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Everest, 274 alpinisti in vetta lo stesso giorno. Mai così tanti dal Nepal. Impresa o scempio?

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:06+00:00

Il record (ancora ufficioso) surclassa quello stabilito nel maggio 2019, ennesimo primato dell’era pre-covid cancellato. E arriva nonostante le crescenti misure del governo di Katmandu, allo scopo di limitare questo “iperturismo da altissima quota”. Nel frattempo, Pechino ha chiuso il versante tibetano del tetto del mondo per questa primavera

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Everest, record: 274 alpinisti in vetta in un giorno, mai così tanti dal Nepal. Impresa o follia?

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:06+00:00

Il record (ancora ufficioso) surclassa quello stabilito nel maggio 2019, ennesimo primato dell’era pre-covid cancellato. E arriva nonostante le crescenti misure del governo di Katmandu, allo scopo di limitare questo “iperturismo da altissima quota”. Nel frattempo, Pechino ha chiuso il versante tibetano del tetto del mondo per questa primavera

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Parità di genere ancora lontana: l’Istat racconta un Paese diviso in due

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-21T08:57:00+00:00

Dall’uso del tempo al lavoro di cura, dall’occupazione ai salari, il mondo femminile è ancora fortemente diseguale. Nel 2023 le donne hanno dedicato alla famiglia in media 4 ore e 44 minuti al giorno, contro le 2 ore e 6 minuti degli uomini. E nelle carriere Stem le ragazze vengono penalizzate nell’accesso al lavoro

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Greens select nurse and ‘committed local campaigner’ as Makerfield byelection candidate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T08:53:28+00:00

Chris Kennedy chosen amid reports Greens do not want to be blamed for splitting progressive vote and allowing Reform to winUK politics live – latest updatesThe Green party has chosen “a committed local campaigner” as its candidate in the Makerfield byelection which is due to take place on 18 June.Chris Kennedy, a nurse and children’s safeguarding specialist, was chosen after a hustings on Wednesday amid reports that the party was proposing to hold back from investing significant resources in the byelection. Continue reading...

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India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-21T08:52:06+00:00

India’s newest political movement started with an insult - and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.

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"Зрада" чи "перемога": державні облігації купують найгірше з початку року

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-21T08:51:00+00:00

ОВДП - це основа інвестицій населення та головна "затичка" для бюджетних "дірок". Але на останньому аукціоні продажі впали зі "звичних" 5 мільярдів до 640 мільйонів гривень. УНІАН з’ясував, що відбулося, і чи стане цей тренд тривалим.

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Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T08:45:00+00:00

MP says current system is unfair and his idea would result in a ‘wealth tax that works’UK politics live – latest updatesFormer health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans for a “wealth tax that works”, by equalising tax on assets and income.Streeting said the current system – in which capital gains tax is generally much lower than income tax – was not fair and penalised work, arguing the taxes should be equalised. Continue reading...

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Wes Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T08:45:00+00:00

MP says current system is unfair and his idea would result in a ‘wealth tax that works’UK politics live – latest updatesThe former health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans for a “wealth tax that works”, by equalising tax on assets and income.Streeting said the current system – in which capital gains tax is generally much lower than income tax – was not fair and penalised work. Continue reading...

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Net migration into UK almost halved in 2025, official figures show – politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T08:44:35+00:00

Office for National Statistics says figure of 171,000 in year to December 2025 was the lowest since 2021Net migration to the UK stood at an estimated 171,000 in the year to December 2025, down nearly a half (48%) from 331,000 in the previous 12 months, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Press Association says:It is the lowest figure since early 2021, when the post-Brexit immigration system was introduced and Covid-19 travel restrictions were still in place.Net migration is the difference between the number of people moving long-term to the UK and the nu

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Kerala gets two AI Centres of Excellence under India AI Mission

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T08:40:25+00:00

State IT and Industries Minister P. K. Kunhalikutty said the twin centres would help create a comprehensive AI ecosystem in Kerala by combining advanced research with industry-oriented applications

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TN: Row over sequence of reciting Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu at ministers' swearing in

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T08:30:36+00:00

Stating that Tamil Nadu Governor should prioritise the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, CPI state secretary M Veerapandian emphasised that the sentiments of the Tamil people also should be taken into due consideration

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Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T08:30:11+00:00

Chancellor wins support from Conservative Mel Stride, while Farage says he’d ‘like to buy man a pint’UK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves surprised onlookers when she gave a stern rebuke to a foul-mouthed heckler who shouted at her from his van as she conducted a broadcast interview.However, the chancellor has won support from unlikely sources as Conservative politicians have leapt to her defence. Continue reading...

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EasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T08:16:28+00:00

Budget airline, which took £25m hit on jet fuel in March, says passengers are waiting later to book tripsThe budget airline easyJet has said its summer holiday bookings are lagging behind last year as the Iran war weights on consumer confidence and has left passengers waiting later to book trips.The carrier said it had to spend an unexpected extra £25m on jet fuel in March after the start of the US and Israel’s war on Iran. Continue reading...

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Economic activity holds steady in May, Flash PMIs show

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T08:16:15+00:00

To limit the economic shock, India has raised fuel prices, curbed gold imports and tightened currency-market rules

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Gold and silver prices rise on weaker dollar and Iran peace hopes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T08:12:46+00:00

However, hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve and uncertainty over inflation and interest rates continued to limit gains in bullion markets.

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