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Enquête sur la mort du fondateur de Mango : le fils aîné quitte provisoirement la direction du groupe pour se consacrer à sa défense

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-26T14:42:27+00:00

Inculpé pour la mort de son père, décédé en décembre 2024 après une chute dans le massif de Montserrat, le vice-président du groupe espagnol, Jonathan Andic, clame son innocence dans une lettre ouverte, qualifiant les accusations portées contre lui de « grave, injuste et infondée ».

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UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:41:47+00:00

Temperature reaches 35C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on MondayTell us: how are you coping in the UK heatwave?The UK has recorded its highest-ever May temperature for the second consecutive day, as thermometers hit 35C (95F) at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London, the Met Office said.The latest high was recorded the day after the country’s provisional hottest meteorological spring temperature of 34.8C in Kew Gardens in south-west London. The previous May peak of 32.8C had stood since 1922. Continue reading...

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Iran’s president praises military after US strikes

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:38:16+00:00

President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s military capabilities after the US carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran

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Coempt EduTeck at the centre of controversy, again

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T14:36:07+00:00

The Opposition alleged that it was awarded the contract because of its affinity with two of the top leaders in the State government

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Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:32:07+00:00

Trial of former DUP leader is expected to last four weeks and is among the most high-profile in Northern Ireland in recent yearsThe jury in Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial for alleged sex offences has been sworn in, launching one of the most high-profile trials in recent Northern Irish history.The former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader entered Newry crown court on Tuesday amid a heavy police and media presence for a trial that is expected to last about four weeks. Continue reading...

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The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:31:02+00:00

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

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Labour says Reform UK ‘in chaos’ as Zia Yusuf publicly tells Jenrick he’s got party’s deportation policy wrong – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:29:45+00:00

‘Robert’s answer is not Reform policy’, Yusuf said about an answer that Jenrick gave to journalists days earlierKeir Starmer has said that SNP leaders need to explain why they did not realise that Peter Murrell was stealing more than £400,000 from the party.Asked about yesterday’s court proceedings in Edinburgh, where Murrell admitting embezzling money from the party to spend on luxury goods, Starmer said:I think anybody looking at what’s happening up in Scotland will be baffled that those at the top of the SNP say they didn’t know anything about what was going on, so clearly there are questio

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Iran’s access to global internet starts to resume after 88-day blackout

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:28:53+00:00

End of shutdown comes despite interim court order questioning authority of body overseeing the moveMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s access to the global internet slowly restarted on Tuesday, ending a record 88-day blackout that has contributed to thousands of Iranians losing their jobs and provided cover for the Iranian security services to mount a large-scale wartime crackdown.The resumption came despite an interim administrative court order questioning the authority of the body overseeing the move, called the “special headquarters for leading the country’s cyberspace”. The body had be

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Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:26:28+00:00

Panels of three judges says congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black votersAlabama cannot use a new Republican-friendly map in this year’s midterm elections because it was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters, a panel of three federal judges ruled on Tuesday.The decision blocks Alabama from using a congressional map lawmakers passed in 2023 but never went into effect because the same court found it was drawn with intent to discriminate. Alabama was eventually ordered to adopt a map with two majority-Black districts that both elected Democrats

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AM/NS India becomes first globally to produce EQ70 high-strength welded pipes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T14:26:07+00:00

These pipes will replace imported seamless pipes in offshore oil, gas, and wind projects, improving supply security, cost efficiency, and delivery timelines for India’s engineering sector.

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Do we owe the world children?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:25:29+00:00

Is having children a choice or responsibility?

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На ЮКГ не нашлось покупателя из-за высокой стартовой цены и потенциальных рисков

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-26T14:19:45+00:00

Аукцион по продаже принадлежащих государству 67,2% акций золотодобывающей компании «Южуралзолото» (ЮГК) и аффилированных с ней предприятий вновь не состоялся. Об этом 26 мая сообщила пресс-служба Росимущества.

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На ЮГК не нашлось покупателя из-за высокой стартовой цены и потенциальных рисков

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-26T14:19:45+00:00

Аукцион по продаже принадлежащих государству 67,2% акций золотодобывающей компании «Южуралзолото» (ЮГК) и аффилированных с ней предприятий вновь не состоялся. Об этом 26 мая сообщила пресс-служба Росимущества.

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Дозвіл інвесторам самостійно будувати підстанції може пришвидшити запуск нових потужностей, - Український інститут майбутнього

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-26T14:18:42+00:00

фото УНІАН, Ратинський В'ячеславЕнергетичний експерт Українського інституту майбутнього Андріан Прокіп заявив, що в умовах постійних відключень електроенергії Україна потребує нових генеруючих потужностей,...

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Tier 2 cities seeing increased GCC momentum, says report

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T14:17:38+00:00

According to a report from GCC consulting firm ANSR, Tier 2 cities now house over 220 out of the 1,900 GCCs in India while also hosting nearly 86,000 employees working in these organisations

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Man Industries net down 25% on higher cost

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T14:14:36+00:00

Co expects revenue of ₹5,500 cr with capacity addition, acquisition

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HLL Lifecare expands menstrual cup production to 5 million annually in India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T14:14:25+00:00

The move supports the Thinkal project, which has distributed 15 lakh cups across multiple states and UTs, aiming to improve menstrual hygiene and promote sustainable reusable products

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Oltre cento gioielli in una cassaforte, la polizia sequestra i preziosi di Zapatero e la moglie

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-26T14:12:54+00:00

L’inchiesta sulle irregolarità nel salvataggio della compagnia aerea Plus Ultra continua ad agitare la politica spagnola proprio mentre il premier Sánchez arriva a Roma per una due giorni tra Fao e Vaticano e la moglie viene convocata per un’udienza preliminare sul caso del presunto traffico di influenze

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Regional airlines tighten non-fuel expenses, reduce flights

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-26T14:09:30+00:00

Airlines are focussing on reducing non essential costs such as those related to support services and office transport

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Woman guilty of killing stepdaughter, five, by scalding almost 50 years ago

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:02:36+00:00

Janice Nix convicted of manslaughter after brother of Andrea Bernard alters account of incident in 1978A woman has been found guilty of killing her five-year-old stepdaughter by punishing her in a scalding hot bath almost 50 years ago.Andrea Bernard’s death in 1978 in Thornton Heath, south London, was treated as an accident until her older brother, Desmond Bernard, went to police in 2022 with a new account of what happened, Isleworth crown court heard. Continue reading...

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Renters could save $20bn on bills in a decade from rooftop solar and appliance upgrades – if landlords act

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-26T14:01:52+00:00

Owners’ lack of motivation due to ‘split incentive’ is main reason rental properties are missing out on energy upgrades, research findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRenters make up nearly a third of Australian households, yet many are missing out on energy upgrades – such as insulation, appliances and rooftop solar – that could slash their power bills and improve home comfort.The problem, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), is landlords’ lack of motivation. Continue reading...

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