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JSW Energy raises ₹4,000 cr via QIP

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T02:24:56+00:00

The company's board has approved the allocation of 7,61,90,476 equity shares at an issue price of ₹525 apiece, which is at a discount of ₹9.05 per share

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U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-26T02:04:10+00:00

Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.

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Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T02:01:53+00:00

One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was an genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and othersSonny Rollins, one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, has died aged 95.His death was announced on his website on Monday night, “with deep sorrow and profound love”. His publicist Terri Hinte also confirmed the news. Continue reading...

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Taiwan overtakes India as world's fifth-largest stock market

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T01:58:47+00:00

The island’s market capitalisation climbed to $4.95 trillion, while India’s value has dropped to $4.92 trillion, as of Monday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T01:54:32+00:00

The strikes came as Iran’s top negotiator ‌and its foreign minister were in Doha for talks with Qatar’s prime minister on a potential deal with the U.S. to ​end the three-month-old war

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Australia politics live: Alex Antic cites ‘dream team’ of Abbott, Canavan and Taylor as inspiration for bid to lead SA Liberals

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T01:43:19+00:00

State tilt would seemingly end speculation South Australian senator could defect to One Nation. 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 Apec. It cost money when Tony Abbott chaired G20. They

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: BEL, Paytm, JSW Energy, NLC India, Fredun Pharma, Raymond, Pasupathi Acrylon, Innovision to be in focus today

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T01:38:16+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets staged a sharp recovery on Monday, driven by a surge in global risk appetite after US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that a peace deal with Iran was “largely negotiated.” The prospect of easing West Asia tensions triggered an aggressive unwinding of the war premium in energy markets, pulling crude oil prices sharply lower and reviving broad-based buying across Dalal Street.

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A Chongqing, en Chine, le métier de « bangbang » n’est plus porteur

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-26T01:30:09+00:00

Ces travailleurs emblématiques de l’immense ville située en région montagneuse sont employés à transporter des marchandises à travers les ruelles escarpées. Mais la modernisation rend obsolète leur fonction longtemps indispensable.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Jana Small Finance Bank (₹480) – BUY

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T01:10:10+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock is stuck in a range of ₹426-₹507 for more than a month now. Within that the stock has now started to move up from the lower end of this range. A trendline support is also present above ₹442 which makes this ₹442-₹441 range a very strong support. We expect the stock to make a bullish breakout of this range above ₹507.

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Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 89 drones plunge into Darling Harbour

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T00:57:51+00:00

Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelledFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbout 90 drones have plummeted from the sky and plunged into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during an aerial drone show, prompting a second event to be cancelled later in the evening.Vivid Sydney said “unforeseen technical difficulties” occurred during Monday’s 7.30pm performance of the show, called Star-Bound, resulting in 89 drones falling into the water at Cockle Bay in

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Chris Bowen says he has made it ‘crystal clear’ to BHP and other big polluters they must cut emissions onsite

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T00:48:43+00:00

Mining giant’s backsliding on climate commitments due to ‘weakness’ of policy, Kate Chaney saysAdam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use fossil fuel. It’s a strange way to tackle emissionsRead more from the BHP files investigation hereGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s climate change minister, Chris Bowen, says he has made it “crystal clear” that he expects industrial polluters including BHP to reduce their onsite emissions after leaked documents revealed that the world’s biggest miner has backtracked on climate action.An exclusive investigation

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Power bills to fall by up to 10% from July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T00:16:42+00:00

Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEnergy bills for households and small businesses will fall by up to 10% per cent from July across parts of the eastern states, as a new industry survey shows record levels of renewables and batteries in the power grid.The final default market offer, which sets out the maximum amount retailers can charge on plans, shows price reductions for households and even bigge

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Australia politics live: Bowen hits back at Tehan in row over climate negotiations travel bill; warning over integrity bodies

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T00:14:48+00:00

Centre for Public Integrity launches new report calling for core integrity agencies to be independent and accountable. 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 Apec. It cost money when Tony Ab

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Power bills to fall by up to 10% in July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T00:01:52+00:00

Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEnergy bills for households and small businesses will fall by up to 10% per cent in July across parts of the eastern states, as a new industry survey shows record levels of renewables and batteries in the power grid.The final default market offer, which sets out the maximum amount retailers can charge on plans, shows price reductions for households and even bigger

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Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T00:01:52+00:00

Hezbollah and Israel launch attacks amid increasingly imperilled ceasefire and stalling talks between US and IranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe Israeli army has intensified strikes in southern Lebanon, as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to “crush” Hezbollah in a further erosion of an already fragmented ceasefire.In turn, Hezbollah said it staged several attacks on Monday on three barracks and a military post in northern Israel “in response to the violation of the ceasefire” by Israel. Continue reading...

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"Здатна вражати цілі по всій Європі": Euronews розповіло деталі про російський "Орешнік"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-25T23:52:00+00:00

Росія класифікує ракету "Орешник" як балістичну ракету середньої дальності, тобто таку, що здатна вражати цілі на відстані від 3 000 до 5 500 кілометрів.

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La differenza tra Conte e Kompany

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-25T23:47:52+00:00

L’ancora per qualche giorno allenatore del Napoli non ha partecipato alla festa per la vittoria della Juve in Champions nel 1996 per non alimentare sospetti sul suo futuro

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Middle East crisis live: US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ on southern Iran as efforts to reach a peace deal continue

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-25T23:11:22+00:00

Iranian state media said the situation is ‘under control’ and there was no cause for concern after reports of explosions in Bandar AbbasIran denies deal with US is imminent, despite some progressEbrahim Rezaei, the spokesperson of the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy commission, has said that time is working against the US and warned that Iran does not respond well to threats.In a post on X, he wrote:During the military war, our tactic was an eye for an eye; in the diplomatic war, it is action against action. Do not believe the bluff of the failed president; time is ag

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Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-25T23:01:57+00:00

A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.

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‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-25T23:01:38+00:00

Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation Change is coming for social media platforms. The UK government’s consultation on improving online safety for children will result in some form of action being taken against big tech. Even before the deadline for submissions has passed, ministers have pledged to introduce an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s or restrictions on “addictive” features such as infinite scrolling.There is overwhelming pressure from safety campaigners and MPs for a further crackdown on social

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Braga (Pd): “La partita è aperta, questo voto non ci abbatte”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-25T23:00:00+00:00

Per la capogruppo dem alla Camera, “l’unità del campo largo resta una precondizione essenziale. Ora serve continuare a lavorare per costruire un progetto di governo”

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