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L’italiano finito nei tg spagnoli: “Io, fermato a Fiumicino dopo Ceuta. Controlli senza senso”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-05T12:30:46+00:00

Intervista a Leandro Tirreno, makeup artist che da 12 anni si è trasferito a Barcellona: madre filippina, padre italiano, tratti somatici orientaleggianti, sabato scorso è stato uno dei primi bloccati dalla polizia in aeroporto dopo la sospensione di Schengen. Ed è diventato un servizio televisivo

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Akasa Air backs proposal to let airport operators own airlines

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-05T12:24:13+00:00

Vinay Dube says regulatory safeguards can address concerns while encouraging greater competition, consumer choice and growth in India’s fast-expanding aviation sector.

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Чем известен новый глава Службы тыла Валерий Солодчук

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-08-05T12:18:28+00:00

5 августа президент РФ Владимир Путин назначил командующего группировкой войск «Центр» Валерия Солодчука главой Службы тыла – замминистра обороны России. На прежнем месте его сменит глава группировки войск «Восток» Андрей Иванаев. Кадровые передвижки осуществлены по предложению главы Минобороны Андрея Белоусова, чтобы «сосредоточить в одних руках все службы тыла». Путин отметил, что хорошо знаком с Валерием Солодчуком и назвал его «одним из наиболее талантливых командиров». Что еще известно о новом главе Службы тыла – в справке «Ведомостей».

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In Bandar Abbas, the ceasefire never came

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-05T12:14:16+00:00

A single mother from Bandar Abbas reflects on the fear and resilience of living through repeated attacks.

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Germany investigates drone carrying ‘explosive device’ near Ukrainian plane at busy cargo airport – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T12:13:46+00:00

German state prosecutors including units working on extremism and terrorism prevention take over investigation into Leipzig incidentFor what it’s worth, DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer said the German logistics firm was studying ​the overnight incident which also involved an object clashing with one of its planes near Leipzig.“We’ve ‌got plans for cases ​like this, and ​we’ll try to make sure that the influence on our customers will be as low as possible,” Meyer said during a quarterly results call earlier this morning, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

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Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T12:10:21+00:00

Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territoryEurope live – latest updatesThe head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine.Vladimir Tkachuk, founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was rushed to intensive care on Wednesday after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes exploded, according to Russian state media, citing emergenc

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OpenAI and Anthropic models went rogue during UK cybersecurity test

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T12:04:21+00:00

AI Security Institute says tools engaged in potentially harmful activity and incident reveals new type of riskAdvanced AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of risk posed by the technology, according to the UK’s AI Security Institute.AISI described the actions carried out by the agents – the term for AI systems that can perform tasks without human help – as a “serious incident”. In one example, an agent powered by Anthropic’s Mythos model sent targeted emails to people. Continue reading...

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AI models shock UK testers by using stolen identities to trick developers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T12:04:21+00:00

AI Security Institute says models by Open AI and Anthropic went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of riskAdvanced AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of risk posed by the technology, according to the UK’s AI Security Institute.AISI described the actions carried out by the agents – the term for AI systems that can perform tasks without human help – as a “serious incident”. In one example, an agent powered by Anthropic’s Mythos model sent targeted emails to people. Continue reading...

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Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T12:01:02+00:00

Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40CItaly is to place all of its 27 major cities, from Trieste in the north to Palermo in the south, under the highest heat alert as the fourth heatwave to hit the country this summer intensifies.A red alert means there is a higher chance of an emergency owing to the health risk posed by prolonged extreme temperatures to the entire population. Continue reading...

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Le Japon sort de la déflation, mais son économie comme sa monnaie restent fragiles

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-05T12:00:18+00:00

Si le pays a enfin rompu avec la spirale déflationniste qui lestait son activité, la hausse des prix est surtout liée à des chocs extérieurs et à la faiblesse du yen. Les salaires, eux, n’augmentent pas suffisamment pour permettre une reprise solide de la consommation et des investissements.

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Georgina Rodriguez: “Mi dicono grassa”. Ronaldo: “Normale”. Il corpo delle donne sempre sotto esame

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-05T12:00:00+00:00

Troppo magra, troppo formosa, cambiata, invecchiata: per il corpo femminile sembra non esistere mai una versione ‘giusta’. I casi di Georgina e di Ariana Grande sono solo gli ultimi di una lunga serie: perché continuiamo a sentirci autorizzati a giudicare corpi che non ci appartengono?

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Middle East crisis live: US and Iran signal hope for Hormuz deal but terms unclear

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T11:58:57+00:00

While Trump suggests deal could come as soon as today, Iran indicates that ongoing talks with Oman would not lead to its immediate reopeningHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East.US officials, including Donald Trump, have said a deal over the strait of Hormuz could be reached today, with continued diplomatic efforts potentially paving the way for US-Iran talks to resume.The possible agreement between Iran and Oman on arrangements for vessels to pass through the strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with the immediate opening of the strait. Negotiations regarding arrangements f

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Sweltering summer lifts Next sales as profit outlook upgraded again

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T11:54:12+00:00

Clothing and homeware retailer says growth led by suite of alternative brands and strong online salesNext has raised hopes that UK shoppers are still willing to spend despite pressures on household budgets, after the hot summer boosted its clothing sales.The retailer has upgraded its profit guidance for the third time this year, saying it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe in the 13 weeks ended on 1 August. Continue reading...

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Власне виробництво допомогло краще забезпечувати Нацгвардію та заощадити мільйони, – Півненко

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-05T11:46:00+00:00

Олександр Півненко / фото – УНІАНКомандувач Нацгвардією Олександр Півненко розповів про те, як запуск виробничих майстерень дозволив набагато оперативніше забезпечувати бійців ЗСУ речовим майном, а також...

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Сибіга пригрозив КНДР військовою відповіддю на розгортання ракетних систем в Росії

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-05T11:39:00+00:00

Якщо пускові установки балістичних ракет з КНДР будуть розгорнуті на території РФ, вони одразу стануть легітимною ціллю для знищення.

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Michigan Democratic race to close to call with El-Sayed in narrow lead First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T11:38:14+00:00

Haley Stevens trails progressive in Senate primary as counting continues. Plus, meet the man who names cockroaches after Tolkein and Pokémon charactersGood morning.A Democratic Senate primary in Michigan remains too close to call, with Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, holding a narrow lead over the establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens. The battleground state is crucial to the party’s hopes of winning back control of the Senate in November.Who won in the crowded primary in Washington state? Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured one of

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Michigan Democratic race to close to call with El-Sayed in narrow lead | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T11:38:14+00:00

Haley Stevens trails progressive in Senate primary as counting continues. Plus, meet the man who names cockroaches after Tolkein and Pokémon charactersGood morning.A Democratic Senate primary in Michigan remains too close to call, with Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, holding a narrow lead over the establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens. The battleground state is crucial to the party’s hopes of winning back control of the Senate in November.Who won in the crowded primary in Washington state? The Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured one

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Drone found at German airport after cargo plane collides with object mid-air

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-05T11:37:05+00:00

Investigators looking into whether incidents at Leipzig are linked after DHL plane forced to make emergency landingA DHL cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing after colliding with an unknown object as it was climbing away from Germany’s Leipzig airport, where police later found a drone on the ground.The German government on Wednesday confirmed the incident, which led to serious disruption of air traffic. Continue reading...

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