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Latvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T14:45:47+00:00

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly condemned the Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, and rejected Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that one of his predecessors could play a role negotiating a peace settlement.In a speech in Aachen, Merz said that while Ukraine and Europe “want to help end this terrible war as quickly as possible,” the Russian attacks “speak a different language” to that of Putin’s suggestions the war could be nearing an end.“Last but not least, we Europeans decide for ourselves who speaks for us. No one else.

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India ready for global headwinds, revenue loss will not affect stability: FinMin official

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T14:37:43+00:00

Officials said the government has introduced 16 measures in 72 days, including an Economic Stabilisation Fund, SEZ relief, credit support schemes, import duty adjustments and maritime insurance backing, to shield the economy from global shocks.

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Israël va poursuivre le « New York Times » en diffamation pour une enquête sur les agressions sexuelles contre des détenus palestiniens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-14T14:34:57+00:00

Le gouvernement israélien estime que l’enquête publiée lundi dans le quotidien américain, qui s’appuie sur des témoignages recueillis en Cisjordanie relatant des agressions sexuelles commises par des colons ou des membres des forces de sécurité, est un « mensonge [des] plus odieux et falsifiés ».

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Ukraine hit by second day of large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T14:29:37+00:00

Widespread nature of attacks prompts warnings that Moscow is trying to overwhelm air defence systemsRussian missiles and drones are pounding Ukraine for a second day, as almost continuous heavy attacks hit the country, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of an assault that has killed at least eight people, including a 13-year-old, and injured 44 in the capital.The overnight attacks followed heavy daylight raids with missiles and drones across the country on Wednesday, one of the longest single attacks of the war. Continue reading...

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‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T14:26:48+00:00

West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements Some of Mohammad al-Sbeih’s fondest childhood memories are of his small farm in the hills south of Bethlehem, where three generations of his family grew wheat and barley.“It was a hard plot to farm as it was on a hillside with terraces, but it was so beautiful,” Sbeih remembers. Continue reading...

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India ready for global headwinds, revenue loss will not affect stability: FinMin

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T14:24:55+00:00

Officials said the government has introduced 16 measures in 72 days, including an Economic Stabilisation Fund, SEZ relief, credit support schemes, import duty adjustments and maritime insurance backing, to shield the economy from global shocks.

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Met chief says British Jews ‘not safe’ in London after series of attacks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T14:21:52+00:00

King Charles visits Golders Green to show support as commissioner discloses counter-terrorism team leading 11 investigationsCounter-terrorism officers in London have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people after “a sustained period of attack” upon the Jewish community, the head of the UK’s biggest police force has disclosed.In one of his most stark comments on antisemitism in the UK Mark Rowley, the Met commissioner, told MPs in a letter: “British Jews are not currently safe in their capital city.” Continue reading...

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Waiting times for hospital treatment in England hit key target, figures show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T14:07:45+00:00

Outgoing health secretary declares Labour’s ‘plan for the NHS is working’, though experts question how goal was reachedHospitals in England have hit a key target for improving the time it takes patients to get treatment, which prompted Wes Streeting to declare that Labour’s “plan for the NHS is working” before departing as health secretary.Streeting had told the NHS to ensure that hospitals treated at least 65% of patients within 18 weeks by the end of March. New NHS England figures published on Thursday showed that hospitals did so, treating 65.3% of people on the NHS waiting list within tha

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TN chief minister urges PM Modi to remove import duty on cotton

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T14:05:58+00:00

The price of cotton has increased from ₹54,700 to ₹67,700 per candy, which is a 25 per cent increase during the last two months while the yarn price has increased from ₹301 to ₹330 per kg

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Carborundum Universal Q4 loss at ₹17.6 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T14:00:39+00:00

The board of directors recommends final dividend of ₹2.50/share

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