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Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:13:39+00:00

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on WednesdayWhere in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?Business live – latest updatesGreat Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is calling on its customers to use less electricity this week during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years.Octopus Energy has urged customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm this Wednesday as the moon is expected to block up to 95% of the sun over parts of Britain. Continue reading...

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At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:13:22+00:00

Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack in the Tatarstan region, one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

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Aux Philippines, des pluies torrentielles font au moins treize morts

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:11+00:00

Ces pluies, renforcées par des tempêtes tropicales, ont contraint les autorités à fermer les écoles et les bâtiments publics dans l’île principale, Luçon. Les rues de la capitale, Manille, ont été inondées.

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Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:08:36+00:00

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowA fire ⁠broke ⁠out ​at an ⁠industrial facility in ⁠Russia’s ​Tyumen ‌region ‌in Siberia ‌after several drones fell on it, ‌Tyumen region ​governor Alexander Moor ⁠said ​on his Telegram ​channel.This is reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

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Farage welcomes revived police investigation into alleged arson attack at his home after Widdecombe killing – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T12:05:53+00:00

Counter-terrorism police looking into the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last yearFarage 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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Octopus Energy: use less electricity during solar eclipse

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T11:54:18+00:00

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on WednesdayWhere in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?Business live – latest updatesGreat Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is calling on its customers to use less electricity this week during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years.Octopus Energy has urged customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm this Wednesday as the moon is expected to block up to 95% of the sun over parts of Britain. Continue reading...

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Farage welcomes revived police probe into alleged arson attack at his home after Widdecombe killing – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T11:49:36+00:00

Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last yearFarage 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 pla

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Benchmarks flatline for third day as crude keeps bulls at bay

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T11:49:21+00:00

The Nifty 50 gained just 13 points, or 0.05%, to settle at 24,583.80, while the Sensex edged up 43 points, or 0.06%, to close at 78,542.44

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12 вересня KSE проведе в Києві благодійний забіг Run for Freedom 2026 за участі Тімоті Снайдера

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-10T11:49:00+00:00

12 вересня KSE проведе в Києві благодійний забіг Run for Freedom 2026 за участі Тімоті Снайдера / фото pixabay.com12 вересня KSE проведе у Києві на ВДНГ третій щорічний Run for Freedom – адвокаційний...

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Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T11:45:56+00:00

Exclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powersBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households could face power cuts at short notice under new rules to help the electricity system operator avoid widespread blackouts when energy supplies run low.The changes, which come into effect this week, will make it easier for the national electricity system operator to call for rotating blackouts at short notice if power supplies are running short. Continue reading...

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Менше за минулорічні через кризу галузі: Метінвест у I півріччі 2026 року сплатив 8,5 млрд грн податків

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-10T11:41:00+00:00

фото МетінвестГрупа "Метінвест" з урахуванням асоційованих компаній та спільних підприємств у I півріччі 2026 року сплатила до бюджетів усіх рівнів в Україні 8,5 млрд грн податків і зборів. Це на 8% менше...

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Max Miller to stay on Ohio ballots despite pressure to drop out of race after domestic abuse allegations – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-10T11:40:53+00:00

The House Republican has been disavowed by his own party amid allegations that he has been abusive toward his ex-wife and daughterSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Trump administration is offering grants of tens of millions of dollars to cities across the US to create more Memphis-style enforcement surges – on the condition that they abandon progressive ideologies on policing.The US Department of Justice says it will announce up to four finalist cities which will split $300m in grant funding under a federal “Model Cities” policing initiative (MCI) next month, setting the stage for some

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Tamil Nadu raises paddy, sugarcane incentives to record levels

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-10T11:37:40+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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