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At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T04:00:47+00:00

True figure likely to be much higher as it only covers about half of continent and does not include August totalsAt least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete figures from barely half the continent.Excess mortality in three of the EU’s larger countries – Germany, France and Spain – alone has already exceeded 25,000, according to the provisional national figures, and experts say the toll will rise significantly once August totals are consolidated. Continue reading...

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Le canal de Suez, chantier pharaonique et œuvre de la vie de Ferdinand de Lesseps, diplomate passionné et tenace

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-25T04:00:23+00:00

« Suez, canal historique » (2/6). Les tentatives de relier la Méditerranée à la mer Rouge se sont succédé depuis l’Antiquité. Mais il a fallu attendre l’entrée en scène de Ferdinand de Lesseps, pourtant ni scientifique ni ingénieur, pour que le projet se concrétise. Personnage haut en couleur, l’ancien consul du Caire a su mettre à profit son amitié avec le souverain égyptien, Saïd Pacha, pour financer et lancer les travaux.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty open lower as West Asia tensions, crude prices weigh

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T03:56:04+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Indian equities opened lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious over escalating West Asia tensions, elevated crude prices and the upcoming Nifty 50 monthly derivatives expiry, while concerns over a weak monsoon and global market weakness added to the pressure.

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Australia news live: Major Sydney property developer collapses leaving buyers in limbo; Greens senator opts out for 2028 over partner’s health

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:55:34+00:00

West Australian newspaper uses moniker on front page. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNumber of NSW households in urgent need of priority housing hits highest level in over a yearThe number of NSW households in urgent need of priority social housing has reached 13,776, the highest in more than a year.The waitlist has sat [at] around 70,000 since May. Anyone reading that as stability should look at what is happening inside that number.Urgent need is growing six times faster than general need on this register. Every month, a bigger share of the

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Iran fuel shortages spark lines at pumps as US pressure bites

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T03:50:50+00:00

The state-run newspaper reported long queues at Tehran petrol stations on Sunday as drivers rushed to fill up tanks due to fears of price hikes

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Liberals criticise ‘unimpressive and underwhelming’ rail loop plan as Victorian premier pushes ahead after hinting at pause

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:45:59+00:00

A day after suggesting other projects were more important to Victorians, Ben Carroll says train line will go ahead but at a slightly reduced costFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian opposition has described Ben Carroll’s plan to scale back new train stations along the Suburban Rail Loop to shave just over 5% off its total cost as “incredibly unimpressive and underwhelming”.The premier on Tuesday announced changes to the scope of the first stage of the state’s largest-ever infrastructure project, known as

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Woolworths’ Ooshies craze causes Coles sales slump with parents shopping at rival supermarket to collect toys

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:44:38+00:00

Coles full-year results show that despite gaining market share over past 12 months, sales fell over four weeks of ‘competitor’s collectables campaign’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWoolworths’ latest Disney “Ooshie” collectables have not only captivated Australian children, they have led to a short-term slump in competitor Coles’ sales.The latest rubber figurine promotion was scheduled to end on Tuesday, but strong customer interest meant Woolworths prematurely ran out of Ooshies a week ago. Continue reading...

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Apple gears up to launch its first new Mac Mini in two years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T03:38:53+00:00

The new desktop will debut as soon as the coming days, potentially putting the unveiling ahead of a September event to introduce the next iPhones

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Faute de solution militaire, Donald Trump mise sur l’asphyxie économique pour vaincre l’Iran

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-25T03:30:34+00:00

A l’approche des élections de mi-mandat, la Maison Blanche privilégie la pression économique à l’engagement militaire. Une soixantaine d’entités, personnes et navires iraniens ont été ajoutés à la liste des sanctions, a annoncé, lundi, le secrétaire au Trésor, Scott Bessent. Téhéran a réagi en parlant de « terrorisme économique ».

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Donald Trump mise sur l’asphyxie économique pour vaincre l’Iran, faute de solution militaire

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-25T03:30:32+00:00

A l’approche des élections de mi-mandat, la Maison Blanche privilégie la pression économique à l’engagement militaire. Une soixantaine d’entités, personnes et navires iraniens ont été ajoutés à la liste des sanctions, a annoncé, lundi, le secrétaire au Trésor, Scott Bessent. Téhéran a réagi en parlant de « terrorisme économique ».

