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Russell Howard announces ‘devastating’ death of baby son

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-04T12:59:39+00:00

Comedian and his wife, Cerys Morgan, set up charitable foundation in memory of Felix, who died shortly after birthRussell Howard has announced the death of his baby son, in what he described as the “most devastating time of our lives”.The 46-year-old comedian said his family had been “changed for ever” after their “beautiful baby boy”, Felix, died shortly after birth. Continue reading...

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«Просвещение» в 2026 году снизило выпуск учебников

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-04T12:56:56+00:00

В январе-августе 2026 г. издательство «Просвещение» сократило печать тиражей учебников. У типографии «Парето-Принт» объем заказов этого издательства за указанный период в натуральном выражении снизился к январю-августу 2025 г. на 25-30%, сообщил «Ведомостям» ее гендиректор Павел Арсеньев. Собеседник в другой крупной типографии также рассказал «Ведомостям» о снижении объема печати учебников «Просвещения» примерно на 20% год к году.

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Axis Bank, Scapia launch no-fee travel credit card

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-04T12:54:02+00:00

Offers zero foreign exchange markup, airport privileges, and rewards on both travel and everyday spending

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9 days after deadly Nepal floods, 2 men are rescued from tunnel

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-09-04T12:50:00+00:00

Video shared by Nepal's authorities showed the moment a man was hauled from a tunnel. Nearly 1,300 people have died after flash floods swept through the region.

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L’Algérie marque une rupture de doctrine en envoyant des avions militaires au Niger

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-04T12:49:10+00:00

A la suite d’une tentative de putsch avortée à Niamey, Alger a dépêché des avions de chasse et de transport sur le sol nigérien. Cette opération d’assistance militaire inédite marque un tournant historique dans la politique étrangère algérienne.

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Seeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-04T12:37:57+00:00

Family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is striving to help Palestinians gain sovereignty over their food securitySalama Ayesh Muhanna still remembers the first seeds he planted on his family’s land in al-Qarara, Gaza. At just 17, Muhanna had proudly sprouted cucumbers.“I was very happy because I saw the results,” Muhanna says. “We were farmers at heart.” Continue reading...

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US military disables ad trackers on troops’ phones amid security fears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-04T12:36:01+00:00

Senator releases letters from armed forces after reports of location data being used to track US troops in Middle EastUS military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers, according to letters released on Friday by the US senator Ron Wyden and ⁠statements given to Reuters.The development follows reports ​that commercially available location data had been used to target American forces in the Middle East. Continue reading...

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Israel Says It Is Cementing Its Foothold in Southern Lebanon

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-04T12:16:12+00:00

The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts to broker lasting peace have floundered.

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Star Health settles 17 lakh+ claims worth ₹5,800 crore in Keralam

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-04T12:05:54+00:00

In Q1FY27, the company recorded GWP of ₹518 crore in the State and covered 5.3 lakh+ lives, with over 99% of its portfolio comprising retail health

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Один із найвідоміших бізнес-центрів Києва визнали зразковим платником податків

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-04T12:01:33+00:00

Державна податкова служба України включила компанію "Передові технології плюс", яка управляє одним із найвідоміших бізнес-центрів Києва "Парус", до переліку платників податків із високим рівнем добровільного...

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En Californie, ces milliers d’Américains acculés à vivre dans leur voiture

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-04T12:00:07+00:00

A Los Angeles, plusieurs milliers de personnes vivent dans une voiture, un van ou un camping-car. Une situation qui reflète les difficultés croissantes que rencontrent les Américains à revenus modestes pour se loger, un problème majeur aux Etats-Unis.

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Au Brésil, un scandale politico-financier fait vaciller le Tribunal suprême fédéral

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-04T12:00:04+00:00

Le juge Alexandre de Moraes, responsable de la condamnation de l’ancien président d’extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro, est soupçonné de collusion avec le banquier Daniel Vorcaro, en prison depuis le 4 mars dans le cadre de l’affaire Master.

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