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How ‘forensic fandom’ in Lindsay Clancy trial threaten postpartum psychosis awareness

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T11:00:52+00:00

Clancy’s live-streamed trial has become fodder for amateur sleuths to push viral conspiracy theories that threaten to undermine efforts to de-stigmatize illness, experts sayMeghan Cliffel was riding the subway in New York City in December 2015 when she became convinced the entire city belonged to a cult that was plotting to kill her and her two daughters. When she got back to her Manhattan apartment she believed the talking heads on the television were speaking to her directly, threatening her, and that the refrigerator was emitting poisonous gas. Her husband, she feared, was part of the cult

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South Indian Bank unveils ‘Onam Orumayude Olam’ campaign

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T10:56:17+00:00

The campaign features festive offers on Home, Car, and Personal Loans, plus exclusive debit card deals with 40+ brands at over 250 outlets in Kerala

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Turtlemint shares jump 9% after Q1 loss narrows

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T10:56:16+00:00

Revenue from operations jumped to ₹20.77 crore in the quarter under review from ₹7.03 crore in the same quarter last year

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У Ferrexpo одна проблема – Жеваго, - Financial Times

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-17T10:53:35+00:00

Констянтин Жеваго / УНІАНОдне з найавторитетніших світових ділових видань Financial Times присвятило окремий матеріал кризовій ситуації у Ferrexpo та проблемам компанії, пов’язаним із її найбільшим акціонером...

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Taylor demands Albanese repeal ‘cruel tax’ in return for NDIS bill support

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:51:40+00:00

Coalition leader tells Anthony Albanese that delaying change to budget measure is ‘unconscionable’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor says the Coalition will only support the Albanese government’s proposed overhaul of the NDIS if it first removes the “widow tax” loophole from its changes to taxing investment properties.The warning comes as the Albanese government hopes to land a deal with the opposition this week in order to pass the bill in the Senate after the Greens ruled out supporting changes to the scheme that are expected to boost the federal budget’s

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Jenrick says Reform would make long-term benefits claimants clean up high streets – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:42:26+00:00

Party’s ‘welfare to work’ policy would force long-term claimants to do community work or face losing benefitsRobert Jenrick went on to say that long-term benefits claimants will be made to clean up their local high street and do charity work or face having their benefits taken away.He said as part of the party’s “welfare to work” policy, long-term claimants, who are fit to work, will be forced to do 20-hours of work a week in the community.They’ll work to clean up high streets and parks, to beautify neglected places, to carry out minor repairs, to staff libraries and community centres to perfo

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Kushner to meet with Netanyahu in Israel, aiming to salvage Gaza deal

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:30:15+00:00

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy first held rare talks with Hamas's new leader in Egypt over the weekend in his effort to advance the stalled 15-point plan.

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Senior Russian banker fired after warning over wartime economy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:29:58+00:00

Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’The chief economist at Russia’s second largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.Andrei Klepach, who had served in the role at the state-controlled development bank VEB since 2014, was fired days after Russian media reported on a scathing speech he had delivered to fellow economists in May. Continue reading...

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Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:29:58+00:00

Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’Europe live – latest updatesThe chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.Andrei Klepach, who had served in the role at the state-controlled development bank VEB since 2014, was fired days after Russian media reported on a scathing speech he had delivered to fellow economists in May. Continue reading...

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AI emerges as key driver of Indian IT acquisitions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T10:27:42+00:00

Indian technology companies are increasingly looking overseas for specialist talent, platforms and intellectual property as enterprise demand for AI accelerates

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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:20:37+00:00

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.

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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:20:36+00:00

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.

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Rupee seen weakening to 97 per dollar by FY2026-27-end: BMI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T10:19:44+00:00

BMI expects the rupee to weaken to ₹97 per US dollar by the end of FY2026-27, which runs from April 2026 to March 2027, and to ₹99 per dollar by the end of FY2027-28, from ₹95.4 currently

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Angus Taylor links support for NDIS reform to removal of ‘widow tax’ loophole

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:19:23+00:00

Coalition leader tells Antony Albanese that delaying repeal of ‘cruel’ measure is ‘unconscionable’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor says the Coalition will only support the Albanese government’s proposed overhaul of the NDIS if it first removes the “widow tax” loophole from its changes to taxing investment properties.The warning comes as the Albanese government hopes to land a deal with the opposition this week in order to pass the bill in the Senate after the Greens ruled out supporting changes to the scheme that are expected to boost the federal budget’s

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Niente libertà per il serial killer più famigerato della Svizzera

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T10:13:09+00:00

Michel Peiry, ex sottufficiale dell’esercito, rimarrà in carcere. È famoso per aver seviziato e ucciso negli anni ‘80 almeno una decina di giovani autostoppisti

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