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Why Iran Risked an Attack on Israel

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-08T15:08:25+00:00

For Tehran, retaliating for strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon shows that it will stand by its regional allies and block attempts to shift the regional balance of power.

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“Con una donna in ufficio lascio sempre la porta aperta”: bufera sul meloniano Davide Nicco

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-08T15:00:25+00:00

Il presidente del Consiglio regionale si lancia in difesa del deputato Silvestro, accusato di violenza sessuale da una imprenditrice: “Accuse presentate come una quasi-sentenza con la scusa della lotta al patriarcato”. Il Pd va all’attacco: “Parole gravi, inaccettabile salto indietro nel tempo”

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FCA sues Neil Woodford for allegedly offering unauthorised investment advice

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T15:00:17+00:00

Former investment star was banned from holding senior manager roles after collapse of popular equity fund The UK financial regulator is taking legal action against the former investment star Neil Woodford for allegedly offering unauthorised investment advice online, months after being banned from the City.The Financial Conduct Authority said it was seeking an injunction against Woodford and W4.0, a United Arab Emirates-registered company, to stop them carrying out “potentially unlawful activities”. Continue reading...

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City watchdog sues Neil Woodford for allegedly offering unauthorised investment advice

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T15:00:17+00:00

Move comes months after the FCA announced plans to ban the former investment star from holding senior City roles after collapse of popular equity fundThe UK financial regulator is taking legal action against the former investment star Neil Woodford for allegedly offering unauthorised investment advice online, months after being banned from the City.The Financial Conduct Authority said it was seeking an injunction against Woodford and W4.0, a United Arab Emirates-registered company, to stop them carrying out “potentially unlawful activities”. Continue reading...

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Why did Israel and Iran trade fire, and how does it affect wider peace efforts?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T14:54:38+00:00

The arch-enemies’ exchange had the potential to derail the push for an end to the broader Middle East conflictMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael and Iran have returned to active war for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed two months ago in an exchange of rocket fire that threatened efforts to end the conflict.Donald Trump, who started the war in February alongside Israel but has since attempted to present himself as a mediator – told the two sides to stop shooting and said “final negotiations” on peace were proceeding. By late afternoon on Monday, the attacks had stopped. Continue

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Iran war: who is fighting and why?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T14:54:38+00:00

Arch-enemies Israel and Iran have returned to active confrontation while Donald Trump tries to present himself as mediatorMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael and Iran have returned to active war for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed two months ago in an exchange of rocket fire that threatened efforts to end the conflict.Donald Trump, who started the war in February alongside Israel but has since attempted to present himself as a mediator, told the two sides to stop shooting and said “final negotiations” on peace were proceeding. By late afternoon on Monday, the attacks had stoppe

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ARCs seek review of SARFAESI Act and their functioning

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T14:52:34+00:00

Request FinMin to set up working group on ARCs to review their existing position and expand their role

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Metal cos to lead Nifty earnings growth to 20% this fiscal: Jain

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T14:52:24+00:00

Jain said that metal prices have surged due to supply chain disruptions and the war in West Asia. Indian companies have capitalized on this, which will help Nifty deliver better returns amid global uncertainty

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Parents of Nottingham attacks victim say medics must breach confidentiality if patient is risk to others

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T14:44:15+00:00

Valdo Calocane was protected at expense of public safety in years before June 2023 stabbings, families of victims sayThe parents of a victim of the Nottingham attacks have said medical staff have a duty to breach patient confidentiality if the person they are treating is a risk to others.The families of the victims of the June 2023 attacks spoke at a news conference in London on Monday after evidence concluded in a 14-week public inquiry into the attacks. Continue reading...

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Parents of Nottingham attack victim say medics must breach confidentiality if patient is risk to others

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-08T14:44:15+00:00

Valdo Calocane was protected at expense of public safety in years before June 2023 stabbings, families of victims sayThe parents of a victim of the Nottingham attacks have said medical staff have a duty to breach patient confidentiality if the person they are treating is a risk to others.The families of the victims of the June 2023 attacks spoke at a news conference in London on Monday after evidence concluded in a 14-week public inquiry into the attacks. Continue reading...

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Difficult time for Trump and Netanyahu

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T14:42:26+00:00

With Iran refusing to enter into a peace deal as long as Israel keeps hammering away at Lebanon, both Trump and Netanyahu are facing a lot of flak. And this they can ill-afford with elections round the corner

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Notification on V2V communication soon: Gadkari

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T14:42:15+00:00

The V2V communication allows vehicles to swap real-time safety data, serving as a vital global tool for accident prevention

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Runway closure plan at Srinagar Airport raises concerns among Kashmir businesses

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T14:37:21+00:00

According to an advisory issued by Srinagar Airport, the runway may remain unavailable every Monday and Tuesday from July 1 to September 30, 2026, as part of planned maintenance works by the Indian Air Force

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Crash in Korea, Japan markets rattles Sensex, Nifty

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-08T14:35:51+00:00

The BSE Sensex fell 719.08 points or 0.97% to 73,524.26, hitting a low of 73,318.94; The Nifty 50 dropped 243.70 points or 1.04% to close at 23,123

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