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UK intelligence suggests there could be Russian attack on Nato ‘as soon as 2030’, says Starmer - UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T10:09:35+00:00

The prime minister said the country’s defence investment plan was vital due to the threat from RussiaCommenting further on the defence investment plan, Starmer highlighted the urgency of boosting defence due to the threat of a Russian attack against Nato.He said:If you needed any reminder about the importance of this, it is our intelligence assessment, and the assessment of other countries in Nato, that there could be an attack by Russia on Nato as soon as 2030.So you can see the urgency and the priority that we’re putting behind this.We’ve been working on that defence investment plan for some

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Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world ‘flying blind’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T10:00:31+00:00

Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictionsThe Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to understanding the climate crisis and marine ecosystems would “severely degrade” the accuracy of weather predictions and El Niño forecasts, with economic consequences for the US, European and American scientists have warned.Decommissioning the US system, which plays a major part in a global ocean observation network, would lead to a massive increase in error in the annual estimates of ocean heating rates

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NTPC invites bids for sub-critical thermal power to manage grid imbalances

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-05T09:57:20+00:00

With limited hydro, gas-based generation, and large-scale energy storage systems, thermal power plants continue to play a critical role in providing grid-balancing support, the country’s largest power generator said

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Europe Needs New Military Alliance to Defend Itself, Italy Says

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-05T09:50:09+00:00

Guido Crosetto, Italy’s defense minister, said in an interview that European nations should forge a new joint defense system and take greater responsibility for their own security.

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ФНС обсудит с Минфином возможные корректировки режима АУСН

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-06-05T09:36:18+00:00

Федеральная налоговая служба (ФНС) планирует обсудить с Минфином необходимость изменения параметров режима автоматической упрощенной системы налогообложения (АУСН). Об этом «Ведомостям» в кулуарах ПМЭФ рассказал глава Даниил Егоров. «Эти все дискуссии [о донастройке АУСН] будут проходить на площадке министерства финансов, и там мы определимся, стоит ли вносить корректировки при этом, чтобы эти корректировки соответствовали тем нормам закона, которые изначально приняты в рамках введения эксперимента».  Егоров не ответил на вопрос о том, будут ли изменены ключевые параметры режима, повторно уточ

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ФНС и Минфин обсудят возможные корректировки режима АУСН

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-06-05T09:36:18+00:00

Федеральная налоговая служба (ФНС) планирует обсудить с Минфином необходимость изменения параметров режима автоматической упрощенной системы налогообложения (АУСН). Об этом «Ведомостям» в кулуарах ПМЭФа рассказал глава ФНС Даниил Егоров. «Эти все дискуссии [о донастройке АУСН] будут проходить на площадке Министерства финансов, и там мы определимся, стоит ли вносить корректировки при этом, чтобы эти корректировки соответствовали тем нормам закона, которые изначально приняты в рамках введения эксперимента». Егоров не ответил на вопрос о том, будут ли изменены ключевые параметры режима, повторно

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Markets turn weak post RBI pause; Sensex declined 216.72 pts, Nifty below 82.30 pts

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-05T09:28:55+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: Indian equities traded lower at mid-session after the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. Weakness in rate-sensitive stocks and rising crude oil prices weighed on sentiment, despite strong stock-specific momentum in select counters.

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Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T09:28:18+00:00

Entrepreneur died of colon cancer, with Mobo Organisation hailing her as ‘one of the most fearless champions’ in the music industryKanya King, the entrepreneur and tireless champion of Black British music who founded the Mobo awards, has died aged 57 from colon cancer.The news was announced by the Mobo Organisation, who said she died on Wednesday “after a courageous and characteristically determined battle” with her illness. Continue reading...

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AirTrunk plans $30 billion India data centre expansion

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-05T09:27:24+00:00

The proposed investment programme, which is backed by Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, ranks among the largest digital infrastructure initiatives currently under consideration in India

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Muted demand hit tea prices at Kochi auctions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-05T09:27:21+00:00

Export demand for orthodox leaf teas remained subdued in Sale 23, as West Asia buyers adopted a wait-and-watch approach

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