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Australia politics live: Hume denies Chalmers’ claim Coalition would ‘end super as we know it’; Victorian teachers accept pay offer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T01:17:27+00:00

Vote to accept state government’s latest pay offer ends year-long negotiations. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their superannuation balance early after Pauline Hanson called on Sunday for super rules to be “lightened up a bit” and allow workers to their money in times of crisis.It’s something that we will obviously consider as part of ou

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Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE: Stock to buy today: Elgi Equipments (₹609.05)

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T01:16:49+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live updates: The  stock Elgi Equipments has been appreciating since February after it found support at ₹420. But after hitting a high of ₹634 on May 29, the price gradually moderated. The rally on Friday indicates that the scrip is likely beginning a new leg of rally now, which can potentially lift the stock to ₹740.

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Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-17T01:13:37+00:00

The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.

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Australia politics live: Hume denies Chalmers’ claims that Coalition would ‘end super as we know it’; NAB profits rise as customers show signs of stress

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T00:27:57+00:00

Bank says levels of ‘watch loans’ moving higher, reflecting current and potential customer stress. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their superannuation balance early after Pauline Hanson called on Sunday for super rules to be “lightened up a bit” and allow workers to their money in times of crisis.It’s something that we will obviously con

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Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T00:19:53+00:00

President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilitiesDonald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un’s regime was learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war.The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two major annual exercises held by South Korea and the US, start on Monday and run until 27 August. Continue reading...

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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T00:09:57+00:00

At least 2,325 people have been killed, according to government data, surpassing the death toll from 2018-20 outbreakThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history with at least 2,325 people killed, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the 2018-20 outbreak.Congo’s public health institute said on Sunday that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours. Continue reading...

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Shaping businesses from ground up

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T00:02:40+00:00

Aeravti Ventures backs founders in the deep-tech, agritech, healthcare and infrastructure sectors

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Росіяни активно купують квартири в Маріуполі на місці зруйнованих будівель, - DW

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-16T23:54:00+00:00

Економіст В'ячеслав Ширяєв зазначив, що квартири в нових будинках Маріуполя купують переважно приїжджі: російські силовики, чиновники та працівники військової логістики.

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When SaaS ventures into the shopfloor

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T23:49:45+00:00

Startups are using AI to help manufacturers step up product quality and distribution at lower cost

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Is there an ideal way to invest in deep-tech firms?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T23:40:13+00:00

India must encourage knowledgeable people to participate transparently in the allocation of scarce capital to deep-tech ventures

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Big scheme up ahead for floating solar projects

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T23:23:36+00:00

Scheme may provide ₹1 crore per MW incentive to compensate for higher cost of setting up floating solar projects

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Donald Trump demande à réduire les exercices militaires menés avec la Corée du Sud pour préserver ses liens avec le dirigeant nord-Coréen, Kim Jong-un

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-16T23:15:00+00:00

Selon le président américain, ces exercices qui doivent commencer lundi sont « coûteux » et « envoient un signal totalement inapproprié et hostile » envers Pyongyang. Séoul affirme que ces manœuvres avec les Etats-Unis « se dérouleront comme prévu ».

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Donald Trump a demandé à réduire les exercices militaires menés avec la Corée du Sud pour préserver ses liens avec le dirigeant nord-coréen, Kim Jong-un

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-16T23:14:58+00:00

Selon le président américain, ces exercices, qui doivent commencer lundi, sont « coûteux » et « envoient un signal totalement inapproprié et hostile » envers Pyongyang. Séoul affirme que ces manœuvres avec les Etats-Unis « se dérouleront comme prévu ».

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Australia politics live: NSW to fast-track datacentre approvals; ANU announces Julie Bishop replacement

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-16T23:14:35+00:00

Gordon de Brouwer appointed chancellor of Australian National University. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their superannuation balance early after Pauline Hanson called on Sunday for super rules to be “lightened up a bit” and allow workers to their money in times of crisis.It’s something that we will obviously consider as part of our norm

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РФ будує пускові майданчики для запуску своїх модифікованих безпілотників, - The Telegraph

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-16T23:06:25+00:00

На основі оприлюднених документів та супутникових знімків видання виявило щонайменше 59 нових пускових рейок для зльоту безпілотників в РФ.

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Il politologo Larry Sabato: “Trump fa paura. Se prova il colpo di Stato la gente stavolta reagirà”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-16T23:00:29+00:00

Il noto politologo non teme l’avanzata dei socialisti tra i democratici e pensa che il tycoon, in caso di sconfitta alle elezioni, sarebbe pronto a tutto: “Controlla l’Fbi, l’esercito, l’Ice e ha il sostegno della Corte Suprema e del Congresso. Se perderà sarà furioso e si scatenerà. E l’opposizione chiederà di fermare il Paese con uno sciopero generale”

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È l’anno più torrido di sempre. L’allarme clima non finisce più

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-16T23:00:00+00:00

L’ondata di caldo sta per finire. Le temperature rientrano nella media, ma tutti i record sono già stati superati. E nel 2027, avvertono gli esperti, andrà ancora peggio. Colpa delle emissioni di gas serra

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È l’anno più caldo di sempre. L’allarme clima non finisce più

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-16T23:00:00+00:00

L’ondata di caldo sta per finire. Le temperature rientrano nella media, ma tutti i record sono già stati superati. E nel 2027, avvertono gli esperti, andrà ancora peggio. Colpa delle emissioni di gas serra

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