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Starmer to issue formal apology to mothers and children harmed by historic forced adoption policies – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T07:39:22+00:00

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and WalesGood morning. Keir Starmer is clearing the decks in his last three weeks in office, and today he is going to settle one unresolved issue when he delivers a formal apology on behalf of the state to victims of forced adoption policies that were in place in the middle of the last century.Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales as a result of a culture of shame surrounding pregnancy

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At least 13 killed in Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T07:32:21+00:00

Multiple sites hit in night attacks which come as Russia faces fuel shortages amid Ukrainian long-range strikes against its oil refineriesAt least 13 people were killed and dozens injured overnight in Kyiv, local authorities said, as Russia launched its latest massive drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Thursday.Fires were burning at sites across the capital as dawn broke, with strikes or debris hitting residential buildings in several districts and a hotel on one of Kyiv’s central boulevards. The death toll of 13 may rise, as local emergency services said 8

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OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T07:31:15+00:00

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI is reportedly in early stage talks to give a 5% stake in the ChatGPT developer to the US government as artificial intelligence companies attempt to smooth relations with Donald Trump’s administration.The OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman, has argued that giving the US public a financial stake in the company is the best way to share the benefits of AI, according to the Financial Times, which cited two unnamed people familiar with the discussions.

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 13 – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T07:31:07+00:00

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 20 sites were attacked overnight, with ‘most of them ordinary residential buildings’EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas responded to the overnight attacks on Kyiv, saying she will propose further sanctions on Russia.“Words of condemnation alone will not stop attacks on Kyiv. Only sustained military support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Moscow can do that,” she said.“Today, I will propose to sanction more entities supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex in response to the strikes. The more Moscow attacks civilians, the more sanctions must

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Утренний звон по рынку акций 2 июля

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-02T07:19:50+00:00

На утренней сессии в среду российский рынок акций слабо падает после безыдейного дня накануне. По состоянию на 9:45 мск индекс Мосбиржи снизился по отношению к закрытию предыдущего дня на 0,6% и составил 2 330,57. Индекс РТС снизился на 0,6% и составил 938,07

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Over-40s with obesity have normal-BMI cholesterol and blood pressure levels, study finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T07:13:10+00:00

Success of statins and blood-pressure drugs hailed as researchers find some people with obesity were ‘better off’Many adults who are obese have “indistinguishable” cholesterol and blood pressure levels compared with those with a healthy weight, largely because of the use of statins, according to a study.In some cases, people with obesity were “better off” than those of a healthy weight, researchers added. Continue reading...

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Statins helping people with obesity match those of healthy weight on key metrics, study finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T07:13:10+00:00

Differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure found to have ‘narrowed or disappeared’ in over-40sMany adults living with obesity have “indistinguishable” cholesterol and blood pressure levels compared with those who are a healthy weight, largely because of the use of statins, according to a study.In some cases, people with obesity were “better off” than those of a healthy weight, researchers added. Continue reading...

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India ramps up share sale plans to cushion budget hit from oil

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T07:09:10+00:00

LIC, Hindustan Zinc, and several state-controlled banks are among eight companies identified by officials for stake sales in the coming months

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GST on subscription ride-hailing platforms may hit driver earnings: Report

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T07:01:04+00:00

The report examines subscription or software-as-a-service models used by platforms such as Rapido, Bharat Taxi, where drivers pay a fixed subscription fee for access to customers and negotiate fares directly with passengers

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Глава РСХБ раскрыл детали обсуждения частичной приватизации НСПК

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-02T07:00:00+00:00

Россельхозбанк (РСХБ) поддерживает идею частичной приватизации национальной системы платежных карт (НСПК), которая сейчас полностью принадлежит Банку России, и готов войти в капитал компании. Об этом сказал журналистам предправления РСХБ Борис Листов в кулуарах Финансового конгресса. «Детали ЦБ еще обсуждает, но концептуально – мы готовы», – отметил Листов.  

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Monsoon reaches Delhi five days late, eyes last frontier Rajasthan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-02T06:51:05+00:00

The monsoon will need to look back on its shoulders towards its rear for a couple of typhoons brewing in the Pacific for potential impact on incoming flows

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Australia politics live: Albanese trashes Taylor’s Midwinter Ball speech; Catholic Schools NSW chief stands aside after Icac allegations

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T06:48:48+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Eight weeks to shred documents’: Wells on social media law delayThe main reason for Anika Wells’ media appearances this morning is to kick the Coalition and the Greens for sending that social media bill – increasing fines for platforms and handing the eSafety commissioner more power – into an eight-week inquiry.It’s not complex, and I think Angus Taylor should explain why he is honestly giving big tech eight more weeks to prepare their case, eight more weeks to get their ducks in a row, potentially eight weeks

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