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Clacton polls open with Farage up against slew of fringe candidates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:51+00:00

Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader Polls have opened in Clacton, with thousands of residents in the Essex seat to vote in a ballot featuring Nigel Farage and a range of novelty and fringe candidates led by Count Binface.The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July and forced a byelection in an attempt to address complaints over a deepening scandal about gifts he received. Continue reading...

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Clacton byelection polls open with Farage up against slew of fringe candidates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:51+00:00

Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader Polls have opened in Clacton, with thousands of residents in the Essex seat to vote in a ballot featuring Nigel Farage and a range of novelty and fringe candidates led by Count Binface.The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July and forced a byelection in an attempt to address complaints over a deepening scandal about gifts he received. Continue reading...

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Yvette Cooper says Labour ‘did not do government very well’ under Starmer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:50+00:00

Health secretary praises more collegiate style under Andy Burnham and says previous No 10 sidelined her from key policy launchYvette Cooper admits Labour has “not done government very well” in the last couple of years, and accused Keir Starmer’s No 10 of sidelining her during the launch of a key immigration policy when she was home secretary.Speaking on the Political Currency podcast with the former Conservative chancellor George Osborne, Cooper highlighted some of the difficulties ministers faced with Starmer’s leadership, which she summarised as “bring me solutions, not problems”. Continue r

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Motilal Oswal Group to invest ₹1,500 crore in Inox Clean Energy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:26+00:00

The fresh funding comes as the renewable energy platform accelerates acquisitions and expands its power generation and solar manufacturing operations.

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Eclissi, nel 2027 l’ultima totale in Europa per 25 anni. A Luxor durerà 6 minuti. E a Lampedusa...

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:21+00:00

Il 2 agosto la replica dell’evento che ha lasciato a bocca aperta milioni di europei. Anche in quel caso il cono di buio assoluto attraverserà sezioni di Europa e Nordafrica assai vicine all’Italia, dove la copertura massima supererà il 90 per cento, stavolta all’estremo Sud. L’isola siciliana sarà il luogo migliore per osservarla dal Belpaese. Con ombra lunare sul 99.5 per cento dell’astro, basterà mezz’ora di barca a motore verso la Tunisia per avere l’effetto notte

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Prossima eclissi nel 2027, l’ultima totale in Europa per 25 anni. Luxor da record. E Lampedusa...

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:21+00:00

Il 2 agosto la replica dell’evento che ha lasciato a bocca aperta milioni di europei. Anche in quel caso il cono di buio assoluto attraverserà sezioni di Europa (e Nordafrica) assai vicine all’Italia, dove la copertura massima supererà il 90 per cento, stavolta all’estremo Sud. Nella Valle dei Re 6 minuti e 19 senza luce. L’isola siciliana sarà il sito migliore per osservare il fenomeno dal Belpaese: ombra lunare sul 99.5 per cento dell’astro e notte piena a mezz’ora di barca

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La prossima eclissi totale in Europa nel 2027, poi stop per 25 anni. Luxor da record. E Lampedusa...

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:21+00:00

Il 2 agosto la replica dell’evento che ha lasciato a bocca aperta milioni di europei. Anche in quel caso il cono di buio assoluto attraverserà sezioni di Europa (e Nordafrica) assai vicine all’Italia, dove la copertura massima supererà il 90 per cento, stavolta all’estremo Sud. Nella Valle dei Re 6 minuti e 19 senza luce. L’isola siciliana sarà il sito migliore per osservare il fenomeno dal Belpaese: ombra lunare sul 99.5 per cento dell’astro e notte piena a mezz’ora di barca

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Mao Zedong et la « science » marxiste-léniniste

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-13T06:00:09+00:00

« Quand gouvernent sages et philosophes » (5/5). Le Grand Timonier étouffe toute contestation au nom d’une pensée au fond indigente.

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HPCL buys 4 million barrels of West Asian crude, traders say

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T05:53:58+00:00

HPCL purchases ‌2 million barrels ‌of ⁠Murban crude from BP, ⁠another 1 million barrels of Murban from PetroChina and 1 ​million barrels ‌of Oman crude from Trafigura

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Q1 Results Today Live: Amagi Media shares jump after Q1, TMPV, Page Industries, Solar Ind, LG Electronics, Max Healthcare, GIC, Godrej, Jubilant Foodworks, Amber Enterprises, Indraprastha, Brigade, JSW Cement, Honasa to announce Q1 results, TMCV, Astral, Sun TV, Titagarh, Lenskart shares gain, Grasim, HAL, VA Tech in red after Q1

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T05:49:54+00:00

Q1 Results Today, 13th August 2026 Live Updates: Follow Q1FY27 live updates from businessline

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RBI turns upbeat as worst of Iran war shock recedes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T05:44:57+00:00

Governor Sanjay Malhotra reflected that shift this week, pointing to resilient growth, inflation “more or less under check,” healthy corporate balance sheets and a “robust” external sector as reasons for confidence.

