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Forecasters warn of record-breaking US summer heat amid intense El Niño

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:11+00:00

More than 100 million people could be affected in week leading to 4 July, with increased risks of droughts and wildfiresMeteorologists are anticipating a tumultuous summer that could rank as one of the US’s hottest ever.New data released on Tuesday showed the first six months of the year were the hottest ever measured for parts of eight western states. Continue reading...

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At least 18 dead as Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T11:29:49+00:00

Ukraine capital targeted as Russia faces fuel shortages following long-range strikes against its oil refineriesEurope live – latest updatesAt least 18 people have been killed and dozens injured overnight in Kyiv, local authorities have said, as Russia launched its latest massive drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.Fires were burning at sites across the capital as dawn broke on Thursday, with strikes or debris hitting residential buildings in several districts and a hotel on one of Kyiv’s central boulevards. The death toll may rise, as local emergency services said 86 people were

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Vigilanza Rai, si dimettono i consiglieri di opposizione

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-02T11:23:32+00:00

Come anticipato da Repubblica la presidente Floridia e gli altri membri di Pd, 5Stelle, Avs e Iv lasciano la commissione

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Convicted people smuggler reportedly living in UK should be deported, Tories say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T11:19:19+00:00

Man once called ‘godfather’ of Calais migrant camps lives in Leicestershire and is said to be trying to claim asylumA convicted people smuggler who has reportedly been found living in Britain should be arrested and deported, the Conservatives have said.The man, once labelled “the godfather” of the Calais migrant camps, was tracked down by the BBC to Leicestershire, where he reportedly changed his name from Twana Jamal and was working illegally while attempting to claim asylum. Continue reading...

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PBPartners ropes in 5 lakh partners in 5 years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T11:05:37+00:00

The number of cities covered has grown to 703, up from 167 over the past five years

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BatX Energies raises ₹105 cr in funding round led by IvyCap Ventures

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T11:04:47+00:00

The Series A funding round also saw the participation of existing investors Zephyr Peacock, Mankind Pharma Family Office, Excel Industries Family Office and JITO

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‘Stain on our history’: Starmer issues government apology over forced adoption scandal – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T11:04:04+00:00

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and WalesStarmer said what happened to the mothers, and their children, should never have happened. He said:What happened to them, and to tens of thousands of mothers, children, and families, should never have happened. It is a stain on our history.Mothers, many young, vulnerable, and without support were coerced, bullied, or misled into feeling that they had no choice but to have their children taken away from them. What a thing to do.I have to confess, as I said to them thi

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Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T11:01:32+00:00

Authorities say rainy season deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods also hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, the communication minister told a cabinet meeting in Abidjan.There are fears the toll could further rise as rescue teams continue to search for victims during the rainy season, which runs from May until July, the minister, Amadou Coulibaly, added. Continue reading...

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No 10 accepts all recommendations in Southport attack inquiry, Mahmood says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:32+00:00

First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ addressDowning Street has accepted all recommendations for changes made by an inquiry which found the Southport killings could have been prevented and identified “fundamental failings”, the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said.Mahmood said the government would do “whatever is needed to protect the public” as she accepted the recommendations from the first phase of the Southport inquiry in full. Continue reading...

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Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoption scandal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T10:56:13+00:00

After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and childrenKeir Starmer has formally apologised for the British state’s role in historic forced adoptions after decades of campaigning by mothers and children affected.The government said the “state did not do enough to protect mothers, children and families”, that it “failed to prevent harm from continuing” and that it bore responsibility for funding and legitimising the system that allowed the adoptions to take place. Continue reading...

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‘The shame is ours’: Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoptions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T10:56:13+00:00

After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and childrenKeir Starmer has formally apologised for the British state’s role in past forced adoptions after decades of campaigning by mothers and children affected.The prime minister said “the shame is ours” and that he was “deeply and profoundly sorry” for what had happened, as he announced extra funding to help people access their adoption records and reconnect with biological families. Continue reading...

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BoB settles case with NMC Health for $600 million

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T10:55:26+00:00

All claims, causes of action, etc. between them have been resolved without admission of liability or wrongdoing

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IVPA signs MoU with China industry body to strengthen edible oil trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T10:51:35+00:00

This cooperation establishes a strategic platform for sustained dialogue, buyer-seller connect, and collaborative initiatives that advance innovation, sustainability, and potential trade development

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India's private credit market doubles to $25 bn in 5 years: Moody's

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T10:50:02+00:00

Although still small by global standards, India's private credit market has significant headroom to grow, supported by expanding financing needs and the country's robust macroeconomic momentum

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CSM Technologies stock ends 5% lower after flat listing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T10:46:52+00:00

CSM Technologies’ ₹145.78-crore IPO received bids for 1,51,27,068 shares against 1,11,30,880 shares on offer, translating into an overall subscription of 1.36 times

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