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Perez Hilton’s mother files for temporary custody of his three children

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-12T17:50:16+00:00

Celebrity blogger was hospitalized for a mental health crisis after he harmed himself during live streamThe mother of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is seeking temporary custody of his three children after he was hospitalized during a mental health crisis at his south Florida home last week.Court documents filed in Miami-Dade county and seen by multiple news outlets, including Miami’s NBC 6, show the request for custody was made by 48-year-old Hilton’s mother. Continue reading...

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Google Pixel 11 lineup launched with prices starting at $899

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-12T17:49:15+00:00

The Pixel 11 series brings upgraded cameras, brighter displays and enhanced Gemini AI, while Google also expands its foldable smartphone lineup

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Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues after emergency Cobra meeting – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-12T17:39:56+00:00

PM warns extreme heat conditions ‘could be with us fo some time yet’Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the part of government tasked with protecting the environment and maintaining food security, a freedom of information request has revealed. Sandra Laville has the story.On his visit to Stevenage, Andy Burnham also said he would visit the town on Remembrance Day to mark its 80th birthday.I’m going to come back to Stevenage on 11 November. We will pay our respects for Remembrance Day around that time, but I’ll be here b

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White House construction project to cost almost $1bn

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-12T17:23:45+00:00

The White House defended reports it planned to spend nearly $1bn on controversial construction projects.

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Politicians among mourners gathered for funeral service of Ann Widdecombe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-12T17:21:06+00:00

Family, friends and colleagues attend service at Buckfast Abbey in Buckfastleigh, which former MP described as her ‘safe haven’Around 100 family, friends and colleagues have attended the funeral service of the former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, who was killed in her home in Devon last month.Politicians and broadcasters were among the mourners at Buckfast Abbey in Buckfastleigh, a Catholic abbey where Widdecombe regularly worshipped, and which she described as her “safe haven”. Continue reading...

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Politicians among mourners at funeral service for Ann Widdecombe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-12T17:21:06+00:00

Family, friends and colleagues attend service at Buckfast Abbey, which former MP described as her ‘safe haven’About 100 family, friends and colleagues of Ann Widdecombe have attended a funeral service for the former Conservative minister, who was killed in her home in Devon last month.Politicians and broadcasters were among the mourners at Buckfast Abbey in Buckfastleigh, a Catholic abbey in Devon where Widdecombe regularly worshipped and which she described as her “safe haven”. Continue reading...

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Double murderer and rapist Simon Levy sentenced to whole-life tariff

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-12T17:14:04+00:00

Errors by police and prosecutors left serial sex offender free to murder Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl WilkinsSimon Levy, the prolific sexual predator left free by police and prosecution errors to murder two women, will never leave prison after being sentenced to a rare whole-life tariff.Judge Lucraft KC said Levy, 40, “ruthlessly” exploited women for his sexual pleasure, and had a proven history of sexual offending dating back to 2018. Continue reading...

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Honk if your barn is burning: pet goose alerts sleeping Texas family to blaze

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-12T16:54:29+00:00

Family ‘extremely grateful’ to four-month-old ‘Goosey’ who ran out of fire-billowing building and repeatedly squawkedA pet goose is being credited with helping save a Texas family’s animals after sounding a honking alarm as a fire tore through their barn.The dramatic moment unfolded on the morning of 4 August in Fort Bend county, where four-month-old Goosey repeatedly squawked outside the burning barn, alerting his owners, the Gerber family, to the danger. Continue reading...

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Київ і Баку зближуються, а Kuzari повертає до причин кавказької трагедії

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-12T16:54:00+00:00

Джейхун БайрамовВізит Джейхуна Байрамова до Києва, розмова про можливі постачання газу та підтримка Ільхамом Алієвим територіальної цілісності України показують нинішній рівень відносин між Азербайджаном...

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Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-12T16:50:13+00:00

Rumors of plea deal in federal case have been circulating since June for suspect accused of killing Brian ThompsonAn unexpected hearing in the federal stalking case against Luigi Mangione has been scheduled, leading to speculation that the alleged United Healthcare CEO assassin was seeking a plea deal that would in turn end a murder prosecution in New York state court beginning next month.Prosecutors and Mangione’s lawyers filed a joint letter requesting the hearing at 11am on Friday in Manhattan federal court. Continue reading...

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Jaro Education net up 48% on robust online learning adoption

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-12T16:48:25+00:00

Jaro records gross bookings of ₹190 crore and 8,169 admissions during the quarter, comprising 6,979 degree admissions and 1,190 certification admissions

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Editorial. Shifting sands

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-12T16:45:45+00:00

Chandrasekaran’s move heralds a new era

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Bosch India bets on CAFE III, ADAS, localisation to power next growth phase

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-12T16:41:24+00:00

Bosch Ltd expects its 14 per cent EBITDA margin to sustain as higher localisation, productivity gains and a richer product mix combine with regulatory opportunities in CAFE III and commercial-vehicle ADAS to drive its next phase of growth.

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Tata’s financials under Chandra

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-12T16:36:01+00:00

The Tata group has performed quite well in the last nine years under N Chandrasekaran. This is reflected in the net worth of Tata Sons growing at a healthy 19 per cent CAGR over the last nine years. The group’s revenue and profitability have improved dramatically since FY25, helped largely by Tata Motors, even as the group leader, TCS declared sluggish financials. Debt has been under control while investors have been adequately rewarded.

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Don’t rule out Noel Tata on experience; Ratan Tata faced similar doubts: Mukund Rajan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-12T16:35:24+00:00

N Chandrasekaran’s decision not to seek another term as Tata Sons Chairman puts the spotlight on succession at India’s largest conglomerate; former Tata Sons senior executive Mukund Rajan says Noel Tata should not be ruled out merely on the grounds of experience

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One Point One Solutions net jumps 73% on better demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-12T16:34:31+00:00

Following a strong start, the company expects to sustain its growth momentum and targets about 2 times y-o-y revenue growth in FY27, while maintaining its current operating metrics

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