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Nato jet shot down reported stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia, defence minister says – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T10:38:39+00:00

Estonia’s defence minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the news to the Estonian news website Delfi and also the public broadcaster, ERRThe latest drone alerts come as Ukraine and Latvia were this morning forced by Russia to repeatedly refute Moscow’s claims that Kyiv was preparing attacks against Russia from Latvia.Ukraine’s foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed that Ukraine does not use the territory of Latvia for its operations against Russia and refuted Moscow’s claims.“Russia is lying about Latvia allowing any country to use Latvian airspace and territory to launch attacks against Russia or a

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Max в апреле стал крупнейшим мессенджером по суточному охвату в России

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-19T10:33:08+00:00

В Max в апреле в среднем в сутки заходило 68 млн россиян старше 12 лет (здесь и далее), что позволило ему стать лидером по соответствующему показателю среди мессенджеров в России. Это следует из данных сайта исследовательской компании Mediascope (учитывались мобильная и десктопная версии). В сравнении с мартом среднесуточный охват Max увеличился на 10,6%. «Ведомости» направили запрос в Max.

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Maldive, recuperati i corpi di due sub: “Sono di Gualtieri e Montefalcone”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-19T10:29:22+00:00

La procura di Roma indaga per omicidio colposo. L’operazione dei sommozzatori finlandesi e della guardia costiera. Le salme localizzate ieri nel terzo settore della grotta, domani il recupero delle altre due

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Kotak warns of massive fuel under-recoveries despite recent ₹3/litre price hike

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T10:22:06+00:00

The report said that despite a recent ₹3 per litre increase in retail fuel prices, under-recoveries for refiners are still significant and could necessitate further price revisions under multiple pricing scenarios"

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Son of Mango fashion chain founder arrested in Spain over death of father

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T10:20:20+00:00

Catalan police questioning Jonathan Andic over father Isak Andic’s apparent fall down a mountain ravine in 2024Police in Catalonia have arrested the son of Isak Andic, the founder of the fashion chain Mango, and are questioning him in connection with the death of his father in the mountains near Barcelona almost 18 months ago.Andic, who was 71, died in December 2024 after apparently falling 100 metres down a ravine while hiking in Montserrat with his son, Jonathan. His death prompted tributes from politicians, journalists and the fashion world. Continue reading...

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India’s 360 ONE seeks up to $500 million for private credit fund

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T10:14:49+00:00

The launch comes amid a slowdown in the $1.8 trillion private credit markets, fuelled by concerns about loan quality and exposure to software borrowers

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Трамп готується напасти на нову країну, не завершивши війну в Ірані, – Politico

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-19T10:09:00+00:00

Військові дії можуть варіюватися від поодинокого авіаудару, покликаного залякати режим і змусити його піти на поступки, до наземного вторгнення.

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Zydus Lifesciences Q4 profit up 14.65% at ₹1,593 cr

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T10:07:29+00:00

Revenue from operations in the quarter stood at ₹7,587 crore as against ₹6,527.9 crore in the year-ago period

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IIL launches GRANUVIA insecticide to help paddy farmers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T10:05:55+00:00

It is recommended at the critical stage after transplanting when paddy crops are most vulnerable to pests

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Salam Kisan aims 100 agri-drone hubs to deliver farming solutions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T10:04:58+00:00

Salam Kisan operates through a fully integrated ecosystem spanning drone manufacturing, pilot training, field deployment and precision agriculture services

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Tonbo Imaging secures contract from Indian Navy under ADITI 3.0

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T10:03:51+00:00

ADITI (Advanced Defence Technology Incubation) is a Government of India initiative designed to enable the maturation, integration, and validation of advanced defence technologies prior to induction

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New report reveals sharp rise in online sale of primates on social media in US

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:03+00:00

Researchers found over 1,600 primates listed for sale on Facebook, TikTok and more over a six-week period in 2025A new report from leading wildlife and conservation organizations has revealed a sharp rise in the online sale of primates across major social media platforms in the US, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking, public safety and animal welfare.The report, titled Primates for Purchase: The Surge in Sales on Social Media in the US, was released Tuesday by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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Louisiana payout cannot erase pain of Ronald Greene death by police – lawyer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:03+00:00

Ben Crump says $4.85m police settlement over fatal traffic stop helps to show how ‘truth must always come to light’“No amount of money can erase” the pain that motorist Ronald Greene’s death at the hands of Louisiana police inflicted on his loved ones, but a $4.85m settlement which the state has agreed to pay his family helps illustrate how “the truth must always come to light”, their attorney has said.Ben Crump recently expressed those sentiments in a statement that served as one of his and his clients’ first public reactions to news first reported by the Guardian that mediation talks on 12 M

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Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:01+00:00

Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contestsThe biggest day of primaries yet arrives Tuesday, with voters in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho, heading to the polls to select candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections.While many primaries will be resolved with little drama, some have shaped up to be among the most contentious elections of the year so far, serving as gauges of Donald Trump’s control of Republicans, and the direction Democratic voters are looking to steer their party as they seek

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Wealth Company ties up with NSE for EGR

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T09:59:29+00:00

The Wealth Company’s participation is intended to broaden investor access to gold through institutional investment vehicles

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