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Meta, CleanMax partner for 900 MW renewable energy capacity in India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-10T07:32:06+00:00

Under the partnership, CleanMax will develop and operate 837 MW of new renewable energy capacity across Rajasthan and Karnataka, comprising large-scale solar and wind projects

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Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-10T07:27:10+00:00
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Hannah Thomas: NSW admits to police ‘battery and false imprisonment’ of pro-Palestine protester

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-10T07:11:40+00:00

State admits former Greens candidate entitled to damages and agrees to pay medical costs, but denies malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public officeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe state of New South Wales has admitted that a police officer punched Hannah Thomas in the eye while holding a torch at a pro-Palestine protest – and it’s offered to pay her medical costs.Court documents seen by Guardian Australia reveal that the state has admitted to false imprisonment and battery in its defence to a civil acti

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Australia news live: Pocock says Australia is ‘sleepwalking’ into AI impacts, Alex Greenwich believes ‘justice prevailed’ after Latham appeal dismissed

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-10T07:11:38+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says Australia still impacted by Middle East conflict ‘each and every day’The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is now on the ABC News Breakfast couch. He said Australia remains concerned about the economic impact of the turmoil in the Middle East.Our job now is to demonstrate that we are a genuine and credible alternative to this terrible Labor government.He’s a great supporter of the party, he’s a great supporter of Angus Taylor, I think this is a great opportunity. The Liberal party has always been w

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Pocock says Australia is ‘sleepwalking’ into AI impacts – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-10T07:11:38+00:00

This blog is closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says Australia still impacted by Middle East conflict ‘each and every day’The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is now on the ABC News Breakfast couch. He said Australia remains concerned about the economic impact of the turmoil in the Middle East.Our job now is to demonstrate that we are a genuine and credible alternative to this terrible Labor government.He’s a great supporter of the party, he’s a great supporter of Angus Taylor, I think this is a great opportunity. The Liberal party has always been what J

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WH Smith to raise £100m as it warns on profits due to Iran war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-10T07:09:25+00:00

Retailer plans to shut unprofitable stores as shopper numbers at airports fall amid Middle East conflictBusiness live – latest updatesWH Smith has issued a profit warning after shopper numbers at its stores in US airports fell as a result of the war in the Middle East.The retailer, which operates 1,200 outlets globally in airports, railway stations and hospitals, also announced plans to raise about £100m to strengthen its balance sheet, pay down debt, invest in technology and shut down unprofitable stores after “a downturn in trading conditions”. Continue reading...

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L’Américain Gregory Bovino, chantre de la « remigration »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-10T07:08:12+00:00

Ancien patron musclé de la police aux frontières des Etats-Unis, le trumpiste Gregory Bovino a défendu le principe de « remigration » lors d’un meeting des extrêmes droites au Portugal.

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Pourquoi la France a sanctionné le ministre des finances israélien, Bezalel Smotrich

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-10T07:01:33+00:00

Faute d’accord au niveau européen, la France et cinq autres pays ont annoncé, mardi 9 juin, le placement sous sanctions du ministre d’extrême droite pour son soutien à l’annexion des territoires palestiniens et les « terribles violences » commises contre les civils palestiniens.

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Nike charges World Cup fans the most for replica shirts after price surge

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-10T07:00:13+00:00

England supporters face paying inflation-busting £95 for an adult shirt as the tournament begins in the USFans of World Cup teams kitted out by Nike face the highest costs if they want to buy a replica shirt before the tournament kicks off this week amid a “striking” overall increase in prices.Alongside the official match versions, which are retailing for as much as €160, manufacturers typically make “stadium”, or replica, versions aimed at supporters. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Alex Greenwich says ‘justice prevailed’ after Mark Latham appeal dismissed

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-10T06:59:40+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says Australia still impacted by Middle East conflict ‘each and every day’The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is now on the ABC News Breakfast couch. He said Australia remains concerned about the economic impact of the turmoil in the Middle East.Our job now is to demonstrate that we are a genuine and credible alternative to this terrible Labor government.He’s a great supporter of the party, he’s a great supporter of Angus Taylor, I think this is a great opportunity. The Liberal party has always been w

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Explained: World’s first AI-designed vaccine

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-10T06:45:52+00:00

The goal is ambitious: a single vaccine that works not just against all known human coronavirus variants, but against related bat viruses that could jump from animals to humans and cause future pandemics

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Asian stocks fall as US and Iran exchange fire – business live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-10T06:33:29+00:00

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAsian stocks have fallen sharply after Iran and the US exchanged their biggest round of fire since a ceasefire was agreed in April.The US launched strikes against Iran after Donald Trump blamed Tehran for downing a US army helicopter near the strait of Hormuz.On the former, Brent briefly fell below $90 for the first time since April 17th yesterday before partially rebounding after Trump vowed retaliation following Iran shooting down a US helicopter. On the latter, the Philly Semiconductor Index fell by as much as -8.62% intra-day before

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The ₹12-lakh tax barrier holding back plug-in hybrid cars versus EVs in India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-10T06:31:41+00:00

While battery electric vehicles attract 5% GST, most plug-in hybrids are taxed at 40%, creating an effective tax gap of nearly ₹12 lakh on a ₹35-lakh vehicle, and pushing prices into the ₹40–50 lakh premium segment

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