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« Fjord », Palme d’or 2026 : « Cristian Mungiu prête le prestige du cinéma au registre de la lutte contre le politiquement correct »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-19T14:10:04+00:00

Dans une tribune au « Monde », le politiste roumain Cristian Pirvulescu estime qu’en choisissant une fois de plus un sujet très clivant politiquement, tout en refusant d’en tirer un verdict moral, le cinéaste cultive une ambiguïté qui fait le jeu des milieux réactionnaires.

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Karnataka Bank empanelled as Arranger for HUDCO Capital Gain Bonds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T14:01:36+00:00

Karnataka Bank customers can easily subscribe to HUDCO Capital Gain Bonds at the bank’s branches, supported by dedicated relationship management and customer service

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Calls for urgent law change as UK’s largest water reuse system cannot be switched on

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T14:00:14+00:00

Recycling system in Cambridgeshire that could save thousands of litres a day is deemed not in line with rulesThe largest water reuse system in the UK, which could save thousands of litres of water a day for people living in one of the driest regions of the country, is not allowed to be switched on because of drinking water regulations.As water supplies in England reach critical levels, the Guardian can reveal that a model water recycling system within an urban housing development in Cambridgeshire has not been switched on since it was made ready in 2021. Continue reading...

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Firefighters sound alarm as US faces critical staffing shortage: ‘We don’t have enough people’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T14:00:13+00:00

Firefighters describe being pushed to limit by a brutal wildfire season, with key leadership roles going unfilledThe US has faced a critical shortage of firefighters at the US Forest Service (USFS) this summer as thousands of fires erupted across the country.Despite officials’ claims that the firefighting workforce was stronger than ever, the agency has failed to keep pace with escalating conditions and the catastrophic fires fueled by them, according to nine firefighters who spoke to the Guardian anonymously, because they are barred from disclosing the information to the public. Continue read

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Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T13:59:51+00:00

Michael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrestFlorida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has suspended a former close ally and senior civic official who was arrested on felony child sexual abuse charges.Michael Caruso, who was removed as clerk of court and comptroller for Palm Beach county on Tuesday, was a vocal supporter of a law signed by DeSantis in 2023 that allowed the death penalty for anybody convicted of the sexual battery of a child under 12. Continue reading...

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Rajnath, Japan Defence Minister to meet on Thursday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T13:59:06+00:00

Two sides likely to discuss co-production of the unified complex radio antenna mast

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Man who died with woman and girl off Sussex coast was Palestinian refugee

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T13:55:54+00:00

Palestinian embassy named man as Hossam al-Khawas but was unable to confirm names of other family membersA father who died alongside a woman and a teenage girl off the Sussex coast on Tuesday was a Palestinian refugee, the Palestinian embassy has said.The embassy in London named him as Hossam al-Khawas from the Rashidieh camp in Lebanon. The embassy said it was unable to confirm the names of the other family members. Continue reading...

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First Coffee raises $1.3 million from Japanese VC firm

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T13:40:02+00:00

The funds will be used to accelerate store expansion, build the corporate team, strengthen brand value and invest in product development

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Notebook imports go up by 5 times in first half

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T13:39:41+00:00

Domestic industry calls for 10 per cent % safeguard duty to provide a level-playing field

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Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T13:37:11+00:00

Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia BellerA senior adviser to many of Latin America’s new wave of far-right leaders has been arrested for allegedly masterminding the attempted murder of his girlfriend.The businessman and political consultant Fernando Cerimedo, 42, had been working as an adviser to the Bolivian president, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, and was one of the main strategists behind Javier Milei’s campaign in Argentina’s 2023 presidential election. Continue reading...

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Lewes derailment: images show track defect before incident on hottest day

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-19T13:33:07+00:00

Network Rail and Southern owner GTR apologise after investigators reveal picture of possible heat-buckled track Rail operators have apologised after a report into last Thursday’s train derailment in East Sussex found a “track geometry irregularity” on the approach to the site where the train derailed on the hottest day of the year so far.An interim report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said CCTV images showed the fault existed before the incident occurred near Lewes, injuring 30 people. Continue reading...

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Haragopal appointed NABFINS MD

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-19T13:30:30+00:00

Haragopal served as the MD of the Delhi-based NABCONS for over two and a half years

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Au Kenya, le recours croissant aux « goons », ces gros bras payés pour semer le chaos dans les meetings politiques

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-19T13:30:06+00:00

Embauchés par des reponsables politiques pour assurer leur sécurité ou intimider leurs rivaux, ces jeunes n’hésitent pas à faire preuve de violence. Dimanche, un rassemblement du mouvement d’opposition Linda Mwananchi a été attaqué dans l’ouest du pays. A un an de l’élection présidentielle, le phénomène inquiète.

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