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Політрук-наглядач: як Росія відбудовує радянський контроль над власною армією

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-20T11:05:00+00:00

За кілька років Росія методично зібрала в армії радянську вертикаль політичного нагляду: замполіт на рівні роти, журнал "Політрук" для армійських агітаторів, створений за радянськими лекалами. Що довшою...

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Mother pleads for return of body of Indian woman killed as she slept in London

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T11:01:45+00:00

Man charged with murder after Kirandeep Kaur was allegedly stabbed while in bed with husband and babyThe family of a woman who was killed as she slept in bed with her husband and three-month-old baby have said they want justice, and for her body to be returned to India.A man has been charged with murder over the attack on Kirandeep Kaur at her home in Hayes, west London, on the morning of 12 July. Kaur, who had reportedly been living in the UK since 2024 on a student visa, allegedly suffered a stab wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 8.26am. Continue reading...

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Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T11:00:03+00:00

Global increase in cases of predators coercing children to harm themselves or produce child sexual abuse materialCases of predators coercing children into producing sexual photos and videos of themselves have surged globally in the past year, a cruel phenomenon known as “sadistic online exploitation”, child safety experts and law enforcement officials warn.In cases of sadistic online exploitation, perpetrators target vulnerable teens on social media platforms and online games. These predators then compel their victims into producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), harming themselves and ot

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‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T11:00:02+00:00

OMB proposal would upend entire grant-making system – and put vast sums into hands of political appointeesIt was a late Friday afternoon in Boston when Harvard School of Public Health professor Nancy Krieger, a social epidemiologist, received an email that would reshape the next year of her life.It was from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – her nearly $1m grant to study how discrimination affects population health was canceled. Continue reading...

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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T10:56:16+00:00

Chinese retail platform handed penalty over listings for counterfeit products and unsafe toysBusiness live – latest updatesAliExpress, the Chinese online retail platform, has been fined a record €550m (£470m) by the EU over its failure to stop illegal goods including harmful clothing, cosmetics and kitchen gadgets being sold through its site.The European Commission fine is the biggest yet exacted by the bloc under the Digital Services Act (DSA), legislation that came into force in 2024, to protect consumers from illegal goods, deceptive or addictive marketing techniques. Continue reading...

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Keir Starmer meets with king to formally resign as PM before Andy Burnham takes over – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T10:48:38+00:00

Starmer gave final speech outside No 10 where he said ‘my work is done’ before heading to Buckingham PalaceAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

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Keir Starmer says ‘my work is done’ in final speech as PM before Andy Burnham takes over – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T10:41:39+00:00

Starmer has now formally resigned as prime minister after a meeting with the king at Buckingham PalaceAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

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"Кожен важливий на своєму місці": VI Міжнародний літературний фестиваль "Фронтера" оголосив цьогорічну програму

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-20T10:41:00+00:00

Цього тижня, 25-26 липня, у Луцьку вшосте відбудеться Міжнародний літературний фестиваль "Фронтера". У програмі події – дискусії, публічні інтерв’ю, поетичні читання, запис подкасту, музика, стендап і...

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Keir Starmer gives final speech from No 10 before Andy Burnham becomes new prime minister – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T10:29:01+00:00

Starmer now heading to Buckingham Palace to meet the king and formally resignAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

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Zelensky Faces Pressure to Remove Ukraine’s Top General

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-20T10:24:12+00:00

Demonstrators and many soldiers want President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm the vision of drone warfare laid out by the defense minister he fired last week.

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Rupee hits two-month low as oil nears $90 amid West Asia conflict

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T10:14:58+00:00

The rupee settled at 96.4450 per dollar after hitting a two-month low, with markets tracking oil prices, Middle East tensions and interest rate expectations

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Thousands of Cockroach party protesters defy police by marching in Delhi

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T10:14:14+00:00

Youth-led movement calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in yearsThousands of protesters defied police orders and descended on Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister in one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.A huge crowd, largely made up of students and gen Zs, filled the streets in the heart of India’s capital from early Monday morning shouting anti-government slogans, while hundreds had already camped out overnight. Continue reading...

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