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Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-28T13:21:50+00:00

Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.

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‘Deep unease’ at BBC Radio Scotland as majority of axed presenters are women

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T13:16:30+00:00

The changes are part of a sweeping shake-up by Victoria Easton Riley, BBC Scotland’s new head of audio and eventsThere is a “deep sense of unease” among staff at BBC Radio Scotland after a succession of respected arts presenters, more than half of them women, were dropped from schedules.The changes have prompted questions about diversity of coverage amid an apparent shift to a “more commercial sensibility” for the public broadcaster. Continue reading...

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Karan Dayanidhi Maran launches micro-drama platform KadhaiShorts

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-28T13:14:58+00:00

The platform will initially offer Tamil mini-serials in two-minute episodic formats with a pay-per-series model starting at ₹20, before expanding into other Indian languages.

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‘True patriot’: White House pays bizarre tribute to Harambe 10 years after gorilla’s death

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T13:09:28+00:00

White House made lengthy post about gorilla shot dead at Cincinnati zoo after a toddler entered his enclosure in 2016Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The White House has posted on social media a tribute to mark Thursday’s 10th anniversary of the death of a figure it called “a true patriot”.The hero was not a human, however; it concerned the infamous case of the 400lb western lowland gorilla that had been named Harambe, which was shot dead at the Cincinnati zoo after a toddler entered his enclosure and interacted with the animal. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les dernières informations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-28T13:07:16+00:00

Tout au long de la journée, l’armée russe a attaqué plusieurs localités dans la région de Kherson et fait dix blessés, a rapporté le bureau du procureur régional de Kherson. Des dommages ont aussi été constatés sur un hôpital, ajoute la même source.

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The Campaign Diary of Robert Kenyon Aged 41 and Three-Quarters (as imagined by John Crace)

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T13:06:46+00:00

What’s Carol Vorderman moaning about? All I said was how fit she was online … must be going through the menopauseAnother sweltering sub-Saharan summer’s day in late spring. If this is global warming, I say: “Bring it on.” I go outside to the van, turn on the engine and leave it running. This is the kind of day you want to burn as many fossil fuels as possible. Back indoors, I turn on the radio where Tony Blair is talking. There’s a politician who talks sense.Bollocks to net zero. That’s what I say. It stands to reason. I mean, think back to the ice age. Let’s face it, there weren’t that many

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Irish datacentres have increased household bills by hundreds of euros, report finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T13:01:49+00:00

Growing fleet of datacentres last year used 22% of the country’s electricityEnergy demand by datacentres in Ireland has added hundreds of euros to household electricity bills in a pattern that could be replicated across Europe, according to a new report.The centres have “drained” €715m (£620m) from the Irish economy and increased household bills by a cumulative average of €360 between 2015 and 2023, said the report commissioned by Friends of the Earth Ireland and Beyond Fossil Fuels. Continue reading...

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‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T13:01:49+00:00

Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggestsEnergy demand by datacentres in Ireland has added hundreds of euros to household electricity bills in a pattern that could be replicated across Europe, according to a report.Ireland’s growing number of datacentres last year used 22% of the country’s electricity, more than all urban homes combined, according to the Central Statistics Office. The equivalent figure in the US and UK is 6%. Continue reading...

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La guerra dei laser è cominciata

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-28T12:56:38+00:00

Alla mente vengono i duelli di Star Wars, ma non è più fantascienza: dagli Usa alla Cina, una generazione di nuove armi è entrata nei campi di battaglia

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Fewer men should get prostate cancer screening, committee recommends

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T12:54:33+00:00

Government will consider the expert guidance, which concludes screening ‘likely to cause more harm than good’Most men in the UK will not be offered prostate cancer screening if the government accepts the final recommendation of an expert committee.The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) said attempting to detect the disease using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test was “likely to cause more harm than good”. Continue reading...

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Most UK men should not be offered prostate cancer screening, experts say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T12:54:33+00:00

Government will consider committee’s guidance, which says mass screening ‘likely to cause more harm than good’Most men in the UK will not be offered prostate cancer screening if the government accepts the final recommendation of an expert committee.The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) said attempting to detect the disease using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test was “likely to cause more harm than good”. Continue reading...

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Зеленський просить Трампа дати Україні ліцензії на виробництво ракет для Patriot

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-28T12:54:00+00:00

Україна готова виробляти самостійно PAC-3 і надавати ці ракети тим країнам, які потребують захисту, зокрема на Близькому сході, підкреслив глава держави.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : après des bombardements américains dans le sud de l’Iran, Téhéran riposte et dénonce des « violations » du cessez-le-feu

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-28T12:52:50+00:00

Dans un communiqué publié sur leur site Sepah News, les gardiens de la révolution ont mis en garde jeudi les Etats-Unis contre une « riposte ferme » en cas de nouvelle attaque, après des frappes américaines sur le sud du pays.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran dénonce des « violations continues » du cessez-le-feu après des bombardements américains dans le sud du pays

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-28T12:52:48+00:00

Téhéran et Washington se sont mutuellement accusés jeudi de violer le cessez-le-feu théoriquement en vigueur. Au Liban, malgré là aussi un cessez-le-feu en cours depuis le 17 avril, Israël a étendu sa « zone de combat » et bombardé les villes de Beyrouth et Tyr, faisant au moins 14 morts.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : les Etats-Unis menacent de sanctionner Oman, pourtant un allié, s’il coopère avec l’Iran dans le détroit d’Ormuz

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-28T12:52:48+00:00

« Le gouvernement des Etats-Unis ne tolérera aucune tentative visant à instaurer un système de péage dans le détroit d’Ormuz », a écrit le secrétaire au Trésor, Scott Bessent, menaçant le sultanat de sanctions économiques s’il est « impliqué » dans ce dispositif « directement ou indirectement ».

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Burberry boss could earn up to £12.2m under new bonus scheme

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-28T12:48:40+00:00

Joshua Schulman – hired to help revive brand – was paid £4m in year to March, including bonus and relocation supportBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Burberry could earn up to £12.2m after the luxury British brand introduced a new bonus scheme.Joshua Schulman, a former chief executive of the US fashion brand Coach who was hired in July 2024 to help revive Burberry, was paid £4m in the year to March, up from £2.5m for his first nine months in the job. Continue reading...

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India at forefront of global transformation, Reliance ready: Ambani

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-28T12:43:56+00:00

Ambani says the group is positioning itself for ‘India’s decade’ and that ‘Reliance was built for moments like these. We do not follow change – we build for it, ahead of it.’

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