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Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ before leadership with El Salvador prison plan– UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T13:24:50+00:00

A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’Farage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to admit that there might not be too many colour TVs.It’s not going to be a summer camp. It’s not going to be particularly fun. But it won’t be cruel and it won’t be unreasonable.We will rapidly build capacity. We will take advantage of new prefabricated modular technology and build 12,000 prison plac

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People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T13:21:07+00:00

Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expectedAuthorities in Spain have warned of an increased risk of fires when hundreds of thousands of people head to the hills and beaches to get a better view of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse.“The vegetation is extraordinarily dry and the smallest spark or carelessness could lead to devastating forest fires,” the environment minister, Sara Aagesen, said on a visit to Niebla in the south of the country, the site of Spain’s latest fire. Continue reading...

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PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T13:07:26+00:00

Manslaughter exemption would mean more releases would be needed within 18 months, Prison Service officials sayAndy Burnham has been warned that changing the terms of the prisoners’ early release scheme so PC Andrew Harper’s killers are kept behind bars would force another spate of early releases before the next general election.Prison Service officials have told No 10 that adding an exemption so that those convicted of manslaughter, such as Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, remain in jail would mean further early releases would be needed within 18 months. Continue reading...

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Union Mutual Fund appoints Tiwari as interim CEO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T13:06:58+00:00

Tiwari has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Union AMC. Having played a key role in the company’s strategy, governance and operational functions

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Terremoto 6.7 in Colombia: “Danni e feriti nella regione di Chocó”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T13:05:08+00:00

Epicentro nei pressi di San José del Palmar, nel nord-ovest, ma la scossa è stata avvertita in gran parte del Paese e oltre, fino a Panama. La governatrice informa di crolli considerevoli

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Terremoto 7.4 in Colombia: “Danni e feriti nella regione di Chocó”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T13:05:08+00:00

Epicentro nei pressi di San José del Palmar, nel nord-ovest, ma la scossa è stata avvertita in gran parte del Paese e oltre, fino a Panama. La governatrice informa di crolli considerevoli. Il neo-presidente: “Mi recherò a Pereira, non siete soli”

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Terremoto 7.4 in Colombia: “Almeno un morto e dieci feriti nella regione di Chocó”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T13:05:08+00:00

Tre i dispersi fin’ora. Epicentro nei pressi di San José del Palmar, nel nord-ovest, ma la scossa è stata avvertita in gran parte del Paese e oltre, fino a Panama. La governatrice informa di crolli considerevoli. Il neo-presidente: “Mi recherò a Pereira, non siete soli”

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Terremoto 7.4 in Colombia: “Almeno 21 morti”. Bambini sotto le macerie a Cali

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T13:05:08+00:00

Tre i dispersi fin’ora. Epicentro nei pressi di San José del Palmar, nel nord-ovest, ma la scossa è stata avvertita in gran parte del Paese e oltre, fino a Panama. Il neo-presidente De La Espriella: “Mi recherò a Pereira, non siete soli”

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Terremoto 7.4 in Colombia: “Almeno 48 morti”. Bambini sotto le macerie a Cali

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T13:05:08+00:00

Tre i dispersi finora. Epicentro nei pressi di San José del Palmar, nel nord-ovest, ma la scossa è stata avvertita in gran parte del Paese e oltre, fino a Panama. Almeno sei aeroporti danneggiati, voli sospesi. Il neo-presidente De La Espriella: “Mi recherò a Pereira, non siete soli”

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Terremoto 7.4 in Colombia: “Almeno 50 morti”. Bambini sotto le macerie a Cali

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T13:05:08+00:00

Tre i dispersi finora. Epicentro nei pressi di San José del Palmar, nel nord-ovest, ma la scossa è stata avvertita in gran parte del Paese e oltre, fino a Panama. Almeno sei aeroporti danneggiati, voli sospesi. Il neo-presidente De La Espriella: “Mi recherò a Pereira, non siete soli”

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Terremoto 7.4 in Colombia: “Almeno 80 morti”. Bambini sotto le macerie a Cali

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T13:05:08+00:00

Dichiarato lo stato di calamità nazionale. Epicentro nei pressi di San José del Palmar, nel nord-ovest, ma la scossa è stata avvertita in gran parte del Paese e oltre, fino a Panama. Almeno sei aeroporti danneggiati, voli sospesi. Il neo-presidente De La Espriella: “Mi recherò a Pereira, non siete soli”

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John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T13:04:36+00:00

Surprise departure comes after department store chain’s chair warned of ‘really tough trading conditions’Business live – latest updatesThe managing director of John Lewis has quit the job after less than three years in charge of the British department store chain, as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.Peter Ruis will leave the business in order to “pursue new projects”, John Lewis said in a statement on Monday. Continue reading...

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Saarathi Finance opens its 100th Branch

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:42+00:00

Saarathi Finance opens its 100th Branch

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Louisiana warns beachgoers amid surge in flesh-eating bacteria infections

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:58:56+00:00

State confirms nine cases, including five deaths, from Vibrio vulnificus organism, which thrives in seawaterHealth officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state’s health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died. During the same period over the previous decade, Louisiana reported an average of seven cases and one death. Continue reading...

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Mahindra creates Real Estate & Hospitality sector, names new CEO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T12:58:36+00:00

The new sector brings together two of the group’s businesses: Mahindra Lifespaces, its real estate arm, and Mahindra Holidays, its hospitality business

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AI to help Tobacco Board grade tobacco

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T12:47:03+00:00

Subjectivity to make way for objectivity in assessing tobacco quality

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Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:42:18+00:00

Small skiff ran out of fuel off Alaska and was helped by cruise ship even though Meta CEO’s vessel was closerZuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boatThe crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, and by the time it did, another nearby ship had already rendered assistance, a spokesperson for the Meta CEO said.The Alaska Beacon news outlet reported that the skiff had issued a call for assistance through the US Coast Guard last week and a n

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Drought set to be declared in more parts of England ahead of possible 36C heat

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:39:07+00:00

North-west could join other parts of country in drought, and amber heat health alerts issued for much of EnglandDrought is expected to be declared in more areas of England as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the summer.The National Drought Group, whose members include the government, water companies, the National Farmers’ Union, the Met Office and conservation experts, will meet on Monday to assess the situation across England. Continue reading...

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Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England ahead of possible 36C heat

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:39:07+00:00

North-west could join other parts of country in drought, and amber heat health alerts issued for much of EnglandDrought is expected to be declared in more areas of England as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the summer.The National Drought Group, whose members include the government, water companies, the National Farmers’ Union, the Met Office and conservation experts, will meet on Monday to assess the situation across England. Continue reading...

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Простій Червоноградської ЦЗФ залишає шахти без грошей на щоденну роботу, - депутат

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-10T12:33:00+00:00

фото - скриншотВосьмимісячний простій Червоноградської збагачувальної фабрики безпосередньо погіршує фінансовий стан державних шахт Львівсько-Волинського басейну. Про це заявив народний депутат Михайло...

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Il privilegio di non dover vincere

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-10T12:28:53+00:00

Nel 2027 assisteremo a una sfida doppia: quella classica tra il centrodestra e il centrosinistra e quella delle forze fuori dai due poli. Vannacci, Calenda, Di Battista: l’obiettivo è impedire il raggiungimento del premio di maggioranza alle principali coalizioni

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Gland Pharma net profit rises 47% to ₹317 crore in Q1

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T12:27:30+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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