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Satan, il nuovo missile di Putin: 15 testate nucleari e navetta con velocità ipersonica

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-14T08:35:45+00:00

Il presidente russo ha annunciato il successo dell’ultimo test. Anche se gli esperti nutrono dubbi sulle reali capacità. Potrebbe innescare un’accelerazione nella corsa agi armamenti atomici e nella costruzione del “Golden Dome” Usa voluto da Trump

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‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:35:06+00:00

Impact of disruption caused by US-Israeli war on Iran may be felt into 2027 even if strait of Hormuz reopens, says aviation body headIncreases in air fares for travellers in Europe are “inevitable” over the peak summer period because of the high cost of jet fuel, according to the head of the international aviation body.While some airlines faced with weak demand have reduced their European fares recently, Willie Walsh, the former British Airways boss who leads the International Air Transport Association, said there was no way carriers could absorb the extra costs in the long run. Continue readi

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Live Updates: China’s Xi Warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing Summit

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:34:03+00:00

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, told President Trump that Taiwan, if handled poorly, could lead to a clash with the United States. The two leaders are also expected to discuss trade and the Iran war at the two-day summit.

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Gold edges up as Trump-Xi meet

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T08:32:45+00:00

Gold consolidates as investors eye US-China talks for signs of a resolution to the West Asia conflict

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Шохин рассказал про основные развилки по windfall tax

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-14T08:32:36+00:00

Вопрос введения windfall tax сложный и требует решения множества неизвестных, именно поэтому Минфин пока не может «положить проект на стол», рассказал в интервью «Ведомостям» глава Российского союза промышленников и предпринимателей (РСПП) Александр Шохин. В частности, нужно определить, что такое сверхприбыль, решить – включать ли дефлятор, привязанный к инфляции, изымать ли сверприбыль холдинга или отдельных юрлиц. На некоторых рынках действительно была очень благоприятная конъюнктура, но ситуация различается по отраслям даже внутри одной группы, говорит он. Шохин привел в пример ситуацию, пр

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Russia Pummels Kyiv After Putin Hints That War Could End Soon

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:24:44+00:00

At least one person was killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile strike, the latest in a series of attacks since a three-day truce expired on Monday.

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Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:23:35+00:00

Superpowers compete for technological foothold on world’s highest peak, pushing Nepal towards a geopolitical chessboard.

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Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:23:25+00:00

China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises 900 pts to breach 75,000-mark; Nifty above 23,700; Adani, Cipla top gainers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T08:21:53+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: Markets extended their morning gains through midday trade on Thursday, with the Sensex trading at 75,405.46, up 796.48 points or 1.07 per cent, and the Nifty 50 at 23,681.60, up 269 points or 1.15 per cent, as of 12.43 PM

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Guerra Ucraina - Russia, news di oggi. Arrestato Yermak, l’ex capo dell’ufficio di Zelensky

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-14T08:14:11+00:00

Il presidente ucraino: “Colpiti da 800 droni russi. Trump parli della fine della guerra con Xi”. Mosca: “La Ue mostra di voler prolungare conflitto, non può essere mediatore”. E Putin minaccia: “Continua la modernizzazione delle nostre forze nucleari”. Incendio in un complesso di intrattenimento a Mosca, cause da accertare

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What was HMRC’s investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs all about?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:11:01+00:00

Findings of inquiry into stamp duty paid on Hove flat crucial to any leadership bidUK politics live – latest updatesAngela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness over her tax affairs, the Guardian reported, paving the way for a potential leadership bid as Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels. Continue reading...

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Не впасти першими: сценарії найближчого майбутнього

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-14T08:11:00+00:00

Цей опис правильно було би робити таким чином: 1. Стан справ. 2. Стратегії сторін. 3. Сценарії. Однак описувати стан справ не буду, бо хто слідкує, той і так все знає, а хто не слідкує, той...

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SEBI proposes changes to municipal bond framework

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T08:10:01+00:00

In a consultation paper, the regulator suggested permitting two or more municipalities to raise money collectively through a pooled finance vehicle or SPV.

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Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:05:51+00:00

Senate president says Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa 'no longer in the building' where he had taken refuge.

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What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-14T08:04:39+00:00

Delayed for years, the event has been described as a 'quiet battle' for loyalty, succession - and the movement's future.

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Métamorphose de la guerre : « Toutes les dépendances, des minerais aux monnaies en passant par les semi-conducteurs, sont désormais arsenalisées »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-14T08:00:13+00:00

La compétition sur le contrôle des minerais, de la logistique et des flux de matières premières tourne au profit des Etats-Unis et de la Chine, explique Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega dans un entretien au « Monde ». Les Européens sont à la traîne de cette confrontation géoéconomique dont l’impact est réel dans les transformations des outils de défense des puissances.

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French authorities lift lockdown on norovirus-hit cruise ship

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:57:48+00:00

Asymptomatic people allowed off ship from Wednesday afternoon but those infected ordered to remain in isolationA norovirus-hit cruise ship carrying mainly passengers from the UK and Ireland has had a French lockdown order lifted.All 1,701 people onboard Ambition were prevented from disembarking for more than 24 hours after it docked in Bordeaux on Tuesday, as one person died and dozens became ill with a vomiting virus. Continue reading...

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