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UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:46+00:00

Data shows even if Iran war ends, shop price inflation on rise, while only 16% of firms left unscathed by conflictHigher prices could persist over the summer even if ceasefire talks between the US and Iran bear fruit, consumers have been warned, with economic shock waves likely to be felt “for many months to come”.Disruption to global shipping, coupled with soaring prices for energy and raw materials, have driven up costs for UK companies, with the impact already filtering through to prices paid at the tills, according to fresh inflation figures. Continue reading...

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Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:45+00:00

Lack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian companyProtests over the production of cancer-linked Pfas chemicals have spread across India, after an investigation revealed that an Italian factory shut down due to an environmental scandal was bought by an Indian company and partly rebuilt.At the end of last year, the Guardian revealed that the former Miteni plant in Vicenza had been acquired by the Indian company Laxmi Organic Industries. The factory produced Pfas and was shut down in 2018 after being linked to one of Italy’s worst en

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Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:45+00:00

Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern IrelandThe trial of former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences is set to begin in a case that triggered a political earthquake in Northern Ireland.Donaldson, 63, is charged with rape, gross indecency and other sexual offences spanning 21 years. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault and will be subject to a trial of facts. Continue reading...

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Do red-light masks really keep you looking young? – podcast

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:44+00:00

Home red-light therapy devices have exploded in popularity as masks, body wraps and mittens promise to reduce wrinkles, redness and even acne. But do the claims stack up, and what other benefits are scientists investigating? Ian Sample hears from his co-host, Madeleine Finlay, and the consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley. Kentley explains how the potential benefits of red light were discovered, how it is thought to interact with collagen in our skin, and what science has to say about its impact on our appearanceIs it true that … red light therapy masks prevent wrinkles?Support the Guar

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Etudiants étrangers : « La France gagne à ouvrir ses portes, elle perdra à les fermer »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:31+00:00

Un collectif d’acteurs de l’enseignement supérieur et de parlementaires dénonce, dans une tribune au « Monde », les annonces gouvernementales sur les frais d’inscription appliqués aux étudiants internationaux extracommunautaires qui fragilisent, selon eux, vingt ans de politique d’accueil sans fournir d’alternative.

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Two men arrested in connection to Dezi Freeman’s movements after Porepunkah shootings

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:19+00:00

A 48-year-old and 35-year-old will be interviewed by police after their arrests at two separate locations in north-east VictoriaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been arrested in connection to Porepunkah shooter Dezi Freeman’s months on the run after he killed two police officers.Police on Tuesday said detectives had arrested the men – aged 48 and 35 – at two separate locations in north-east Victoria as part of Operation Summit, the investigation into Freeman’s movements after the shootings at Porepunka

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Inside India’s Manipur State, Where Violence and Division Are Routine

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:12+00:00

Three years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, even before the recent clashes.

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La ultraderecha toma vuelo en Colombia

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:00+00:00

Abelardo de la Espriella enarbola la bandera de la derecha radical en una sociedad descontenta con la política tradicional y los partidos moderados

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Stocks pare gain, oil climbs as US strikes Iran: Markets Wrap

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T03:59:42+00:00

The dollar strengthened against all its Group-of-10 peers, while gold erased earlier gains to fall 0.5% to about $4,545 an ounce

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Quad diplomats meet in New Delhi to revive group after Trump tension

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T03:51:43+00:00

Maritime security, supply chains, critical technologies and Indo-Pacific coordination top the agenda for the foreign ministers of the US, Japan, Australia and India would focus on

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Банани чи ягоди: дієтологи поділилися, що корисніше для здоров'я

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-26T03:47:00+00:00

Дієтологиня Саманта Петерсон зауважила, що різні фрукти містять різні поживні речовини, клітковину та рослинні сполуки, які по-різному сприяють здоров’ю організму

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Повернення Росії на Венеціанський кінофестиваль: Politico розкрив, до чого це призведе

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-26T03:45:00+00:00

Короткочасне, але суперечливе повернення Москви знову розпалило дискусії щодо її місця в Європі, навіть попри триваючу війну проти України.

