Finland will focus on data centers, electricity grid improvements, and clean energy projects supporting services like Gemini, Search, Maps, and YouTube

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Albanese says ABC ‘should do better’ after it revealed his membership of golf club given $6m grant

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-09T07:44:29+00:00

Funding from $560m invitation-only scheme prompts calls to make grant rules more transparentGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has claimed he did not know he was a member of his local golf club when his government gave it $6m for renovations, accusing the ABC of inappropriate reporting.The money came from an opaque $560m invitation-only grants scheme to fund projects Labor promised at the 2025 election, largely for Labor-held seats, prompting calls to make grant rules more transparent.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Con

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Three-day manhunt ends as man charged over family axe attack – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-09T07:43:48+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety commissioner will of course provide the advice, but Matt Canavan actually knows that he’s being disingenuous because all of these things will be disallowable. That is, will be up to the whole parliament, like the o

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Annemarie Jacir: “La Palestina era già sotto assedio nel 1936”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-09-09T07:43:06+00:00

In “Palestine 36”, la regista palestinese racconta la rivolta araba del 1936 e le radici storiche di metodi di controllo e repressione che, ancora oggi, segnano la vita del suo popolo

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‘Too little response’ to Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says after latest deadly attacks – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-09T07:42:24+00:00

Ukrainian leader calls for more action from allies following overnight attacks in which two people diedAt least two people died were injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying “there has been too little response from the international community to these strikes.”Two people were killed, three injured and 16 evacuated after a strike on the Starokozache border crossing with Moldova. Four people were injured after a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Kyiv. More strikes were reported in Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Zhytomyr. Continue r

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Что известно о массированной атаке БПЛА на Краснодарский край

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-09T07:38:41+00:00

Ночью 9 сентября Краснодарский край подвергся массированной атаке украинских беспилотников. В Новороссийске погибли четыре и пострадали почти 30 человек. В городе повреждены жилые дома, храм и детсад. Атака также была совершена на другие муниципалитеты края. О том, что известно о ситуации в регионе к этому часу – в материале «Ведомостей».

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Nats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second day

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-09T07:36:30+00:00

Martin Rolfe, who faces pressure to resign, due to brief Heidi Alexander after cancellations hit 1,300Business live – latest updatesThe boss of the air traffic control provider Nats has been summoned to meet the UK transport secretary as the number of flight cancellations hit 1,300 in a second day of disruption for hundreds of thousands of passengers.Martin Rolfe, who is facing increasing pressure to resign over a third major stoppage to flights in just over three years, is due to brief Heidi Alexander on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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AM/NS India launches Pelican premium galvanised steel brand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-09T07:33:42+00:00

The new product is designed to offer reliable corrosion protection, consistent quality and long service life across a range of applications

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Israël cible le Royaume-Uni en riposte aux sanctions sur la Cisjordanie

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-09T07:30:10+00:00

Le gouvernement israélien a annoncé la fermeture du consulat britannique de Jérusalem et le renvoi des diplomates présents au Centre international de soutien à Gaza. En pleine campagne électorale, l’opposition a réagi avec un certain embarras.

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Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-09T07:28:53+00:00

Brent crude rises by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi citiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies.Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose 2.1% to over $100 a barrel after tensions stepped up in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran. Continue reading...

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What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-09T07:22:27+00:00

In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation.

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Silver futures rise to ₹2.40 lakh per kg

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-09T07:15:28+00:00

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for December delivery increase by ₹989, or 0.41%, to ₹2,40,416 per kilogram in a business turnover of 1,192 lots

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex falls over 600 points, Nifty below 23,500 as crude nears $100

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-09T07:08:42+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities extended their decline on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling over 600 points and the Nifty slipping below 23,500 as escalating West Asia tensions pushed crude prices higher, intensifying concerns over inflation, trade deficit and economic growth.

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Утренний звон по рынку акций 9 сентября

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-09T07:06:40+00:00

Российский рынок акций утром в среду умерено снижается. По состоянию на 10:00 мск индекс Мосбиржи снизился по отношению к закрытию предыдущего дня на 0,% и составил 2 267,25. Индекс РТС снизился на 0,30% и составил 825,96.

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Spinny overtakes Cars24 in India’s ₹4 lakh crore used-car market

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-09T07:04:31+00:00

As Spinny doubles down on inventory-led retail and Cars24 pivots to commissions and services, the contest is increasingly centred on profitability rather than headline revenue

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North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility: IAEA

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-09T07:02:56+00:00

IAEA’s findings reveal North Korea’s nuclear ambitions are intensifying, with new facilities at Yongbyon and Kangson potentially enhancing the country’s capacity to produce weapons-grade material, raising alarms over regional security.

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