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One dead and 40 injured as intense Russian strikes on Ukraine continue – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:52:45+00:00

Russia has deployed more than 1,500 drones in the last two days, according to Ukraine’s president Volodymyr ZelenskyyAfter a tense day of intense attacks on Wednesday, Russia has continued its strikes on Ukraine overnight, with at least one dead and 40 injured in the capital, Kyiv, after reported hits on civilian infrastructure.Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the strikes, saying:“These are definitely not the actions of those who believe the war is coming to an end. It is important that partners do not remain silent about this strike.” Continue reading...

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Angela Rayner says Starmer should ‘reflect on’ stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:43:17+00:00

The former deputy prime minister said she should be keen to ‘play my part’ in the event of a leadership contestFull report: Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bidIn her interview with ITV, Angela Rayner, the former deputy PM, said she would not be making a pact with Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer. “I’m not doing deals or anything like that,” she said.Good morning. Today it looks as though the phoney Labour leadership contest that has been bubbling away at least since Sunday may finally turn into a real one. Westminster is braced for W

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Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:42:53+00:00

 The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It’s the most expensive.

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Gaza : le Conseil de la paix s’inquiète du « statu quo » pour la survie de la population

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-14T07:41:54+00:00

Limité dans sa capacité à agir, Nikolaï Mladenov, le haut représentant du Conseil de la paix, alerte sur la situation humanitaire et sécuritaire dans la bande de Gaza, frappée quasi quotidiennement par l’armée israélienne, et insiste sur le nécessaire désarmement du Hamas avant toute avancée.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises 900 pts to breach 75,000-mark; Nifty rises 300 pts to 23,720.05; Adani, Cipla top gainers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T07:35:04+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 in Iran, le news di oggi.

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-14T07:31:45+00:00

Trump a Pechino incontra Xi. Droni su base Unifil con italiani: nessun ferito. La minaccia del regime: “Renderemo lo Stretto un cimitero in caso di offensiva”

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Australia politics live: opposition leader Angus Taylor to deliver budget reply speech

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:31:06+00:00

Follow opposition leader’s budget in reply speech liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHolding Jewish people responsible for Israel a ‘building block’ of racism, inquiry hearsThere will always be “edge cases”, Dr Dave Rich has told the antisemitism royal commission, where there are good faith disagreements on whether something is antisemitic.Holding Jews collectively responsible for the actions of the state of Israel is the justification provided by terrorists who murder Jews around the world, who attack Jews around the world while shouting abuse about Israel, about G

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IT stocks extend losses as Nifty eyes 23,700; Adani, Cipla lead rally

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-14T07:30:50+00:00

On the Nifty 50, Adani Enterprises surged 7.09% to ₹2,675, followed by Cipla at 6.17% to ₹1,409.50. Bharti Airtel rose 3.37% to ₹1,849.50, Dr. Reddy’s gained 2.80% to ₹1,300.70, and HDFC Bank advanced 2.54% to ₹768.65

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Victorian Labor signals tougher stance on young offenders after 109 charges against 14-year-old dropped

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:28:42+00:00

The state’s opposition said case was proof ‘the justice system is broken’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian Labor government says it will “do everything” it can to “toughen consequences” for young offenders after police withdrew 109 charges against a 14-year-old girl, in a case the opposition described as proof “the justice system is broken”.The girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had been facing 109 charges, including reckless conduct endangering serious injury, motor vehicle theft and bu

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Xi Says U.S.-China Relations Could Turn ‘Dangerous’ Over Taiwan

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:26:40+00:00

China’s leader, Xi Jinping said relations between the two countries could enter an “extremely dangerous place” if Mr. Trump ignored China’s demands over Taiwan.

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Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-14T07:13:24+00:00

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

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КРОС: ограничения в интернете вызвали тревожность

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-14T07:12:12+00:00

Ограничения интернета в 2026 г. обеспокоили россиян в два раза больше, чем тревожила тема заражения коронавирусом в 2020 г. Такие данные следуют из «Национального индекс тревожностей россиян», составленного КРОС.

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