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ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:29:37+00:00

Soaring demand for services has led to tenfold increase in spending in a year in some areas, says NHS AllianceNHS leaders have warned that the costs of meeting soaring demand for ADHD and autism services in England are “running out of control” and have become unsustainable, with spending in some areas rising by up to tenfold over the course of a year. The NHS Alliance, which represents health managers, said the rise in demand since the coronavirus pandemic was forcing some to close waiting lists and look at reining in other services they provide.One integrated care board (ICB) cited in a rep

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Interstate fake drug syndicate busted in Ahmedabad, 3 held

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T09:24:58+00:00

Three persons arrested from Ahmedabad and Lucknow for allegedly procuring and distributing counterfeit blood pressure medicine

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UPG підтримала виставку Ukraine WOW "Той день" та забезпечила 1000 квитків для сімей ветеранів та захисників

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-28T09:20:00+00:00

UPG підтримала інтерактивну виставку Ukraine WOW "Той день", присвячену 35-річчю відновлення Незалежності України. У межах партнерства компанія забезпечила 1000 квитків для сімей ветеранів і ветеранок,...

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‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:13:35+00:00

Brother of former state premier tells Icac he sent message to his wife referring to a plan to damage the career of rival David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCharles Perrottet wrote about a plan to damage a Liberal minister’s career following his brother Dominic’s accession to the New South Wales premiership in October 2021, stating “we execute the prick once party room is over”, a corruption inquiry has heard.The younger brother of the former premier told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Ica

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OpenAI hires Meta executive to lead Southeast Asia, Australia

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-28T09:08:29+00:00

Sandhya Devanathan will be the region’s senior leader, overseeing consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, operations, and regulator engagement

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A look back at the King who broke with tradition

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:04:11+00:00

Norway's King Harald V has died aged 89 after being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.

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Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:01:16+00:00

The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.

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Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:01:16+00:00

The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.

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You Can Photograph This Pretty Irish Castle. You Just Can’t Go In.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:00:46+00:00

Tourists still flock to the picturesque 16th-century Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay. But in recent years, a dispute over ownership has prevented visitors from entering.

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Tips for Traveling While Pregnant

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:00:27+00:00

Doing research and getting advice from your doctor before you go can make your trip smoother.

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L’Islande, une nation sans armée, dépendante de l’OTAN pour sa sécurité

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-28T09:00:16+00:00

Malgré les menaces de Donald Trump contre son voisin groenlandais et les doutes pesant sur l’avenir de l’Alliance atlantique, l’île continue de compter sur sa relation avec les Etats-Unis, formalisée dans l’accord de défense de 1951.

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Inside a Secret School for Afghan Girls

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:00:01+00:00

Under Taliban rule, Afghan girls are officially barred from receiving an education beyond the sixth grade. Across the country, however, clandestine classrooms have emerged to defy the ban. Our Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief, Elian Peltier, visited one of these covert schools to meet the young women determined to learn.

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Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-08-28T09:00:00+00:00

The automaker, one of the nation’s biggest employers, could shed tens of thousands of jobs amid global market shifts driven by electrification, AI and autonomous driving.

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Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T08:58:35+00:00

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

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Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-28T08:58:35+00:00

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

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EN DIRECT, inondations au Népal et au Tibet : 472 morts et plus de 1 400 disparus ; le menace de rupture du lac au Tibet « diminue », selon un média d’Etat chinois

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-28T08:58:24+00:00

La police népalaise a annoncé un nouveau bilan provisoire de 469 morts, alors que les autorités chinoises ont fait état de trois morts sur leur territoire du Tibet. La rupture d’une retenue d’eau, en raison de pluies continues, pourrait provoquer des dégâts supplémentaires dans une zone déjà dévastée.

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EN DIRECT, inondations au Népal et au Tibet : nouveau bilan de 472 morts et plus de 1 400 disparus ; la Chine offre son aide à son voisin népalais pour les secours

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-28T08:58:22+00:00

La police népalaise a annoncé un nouveau bilan provisoire de 469 morts, alors que les autorités chinoises ont fait état de trois morts sur leur territoire du Tibet. La rupture d’une retenue d’eau, en raison de pluies continues, pourrait provoquer des dégâts supplémentaires dans une zone déjà dévastée.

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EN DIRECT, inondations au Népal et au Tibet : le Népal salue l’aide financière étrangère, mais assure n’avoir pas besoin de renforts pour les secours

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-28T08:58:22+00:00

La police népalaise a annoncé un nouveau bilan provisoire de 469 morts, alors que les autorités chinoises ont fait état de trois morts sur leur territoire du Tibet. La rupture d’une retenue d’eau, en raison de pluies continues, pourrait provoquer des dégâts supplémentaires dans une zone déjà dévastée.

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