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Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-16T17:08:20+00:00

Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mountDemocrats on Sunday intensified their demands for answers from the Trump administration over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment continued fueling concern over crew morale, mental health and living conditions.Ruben Gallego, a Democratic senator from Arizona, said on Sunday that problems aboard the Lincoln had kept mounting – and he blamed the carrier’s prolonged deployment on the unresolved war that Donald Trump started in Februar

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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-16T17:03:18+00:00

Superstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he might end his playing career after the current season.

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Indian bonds hold firm as global storm rages

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T16:44:08+00:00

In the face of the West Asia conflict and energy price pressures, India’s policymakers have maintained a calm demeanour

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Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during drought

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-16T16:28:00+00:00

Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumptionWater companies could be allowed to raise bills for customers during periods of drought under proposals being considered by the sector’s regulator for England and Wales.Suppliers would be permitted to factor “water scarcity” into bills as part of efforts to reduce consumption under Ofwat’s plans, which are being likened to surge pricing – the practice where private hire firms raise taxi fares at times of higher demand. Continue reading...

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Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-16T16:10:19+00:00

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capitalUkraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks since the start of the war, causing a fire at a distribution warehouse near Moscow and killing at least six people overnight, according to Russian authorities.The defence ministry in Moscow said it had shot down 1,478 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours – the highest ever total claimed – in an escalating air war in which seven Ukrainians were also killed as Russia bombed 13 locations inside the country. Continue reading...

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AI & Big Data: 1.53 lakh candidates received training in AP

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T16:02:21+00:00

As per the Union govt’s data, AP has scored the highest number of AI/BDA candidates completing or getting certified under FutureSkills PRIME among all states with 1,08,895 candidates completing certification out of1,53,783.

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Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-16T16:00:29+00:00

Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalistThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Banks commissioned a private intelligence firm to dig into the Conservative party chair, in addition to having paid for an investigation into a prominent journalist.Banks, a former Reform UK candidate and leave campaign donor, appeared to confirm on Sunday that he was behind an investigation into Kevin Hollinrake. Continue reading...

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« Notre voisine hurlait : “Les talibans reviennent !”, nous étions pétrifiées » : cinq ans après, des Afghanes racontent ce jour funeste où elles sont devenues le pire ennemi de leur propre nation

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-16T16:00:17+00:00

« Paroles d’Afghanes » (1/6). Cinq ans après le retour des talibans au pouvoir avec leur charia archaïque, notre envoyée spéciale à Kaboul a fait témoigner ces femmes presque invisibles sur la peur au quotidien, le joug de la famille, les mariages forcés et leurs rêves confisqués.

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« Notre voisine hurlait : “Les talibans reviennent !”, nous étions pétrifiées » : cinq ans après le 15 août 2021, des Afghanes racontent leur enfer

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-16T16:00:17+00:00

« Paroles d’Afghanes » (1/6). Cinq ans après le retour des talibans au pouvoir avec leur charia archaïque, notre envoyée spéciale à Kaboul a fait témoigner ces femmes presque invisibles sur la peur au quotidien, le joug de la famille, les mariages forcés et leurs rêves confisqués.

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Struggles of starting up

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T15:53:17+00:00

Inside stories of founders who stayed the course

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Editorial. Slicing it right

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T15:53:08+00:00

5G network pathways need sensible regulation

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Europe emerges top destination for India's electric car shipments in Q1

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T15:46:08+00:00

India's exports of electric motor cars surged in the first quarter of 2026-27, with export earnings rising sharply to $369 million from $22.2 million a year earlier, while shipments jumped to 10,802 vehicles from 1,309 units

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The origins of Indian liberalism

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T15:44:58+00:00

This important book overturns the assumption that Indian liberalism was merely derivative of western ideas

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Suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closet

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-16T15:42:53+00:00

Suspect, 19, who is not enrolled at the university arrested in connection with shooting of five people, authorities sayA young man suspected in connection with the shooting of five people on Saturday on the campus of Virginia State University (VSU) hid in a dormitory closet for more than 14 hours being found and arrested, according to authorities.The suspect – identified as 19-year-old Camron Harris – was found in Seward Hall on VSU’s campus at 4pm, local police Lt James Lamb said, according to the Virginia news outlet WTVR. The shooting occurred at about 1.30am on Saturday. Continue reading..

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Slicing it right

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-16T15:42:47+00:00

5G network pathways need sensible regulation

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