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Peak power demand hits all-time high of over 257 GW on Monday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T07:28:23+00:00

According to the power ministry data, peak power demand set a new high of 257.37 GW at 1542 hrs on Monday, and it was fully met.

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Адвокат Януковича Віталій Сердюк і справа Одеського ТЦК: як AVER LEX опинилась у скандалі навколо ексвоєнкома Борисова

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-19T07:27:00+00:00

Ім’я Віталія Сердюка, адвоката експрезидента-втікача Віктора Януковича та старшого партнера адвокатського об’єднання AVER LEX, фігурувала у центрі резонансного скандалу через справу колишнього очільника...

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Australia news live: NSW police charge two men after allegedly seizing more than $1m of illicit tobacco; Hancock mining riches battle shifts to legal bill

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T07:25:05+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGlobal Sumud Flotilla participants urge Australian government to intervene and ‘keep us safe’The Australians that the Global Sumud Flotilla allege have been kidnapped by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are academics, doctors, students, activists and film-makers.This is now the second time Israel has illegally abducted Australian citizens in international waters, and our government has said nothing … For as long as Australia continues to support Israel’s genocide, Australians will keep sailing.You never know the

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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T07:19:08+00:00

The US president said he called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday so that peace talks could continueFull report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end warWe are restarting our live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the other conflicts in the Middle East. Donald Trump says he has called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday at the request of Gulf states so peace talks could continue.In a post on Truth Social on Monday, the US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirate

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I super compensi della società Stretto di Messina: sei milioni per 21 dirigenti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-19T07:16:18+00:00

Grazie a una deroga che è stata consentita ad hoc da una norma voluta dalla maggioranza: in 4 superano il tetto dei 240mila euro. I dati aggiornati ai primi mesi del 2026 del costo del personale in servizio nella spa del ministero dell’Economia

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India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-19T07:15:36+00:00

Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.

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No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T07:07:42+00:00

Rise in unemployment and weak pay growth underline how tough this year will be for UK householdsUK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5%Business live – latest updatesNews that the UK unemployment rate jumped back to 5% in March appears to be the latest evidence that the Iran war has snuffed out the economic upturn Rachel Reeves had hoped to see in 2026.The Office for National Statistics reports that, after an unexpected fall in the unemployment rate to 4.9% in last month’s data, it ticked back up to 5% between January and March – the first set of figures affected by the conflict. Continue read

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IT stocks keep Nifty, Sensex afloat at noon; Banks, Cement drag

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T07:06:06+00:00

On the Nifty 50, Infosys gained 4.04% to ₹1,188.60, Tech Mahindra rose 3.61% to ₹1,481.60, and Tata Motors PV increased 3.30% to ₹364.80

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Genus Power Infrastructures Q4 net profit rises 41% to ₹181 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T07:04:42+00:00

Revenue stood at ₹1,523.7 crore, registering a robust 62.7% y-o-y growth, driven by strong execution momentum in the smart metering business and a healthy order book conversion

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Alleged rapes on Married at First Sight UK must be investigated, says Department for Culture

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T07:00:52+00:00

DCMS says there must be ‘consequences for criminality’, after allegations by three women about onscreen partnersRape claims involving Channel 4’s Married at First Sight UK must be investigated, with consequences for criminality or wrongdoing, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said.The BBC reported on Monday that two women said they had been raped during filming of the dating show, while a third described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. Continue reading...

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NHS rollout of artificial pancreas narrows inequality in diabetes care

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T07:00:04+00:00

Exclusive: People from deprived and minority ethnic backgrounds have better access to device than for previous technologiesThe rollout of a “life-changing” artificial pancreas on the NHS for people with type 1 diabetes has helped to narrow ethnic and socioeconomic inequality within access to treatment, according to figures.Officially known as a hybrid closed-loop system, an artificial pancreas comprises three interconnected parts: a sensor worn on the body called a continuous glucose monitor; an algorithm either built into the pump or on a separate device such as a phone that calculates the pr

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At least 15m Britons not saving enough to retire, Pensions Commission says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-19T07:00:04+00:00

Just 4% of self-employed workers are putting cash into pensions, with ‘large groups across the UK facing a severe cliff-edge’Millions of people across Britain are facing a “cliff edge” when they retire due to a chronic shortfall in saving that will require a radical shake-up of the pensions system to fix, a government-backed report has warned.The Pensions Commission said 15 million people were currently not saving adequately for their retirement, and warned this could rise to as many as 19 million without action. Continue reading...

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Airlines plead with oil majors to postpone jet fuel hikes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T06:49:16+00:00

The proposal floated by airlines including Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet is being considered by the refiners, sources said

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex rises over 300 points, Nifty holds above 23,700 in range-bound trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-19T06:47:08+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets traded in a narrow range with a positive bias on Tuesday, tracking firm Asian markets and easing geopolitical concerns after reports suggested the U.S. may delay a possible strike on Iran, while investors remained cautious ahead of weekly expiry.

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«Яндекс маркет» разделит продавцов по рейтингу

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-19T06:41:29+00:00

«Яндекс» подал в Роспатент заявку на регистрацию товарного знака «Яндекс Маркет Спешл» в категории одежды, обуви, игрушек и проч. Представитель «Яндекс Маркета» говорит, что маркетплейс планирует создать на своей площадке витрину под таким названием для продавцов с высоким рейтингом. В этом разделе будут представлены товары на каждый день и селективный ассортимент из «Ultima Яндекс Маркета». Такие заказы будет обслуживать специальная служба поддержки с целью улучшения и облегчения клиентского опыта.

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