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Australia undergoing historic decline in support for multiculturalism amid rising fear and pessimism, poll finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T12:30:24+00:00

Share of people who say cultural diversity has been good for the nation plunges from 90% in 2024 to 73% in 2026, Lowy Institute survey findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is undergoing a historic decline in support for multiculturalism, according to the Lowy Institute’s annual poll, amid a groundswell of fear rooted in mounting economic pessimism and an increasingly illiberal and chaotic world order.The Lowy poll is the latest edition of the country’s longest-running survey of Australians’ opinions of t

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Johnny Marr to auction off dozens of guitars heard on Smiths classics such as This Charming Man

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T12:30:04+00:00

Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard SumnerJohnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his guitars, including the Rickenbacker heard on This Charming Man.Marr has partnered with Christie’s for the auction, which will take place on 17 September in London, with the collection – including amps and other equipment – available for the public to view in London and New York prior to the sale. Continue reading...

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Alan Greenspan, longtime head of the US federal reserve, dies aged 100

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T12:26:16+00:00

Greenspan served under the presidencies of Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, Bill Clinton and George W BushAlan Greenspan, the influential economist who ​steered US ⁠monetary policy ⁠during ​his ‌five ‌terms as chair ‌of the Federal Reserve ‌under four presidents, ​has died aged 100, according to the Fed.In a statement that she shared with NBC News, Andrea Mitchell – Greenspan’s wife and a correspondent of the network – said he died from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading...

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AI will be all-flash, hard disks are not fast enough: Everpure CEO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T12:21:11+00:00

Everpure’s CEO emphasises AI’s shift to all-flash storage, highlighting the speed advantages over traditional hard disks for future applications.

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Two men arrested in relation to hospital mortuary practices in Nottingham

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T12:15:59+00:00

Arrests part of Operation Perth investigation into failures in NHS trust’s maternity servicesTwo men have been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in the running of a mortuary service at a hospital trust at the centre of the NHS’s largest inquiry into maternity services.Nottingham University hospitals (NUH) NHS trust will be the focus of a major report on Wednesday into how failings led to the deaths of babies and serious harm to families. Continue reading...

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"Луческу - кат моєї кар’єри": Худжамов у подкасті Дениса Бойка про "Шахтар", Маріуполь, власний бізнес і роботу тренером

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-22T12:12:00+00:00

Гостем нового випуску подкасту на YouTube-шоу Дениса Бойка став колишній воротар "Шахтаря", "Маріуполя" та національної збірної України, а нині тренер воротарів національної команди Рустам Худжамов. Він...

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Gold, silver rebound as weak rupee, global rally revive bullion demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T12:11:14+00:00

Gold, with 99.9% purity, ended its four-day losing streak, rising ₹1,700 to ₹1,52,300 per 10 grams; Silver also increased by ₹4,800 to ₹2,45,500 per kilogram, up from ₹2,40,700

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West Bengal Budget Highlights: 1 lakh vacancies in govt jobs to be filled, ₹36,000 cr for Annapurna scheme; ₹14,000 cr for GRAMG scheme; 20% DA hike and more

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T12:04:42+00:00

The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana

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Dix ans après le Brexit, la City, la place financière de Londres, n’a jamais été aussi forte

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:09+00:00

Lorsque le Royaume-Uni a quitté l’Union européenne, à la suite du référendum du 23 juin 2016, la place financière de Londres a dû céder une partie de ses activités tournées vers le marché européen. Mais elle a rebondi, enregistrant depuis une forte croissance dans le domaine de l’assurance et des fintech.

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M Angamuthu appointed Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T11:58:09+00:00

A 2002-batch officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, Angamuthu is currently serving as Chairperson of the Mumbai Port Authority

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World Bank approves USD 1.5 billion to boost private sector jobs in India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T11:57:47+00:00

The initiative is projected to generate employment opportunities for about 11 million young Indians over the next two decades under the private sector development financing programme

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Alan Greenspan, longtime head of the US federal reserve, dies aged 100 – reports

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-22T11:44:13+00:00

Greenspan served under the presidencies of Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, Bill Clinton and George W BushAlan Greenspan, the influential economist who ​steered US ⁠monetary policy ⁠during ​his ‌five ‌terms as chairman ‌of the Federal Reserve ‌under four presidents, ​has died aged 100, ⁠NBC News ​reported ​on ​Monday.In a statement that she shared with the network, Greenspan’s wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, said he died from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading...

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Monsoon nears Mumbai as Bay system holds key to wider revival

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-22T11:43:52+00:00

Poised for first meaningful advance since onset, offering relief to parched regions and reviving hopes for a more balanced rainfall distribution across the heart of the country

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Israel kills turtle conservationist Mona Khalil

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-22T11:43:15+00:00

Turtle conservationist Mona Khalil has died after an Israeli air strike on her home near Tyre, Lebanon.

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