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India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into effect

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-04T14:04:26+00:00

The pact is expected to boost cross-border investment by protecting two-way investments, according to the finance ministry

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What impact will Andy Burnham have on Zack Polanski and the Greens?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-04T14:00:14+00:00

Voters disillusioned with Starmer’s Labour were tempted by the Greens – but Polanski’s party fears the affable, left-leaning Burnham could win them backThe shift was notable. A week after Keir Starmer said he would resign, YouGov polling showed Labour up two points and the Greens down by the same amount. Might an Andy Burnham premiership mean a rethink for Zack Polanski’s party?The short answer is it is too early to know, particularly in an era of unprecedented political volatility and the seesawing poll numbers that come with it. This year alone, a five-point Labour lead over the Greens has b

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Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-04T14:00:14+00:00

Deputy Labour leader says No 10 needs to become more meritocratic and has asked Burnham to commit to 50/50 gender split for ministers and staffAndy Burnham will change a “boys club” culture of factional briefings at No 10 which silenced critics, according to the deputy leader of the Labour party.Lucy Powell said she had experienced “unpleasant” briefings in Downing Street, which left people afraid to speak out or challenge Downing Street’s position. Continue reading...

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Dans le sud de la Chine, l’IA donne un coup de fouet aux usines

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-04T14:00:09+00:00

Dans le delta de la rivière des Perles, l’écosystème industriel mise sur l’intelligence artificielle mêlée à l’automatisation pour assurer l’avenir de sa base manufacturière, menacée par le déclin démographique.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les frappes ukrainiennes nocturnes sur Saint-Pétersbourg et Kronstadt ne resteront pas « sans réponse », affirme le ministère de la défense russe

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-04T13:40:29+00:00

L’armée ukrainienne a confirmé, samedi, avoir pris pour cible le terminal pétrolier de Saint-Pétersbourg et la base navale de Kronstadt, voisine de la ville, où des incendies se sont, selon elle, déclarés.

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In Britain, July 4 Is Mostly Just a Saturday

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-04T13:40:15+00:00

Independence Day does not loom large in Britain’s public imagination, though cultural institutions did note the day and King Charles III issued a statement.

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Washington DC’s Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-04T13:31:41+00:00

National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning as high temperatures have paralyzed the east coastOrganizers of Saturday’s Independence Day parade in Washington DC abruptly canceled the event late on the eve of the event, with sweltering temperatures in the nation’s capital and on the east coast wreaking havoc on celebrations of America’s semiquincentennial.The event, hosted by the National Park Service (NPS), was scheduled to begin at 10.30am on Saturday. But organizers said they canceled the procession due to an extreme heart warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Cont

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AP govt to take up gold exploration in Kuppam for a mining project

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-04T13:17:44+00:00

Naidu said the proposed gold exploration would complement the region’s broader industrial development strategy and generate employment opportunities

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« La rigueur budgétaire ne réduit pas durablement le taux d’endettement public »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-04T13:00:04+00:00

Seule une inflation élevée non compensée par les taux d’intérêt permettrait de réduire la dette, mais au prix d’un coût politique important pour les épargnants, observe l’économiste Patrick Artus, dans sa chronique au « Monde ».

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“Dealers, OEMs on the frontline to address consumer complaints on E20, says govt”

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-04T12:56:28+00:00

The agency maintained that its studies found only a 2–6% reduction in fuel efficiency under standard test conditions and no evidence of widespread E20-related engine or material failures, countering social media claims of mileage losses of up to 10 to 30%

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IIIT Hyderabad, BuildIQ Technologies ink MoU for collaboration

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-04T12:49:49+00:00

The partnership brings together IIIT Hyderabad’s research excellence and BuildIQ’s industry expertise to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world implementation

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Why closure matters at the end of life

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-04T12:41:19+00:00

A peaceful, supported end-of-life experience — focused on family and closure — can transform both dying and grieving.

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