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È morto Fulvio Lucisano, il produttore cinematografico aveva 98 anni

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-18T08:33:41+00:00

Nella sua lunga carriera ha prodotto oltre centotrenta film fra cui “Tre tigri contro tre tigri”, “Aragosta a colazione”, “Ricomincio da tre” e “Fantozzi il ritorno”

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 350 pts, Nifty hover around 24,200; Asian Paints, HCL Tech top losers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-18T08:25:45+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets continued to trade in negative territory at midday on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 slipping below the psychologically important 24,200 level and the Sensex extending losses as crude oil prices held firm and geopolitical tensions showed no signs of easing

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Telangana aims to become clean energy hub: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-18T08:25:01+00:00

Addressing industrialists, investors, innovators, scientists, CEOs and technology experts attending the summit, Bhatti extended an open invitation to businesses to invest in Telangana

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Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrain

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T08:24:00+00:00

Lily Hooper has not been seen since leaving for a hike in Nattai national park, south-west of Sydney, on 12 AugustGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of missing 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper say they are “absolutely devastated” that she hasn’t been found after a multi-agency search.On Tuesday, search efforts for the teenager continued through the dense tree canopy and rugged terrain of Nattai national park, about 90km south-west of Sydney, for a seventh day. Continue reading...

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Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-18T08:23:59+00:00

The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.

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MCX plans India coal and ore exchanges to boost price discovery

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-18T08:20:35+00:00

Sellers and buyers will be allowed to trade physical delivery contracts through centralized electronic platforms, creating a more transparent pricing system and improving supply chain efficiency

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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T08:09:26+00:00

Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesDisabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year, the government has announced.Currently, disabled bus passes are valid for travel only on weekdays from 9.30am to 11pm unless local authorities fund an extension, as Greater Manchester did earlier this year when Andy Burnham was mayor. Continue reading...

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What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-18T08:08:39+00:00

Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will respond after 10 killed in overnight Russian attack – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T08:02:46+00:00

Ukraine launched over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas overnightUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy also responded to the overnight Russian attack, saying Ukraine “will definitely respond” by strikes on Russia.He said:“As of now, 10 people have been reported killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Many people have been injured and are receiving all necessary medical care. First responders have already extinguished the fire, and all emergency and response services continue working at the site. All the circumstances of this tragedy are being established. We will de

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Australia news live: two charged with murder after human remains found; Severe weather warning for northern Victoria

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T07:55:43+00:00

Government MPs agree to more than a dozen amendments made with the Coalition. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers calls gambling amendments ‘very substantial changes’Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opt-out register on gambling advertising will be revenue neutral, because the gambling industry will have to cover the costs.These changes that we’re proposing are very substantial changes. And they will make it much easier for people to opt out of this advertising. At the same time, as we make it easier for the regulator to enforce the rules a

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Severe weather warning for northern Victoria – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T07:55:43+00:00

All the days news as it unfoldedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers calls gambling amendments ‘very substantial changes’Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opt-out register on gambling advertising will be revenue neutral, because the gambling industry will have to cover the costs.These changes that we’re proposing are very substantial changes. And they will make it much easier for people to opt out of this advertising. At the same time, as we make it easier for the regulator to enforce the rules around inducements.I understand people’s concern about inducements. And

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Anthropic’s annualized revenue tops $65 billion before IPO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-18T07:44:02+00:00

Once viewed as the underdog, Anthropic has gained traction with AI tools that streamline complex tasks, including coding. Anthropic’s revenue run rate topped $9 billion in late 2025 and crossed $47 billion in May.

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Іран виграв Росії час, але Кремль це не врятує

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-18T07:44:00+00:00

Війна Трампа проти Ірану принесла РФ 30 млрд доларів. Але цього недостатньо. В майбутньому, в разі деескалації, видобуток нафти може чекати стагнація або навіть скорочення… Це – не оцінка західних аналітиків,...

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