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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : lors de sa visite à Kiev, le président du Conseil européen, Antonio Costa, réaffirme que l’UE est « prête à accueillir l’Ukraine en son sein »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-24T13:17:57+00:00

Le président du Conseil européen a estimé dans un discours que « l’avenir de l’Ukraine au sein de l’Union européenne [était] la meilleure garantie de sécurité et de stabilité démocratique à long terme, pour l’Ukraine comme pour l’Europe tout entière ».

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : « La Russie tentera une escalade contre les pays européens afin de les dissuader d’aider l’Ukraine », a prévenu Emmanuel Macron lors de la réunion de la Coalition des volontaires

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-24T13:17:57+00:00

« Il est clair que les pays de l’OTAN seront ciblés et que les provocations se multiplieront », a estimé lundi le président français, exhortant à « rester calme et continuer » d’aider Kiev.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : « La Russie tentera une escalade contre les pays européens afin de les dissuader d’aider l’Ukraine », a prévenu Emmanuel Macron lors de la réunion de la coalition des volontaires

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-24T13:17:57+00:00

« Il est clair que les pays de l’OTAN seront ciblés et que les provocations se multiplieront », a estimé lundi le président français, exhortant à « rester calme et continuer » d’aider Kiev.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Emmanuel Macron, Andy Burnham et Friedrich Merz condamnent les attaques russes « systématiques » contre les civils ukrainiens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-24T13:17:57+00:00

A l’issue de la réunion de la coalition des volontaires, qui s’est tenue dans l’après-midi à Kiev, les dirigeants français, britannique et allemand ont condamné les frappes « de plus en plus intenses menées par la Russie contre les villes, les infrastructures essentielles et les civils ukrainiens ».

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At least six injured in Reno, Nevada, wildfire as 42,000 forced to evacuate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T13:17:40+00:00

Fast-moving, ‘human-caused’ fire in Reno leaves thousands of homes and businesses without power, officials sayTens of thousands of people in Nevada were urged to evacuate as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the city of Reno.The Hawk fire began on Saturday to the north-west of the city, and quickly grew, showing “extreme fire behavior”. Continue reading...

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Twelve people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T13:14:57+00:00

Nine men and three women aged between 19 and 61 arrested as part of investigation of events leading to deadly collisionNine men and three women, aged between 19 and 61, have been arrested by officers investigating events leading to a crash on the A66 in which PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough and five other people died, Cleveland police said.Some of those arrested as part of the investigation are suspected of “participating in the activities of an organised crime group”, Cleveland police said, adding that four of those killed in the car which hit the police vehicle had previous convictions.

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Iran shadow looms over Dalal Street as Nifty ends in red

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-24T13:14:21+00:00

The session underscored how a faraway geopolitical flashpoint can dominate trading on Dalal Street when energy prices are already elevated

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Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-24T13:14:10+00:00

The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.

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Global brands betting big on Indian developers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-24T13:11:35+00:00

For global brands, India represents more than a high-growth market and real estate offers a long-term extension of brand identity, making the choice of Indian development partners critical

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Військо незалежності: війна розумом і технологіями

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-24T13:08:00+00:00

За тридцять п’ять років з дня відновлення Незалежності України, українська армія пройшла трансформацію від уламка радянської системи до сучасного технологічного та боєздатного війська.

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No 10 says glorification of dangerous driving ‘for clips and entertainment is utterly disgraceful’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T13:07:43+00:00

Downing Street repeats calls for social media platforms to review content and policies following a fatal crash near Middlesbrough on SaturdayLee Anderson, the Reform UK MP for Ashfield, is first up to speak. He says young people in his constituency – and in many areas across the country – have “absolutely no chance” of securing council housing or social housing. He says that Reform’s government would “put British people first” in a housing system he characterises as being unfair.Reform UK will use a press conference that is due to begin at 11am to announce its pledge to prioritise British-born

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Physical AI startup WATER raises $2.5 million

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-24T13:07:30+00:00

Teja Vinukollu said the funding will support WATER’s continued technical validation, including proving how its model’s understanding transfers across products and users

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Paluck Technologies to raise ₹33 crore via IPO on BSE SME

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-24T13:05:52+00:00

The company will issue 68.76 lakh equity shares in the price band of ₹ 46 - ₹ 48 per share; the issue will open for subscription on August 28

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French police accused of rising use of violence to stop Channel crossings

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T13:00:33+00:00

NGO criticises ‘human cost’ of UK-funded crackdown on attempts to set off from French beaches in small boatsPeople trying to cross the Channel to the UK have reported an increase in French police use of violence on beaches to prevent them from getting into dinghies, according to a French NGO.Utopia 56, which works on beaches from where migrants attempt Channel crossings, says so far this year 2,720 people have reported being victims of French police violence, compared with 1,954 over the same period last year, when crossings overall were much higher. Continue reading...

