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Iran’s much improved missile systems pose a real threat to the US

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T17:13:36+00:00

Tehran’s increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are showing up failures in American air defences in the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Iran has been bombing US bases and critical infrastructure in the Gulf with increasing accuracy, helped by Chinese satellite imagery and tactics learned from Russia in Ukraine.Three American soldiers were killed last Friday in an attack on the Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, which was being protected by a US Thaad air defence system. Satellite imagery later released by Iranian media showed several buildings had been completely destroyed. Co

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How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T17:13:36+00:00

Tehran’s increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are showing up weaknesses in stretched defences across the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Iran has been bombing US bases and critical infrastructure in the Gulf with increasing accuracy, helped by Chinese satellite imagery and tactics learned from Russia in Ukraine.Three American soldiers were killed last Friday in an attack on the Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, which was being protected by a US Thaad air defence system. Satellite imagery later released by Iranian media showed several buildings had been destroyed. Continue r

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US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T17:10:19+00:00

No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and KuwaitThe US struck targets across Iran on Friday, reaching as far as the Caspian Sea, as Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen for extending the war to a second major shipping ⁠chokepoint at the entrance to the Red Sea.As Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire against US bases and allies across the region, the New York Times reported that Tehran had rejected a US ceasefire proposal delivered by the Iraq prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi. T

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Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T17:09:50+00:00

Exclusive: Eight companies expect to be covered by the ban for 2025-26, the Guardian can revealWater company bosses’ total pay rose over the past year despite a government bonus ban and public outrage over pollution and bills, the Guardian can reveal.One chief executive, Mark Thurston of Anglian Water, received £1.9m – including a £500,000 “retention payment”, despite the bonus ban. Continue reading...

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REC posts net profit of ₹4,193 in Q1 FY27

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-24T17:02:55+00:00

The infrastructure and logistic portfolio has grown to ₹59,289 crore, which is over 10 per cent of the overall loan assets, REC noted.

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En Guinée, une mobilisation en ligne inédite après les viols de jeunes filles mineures

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-24T17:00:06+00:00

La diffusion de vidéos montrant des viols collectifs d’adolescentes, dans la région de Kankan, a provoqué une forte émotion. Une information judiciaire est ouverte depuis avril, mais la volonté des familles de faire profil bas menace la tenue d’un procès.

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Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T16:54:02+00:00

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed and several hurt after armed settlers entered village with military supportIsrael has said it is preparing a major military operation in the West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed during a confrontation that began after armed settlers entered a Palestinian village with support from the Israeli military.Several more people were seriously injured at the scene after a scuffle broke out over an Israeli settler’s weapon and the military opened fire, according to residents. Dozens more have been reported wounded in ensuing settler att

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Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T16:52:31+00:00

Warning in place until Sunday morning in southern and central regions after drought declared in parts of WalesHeat alerts are in place across parts of England, with possible highs of 30C (86F) and officials saying temperatures are likely to have an impact on health and wellbeing.The yellow heat health alerts issued for the East Midlands, east of England, London, south-east, south-west and West Midlands are in place until 9am on Sunday. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump affirme que la Chine et la Russie ne vendent pas d’armes à l’Iran et les met en garde contre toute livraison

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-24T16:27:53+00:00

Dans un message publié sur Truth Social, le président américain affirme vendredi que ses homologues chinois, Xi Jinping, et russe, Vladimir Poutine, lui ont assuré qu’ils ne fourniraient ni ne vendraient d’armes à l’Iran.

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Lord’s Mark Industries to issue shares at ₹158 apiece

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-24T16:22:50+00:00

Lord’s Mark Industries will issue over 10.28 lakh equity shares to Bennett, Coleman and Co at ₹158 apiece, signalling institutional confidence in its growth strategy

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Reform councillors told to call donations inquiry ‘establishment stitch-up’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T16:14:18+00:00

Party briefing notes say: ‘Daily routine of hit jobs and smears will not deter us from winning next general election’ Reform UK has instructed its councillors to describe a police investigation into donations from the mother of George Cottrell as an establishment stitch-up, as polling showed the party’s popularity plummeting.Internal briefing documents circulated to the party’s councillors included instructions to respond to questions about a Metropolitan police investigation into party donations with: “It is now clear that the establishment will try anything to stop us”, the Times revealed on

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Maruti Suzuki bets on Kharkhoda capacity to drive SUV growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-24T16:13:09+00:00

Expanded Haryana facility to support Brezza, Fronx and Victoris production as carmaker looks to strengthen its position in India’s highly competitive SUV market

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Danfoss India partners IITs to train power electronics engineers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-24T16:12:50+00:00

The initiative will train 30 engineering graduates annually with hands-on skills in power electronics, semiconductors and electric mobility

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Plus-size models and £5 tickets: Sinéad O’Dwyer’s runway show puts inclusivity first

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-24T16:10:24+00:00

V&A event celebrates all shapes and sizes as wider fashion industry stalls on body diversityVisitors to London’s Victoria and Albert Museum on Friday afternoon to watch Sinéad O’Dwyer’s Fashion in Motion show would have encountered something a little different. The cast of performers and models wore everything from underwear to skirt suits and sequins, and sometimes danced interpretively on the catwalk to a performance by the band Jeanie and The White Boys, but most notably came in all shapes and sizes.O’Dwyer’s work has pushed against fashion’s insistence on a thin body type since she app

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Масложировой союз считает необходимым повысить пошлины на экспорт льна и сои

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-24T16:06:29+00:00

Масложировой союз считает необходимым повысить ставки экспортных пошлин на масличный лен и сою, сообщил на конференции «Где маржа – 2026» исполнительный директор союза Михаил Мальцев.

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