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Iran, Israel and the Bomb

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:30:00+00:00

How a decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear programme erupted into the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran.

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HDFC Mid Cap Fund asset crosses ₹1 lakh cr in 19 years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-25T13:28:54+00:00

The scheme has generated a return of 17 per cent CAGR since inception, outperforming its benchmark return of 15%

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Sathya Agencies receives SEBI approval for ₹600 crore IPO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-25T13:25:53+00:00

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹300 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of equity shares worth ₹300 crore by the promoter group

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Russia used Israeli firm’s tool to crack phone months after ties severed, report finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:25:07+00:00

Case of Andrei Pivovarov raises questions about how much control Cellebrite has over its own softwareRussian authorities used tools from the Israeli company Cellebrite to break into the phone of a political prisoner, months after the company said it cancelled its contracts with Russia, an investigation by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab research unit has found.The case raises questions about how much control Cellebrite has over its own software, which allows users to easily break into phones and examine their contents. The tools are sold worldwide and widely used by police forces in th

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Exotic hazard: golfers confront 3-metre-long boa constrictors on UK course

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:24:22+00:00

Pair of sick snakes discovered at club in County Durham presumed to have been dumped there by ownerFor most golfers, the biggest hindrance they are likely to come across during a round is a strong gust of wind or getting their ball caught in a bunker. For golfers in County Durham, however, the obstacles that players have encountered are 3 metres long and covered in scales.Two boa constrictors have been found on Blackwell Grange Golf Club in Darlington one week apart, with the first being found on 13 June during a children’s golf lesson when a 12-year-old girl’s shot landed directly on the snak

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Extreme heat grips Europe as UK extends warnings, France shuts down nuclear reactors and deaths rise across continent – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:18:50+00:00

Heatwave-related deaths climb in Spain, Italy and France as continent battles another day of extreme temperaturesFarryn StockOver in the UK, South East Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban in Kent amid growing strain from the ongoing heatwave (31C today, 33C tomorrow).“To safeguard that shared supply and prevent any homes from facing a sudden loss of water, we sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this causes, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone helping us protect Kent’s water.” Continue reading...

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Starmer says he wants disruption ‘absolutely minimised’ during transition to Burnham government – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:16:29+00:00

PM says: ‘I love this country, I want this country to thrive, and I shall do everything I can to make sure it’s a success and thrives’In her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, confirmed that she wants the government to approve the licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea.She said:I’ve been very clear that I think that the North Sea is a crucial asset for the UK, and that oil and gas will be an important part of our energy mix for years to come. And I’m very keen to make sure that we use that resource, to ensure our energy security.There are dec

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La guerra in orbita e la fine del sogno di Gagarin

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T13:13:32+00:00

I test delle guerre stellari vanno avanti ormai da anni, con l’obiettivo di spazzare via i satelliti avversari e fare scudo ai propri. E lo spazio si prepara a diventare un nuovo campo di battaglia

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Driver Plows Into Crowd of World Cup Fans in Mexico, Authorities Say

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:02:05+00:00

Videos show a car repeatedly accelerating into a crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico won a World Cup game. The authorities said at least 17 people were injured and the driver was arrested.

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La bataille des économistes Philippe Aghion et Paul Krugman sur le décrochage de l’Europe

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-25T13:00:03+00:00

Philippe Aghion, « Prix Nobel d’économie » 2025, constate un décrochage inquiétant de la productivité européenne comparée à celle des Etats-Unis tandis que Paul Krugman, « Prix Nobel d’économie » 2008, souligne le maintien de la prospérité du Vieux Continent. Serait-il possible qu’ils aient tous les deux raison ?, s’interroge Pascal Riché, journaliste au « Monde », dans sa chronique.

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"Українська команда" передала 33 штурмовому полку на важливий напрямок потужний генератор

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-25T12:59:00+00:00

Волонтери "Української команди" передали великий генератор бійцям 33 окремого штурмового полку на один з найважливіших напрямків. Про це повідомляється на Facebook-сторінці волонтерського штабу "Надійне...

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Sathya Agencies, Kanohar Electricals, Torrent Gas secure SEBI's nod to float IPOs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-25T12:48:00+00:00

Sathya Agencies is aiming to raise ₹600 crore through an IPO, comprising a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to ₹300 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares worth ₹300 crore by promoters

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Backsliding on climate would drive Labour into obscurity, Zack Polanski says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T12:44:59+00:00

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North SeaAnalysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PMBacksliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers.The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swept the country for the second time this year, urged Andy Burnham – widely expected to be the UK’s ne

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Polanski and unions warn Burnham against backsliding on climate action

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T12:44:59+00:00

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North SeaAnalysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PMBacksliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers.The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swept the country for the second time this year, urged Andy Burnham – widely expected to be the UK’s ne

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