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Unolabs appoints Sudarshan as Chief Growth Officer

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-06T11:23:51+00:00

Sudarshan brings over 30 years of experience across telecom, technology consulting and enterprise transformation to Unolabs

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В работе рунета случился масштабный сбой

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-08-06T11:14:07+00:00

Пользователи в России пожаловались на массовый сбой в работе рунета. В частности, возникли проблемы с поисковой системой «Яндекс», ресурсами маркетплейсов Ozon и Wildberries, Telegram, национальным мессенджером Max, следует из данных Detector404.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Suède va remettre à Kiev un navire de la flotte fantôme russe

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-06T11:13:38+00:00

Le navire avait été arraisonné au début de mars et transportait, selon l’Ukraine, du blé ukrainien volé des territoires occupés. La Cour suprême de Suède a refusé d’examiner le recours déposé par l’armateur, confirmant ainsi les deux jugements précédents qui ordonnent la remise à Kiev du bateau et de sa cargaison, a-t-elle expliqué dans sa décision du 4 août.

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Будинки зі старих шин і пляшок тримають 20°C без кондиціонера і опалення: як це працює

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-06T11:11:00+00:00

Правильна комбінація використаних матеріалів, продуманих інженерних систем і трохи розумного планування можуть зробити потребу в опаленні та кондиціонуванні мінімальною.

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Man charged with killing Scottish aid worker in Greece

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-06T11:10:07+00:00

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex climbs 374 pts; Nifty ends above 24,600 on RBI, crude oil cues

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-06T11:09:51+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices closed higher as easing crude oil prices, the RBI's steady policy stance and buying in heavyweight banking and energy stocks outweighed profit booking, while broader markets remained resilient with sustained gains in small- and mid-cap shares.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up 374 pts; Nifty closes flat

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-06T11:07:25+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices closed higher as easing crude oil prices, the RBI's steady policy stance and buying in heavyweight banking and energy stocks outweighed profit booking, while broader markets remained resilient with sustained gains in small- and mid-cap shares.

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‘It’s beautiful but fragile’: fears £150m redevelopment of Falmouth Docks threatens habitats and town itself

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T11:05:35+00:00

Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annuallyJanavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water, bobbing boats, a bustling harbour town.“We’re lucky to have this space,” said Kramer, who is an artist and scientific illustrator. “We use it for work, recreation and pleasure and it’s so scary to think that this could all be harmed. I worry about what we may be living with soon and what we’ll be leaving for future generatio

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‘It’s beautiful but fragile’: fears cruise ships threaten habitats in £150m redevelopment of Falmouth Docks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T11:05:35+00:00

Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annuallyJanavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water, bobbing boats, a bustling harbour town.“We’re lucky to have this space,” said Kramer, who is an artist and scientific illustrator. “We use it for work, recreation and pleasure and it’s so scary to think that this could all be harmed. I worry about what we may be living with soon and what we’ll be leaving for future generatio

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‘Do we really need huge cruise ships here?’: fears £150m Falmouth Docks plan threatens habitats – and town itself

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T11:05:35+00:00

Plans involve dredging and expanding docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annuallyJanavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water, bobbing boats, a bustling harbour town.“We’re lucky to have this space,” said Kramer, who is an artist and scientific illustrator. “We use it for work, recreation and pleasure and it’s so scary to think that this could all be harmed. I worry about what we may be living with soon and what we’ll be leaving for future generations.”

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Most Americans view rising living costs as biggest barrier to a better life, survey finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T11:00:50+00:00

When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial securityAmericans may seem increasingly divided on beliefs and values, but in a new survey of more than 30,000 adults from across the country spanning generations and economic classes, a majority of Americans agree there’s a significant barrier to achieving a better life: the rising cost of living.When asked to describe what a better life in three to five years would look like, 60% of Americans said they wanted greater financial security, according to a survey that was conducted b

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US senators urge crackdown on wildfire betting amid warnings of arson risk

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T11:00:46+00:00

Experts say growing trend on sites such as Polymarket and Kalshi could motivate people to start fires to win moneyA group of US lawmakers is sounding the alarm over prediction market platforms that allow users to bet on wildfires, as experts warn the emerging trend could raise the risk of arson.Democratic senators from six states sent a letter this week to the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), an independent government agency regulating platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, urging it to rein in the practice. Continue reading...

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Diageo shares bounce back as new CEO Dave Lewis lifts spirits with $1bn savings plan

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T10:56:22+00:00

Ex-Tesco boss known as ‘Drastic Dave’ for his cost-cutting zeal pledges more of the same at flagging Guinness ownerShares in Diageo have bounced after the Guinness owner’s chief executive, “Drastic Dave” Lewis, passed the first big test of his plan to revive the flagging fortunes of the UK-based drinks company.Lewis, a former Tesco boss known in the City for his cost-cutting zeal, promised to deliver $1bn of savings over two years through a “significant” restructuring aimed at making the company more agile. Continue reading...

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex up 374 pts; Nifty closes flat

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-06T10:45:45+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Benchmark indices edged higher at the open ‌on Thursday, supported by hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough ⁠in the Middle East and a better-than-expected June-quarter earnings season.

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Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T10:44:38+00:00

Hearing called after the former chief medical advisor invoked the fifth and refused to answer questions at a hearing on Covid-19 Hello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics.The Senate is expected to vote today on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Continue reading...

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Kerala braces for renewed monsoon fury as IMD warns of heavy downpour

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-06T10:39:18+00:00

Adding to the weather threat are projected strong surface across Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Telangana for the next two days

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Yonatan Touval, essayiste : « Dans chaque cas, la suspension du conflit entre Israël et ses voisins laisse sans réponse la cause qui l’a produit »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-06T10:30:08+00:00

Au Liban, à Gaza et en Iran, l’Etat hébreu déploie sa force sans que ne soient jamais tranchées les questions politiques que ces conflits soulèvent. Ce choix de toujours les remettre à plus tard représente aujourd’hui un danger, estime le spécialiste de politique étrangère, dans une tribune au « Monde ».

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Reform will jail directors of companies employing illegal workers for up to five years, says Yusuf – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-06T10:29:01+00:00

Party says employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration statusA Reform government will introduce national licensing for vape shops, which Zia Yusuf says will see a decrease of 70% in the businesses on British high streets.“We will also end financial disincentive,” he says. Reform will establish a central prosecution fund for local authorities to pursue businesses employing illegal workers.Corporate CEOs have been making a fortune by hiring illegal workers and undermining British youngsters.Reform will jail them and stop illegal working for good - we

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