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El Nino may lead to sardine decline next year: CMFRI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T04:35:07+00:00

Grinson George, Director of CMFRI, stated that El Niño warming is expected to intensify from October to December, affecting the northern Indian Ocean by April-May 2027

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Equities pares early losses but remains weak as oil surge, Iran tensions weigh on markets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T04:27:49+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities recovered some early losses but remained in negative territory as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed crude oil prices above $78 a barrel, weakening global risk sentiment, while investors tracked corporate earnings, FII inflows and developments in overseas markets.

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Warm morning in Delhi as AQI stays 'poor' for second day

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T04:22:05+00:00

The city's primary weather station at Safdarjung had recorded a minimum temperature of 28.3 degrees Celsius a day earlier

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La diplomatie américaine impuissante face à la reprise des hostilités au Moyen-Orient

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-13T04:06:50+00:00

Durant le week-end des 11 et 12 juillet, Washington a de nouveau bombardé la République islamique, après l’annonce par Téhéran de la fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz, qu’il entend contrôler. Les frappes américaines ont entraîné des répliques iraniennes.

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Is the most popular song played on Australian radio stations the product of generative AI?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T04:03:36+00:00

Josh Fawaz’s song, a cover of Like a Prayer, has raised questions over how generative AI is being used in music and whether it should be declaredAn Australian producer has gone from a little-known artist to a viral sensation in a matter of months, with his hit song catapulting onto global charts and receiving thousands of radio spins.There’s just one problem: music experts and other musicians are questioning whether he produced it. They claim Josh Fawaz’s most popular song, a cover of Madonna’s Like a Prayer which reached the #1 spot on the National Radio Airplay chart, could have been made us

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Britons give classic round tomato the red card as coloured and vine varieties score

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T04:01:36+00:00

Premium cherry-on-the-vine are poised to take top spot in Britain’s £1bn-a-year tomato marketFor a long time the classic round, red tomato has dominated British salads and sandwiches, but its supremacy is coming under threat as sales of rainbow colours and the upmarket rival “cherry on the vine” take off.“Non-red tomatoes” sales are up 21% this year, a growth rate that far exceeds the overall market, according to Paul Faulkner, of Evesham Vale Growers. Continue reading...

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Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-13T04:01:14+00:00

Young people in China are increasingly anxious about the future and spending on feel-good experiences and products that provide “emotional value.” A companion hiker and cosplayer show what it’s like to be part of this booming consumer market.

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Le canal de Panama, artère vitale du commerce mondial et « victime collatérale » de la guerre froide entre les Etats-Unis et la Chine

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-13T04:00:57+00:00

« La ruée sur les ports » (2/16). D’un côté, Donald Trump exige – et obtient – le retrait des entreprises chinoises présentes dans les ports du canal de Panama. De l’autre, la Chine réplique en inspectant les navires arborant pavillon panaméen. Entre les deux, un petit pays de 4,5 millions d’habitants qui s’accroche à la « neutralité » du canal.

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La mort de Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani, le bâtisseur du Qatar moderne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-13T04:00:52+00:00

​Le souverain, qui a régné sur le pays de 1995 à 2013, s’est employé à faire exister l’émirat sur la scène internationale. C’est grâce à lui que le pays s’est doté d’une télévision qui rayonne dans tout le Moyen-Orient, d’une compagnie aérienne tentaculaire et d’une énorme base américaine.

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Swedish MEP files police complaint accusing Danish colleague of racist hate speech

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T04:00:37+00:00

Abir Al-Sahlani targeted on social media after condemning anti-immigration chants in European parliamentA Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint accusing a fellow MEP of racist hate speech after she was targeted on social media over her condemnation of far-right, anti-immigration chants in the European parliament.The complaint, which was filed last week with police in Sweden, relates to the aftermath last month of the decision by some rightwing MEPs to erupt in chants of “send them back” following a vote aimed at increasing deportations across the EU. Continue reading...

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Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T04:00:37+00:00

Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris last October have reportedly told investigators that the alleged mastermind behind the heist was disappointed by the haul and thought “they could have taken more”.The French newspaper Le Monde cited transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning last month by two investigating judges in charge of the inquiry, offering detailed insights into the burglary that made global headlines

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Badr Al-Boussaïdi, ministre des affaires étrangères d’Oman : « La guerre contre l’Iran a révélé à quel point la politique d’endiguement était un mythe »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-13T04:00:29+00:00

Alors que le récent conflit dans le Golfe laisse une région meurtrie, le moment est venu d’un examen lucide, affirme, dans une tribune au « Monde », le chef de la diplomatie du sultanat. Pour lui, les menaces les plus sérieuses ne viennent pas de Téhéran, mais de Tel-Aviv.

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Jean Bédel Bokassa, empereur déchu, dictateur en son château

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-13T04:00:24+00:00

« Chefs d’Etat africains en exil » (1/6). L’ancien dirigeant centrafricain, parvenu au pouvoir en 1966, lors d’un putsch, est renversé treize ans plus tard avec l’aide de la France. Il finit par s’y réfugier, dans une demeure majestueuse des Yvelines, où il règne sur ses proches.

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Bombs, blood, ambushes - football coaching with the army

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-07-13T03:56:53+00:00

From kidnappings to invasions, military training takes football coaches out of their comfort zone as part of the Football Association of Wales' Uefa pro licence course.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex falls over 600 points as Iran tensions and oil surge rattle markets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T03:56:36+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities opened sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex dropping over 600 points, as escalating US-Iran tensions lifted crude oil prices above $78 a barrel, triggering risk aversion across global markets and dampening investor sentiment.

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Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-13T03:54:00+00:00

The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing toward the bathroom to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about safety standards.

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What to know about new rules and technology behind FIFA World Cup's most contentious calls

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T03:49:38+00:00

The sending off of Switzerland’s Breel Embolo in Saturday’s quarterfinal game against Argentina was the latest call that may have left fans scratching their heads, not least because of the confusing name of the newly implemented law that swung the match

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Nifty set for weak start as Iran tensions lift oil prices

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T03:31:41+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets are set for a gap-down opening as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed crude oil prices higher and triggered a sell-off across Asian equities, while investors also track Q1 earnings, FII inflows and corporate developments for fresh market cues.

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Tata Motors launches new Ultra Prime and Starbus Prime Range

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T03:28:54+00:00

The new-generation buses prioritise comfort, safety, and operational efficiency, reflecting the company’s commitment to transforming passenger transportation in India

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Jana Armstrong’s former partner appears in court charged with murder after body found near Toowoomba

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T03:26:45+00:00

Dharminder Singh ‘asserts his innocence’, lawyer tells reporters, amid outpouring of grief for young mother in Queensland cityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former partner of a woman whose body was found near Toowoomba at the weekend has appeared in court for the first time after being charged with her murder.Dharminder Singh covered his face and appeared to sob as he appeared in Toowoomba magistrates court via video link, charged with the murder of 30-year-old Jana Armstrong. Continue reading...

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