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Trump administration continues to ‘attack an innocent man’ over reflecting pool, say lawyers for Olympian – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:40:21+00:00

Vandalism charges were dropped against David Hearn over damage to reflecting pool but Donald Trump continues to claim Hearn is guiltySign up for the Breaking News US emailWisconsin is not the only state with high stakes primary races on 11 August.We’ll also be bringing you the latest on a number of pivotal contests. In Minnesota, the closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for US Senate seems to be a competition between lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan and congresswoman Angie Craig. Continue reading...

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Telangana cops bust cyber call centres in Delhi

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:40:18+00:00

The cyber sleuths conducted coordinated raids at three cybercrime call centres and arrested 22 Telugu-speaking women tele callers

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At least 20 dead as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:38:43+00:00

Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraColombia earthquake live – latest updatesAt least 20 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira.The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake had struck at 7.34 am local time (13.34 BST) on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Chocó. It was also felt in neighbouring Venezuela, which is still reeling from a deadly dou

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Tamil Nadu raises paddy, sugarcane incentives to record levels

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:38:09+00:00

This is the first time in history that the State government has increased the subsidy amount for paddy by more than ₹156 in a single year, he said.

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The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:34:56+00:00

After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.

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BSE stock to enter the Nifty 50 index

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:33:14+00:00

BSE’s six-month average free-float market capitalisation stood at ₹1,40,879 crore, compared with ₹55,930 crore for Wipro, making it eligible for inclusion in the 50-stock index, NSE said on Monday

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Trump admits reflecting pool makeover was rushed but renews vandalism claim

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:25:58+00:00

US president on Truth Social concedes contractor had cut some corners to finish $14m renovation project by deadlineDonald Trump has conceded his own administration’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was rushed and shoddy, while insisting that alleged vandals were to blame for damage to the Washington landmark.In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president said the pool’s contractor had cut some corners to finish the $14m repainting project in time for a 4 July opening. “As with many jobs, there was also some contractor error done by rushing the job,” he wrote on Sun

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Police in India Use Tear Gas to Break Youth Protest

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:25:54+00:00

Thousands of protesters in the eastern state of Jharkhand claim irregularities in qualifying exams for government jobs and are demanding an overhaul of the system.

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Gland Pharma Q1 Results: Net profit up 47% to ₹317 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:24:50+00:00

Strong performance driven by product launches and robust demand in CDMO segment, signaling a promising outlook for the fiscal year ahead

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Rare animals threatened as wildfire ravages New Forest heathland

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:21:38+00:00

More than 120 firefighters tackling blaze which started on Sunday after a van caught fire near habitat ‘more rare than rainforest’More than 120 firefighters are tackling a “devastating” blaze on internationally protected heathland in the New Forest.The area hit by the blaze, which started after a van caught fire on the A31 near Ringwood on Sunday, is protected heathland that is home to a number of rare species, according to the New Forest national park authority. Continue reading...

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Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan leaves for Mauritius

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:17:32+00:00

Admiral Swaminathan will interact with senior leadership of the government of Mauritius and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration

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Valter Lavitola, il gip: “L'attentato a Ranucci per spianargli la strada in politica”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T15:17:18+00:00

È quanto emerge dall’ordinanza che ha portato all’arresto dell’imprenditore per la bomba contro il conduttore di Report. Emerge che l’ex direttore dell’Avanti voleva trasformare il giornalista in un bersaglio per aumentarne la popolarità e proteggerlo dagli attacchi della Rai in vista di una discesa in campo

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Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:12:17+00:00

Attack hundreds of miles from border one of deadliest launched by Kyiv as it steps up campaign to weaken Moscow’s economyA “massive” Ukrainian drone strike on an industrial city deep inside Russia killed at least 13 people, according to the local mayor, as Kyiv steps up its campaign of long-range strikes on targets far from the frontline.Kyiv said it hit the Taneko refinery in the industrial city of Nizhnekamsk, around 1,200km (750 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The raid was part of a campaign to reduce the “military potential of the Russian aggressor,” Ukraine’s general staff said. Footage

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Girija Subramanian joins IRDAI as member

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:10:17+00:00

Subramanian, who was the former chairperson of National Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) joined the Authority on Monday, the insurance regulator said in a release

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For the first time Vande Mataram to be sung from Red Fort ramparts

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:09:49+00:00

Marking 150 years of the national song, this year’s celebrations will honour Vande Mataram that fueled the freedom struggle. Thereafter, the PM will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the Nation.

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Q1 Results Today Highlights: Bharat Forge shares tank after Q1 loss, Kwality Pharma, Ramco Industries Q1 PAT up, Hindustan Copper PAT down q-o-q, AstraZeneca, Info Edge & Astra Microwave profit dip, Vi, Bosch, Lloyds Metals, Gland Pharma, Zee Entertainment, KEC International to announce Q1 results

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:08:47+00:00

Q1 Results Today, 10th August 2026 Highlights: Follow Q1FY27 live updates from businessline

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Mutual funds and distributors fret over fee on UPI transactions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:07:30+00:00

The government has recently proposed levying a nominal merchant discount rate (MDR) on a limited set of UPI merchant transactions above a certain threshold

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Vodafone Idea pares Q1 losses by 43%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T15:06:50+00:00

Delivered on all critical business parameters, says CEO Abhijit Kishore

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : attaque ukrainienne d’une raffinerie au Tatarstan, frappes russes à Zaporijia et Kharkiv... Les dernières informations sur le conflit

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-10T15:00:49+00:00

Le raid a visé Nijnekamsk, une ville industrielle située à environ 1 600 kilomètres de la frontière ukrainienne, dans la République du Tatarstan, dans le centre-ouest de la Russie. L’armée ukrainienne dit y avoir frappé la raffinerie Taneko, « dans le cadre de la réduction du potentiel militaire de l’agresseur russe ».

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : attaque ukrainienne d’une raffinerie au Tatarstan, frappes russes à Zaporijia et Kharkiv… Les dernières informations sur le conflit

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-10T15:00:49+00:00

Le raid a visé Nijnekamsk, une ville industrielle située à environ 1 600 kilomètres de la frontière ukrainienne, dans la République du Tatarstan, dans le centre-ouest de la Russie. L’armée ukrainienne dit y avoir frappé la raffinerie Taneko, « dans le cadre de la réduction du potentiel militaire de l’agresseur russe ».

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Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:00:48+00:00

The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mindGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the silver lining that’s not making headlines: falling home prices means another Reserve Bank rate hike is less likely.RBA board members will not be sitting on Monday and Tuesday discussing ways to prop up Sydney house values. Continue reading...

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Australia’s falling house prices have a silver lining for mortgage holders. Here’s why

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:00:48+00:00

The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mindGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt is the silver lining that’s not making headlines: falling home prices mean another Reserve Bank rate hike is less likely.RBA board members will not be sitting on Monday and Tuesday discussing ways to prop up Sydney house values. Continue reading...

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Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T15:00:47+00:00

Researchers analysed activity in regions of brain when dogs were shown images of different facial expressionsWhile dogs are known to turn the puppy eyes on their owners, it seems our pets are keeping a close eye on us too: research has revealed dog brains can distinguish different types of unhappy human faces.Dr Laura Cuaya, a co-author of the study from the University of Vienna, said previous behavioural studies had shown dogs could tell apart some human facial expressions, but such studies tended to only test two at a time, one positive and one negative. As a result, it was not clear if dogs

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