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Can Ancient Ruins Be Protected From Wildfires? Greece Is Trying.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:32+00:00

As blazes surge across Europe, the country is making a trade-off to protect its heritage by fireproofing sites at the risk of spoiling the surrounding landscape.

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A Factory in Rural Ireland Is at the Center of a Dispute Over Russia

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:29+00:00

Alumina processed at a refinery in County Limerick may be feeding Russia’s war in Ukraine, an investigation suggested. There is little agreement on what to do about it.

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Silver futures rise to ₹2.4 lakh per kg

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T08:47:38+00:00

Build-up of fresh positions by participants led to rise in silver prices, analysts said

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Sydney records warmest winter on record as Melbourne equals previous hottest temperatures

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T08:41:13+00:00

New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania just experienced their warmest-ever winters – and BoM says above-average temperatures expected to continueAustralia’s two biggest cities had their hottest and equal hottest winters on record, with three eastern states also breaking temperature records.The Bureau of Meteorology’s (BoM) spring outlook shows above average daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to continue for much of the country, with an increased chance of unusually high maximums. Continue reading...

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Gold futures decline to ₹1,54,252/10gm

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T08:40:47+00:00

Decline in prices of the yellow metal have been attributed to weaker spot demand

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Footage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises questions about conduct

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T08:36:05+00:00

Male police officer caught on camera during 9 February protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac HerzogGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVideo footage has emerged capturing a New South Wales police officer boasting about “punching” a protester in the head “when he was down”, before the protester was charged with assaulting police.Police body-worn camera footage, which was leaked to a social media account and widely shared over the weekend, reveals a male police officer telling his colleagues during the 9 February protest at Sydney town hall against a visit by th

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Aluminium futures: Hold the longs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T08:33:17+00:00

The contract is likely to see a rally soon  

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UK house prices rise for first time since April, says Nationwide

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T08:32:48+00:00

Average price of home rose 0.2% month on month in August to £275,465 as market awaits interest rate voteUK houses near top state secondary schools cost £40,000 more, research revealsUK house prices increased for the first time in four months in August, according to a leading index, as buyers and sellers remain in a “holding pattern” before an expected increase in interest rates later this year.The average price of a British home rose 0.2% month on month in August to £275,465, the first increase since April, according to Nationwide. Analysts had forecast a 0.1% rise in house prices. Continue re

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Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T08:31:35+00:00

Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributionsDonald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London.“I always review every position – that’s just one of many,” the US president told reporters in the White House, in response to a question about whether he was reviewing the US’s position over the South Atlantic islands, an archipelago whose status has long been disputed by Argentina, which claim

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty, Sensex trade range-bound amid banking sell-off

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T08:31:05+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities remained range-bound at midday as banking stocks faced selling pressure, offsetting gains in IT and select heavyweights, while rising crude prices and global bond yields weighed on sentiment ahead of key technical levels around 24,000.

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Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T08:30:51+00:00

Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines, whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in the Thai resort city of Pattaya have stepped up security as they prepare to welcome thousands of sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln after more than 270 consecutive days at sea.“About 600 officials will provide security and other necessary assistance,” the provincial governor, Narit Niramaiwong, told AFP. Continue reading...

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