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More than 200 people stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla amid $3.4bn debt

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T03:07:23+00:00

Sydney-headquartered group suspends work on some of its 45 construction sites affecting 60% of workforceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 200 workers at Sydney-headquartered Bathla Group have been stood down as administrators of the embattled property developer seek emergency funds to stave off a company-wide collapse.The insolvency advisory Teneo said on Monday that new short-term funding arrangements would only allow Bathla to continue construction on some of its 45 construction sites, though it did not

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La merdenea, feuilleté au fromage, symbole de la lutte contre la gentrification de Bucarest

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-07T03:00:15+00:00

Sur les réseaux sociaux roumains, une bataille entre cette spécialité locale de pâtisserie salée et le croissant a pris des proportions inattendues. Les habitants de la capitale entendent défendre « l’une des dernières sources d’alimentation abordable ».

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Far-right AfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majority

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T02:42:09+00:00

Alternative für Deutschland surges to victory in Saxony-Anhalt as Friedrich Merz’s CDU slumps to disastrous resultThe populist, far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has surged to a resounding victory in a crucial state election in Germany, but fell just short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since the second world war.The party of Germany’s unpopular chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democrats (CDU), slumped to a disastrous result in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Continue reading...

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All you need to know about Pranav Constructions IPO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T02:35:41+00:00

The ₹351 crore IPO will remain open from September 7 to 9, with shares priced at ₹118–₹124 and a minimum lot size of 120 shares.

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Flat opening seen for Indian stocks amid global tension

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T02:23:22+00:00

Gift Nifty trades near 24,000 ahead of Monday’s session as renewed geopolitical risks, elevated oil prices and US Treasury yields weigh on sentiment.

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3 Tata group cos, 4 Railway stocks, 2 shipping sector, 3 Pharma majors, Adani Enterprises, NMDC, SJVN, Nava, Stanley Lifestyle will remain in focus on Monday, Sept 7

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T02:00:37+00:00

Key developments across multiple sectors, including Tata’s ambitious AI data centre investment and significant corporate maneuvers in pharmaceuticals and shipping, are set to shape market dynamics ahead of a busy trading week.

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Australia politics live: Hume claims Labor’s algorithm bill gives it too much power; embattled developer Bathla stands down 200 workers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T01:44:40+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...

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Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE: Stock to buy today: HEG (₹729.05)

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T01:13:54+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: BSE Sensex settled 362.57 pts or 0.48% higher at 76,515.43. Nifty 50 was up 24.25 pts or 0.10% to 23,897.70. For the week, the benchmarks lost 1.2% and 1%, marking their fourth ‌consecutive weekly decline and their longest losing streak in ‌five ⁠months.

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Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France warns state election win a ‘serious moment’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T01:03:39+00:00

Lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes further ‘strong’ cooperation with Musk as French minister says ‘We cannot forget our history’The candidate who led the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party to a historic state election victory in Germany has thanked Elon Musk for his support, as one French minister warned that this was a “serious moment” for Europe.The AfD more than doubled its support in the Saxony-Anhalt region and appears to be on the brink of becoming the first far-right party to gain power in Germany at state level since the second world war. Continue reading...

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Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-09-07T00:39:45+00:00

Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say.

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Australia news live: Chalmers says next election will be a ‘referendum on super’; new NSW laws to combat organised crime

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T00:29:58+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...

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Susan Sarandon says she is losing movie roles because of her support for Palestine

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T00:17:35+00:00

Oscar-winning actor says she and other outspoken critics of Israel have found it ‘impossible’ to get hired by major studiosThe Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has said she is still losing work because of her outspoken support for Palestinians, despite what she ⁠described as a broader shift ⁠in public opinion against ​US support for Israel.Speaking at the Venice film festival, where she is promoting her latest movie The Echo Chamber, Sarandon said some parts of the film industry continued to ⁠shun her over her activism. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Chalmers says next election to be fought on super after One Nation reveals plan; Sydney to get urban solar farm

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-06T23:18:35+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...

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AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-06T23:15:46+00:00

A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.

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India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-09-06T23:02:40+00:00

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.

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‘Gigantic spaceship’: University of Bristol’s flagship £500m campus opens

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-06T23:01:18+00:00

Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus near to station will make it easier for students and staff to commuteNot so long ago, the first impression for visitors arriving by train to Bristol’s main railway station was a derelict building described by David Cameron as looking like the entrance to a war zone.On Monday, a shiny new University of Bristol campus on the site of that crumbling Royal Mail sorting office next door to Temple Meads is opening its doors to students, teachers and members of the public. Continue reading...

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