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Україна між МВФ і AliExpress: чому провалився закон про податок на посилки і що буде з міжнародною допомогою

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-29T15:22:17+00:00

Скасування пільги на міжнародні посилки до 150 євро стало однією з головних суперечок як у владних колах, так і серед населення. УНІАН дослідив, чи дійсно цей законопроєкт принесе користь Україні, та які наслідки матиме відмова депутатів від голосування.

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Govt notifies two special economic zones in Puducherry

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T15:10:28+00:00

Out of these two SEZs, one IT/ITES SEZ will be developed by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady village in Oulgaret Taluk

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen announces Sri Lanka launch as OEMs expand export playbook

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T15:10:25+00:00

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Friday announced the launch of the Volkswagen brand in Sri Lanka, joined a growing list of Indian auto OEMs expanding their export playbook beyond the domestic market as nearby emerging economies become key growth corridors for India-made vehicles.

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Senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T15:07:19+00:00

David Rush’s trial for allegedly taking 303 gold bars and $2m in foreign currency from agency was pushed to next weekUS politics live – latest updatesA senior intelligence operative accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m and hiding them at home remained in custody in Virginia on Friday after a judge pushed his first court appearance to next week.David Rush, a former executive service-level employee for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), is alleged to have taken 303 bullion bars, each weighing 2.2lb (1kg), and more than $2m in foreign currency, from his government of

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Former senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T15:07:19+00:00

David Rush’s trial for allegedly taking 303 gold bars and $2m in foreign currency from agency was pushed to next weekUS politics live – latest updatesA senior intelligence operative accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m and hiding them at home remained in custody in Virginia on Friday after a judge pushed his first court appearance to next week.David Rush, a former executive service-level employee for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), is alleged to have taken 303 bullion bars, each weighing 2.2lb (1kg), and more than $2m in foreign currency, from his government of

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Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-29T15:01:31+00:00

Despite an apparent ceasefire, Israel's leaders continue to hint at annexation and ethnic cleansing.

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Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step towards ‘self-destruction’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T15:00:54+00:00

Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectableGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastImmediately after ousting Sussan Ley, Angus Taylor used his first press conference as opposition leader to debut a slogan he hoped would define a new era of Liberal conservatism.“The door must be shut,” Taylor said of his approach to prospective migrants who didn’t subscribe to Australia’s “core beliefs”. Continue reading...

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Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step toward ‘self-destruction’?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T15:00:54+00:00

Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectableGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastImmediately after ousting Sussan Ley, Angus Taylor used his first press conference as opposition leader to debut a slogan he hoped would define a new era of Liberal conservatism.“The door must be shut,” Taylor said of his approach to prospective migrants who didn’t subscribe to Australia’s “core beliefs”. Continue reading...

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« Quel drôle de destin, Cannes récompense un film qui raconte le drame des Russes et de la Russie, la nation qui nous agresse, au moment où des missiles tombent sur nous, les civils ukrainiens »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-29T15:00:23+00:00

Olga et Sasha Kurovska sont deux sœurs ukrainiennes. L’une vit à Paris, l’autre à Kiev. Sasha, qui se réjouissait de pouvoir parler des jours passés avec sa sœur et son neveu dans la capitale ukrainienne, a été choquée par le discours du réalisateur russe Andreï Zviaguintsev, Grand Prix à Cannes pour son film « Minotaure », prononcé au moment même où Kiev était la cible de frappes inédites de la part de l’assaillant russe.

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First of trapped men rescued from flooded Laos cave

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T15:00:09+00:00

Man is ‘safe and sound’ after perilous operation, leaving four inside a small chamber and two still to be locatedThe first of seven men who have been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week has been brought to safety by divers, in a perilous rescue mission that has required teams to crawl through narrow, deluged tunnels, navigating sharp rocks and collapse hazards.Four men remain inside a chamber about 300 metres (980ft) from the cave entrance, where they were found crouched and huddled together on a rocky ledge by rescuers on Wednesday. Two men are yet to be located. Continue r

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Guerra in Iran, news. Trump: “Riunione nella Situation Room per decisione definitiva”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-29T14:56:17+00:00

Teheran: “Controlliamo noi Hormuz, Trump prende solo batoste”. Il presidente Usa interviene sulla trattativa. Teheran: “La Cina può essere garante dell’intesa”. Netanyahu sul Libano: “Le truppe hanno attraversato il fiume Litani e conquistato le alture”

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Експерти протестували всі iPhone та обрали найкращий смартфон для купівлі у 2026 році

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-29T14:55:00+00:00

Базова модель iPhone 17 виявилася настільки вдалою та збалансованою, що для переважної більшості користувачів доплата за версію Pro втратила будь-який сенс.

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Govt launches unified portal to trace unclaimed financial assets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T14:50:24+00:00

Developed in collaboration with PSB Alliance, the portal aims to improve financial awareness, transparency and ease of access while helping individuals reconnect with their unclaimed assets

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Anger at decision not to prosecute Canadian suicide kit supplier in UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T14:45:59+00:00

Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in Canada to sending products internationally, knowing they would probably be used to end livesBereaved families whose loved ones were the victims of an online supplier of suicide kits say they feel insulted by a decision not to prosecute him in the UK.Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in a court in Ontario, Canada, to 14 charges of aiding suicide and sending products internationally in the knowledge that they were likely to be used to end lives. He is due to be sentenced at a later date. Continue reading...

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La Tomba François di Vulci entra nel patrimonio dello Stato

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-29T14:42:08+00:00

Capolavoro della pittura etrusca, è stata acquisita dal ministero della Cultura e dal 25 giugno sarà esposta stabilmente al Museo di Villa Giulia

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SEBI fines Suzlon Energy and executives ₹29 crore for misleading finances

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T14:40:26+00:00

In a detailed order, SEBI fined Suzlon Energy ₹15.95 crore, while penalties of ₹5.75 crore and ₹5.45 crore were levied on former chairman Vinod R Tanti and Vice-chairman Girish R. Tanti, respectively

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Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Hangs Over Talks as Sticking Points Remain

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-29T14:36:20+00:00

U.S. officials said the sides were discussing a “memorandum of understanding” that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but it still needs President Trump’s sign-off. Iran has not confirmed any commitments.

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