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Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling chairs on Titanic’ with plan for new board

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T13:00:16+00:00

Campaigners say proposal for £10bn rescue deal in bid to avoid nationalisation is a ‘cosy stitch-up’Business live – latest updatesThe group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have been accused of shuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic after proposing an overhaul of the stricken utility’s board.In a bid to stave off temporary nationalisation by Andy Burnham, the lenders said they would appoint Liz Barber, the former chief executive of Yorkshire Water, and Clive Selley, the former chief executive of network operator Openreach, as directors if they are allowed to take formal con

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« Les citoyens n’avaient plus confiance en nous » : en Belgique, des tentatives de revivifier la démocratie par le tirage au sort

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-24T13:00:10+00:00

« Permis d’espérer » (1/6). L’abstention massive, les promesses politiques non tenues et la prégnance des mouvements autoritaires fragilisent nos démocraties. Afin de remédier à cette crise, l’écrivain belge David Van Reybrouck a inspiré de nombreuses initiatives délibératives qui ravivent la pratique démocratique.

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Un nuevo condominio desembarca en Zona Oeste

Source: Clarin · Published: 2026-08-24T12:54:09+00:00

Con la consigna “Más verde, más amenities y más espacio propio”, se presentó Pío Village, en Ituzaingó.Incluye desde tres ambientes con jardín o terraza hasta dúplex, desde US$ 170 mil.

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Up to £464m ‘moved through more than 3,000 UK high street shell companies’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T12:49:17+00:00

Research shows firms are branded as beauty and convenience but apparently operate in money-laundering and terrorist financing sectorsUp to £464m has “moved through” more than 3,000 UK shell companies branded as beauty and convenience stores but apparently operating in the money-laundering and terrorist financing sectors, a new analysis sets out.The companies – listed as hairdressers, barber shops and salons, on the one hand, or mini-marts and corner shops on the other – show “remarkably similar lifespans” of about six months despite their seemingly different purposes. Continue reading...

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No 10 backs ‘tough action’ if social platforms fail to remove dangerous driving posts after A66 crash

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T12:49:09+00:00

Downing Street condemns ‘utterly disgraceful’ clips and says sites are legally obliged to take them downThe government has given its full backing to Ofcom to take “tough action” against social media platforms that fail to remove videos which depict dangerous driving after a crash that killed seven people near Middlesbrough.The collision in the early hours of Saturday, in which PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died, occurred when a Volkswagen Passat carrying five people aged between 23 and 17 crashed head-on with a marked armed response vehicle while driving the wrong way on the A66. Continu

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Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies a year after son

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T12:44:52+00:00

Gardiner, who had cancer, is remembered as ‘one of a kind’ after competing in BBC show with son Sam in 2020Tributes have been paid to the Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner, who has died a year after her son and co-star Sam was killed in a car crash.The physiotherapist from Manchester died after “a long and courageous battle with cancer”, relatives said. She was 61 and is survived by her other son, Charlie. Continue reading...

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Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T12:44:24+00:00

Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home after she reported a possible prowler to 911, has died, his attorney said Sunday.Sean Grayson died on Sunday, lawyer Daniel Fultz – who represented the ex-Sangamon county deputy at his trial – told NBC News and CBS News.The Associated Press contributed Continue reading...

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J&K eyes economy doubling with new investment, growth drivers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-24T12:37:55+00:00

Officials involved in the exercise said the focus is expected to be on identifying sectors capable of generating sustained investment, employment and productivity gains, rather than relying on a single industry to drive growth.

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First Thing: New Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces early test amid bond market worries

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-24T12:28:35+00:00

Key speech to be delivered this week at Jackson Hole said to focus on productivity and demographics in the US. Plus, how do you vaccinate 1,000 little penguins in the wild?Good morning. The new US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faces a critical test this week amid anxiety in government bond markets over inflation and Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans. As the world’s most powerful central bank prepares for its annual Jackson Hole conference, analysts said bond traders would be looking for signals from Warsh over its commitment to fighting inflation.However, Warsh has signalled reluctan

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