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Nigel Farage says he won’t attend count in Clacton byelection against Count Binface - UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-14T03:18:16+00:00

The Reform UK leader will not be present at vote count in byelection he has tried to frame as the ‘people versus the establishment’Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in ClactonNigel Farage has said he will not attend the Clacton byelection count after advice from Essex police about a plot to embarrass him on stage during the announcement of the result.The Reform UK leader pre-empted the official announcement of the result of the byelection by telling supporters he had secured more votes than when he won the seat at the 2024 general election. Continue reading...

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IndiGo launches Vijayawada-Varanasi and Vijayawada-Kolkata flights

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-14T03:18:04+00:00

The new services strengthen Vijayawada’s air links with two major cities, while authorities plan additional routes and international connectivity.

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Au Chili, le destin contrarié de la maison de l’ancien président Salvador Allende

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-14T03:15:12+00:00

L’ex-président chilien Gabriel Boric avait voulu en faire un musée et un lieu de mémoire. La demeure de son prédécesseur, qui s’est donné la mort lors du coup d’Etat du général Pinochet, en 1973, a finalement été rachetée par une entreprise privée à l’étroit dans ses bureaux.

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En Italie, l’extrême droite entraînée dans la surenchère par la radicalité d’un ex-général entré en politique

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-14T03:15:11+00:00

Passé par la Ligue, Roberto Vannacci a créé son propre parti, Futuro nazionale (FN), qui porte une vision identitaire, masculiniste et prône un traitement différencié des étrangers sur une base ethnique. Sa montée dans les sondages pousse les forces de la coalition de Giorgia Meloni à durcir leurs positions.

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Lavorare all'estero conviene? Stipendi, diritti e agevolazioni: come funziona negli altri Paesi Ue

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-14T03:00:00+00:00

Compenso più alto non significa sempre più soldi in tasca. Tra costo della vita, tasse, mensilità aggiuntive, Tfr e welfare, il vantaggio di lavorare all'estero cambia molto da Paese a Paese. Ecco come funzionano gli altri sistemi, dove andare, quali parametri considerare e cosa fa davvero la differenza

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Giulia Ceirano: “Ho scelto di congelare il mio futuro di madre. In Francia costa meno”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-14T03:00:00+00:00

La scrittrice ha intrapreso il percorso di social freezing pur non avendo malattie ma solo per preservare la fertilità: “Mi hanno colpito le battute dei medici a Torino. Mi chiedevano ‘Ma perché lo fai? Sei giovane e in salute’: è il segno di quanto poco se ne parli

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Maharashtra to set up task force to implement state drone policy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-14T02:43:40+00:00

The move aims to consolidate government support for a rapidly expanding industry while strengthening manufacturing, research, testing and defence capabilities

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Australia news live: Jacinta Allan to quit politics; Sydney airport near-miss distance was ‘substantial’ 1.3km, Airservices says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-14T02:18:37+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says gambling inducements are ‘over the top’Albanese said gambling inducements are “over the top and need to be wound back”.Look, we’re working constructively across the parliament to put in place these reforms. They are important.The problem is addiction and when someone has an addiction, if there are inducements that are encouraging that addiction, that’s a bad thing. There’s nothing wrong with people having a punt on a Saturday … the problem is if it’s an addiction.We agreed it was a project that is

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Trump orders Pentagon to scrap modern jet launching tech on new US aircraft carrier and revert to steam catapults – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-14T01:59:31+00:00

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump’s executive order on vaccines does not change the US recommendations for the shots – but experts say it does create confusion and doubt about vaccines, which will lead to more illness and possibly deaths among children and will make it harder for families and pediatricians to protect them.The executive order was an attempt to reinstate sweeping changes to the vaccine schedule made earlier this year by Robert F Kennedy Jr, secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services and a longtime vaccine opponent –

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AI escapes confinement

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-14T01:56:45+00:00

Over the course of two weeks, AI companies said that some of their AI models managed to hack systems.

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India test preparation market projected to reach $23-26 billion by FY30

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-14T01:55:03+00:00

The education segment continues to attract significant family spending as students pursue increasingly competitive entrance examinations and specialised preparation programmes

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Alleged victim of Alan Jones made broadcaster soft-boiled eggs with soldiers and ironed his underpants, court told

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-14T01:54:13+00:00

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA driver for Alan Jones aspired to be a producer but was required to make the 2GB host’s breakfast of soft-boiled eggs with bread soldiers, clean his bathroom at the radio station and iron underpants, a Sydney court has heard.Complainant C told Jones’s indecent assault trial on Friday he was “star-struck” when the broadcaster offered to pay him $40,000 a y

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OpenAI revenue doubles to over $40 billion as IPO plans gather pace

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-14T01:38:28+00:00

The surge highlights intensifying demand for generative AI services as companies expand their use of coding tools, agents and enterprise applications

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Zetwerk files updated IPO papers to raise ₹2,600 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-14T01:33:25+00:00

The proposed issue comes amid renewed activity in India’s primary market, with more companies returning to public markets after a subdued first half.

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Australia news live: Young Talent Time host Johnny Young dies; alleged victim of Alan Jones had to iron broadcaster’s underpants, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-14T01:30:20+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says gambling inducements are ‘over the top’Albanese said gambling inducements are “over the top and need to be wound back”.Look, we’re working constructively across the parliament to put in place these reforms. They are important.The problem is addiction and when someone has an addiction, if there are inducements that are encouraging that addiction, that’s a bad thing. There’s nothing wrong with people having a punt on a Saturday … the problem is if it’s an addiction.We agreed it was a project that is

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SEBI proposes colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for debt securities

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-14T01:24:02+00:00

The initiative is designed to give investors a clearer picture of potential default risks while making different debt offerings easier to compare

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Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-14T01:20:26+00:00

Cernavoda shutdown poses immediate problems for Moldova, which relies on Romanian power ​to cover its own electricity shortagesRomania has been forced to shut down the last working ⁠reactor at its only nuclear plant after drought caused the Danube river to fall to record lows – a rare move that will immediately affect power supplies in neighbouring Moldova.Drought and record-low water levels have deepened fears of an energy crisis across Europe, which is facing a new summer heatwave. Continue reading...

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Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-14T01:19:19+00:00

Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state trial.

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Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty today?

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-14T01:19:19+00:00

Attorneys for Mangione, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are meeting federal prosecutors on Friday.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Pine Labs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-14T01:09:21+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Pine Labs has been in a downtrend ever since its listing in November 2025. But in June this year, the bears lost momentum. Consequently, the scrip started charting a sideways trend between ₹138 and ₹162. Against this background, the stock has been rallying since the start of the current week, gaining nearly 8 per cent so far. This resulted in the breakout of the resistance at ₹162, potentially reversing the trend upwards.

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Australia has been galvanised by ‘melon-gate’. So what is the luxury fruit at the centre of the PM’s controversy?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-14T00:58:48+00:00

Shizuoka Crown melons are part of an important cultural gifting practice in Japan, where they are hand-patted by growers to achieve an even shape and textureThe melons at the centre of a national imbroglio involving the Australian prime minister have the sweetness of a watermelon, the snap of a honeydew and the perfume of a peach, according to fruit sellers.Anthony Albanese maintains he has nothing to apologise for, after a joke he made regarding a gift he received from Japan’s prime minister. Continue reading...

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