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Flushing the toilet can release a ‘plume’ of breathable pathogens – and closing the lid won’t stop their escape

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T15:00:43+00:00

New research shows turbulent flushes create toilet-generated aerosols that can transmit legionella, influenza and norovirusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFlushing toilets release particles into the “breathing zone” of adults and can remain suspended in the air for at least 20 seconds, a new study has found.And closing the lid might not be enough to avoid a “plume” of potential pathogens. Continue reading...

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Organised crime driving illicit cigarette factory boom ‘in almost every EU state’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T15:00:42+00:00

Bloc losing €13bn in revenue with one in 10 cigarettes illegal, watchdog reportsEurope live – latest updatesThe illegal trade in tobacco is booming in the EU, according to a report by the bloc’s financial watchdog, with almost one in 10 cigarettes produced illicitly or smuggled, causing an estimated €13bn loss in tax revenue each year.The European Court of Auditors (ECA) said in a report on Tuesday that the trade had “changed significantly” in recent years as smuggling, while still “a problem”, was overtaken by illicit manufacturing, which has increased dramatically in the bloc. Continue readi

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« Quelle menace représente encore le blocus du détroit d’Ormuz si plus rien n’y transite et que le monde finit par s’en passer ? »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-08T15:00:08+00:00

Dans les économies mondialisées et interconnectées, ce sont le monopole et la rareté qui créent la puissance. Or, la voie d’entrée et de sortie du golfe Persique est aujourd’hui contournable, ce qui constitue une faiblesse pour le régime iranien, constate Julien Bouissou, journaliste au « Monde », dans sa chronique.

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Trump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:59:21+00:00

Amid unpopular Iran war and persistent inflation, governor says state has had its name since before US existedDemocrats have hit back against Donald Trump’s suggestion that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America”, accusing the US president of trying to distract from his war on Iran and rising prices.The administration moved to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” hours after Trump’s return to office in January 2025. In August, as trade tensions escalated between the US and Canada, it moved to do the same with Lake Ontario, moving to rename it as “Lake America”. Co

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"Amianto nell’aria, newyorkesi ingannati dopo l’11 settembre”. E Mandani pubblica i documenti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-09-08T14:58:03+00:00

A 25 anni dall’attacco alle Torre Gemelle, il “New York Times” denuncia le bugie delle autorità sulla natura delle polveri generate dai crolli del World Trade Center. In migliaia i cittadini che si sarebbero ammalati dopo essere rientrati nelle loro abitazioni prima che fosse sicuro farlo

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"Amianto nell’aria, newyorkesi ingannati dopo l’11 settembre”. E Mamdani pubblica i documenti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-09-08T14:58:03+00:00

A 25 anni dall’attacco alle Torre Gemelle, il “New York Times” denuncia le bugie delle autorità sulla natura delle polveri generate dai crolli del World Trade Center. In migliaia i cittadini che si sarebbero ammalati dopo essere rientrati nelle loro abitazioni prima che fosse sicuro farlo

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British family speaks out over nine-year ordeal after husband is abducted by Saudi Arabia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:55:08+00:00

Mira Lozi says quiet diplomacy has failed to free Rami Naimi who was first seized in Dubai in 2017A British woman has spoken out for the first time about the alleged abduction, torture and coercion of her husband at the hands of Saudi authorities, after nine years of “failed” quiet diplomacy.The businessman Rami Naimi was first abducted in Dubai in 2017 on his return from a trip to Australia with his father. After being tortured, he was released the following year. Continue reading...

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British family of man abducted by Saudi Arabia speak out over nine-year ordeal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:55:08+00:00

Mira Lozi says quiet diplomacy has failed to free Rami Naimi who was first seized in Dubai in 2017A British woman has spoken out for the first time about the alleged abduction, torture and coercion of her husband at the hands of Saudi authorities, after nine years of “failed” quiet diplomacy.The businessman Rami Naimi was first abducted in Dubai in 2017 on his return from a trip to Australia with his father. After being tortured, he was released the following year. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Vladimir Poutine a assuré à Donald Trump que la Russie n’avait pas de « visée agressive » à l’égard de l’Europe, rapporte le Kremlin

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-08T14:49:24+00:00

Les dirigeants américain et russe se sont entretenus par téléphone et ont « échangé leurs points de vue sur les résultats des voyages » des émissaires américains à Moscou et à Kiev, a rapporté le Kremlin. Vladimir Poutine a aussi « salué les efforts de médiation des États-Unis visant à trouver des solutions » au conflit, selon la même source.

