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FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 31

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-12T16:30:57+00:00

Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 31 recap, as England and Argentina reach the semi-finals.

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Итоги торгов на Мосбирже с 6 по 10 июля

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-12T16:14:03+00:00

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка за неделю с 6 по 10 июля потерял 4,33% до 2145,65 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС упал на 3,63% до 881,67 пункта.

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Starmer is expected to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-12T16:09:02+00:00

Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disastersKeir Starmer is expected to use his final week in office to push the Hillsborough law through its remaining stages in the Commons after months of delays.This bill aims to strengthen support for families seeking justice after major disasters and create new offences for officials who deliberately mislead the public or seek to block accountability. Continue reading...

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На заводі Volkswagen сотня овець замінила всі газонокосарки: результати експерименту

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-12T16:05:00+00:00

Компанія вирішила використовувати одну й ту саму територію як для виробництва сонячної енергії, так і для ведення сільськогосподарської діяльності.

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Lessons from SBI’s presence in mutual funds biz

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T16:01:00+00:00

SBI Mutual Fund’s success shows how visionary initiatives, backed by professional management, can create enduring public FIs

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Business lessons from the top of the world

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T16:00:23+00:00

Binod Chaudhary’s story is rooted in Nepal, but its relevance extends to economies where political uncertainty, institutional gaps, and external dependencies shape business decisions

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Wipro Q1 preview: Brokerages see weak quarter, muted Q2 guidance

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:59:27+00:00

Net profit is estimated at ₹3,394 crore to ₹3,528 crore, reflecting a 3.1% to 9% sequential decline and a 1.4% to 4% drop year-on-year, according to brokerage estimates

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National security versus trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:54:16+00:00

Countries will have to decide on a trade-off between the two

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Lindsey Graham’s sudden death sends shockwaves through Congress as politicians mourn and mull his replacement – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-12T15:52:46+00:00

Members of Congress mourn the sudden death of the Republican from South Carolina, who died aged 71; Trump mulls replacement but ‘too soon’ to revealLindsey Graham has died after sudden illness, his office saysSign up for the Breaking News US emailUnder South Carolina state law, governor Henry McMaster may appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s now-vacant seat. As Graham was up for re-election this year and won the GOP primary last month, there is also now a vacancy in the Republican nomination for his seat.After McMaster appoints a replacement, state law requires a special primary fo

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Back to the future as young England fans embrace fashion of the noughties

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-12T15:47:50+00:00

For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the gameThe Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south London, is ordinarily packed with rowdy crowds at the weekend. But Saturday night’s liveliness was not congregated around the DJ on the dancefloor, the crowd was at the sold-out venue for England’s victorious quarter-final game at the 2026 World Cup, and the young spectators were there for the fashion as much as they were for the football.Luke Grandon and Mattia Guarnera, both 27, are “massive” football fans, and their love for the game is expres

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TCS backs sovereign AI, opens talks with Indian model developers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:47:13+00:00

Mythos access concerns ‘overblown’ because businesses have yet to unlock full potential of available AI models, says TCS CEO Krithivasan

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The mineral gap India cannot afford to ignore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:46:28+00:00

India’s demand for critical minerals is rising, and this could be leveraged by countries that control output and refining

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Is India drinking itself dry for AI economy?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:46:14+00:00

India’s challenge is not whether to build for the AI economy, but whether it can do so without exhausting the very resources that sustain growth

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Wayfaring through life

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:46:00+00:00

Uncertainty requires a deliberate way of thinking, argues the author

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Editorial. Good problem

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:44:29+00:00

Many ways to resolve daytime solar power oversupply

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TCS announces new Global Business Units amid AI-led transformation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:41:12+00:00

TCS has carved out ‘Autonomous Business Operations’, a dedicated sales organisation focused on driving sales motions specific to such operations.

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India’s auto retail sector aims for 3 crore sales amid financing overhaul

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:35:04+00:00

Even asIndia’s vehicle finance market has grown to around ₹2.65 lakh crore and motor insurance to nearly ₹1.25 lakh crore as leaders from India’s auto retail sector are push for real-time funding dashboards, dealer-centric credit assessment and deeper digital integration to improve working capital and customer experience

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Solar module companies see increased private investor interest

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:34:27+00:00

According to Tracxn data,  over the past five years, private investments in module manufacturing companies have gone up nearly tenfold in value

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Understanding the rise of agentic commerce

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-12T15:31:33+00:00

It promises convenience by reducing search costs and simplifying the consumer decision-making process

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Starmer to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-12T15:19:51+00:00

Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disastersKeir Starmer is expected to use his final week in office to push the Hillsborough law through its remaining stages in the Commons after months of delays.This bill aims to strengthen support for families seeking justice after major disasters and create new offences for officials who deliberately mislead the public or seek to block accountability. Continue reading...

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Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-12T15:00:22+00:00

Exclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulatorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJeff Gilling was surprised when he looked at the contract for the aged care home his mother, Dorothy, was about to enter.Contained within it was a $52 daily fee for Foxtel, outings, newspapers and a choice of wines. Continue reading...

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Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-12T15:00:22+00:00

Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe days of filling out paper arrival cards are to end for millions of travellers arriving in Australia on international flights.The Albanese government has announced it will roll out digital passenger cards to all Australian international airports and seaports after a “successful” trial on Qantas flights into Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Continue reading...

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Australia to ditch paper arrival cards for incoming travellers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-12T15:00:22+00:00

Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe days of filling out paper arrival cards are to end for millions of travellers arriving in Australia on international flights.The Albanese government has announced it will roll out digital passenger cards to all Australian international airports and seaports after a “successful” trial on Qantas flights into Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Continue reading...

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