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Former Louisiana mayor completes 90-day jail term for raping 16-year-old boy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T10:38:21+00:00

Judge admits he made mistake in sentencing Misty Roberts, who faced up to 17 years in prison after convictionThe former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts has completed the 90-day jail sentence that she received for raping a 16-year-old boy while still in elected office and been released from custody, according to state corrections records.The 44-year-old finished her jail term on what was the Labor Day holiday in the US, one week after the judge who presided over her case rejected a request from prosecutors to force her to serve a harsher sentence. Continue reading...

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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T10:32:23+00:00

Newscaster says rare but treatable condition polycythaemia vera left her feeling like she ‘had her batteries taken out’The BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has been diagnosed with a rare form of incurable blood cancer, she has revealed.Doctors told the broadcaster last November she had polycythaemia vera (PV), which cannot be cured but is treatable. The condition, which affects about 8,000 people in the UK, is associated with an increased risk of the blood clots that can cause a stroke, heart attack or deep vein thrombosis. Continue reading...

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Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T10:30:56+00:00

US-owned dating app allegedly allowed ad firms access to private information in breach of UK lawBusiness live – latest updatesGrindr will pay £26m to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of users in the UK who allege that the US dating app shared highly sensitive personal information, including in some cases their HIV status, with advertising companies.The settlement brings to an end a two-year legal battle, after the UK law firm Austen Hays filed a claim at the high court of England and Wales in April 2024 on behalf of Grindr users alleging violations of UK privacy laws during a period up to

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Former RBI Governor calls for incentives to create more small finance banks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T10:29:24+00:00

“I am sure that Equitas Bank will also make an application at the appropriate time. And if a universal bank license is given to them, it is not a bad idea,” said the former RBI Gov

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Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty end 0.50% lower; pharma, healthcare outperform, media and IT under pressure

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T10:29:23+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Benchmark indices opened in negative territory on Monday, September 7, 2026, weighed down by a stronger-than-expected US jobs report that reignited fears of a Federal Reserve rate hike, while elevated crude oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions added to the cautious mood.

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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9 as Bombardment Intensifies

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-07T10:24:33+00:00

Israel has stepped up its attacks targeting Hezbollah after capturing a strategic ridge last week, spurring worries that it will prolong its occupation of Lebanese territory.

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EN DIRECT, élections régionales en Allemagne : après la victoire de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, le chancelier allemand, Friedrich Merz se dit « profondément choqué » et appelle au respect des « valeurs » de la Constitution

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-07T10:18:10+00:00

Le président de la CDU a qualifié la défaite de son parti aux élections régionales de revers majeur. L’AfD pourrait devenir le premier parti d’extrême droite à diriger un Land depuis 1945, à condition que le parti tisse une alliance avec d’autres formations.

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EN DIRECT, élections régionales en Allemagne : après la victoire de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, le chancelier Friedrich Merz veut mieux expliquer les réformes et convaincre les Allemands

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-07T10:18:10+00:00

Le président de la CDU a qualifié la défaite de son parti aux élections régionales de revers majeur. L’AfD pourrait devenir le premier parti d’extrême droite à diriger un Land depuis 1945, à condition que le parti tisse une alliance avec d’autres formations.

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EN DIRECT, élections régionales en Allemagne : après la victoire de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, le chancelier, Friedrich Merz, veut mieux expliquer les réformes et convaincre les Allemands

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-07T10:18:10+00:00

Le président de la CDU a qualifié la défaite de son parti aux élections régionales de revers majeur. L’AfD pourrait devenir le premier parti d’extrême droite à diriger un Land depuis 1945, à condition que le parti noue une alliance avec d’autres formations.

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EN DIRECT, élections régionales en Allemagne : après la victoire de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, le Parti social-démocrate propose des discussions avec les partis gouvernementaux

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-07T10:18:10+00:00

La coprésidente du Parti social-démocrate (SPD), Bärbel Bas, a jugé, lundi, que le scrutin de dimanche « était aussi un vote de défiance envers Berlin et le gouvernement fédéral ». « On ne peut pas l’ignorer », a-t-elle soutenu, assurant porter, avec les autres partis gouvernementaux, la responsabilité de cette défaite

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Arnya partners Casagrand to set up ₹750-cr real estate fund

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T10:14:32+00:00

Arnya RealEstates Fund Advisors Pvt Ltd has launched Arnya Real Estate Fund III – Preferred Capital, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a target corpus of ₹750 crore

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McCain Foods India appoints Aditya Krishna as MD

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T10:12:35+00:00

Krishna takes over from Mainak Dhar, who transitions into an expanded leadership role

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Digital advertising set to reach 80% of global ad revenue by 2029

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T10:12:32+00:00

Changing consumer behaviour and advertiser preferences are accelerating the shift online, with measurable outcomes making digital formats increasingly important for businesses.

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RBL Bank to raise up to $1 billion from overseas investors

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T10:04:15+00:00

In June, Emirates NBD Bank announced the successful completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately $2.75 billion (about ₹26,000 crore)

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