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Firm truck rentals and ageing fleet replacement demand fire up India’s heavy truck market

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-08T14:48:11+00:00

India’s heavy-truck market is getting a twin boost from festive freight and fleet replacement, with rentals up as much as 15% year-on-year on major routes and operators increasingly replacing ageing vehicles with newer, higher-capacity trucks. The shift could keep M&HCV demand resilient even as overall industry growth normalises in FY27

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Recovery from UK flight disruption ‘will take some time’, as several airports affected – business live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:46:54+00:00

National Air Traffic Services apologise for technical issue disrupting departures todayAir traffic control issue causes flight delays and disruption across UKGas prices are rising this morning, putting pressure on European countries who need to stock up their storage levels before the winter.The month-ahead UK gas price is up around 1% at 184p a therm, close to yesterday’s highs when gas hit its highest since January 2023. Continue reading...

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IDBI Bank stock crashes 10.5% as disinvestment uncertainty deepens

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-08T14:45:11+00:00

The stock hit an intraday low of ₹79.05 before recovering marginally to close at ₹81.22 on the NSE, with the traded volume surging to 690.74 lakh shares worth ₹571.93 crore

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Israel to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem after sanctions against illegal settlements – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:39:27+00:00

Foreign minister, Gideon Saar, claims UK ‘systemically working against the state of Israel’UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingThe Liberal Democrats say they have been granted a Commons urgent question today about the latest Argentinian threats to the Falkland Islands. A Foreign Office minister will be responding at about 12.30pm.Isaac Herzog, the Israeli president, has said that Britain will be “on the wrong side of history” if it goes ahead with plans to ban trade with the illegal settlements on the West Bank.Later today, we expect to see h

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Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions against illegal settlements – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:39:27+00:00

Foreign minister, Gideon Saar, claims UK ‘systemically working against the state of Israel’UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingThe Liberal Democrats say they have been granted a Commons urgent question today about the latest Argentinian threats to the Falkland Islands. A Foreign Office minister will be responding at about 12.30pm.Isaac Herzog, the Israeli president, has said that Britain will be “on the wrong side of history” if it goes ahead with plans to ban trade with the illegal settlements on the West Bank.Later today, we expect to see h

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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:38:44+00:00

For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.

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Crude shock sends Nifty to three-month low; Rupee slips

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-08T14:36:42+00:00

Markets will track crude price movements, further developments in West Asia, and the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled in New Delhi on September 12-13

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Angela Merkel : “La vittoria dell’Afd uno shock, mi sanguina il cuore”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-09-08T14:32:51+00:00

L’ex cancelliera tedesca commenta il successo dell’ultradestra in Sassonia-Anhalt e la sconfitta del suo partito, la Cdu: “Bisogna dire alle persone cosa si vuole per il Paese, non parlare solo di ‘cordone sanitario’ contro gli estremisti”

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Family of slain teen calls for death penalty in murder trial of singer D4vd

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:32:34+00:00

David Burke’s defense argues there is no evidence he had any intent of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas HernandezThe family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has called for the singer D4vd, who is on trial suspected of killing the girl, to face the death penalty.D4vd, who was born David Anthony Burke, in July was ordered to stand trial over the killing of Rivas, whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla car on 8 September 2025. Burke has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Continue reading...

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Air traffic control issue causes flight delays and disruption across UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:32:31+00:00

Departures from London airports worst hit with most flights since 2pm affected as National Air Traffic Services investigates technical problemFlights around the UK are facing delays and disruption due to an air traffic control issue which has affected a string of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick.Departures from London airports are most severely affected, with few take-offs since a fault was reported early on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

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Flight delays and disruption across UK after air traffic control technical issue

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-08T14:32:31+00:00

London airports worst hit with knock-on disruption in Europe as airlines call for overhaul of UK air traffic systemFlights around the UK are facing delays and disruption due to an air traffic control issue which has affected a string of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick and is expected to take “some time” to resolve.About 300 flights have been cancelled and the number is expected to rise, flight monitoring website Flightradar24 said. Continue reading...

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