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Росія повернулась на Венеціанський кінофестиваль: Politico розкрив, до чого це призведе

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-26T03:45:00+00:00

Короткочасне, але суперечливе повернення Москви знову розпалило дискусії щодо її місця в Європі, навіть попри триваючу війну проти України.

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Бомба всередині системи: Politico розкрив, чим загрожує повернення РФ на Венеціанське бієнале

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-26T03:45:00+00:00

Короткочасне, але суперечливе повернення Москви знову розпалило дискусії щодо її місця в Європі, навіть попри триваючу війну проти України.

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India can boost Ebola vaccine and antibody development: Soumya Swaminathan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T03:30:47+00:00

She said the outbreak involves a rare strain of the Ebola virus and has been difficult to detect early due to limitations in existing diagnostic tools, which were primarily designed for other strains

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Cómo derrotar a Putin

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-26T03:30:01+00:00

La paciencia estratégica, la confianza en el sistema a largo plazo, ha sido siempre la mejor arma de las democracias liberales

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Los ecos de la ocupación nazi aún resuenan en Chequia

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-26T03:30:01+00:00

La celebración de un congreso de descendientes de los alemanes expulsados de los Sudetes tras la II Guerra Mundial desata una bronca política

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Delhi records warmest May night in nearly 14 years as mercury touches 43 degrees

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T03:29:47+00:00

The maximum temperature at Safdarjung, the city’s base station, settled at 43.5 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 32.4 degrees Celsius, 5.7 degrees above normal

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Australia politics live: BHP ‘laughing’ at Labor’s key climate policy, Pocock says; Hockey ‘nervous’ about submarine delivery

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T03:29:26+00:00

Independent ACT senator asks the government if it has reviewed the investigation into the mining giant’s apparent walk back of climate commitments. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘This is very good value for money for Australia’: Bowen defends COP roleChris Bowen, who has also taken on the role of president of negotiations at the Cop climate summit, says that Australia’s involvement is “very good value for money”.Mr T [is] out there saying it’s $200m. He’s lying. Secondly, these things do cost money. It cost money when John Howard chaired Ape

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US strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels as Trump’s promised peace deal remains elusive

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T03:28:18+00:00

Negotiators from Iran travelled to Qatar on Monday, with the fate of the country’s nuclear programme and access to frozen assets under discussionMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has launched strikes on southern Iran in a test of the seven-week long ceasefire, as both sides played down hopes for an imminent peace deal even as negotiators from Tehran began new talks in Qatar.US forces targeted missile launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines, US central command (Centcom) said on Tuesday, but stressed that the strikes did not indicate the ceasefire with Iran was over. Continue readin

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Iranian President Pezeshkian orders restoration of internet access

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T03:17:08+00:00

The restrictions reportedly hampered civilians' access to information during the bombing campaign by Israel and the US, while also severely affecting businesses dependent on internet connectivity

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Gift Nifty signals weak opening for Indian stocks as traders turn cautious

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T02:52:46+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Domestic markets are likely to open on flat to negative note on Tuesday amid mixed global cues. Even as analysts are anxiously awaiting final deal between Iran-US, markets will remain volatile due to F&O monthly settlement. Gift Nifty at 24,050 signals a gap down opening of about 70 points for Nifty at open.

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CNG prices raised by ₹2/kg in Delhi, fourth hike in 15 days

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T02:48:29+00:00

CNG will now cost ₹83.09 per kg in the national capital; The latest revision comes just days after the previous hike of ₹1 in CNG prices on Saturday

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Negative opening seen for Indian stocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T02:31:57+00:00

F&O settlements, holiday to keep market under pressure

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Negative opening seen for Indian stocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T02:26:52+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Domestic markets are likely to open on flat to negative note on Tuesday amid mixed global cues. Even as analysts are anxiously awaiting final deal between Iran-US, markets will remain volatile due to F&O monthly settlement

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