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Thursday briefing: What happens after an asylum hotel closes?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T05:44:50+00:00

In today’s newsletter: With more sites closed and more lives upended, a look at the rhetoric and reality of where asylum seekers should be housedGood morning. This week, immigration minister Anna Turley announced, with minor fanfare, the government will stop using a further 13 hotels to house asylum seekers across the country.It brings the total shut this year to 44, in pursuit of Labour’s manifesto pledge, now reiterated by Andy Burnham, to cease hotel use completely by the end of this parliament. Doing so would remove what have become highly visible symbols of an increasingly toxic debate ab

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Meta says it’s shut down 7,50,000 under-16 accounts in Australia

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T05:32:03+00:00

The figure includes more than 5,00,000 accounts Meta removed before the law came into effect in December. That includes 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts. 

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Банк "Південний" продовжує зростати в ключових бізнес-напрямах у першому півріччі 2026 року

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-13T05:30:00+00:00

Окремим досягненням став новий рекорд у червні 2026 року – обсяг форекс-операцій корпоративних клієнтів банку вперше перевищив 1 млрд дол. США за один місяць.

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Tamil Nadu govt mandates rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu first at official events

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T05:27:21+00:00

The GO directs that the state song should be rendered first at all public, educational, and government functions, and the directive enforces standing when the anthem is being rendered while exempting the differently-abled persons.

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Alan Jones’ lawyers accused by defence of ‘intimidating’ witness in indecent assault case

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T05:19:43+00:00

Judge rejects intimidation claim as high profile trial continues with complainant J’s ex-girlfriend cross-examined by shock jock’s defence teamFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prosecutor in the Alan Jones trial has accused the defence team in court of “intimidating” an alleged victim’s former girlfriend after she asserted she wasn’t financially motivated to provide evidence supporting her ex’s allegations.On Thursday, complainant J’s ex-girlfriend was cross-examined by Jones’s defence team, during which she mai

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Reformers associate may have ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T05:07:53+00:00

Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney tells inquiry a message claiming opposition leader’s support could have been a ‘boast’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA factional ally of Angus Taylor has denied ever asking the federal opposition leader for money for a group of Christian Liberal power brokers who allegedly solicited illegal donations, suggesting a Reformers associate may have “lied” about a $15,000 commitment.The Catholic Schools NSW chief executive, Dallas McInerney, gave evidence at the NSW

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Stocks to Watch, Aug 13: Jio Financial, Groww, Laurus Labs, Airtel

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T05:02:17+00:00

Jio Financial’s lending arm is set for a major BofA investment, while MSCI changes, infrastructure orders, Airtel’s plan revisions and Krystal’s acquisition of Citelum India provide stock-specific triggers for investors today

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Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T05:00:50+00:00

Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jailsMinisters are examining a possible upgrade of security at men’s category C and women’s prisons to deal with an overcrowding crisis across the England and Wales estate, the Guardian understands.Officials have explored diverting prisoners on remand or serving short sentences away from category B “reception” prisons such as HMPs Liverpool, Manchester and Pentonville in north London. Continue reading...

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Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2023 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T05:00:25+00:00

Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closureFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResources giant Rio Tinto says Australia’s largest aluminium smelter will run entirely on renewable energy by 2033 after it struck a $2.5bn subsidy deal with the federal and New South Wales governments to prevent a potential closure.The deal – announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, at the Tomago smelter near Newcastle on Thursday –

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Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T05:00:25+00:00

Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closureFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResources giant Rio Tinto says Australia’s largest aluminium smelter will run entirely on renewable energy by 2033 after it struck a $2.5bn subsidy deal with the federal and New South Wales governments to prevent a potential closure.The deal – announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, at the Tomago smelter near Newcastle on Thursday –

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty trade lower despite positive global cues; crude prices remain a concern

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T05:00:20+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Indian equities remained subdued despite stronger Asian markets, with firm crude prices and geopolitical risks keeping investors cautious. Domestic inflation, MSCI’s latest reshuffle and expectations around RBI policy are also likely to influence trading sentiment during Thursday’s session.

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РФ знищує магазини, але Україну врятують "дідівські" лайфхаки

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-13T05:00:00+00:00

Кремль посилює удари по українських торгових мережах та логістиці. Подає це ніби "удари у відповідь" за українські атаки по російським НПЗ та маркетплейсу з "нескрєпною" вивіскою Wildberries. Українські...

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Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-13T04:58:49+00:00

Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.

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HAL shares flat after Q1 results, brokerages remain positive

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T04:57:17+00:00

HAL reported standalone PAT of ₹1,580.61 crore in Q1FY27, against ₹4,184.28 crore in the March 2026 quarter and ₹1,377.15 crore in Q1FY26

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Трампа таємно пересадили на інший літак у Туреччині: CNN розкрив, хто ще був на борту

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-13T04:55:00+00:00

Трампа таємно пересадили зі старого Air Force One на менший військовий літак, причому більшість пасажирів не знали, що президента вже немає на борту.

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