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U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-07-09T08:38:02+00:00

For a second straight day, the U.S. military attacked Iranian targets overnight and Iran struck back, targeting U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

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Zinc futures show bullish bias

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-09T08:26:48+00:00

Traders can consider long positions 

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Barcelona registers highest temperature in 112 years as UK health service urges children and elderly to ‘take weather seriously’ – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-09T08:18:24+00:00

Some stations in Spain recorded temperatures of up to 44C after western Europe experienced the warmest June on recordAs per the UK Health and Safety Agency’s guidance issued earlier this week, parts of the country are now covered by amber heat-health alert, until 9pm on Sunday.The regions affected are the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West, UKHSA said. Continue reading...

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JK Tyre plans 11%-13% price hikes by September-end

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-09T08:16:06+00:00

The hikes reflect pressure in the auto-parts sector due to an oil price rally linked to the West Asia conflict

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Найсмертоносніші виверження Етни в історії – чи можуть вони повторитися

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-09T08:12:42+00:00

В історії відомо про кілька вивержень Етни, жертвами яких ставали десятки тисяч людей. Вчені не виключають, що потужні виверження можуть повторитися й у наш час, адже вулкан вивергається дуже часто.

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Monsoon covers entire country, 38% excess rains during July 1-9

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-09T08:12:21+00:00

With the Southwest monsoon’s advance into the remaining parts of the north Arabian Sea, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, the entire country came under monsoon cover on July 9, against the normal date of July 8

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Corée du Sud : la Cour suprême confirme la condamnation de l’ex-président Yoon Suk Yeol à sept ans de prison

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-09T08:11:14+00:00

L’ancien chef de l’Etat a déjà été condamné, en février, à la prison à perpétuité pour avoir décrété la loi martiale en décembre 2024 et envoyé l’armée au Parlement et, en juin, à trente ans d’emprisonnement pour le lancement de drones militaires en Corée du Nord.

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Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-09T08:08:20+00:00

Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon MaysakHundreds of snakes, including cobras, have escaped from flooded breeding farms in southern China as severe storms continue to batter parts of the country.State media reported that a snake farm in Hengzhou, in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was hit by flood waters after days of heavy rainfall caused by typhoon Maysak, prompting warnings for nearby residents. Continue reading...

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Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-09T08:07:14+00:00

Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, outlines foreign policy principles largely in line with StarmerBurnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debateGood morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country.Yesterday, in a letter to Labour MPs, Burnham told them he would never use party discipline to “stifle debate” and says they should raise p

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TCS Q1 Results LIVE: TCS trades lower ahead of earnings; Eimco Elecon jumps over 5%, GM Breweries gains

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-09T08:07:13+00:00

TCS Q1 Results LIVE: Follow our live coverage as Tata Consultancy Services announces its Q1 FY27 earnings. Track management commentary, key financial metrics, share price movement, and the latest updates from the earnings season, including results from Anand Rathi Wealth, GM Breweries, Eimco Elecon (India), Supreme Infrastructure India, Cupid Breweries and Distilleries, Asian Hotels (East), Arunjyoti Bio Ventures, Gujarat Hotels, and Mono Pharmacare.

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SA police investigating death during Telstra outage – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-09T08:04:10+00:00

Albanese said Australia’s relationship with India ‘has never more consequential than it is today’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe ABC issued a statement last night in which it rejected claims “that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division”.It comes ahead of appearances today by senior executives from the corporation and SBS executives at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.The ABC reporting has consistently centred on the experiences of Jewish Australians while providing context regarding broader social and political i

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Great Britain’s grid operator issues another warning over power supplies in heatwave

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-09T07:48:35+00:00

Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday nightGreat Britain’s energy system operator has warned that “extreme temperatures” could hit power supplies on Thursday night, as the UK entered its third heatwave of the year.The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued a notice overnight asking for extra supplies from power generators to cope with the added demand from households turning on fans and air conditioners to cope with the high temperatures. Continue reading...

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Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-09T07:48:35+00:00

Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday nightGreat Britain’s energy system operator has warned that “extreme temperatures” could hit power supplies on Thursday night, as the UK entered its third heatwave of the year.The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued a notice overnight asking for extra supplies from power generators to cope with the added demand from households turning on fans and air conditioners to cope with the high temperatures. Continue reading...

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Bayer AG buys 11.9% stake in Bayer CropScience for ₹2,207 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-09T07:45:33+00:00

Bayer AG, a promoter entity, purchased 53,54,030 shares, increasing its stake to 20.34% from 8.43% in agrochemical company Bayer CropScience Ltd

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Taylor defends Sarah Henderson’s triple-zero calls as SA police investigate claimed Telstra-outage death

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-09T07:44:39+00:00

South Australian police investigating death of elderly person Liberal senator Kerrynne Liddle claimed was a result of the outageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor says his shadow communications minister Sarah Henderson was “doing her job” when she “tested” the triple-zero system by making unnecessary calls to it during Telstra’s nationwide outage.The opposition leader has also dismissed concerns about Liberal senator Kerrynne Liddle’s claim that an elderly person died as a result of the outage on Wednesd

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