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Economic growth likely slows to 7.1% in April-June quarter

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T03:30:20+00:00

Gross domestic product ‌expanded ⁠7.1% year-on-year in the April-June period, slowing from a better-than-expected 7.8% in the ⁠previous quarter

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Carta abierta de Sergio Ramírez al presidente Lula da Silva

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-08-25T03:30:01+00:00

Ortega ha suprimido las elecciones. No le niegue usted a Nicaragua el derecho a elegir libremente, el mismo que puede hacerlo presidente de Brasil por cuarta vez

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Escuchar a Europa y forjar su futuro

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-08-25T03:30:01+00:00

Entre las decisiones fundamentales que tenemos que tomar, una destaca sobre las demás: alcanzar, antes de que acabe el año, un acuerdo sobre nuestro Presupuesto a largo plazo para 2028-2034

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Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:29:38+00:00

Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting periodFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWoodside Energy has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets, even after enjoying a period of windfall oil profits caused by the Iran conflict.Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn ($A2.33bn) in the six-month reporting period, according to financials lodged on Tuesday, after the price of crud

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Scots college students charged with sexual assault of teen girl appear in court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:25:58+00:00

Three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 13, on bail and yet to enter a plea after alleged assault in Sydney’s eastThree teenage boys from an elite Sydney private school who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have faced court for the first time.On Tuesday, the three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 13, from Sydney’s Scots College had their matter heard in Surry Hills Children’s Court, but remained outside the courtroom. Continue reading...

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Scots College students charged with sexual assault of teen girl appear in court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:25:58+00:00

Three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 13, on bail and yet to enter a plea after alleged assault in Sydney’s eastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree teenage boys from a prestigious Sydney private school who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have faced court for the first time.On Tuesday the three boys, two aged 14 and one 13, all pupils at Sydney’s Scots College, had their matter heard in Surry Hills children’s court but remained outside the courtroom. Continue reading..

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Scots College trio who allegedly sexually assaulted teen girl have faced ‘repercussions’, judge says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:25:58+00:00

Three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 13, on bail and yet to enter a plea after alleged assault in Sydney’s eastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree teenage boys from a prestigious Sydney private school who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have faced court for the first time.On Tuesday the three boys, two aged 14 and one 13, all pupils at Sydney’s Scots College, had their matter heard in Surry Hills children’s court but remained outside the courtroom. Continue reading..

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All you need to know about Annu Projects IPO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T03:24:25+00:00

₹15.4 crore of the net IPO proceeds will go towards the purchase of machinery and equipment and ₹115 crore will be allocated to meet its working capital requirements

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Le projet « colossal » de parc d’attractions financé par l’Arabie saoudite éclipse les enjeux diplomatiques et commerciaux de la visite de Mohammed Ben Salman

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-25T03:15:02+00:00

La venue en France du prince héritier saoudien, alors que se tenait, lundi, un premier conseil du partenariat stratégique franco-saoudien, a été rythmée par diverses annonces commerciales et considérations diplomatiques.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Indian equities seen lower as West Asia tensions persist, Nifty expiry looms

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T03:05:11+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Indian equities are set for a cautious session as investors weigh geopolitical risks, crude prices and domestic weather concerns, while a new derivatives expiry mechanism adds another potential source of volatility to benchmark indices.

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Les Européens condamnent la stratégie de la terreur russe en Ukraine

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-25T03:00:11+00:00

Réunis, lundi, autour de Volodymyr Zelensky pour une conférence de la coalition des volontaires, les dirigeants du Vieux Continent ont réitéré leurs marques de soutien, militaires et financières, à Kiev et ils ont dénoncé l’accentuation des frappes de la Russie contre les bâtiments civils.

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Australia news live: PM dubbed ‘WA’s daddy’ over Blue Poles and GST promises; RBA poised to lift interest rates again if needed

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T03:00:07+00:00

West Australian newspaper uses moniker on front page. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNumber of NSW households in urgent need of priority housing hits highest level in over a yearThe number of NSW households in urgent need of priority social housing has reached 13,776, the highest in more than a year.The waitlist has sat [at] around 70,000 since May. Anyone reading that as stability should look at what is happening inside that number.Urgent need is growing six times faster than general need on this register. Every month, a bigger share of the

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Australia news live: PM dubbed ‘WA’s daddy’ over Blue Poles and GST promises; home ownership for young people back to 1940s levels

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T02:23:33+00:00

West Australian newspaper uses moniker on front page. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNumber of NSW households in urgent need of priority housing hits highest level in over a yearThe number of NSW households in urgent need of priority social housing has reached 13,776, the highest in more than a year.The waitlist has sat [at] around 70,000 since May. Anyone reading that as stability should look at what is happening inside that number.Urgent need is growing six times faster than general need on this register. Every month, a bigger share of the

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Iran vows retaliation after US expands economic sanctions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T02:14:10+00:00

Tehran said it was prepared to counter the latest measures as Washington sought greater international compliance with its pressure campaign

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Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-25T02:11:08+00:00

Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

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