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Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T04:00:29+00:00

Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper showsExpanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from the West Midlands alone, according to an analysis of the government’s own forecasts.An economic paper published by the Department for Transport last month shows that airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if Heathrow builds a third runway, in a significant blow to regional jobs. Continue reading...

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Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T03:58:52+00:00

Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditionsAuthorities in France battled to contain a huge wildfire near Bordeaux as the forecast of another heatwave threatened to deepen the crisis and the Spanish prime minister, Pédro Saánchez, warned Spain and the Iberian peninsula were suffering the effects of the climate emergency.Windy conditions on Saturday night hampered efforts to extinguish the blaze in the Gironde region of south-western France – which has consumed an area four times the size of Paris and caused nearly 220,000 p

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps over 580 points, Nifty nears 23,950 on global rally and softer crude

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-27T03:57:04+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities rallied at the opening bell, tracking stronger global markets and easing crude oil prices after the US-Iran pause in hostilities. However, traders remain cautious as monthly F&O expiry, elevated India VIX and persistent FII short positions could fuel volatility.

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Two dead in shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival, say authorities

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T03:56:55+00:00

At least four people taken to hospital after gunfire at Seattle Center near Space Needle, with one reported to be in a critical conditionTwo people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said.The Seattle Center was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend. After the shooting, police urged people to avoid the area. Continue reading...

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Coal India’s profit may dip as Iran war lifts mining costs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-27T03:54:52+00:00

Estimates indicate a profit of ₹8,640 crore ($895 million), roughly 1% lower than last year, according to Bloomberg analysts

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З Днем медика: душевні привітання та красиві листівки для тих, хто рятує життя

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-27T03:45:00+00:00

Щирі побажання, теплі слова вдячності та зворушливі листівки для лікарів, медсестер, фельдшерів і всіх, хто щодня піклується про здоров'я людей.

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‘A new trajectory’: EVs now almost quarter of Australia’s new car sales as fuel crisis bites

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T03:37:41+00:00

More electric vehicles sold in first half of 2026 than whole of last year, new data showsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians bought more electric vehicles in the first six months of 2026 than the whole of the previous year, new data shows, as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East causes uncertainty about petrol prices.There were 103,855 battery electric vehicles (EVs) sold nationally between January and June, compared with 103,269 in 2025, according to data from VFacts and the Electric Vehicle Council. Con

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Shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival leave several injured

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T03:33:40+00:00

At least four people taken to hospital with one reported to be in a critical condition after gunfire at Seattle Center near Space NeedleAt least four people including a child were wounded in a shooting on Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle, a hospital spokesperson said.The Seattle Center was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend. After the shooting, police urged people to avoid the area. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: seven new suspected bird flu cases in SA as conservation charity warns ‘this is evidence of spread’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T03:23:29+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigrants who do not speak English should “under no circumstances … be able to settle in Australia”. Continue reading...

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« Je n’aurais pas cru que cela puisse se passer dans la ville la plus “queer-friendly” du monde » : Berlin bouleversée par l’attentat contre la Marche des fiertés

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-27T03:00:17+00:00

Samedi soir, une femme est morte, et 29 personnes ont été blessées, après qu’un homme en camionnette a foncé dans un groupe de participants, dans le bois de Tiergarten. Après une longue cavale, le suspect, Abdul Ballout, a été abattu par la police, dimanche soir, à Spandau.

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Aux Etats-Unis, l’opposition aux data centers grandit et devient un objet politique

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-27T03:00:12+00:00

Un mouvement pour le moment largement « décentralisé et idéologiquement hétérogène » prend forme devant le développement effréné de l’intelligence artificielle et des conflits d’usage qu’elle génère. Donald Trump veut faire payer la facture d’électricité aux grands groupes de l’IA.

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Sei assistenti di volo si sentono male. E il Roma-Filadelfia deve atterrare a Dublino

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-27T03:00:00+00:00

Il malessere collettivo durante un viaggio transatlantico, sabato 25 luglio. I piloti hanno deciso, per prudenza, di virare sull’Irlanda. Caccia alla causa. American Airlines dovrebbe esaminare gli impianti di condizionamento che immettono aria in cabina. Un precedente nel 2019: la responsabilità fu di un detergente per la pulizia del velivolo

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Prestito d’onore per l’università: come funziona e come scegliere

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-27T03:00:00+00:00

Una guida per capire come funziona il finanziamento dedicato agli studenti universitari, quali requisiti servono per ottenerlo, il ruolo della garanzia statale e le principali offerte delle banche

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Gift Nifty hints at positive open; F&O expiry, Q1 earnings in focus

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-27T02:45:49+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities are set for a positive opening, supported by easing crude oil prices and upbeat global cues. However, analysts expect volatility to remain high amid F&O expiry, elevated India VIX, persistent FII short positions and uncertainty over geopolitical developments.

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Jacinta Allan leadership challenge: Ben Carroll confirms he will stand against Victorian premier

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T02:36:49+00:00

Deputy premier says he told leader of his intention on Monday after Allan refused request to stand downFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s deputy premier, Ben Carroll, has confirmed he will nominate for the leadership of the Labor party, after a group of MPs told Jacinta Allan she no longer had the support of caucus.The cross-factional group of ministers and MPs met the premier before Monday’s scheduled cabinet meeting, to tell her she had lost the majority of support and urged her to stand down, just four

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Global cues, softer crude signal positive start for Indian markets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-27T02:30:37+00:00

Gift Nifty pointed to a positive start, but elevated India VIX, FII short positions and the monthly F&O expiry are likely to keep markets volatile

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Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-27T02:15:46+00:00

A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.

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