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Logitech CEO plans to boost spending on R&D and marketing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T11:28:44+00:00

The Swiss-US computer ​peripherals ‌maker is looking to gaming, business customers and artificial ‌intelligence-enabled devices to ​continue growth

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First Thing: US-Iran ceasefire at risk after exchange of fire in strait of Hormuz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T11:24:19+00:00

Donald Trump insists ceasefire remains intact after the most serious test yet. Plus, David Attenborough’s 100 most spectacular momentsGood morning.The US and Iran traded fire late on Thursday in the greatest test so far to their month-long ceasefire. Tehran accused Washington of breaching the truce by targeting two ships in the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, while the US said it had struck in retaliation.Where were negotiations up to before the strikes? There were reports the two sides could be nearing an agreement to halt the war, with a one-page memorandum shared between Wash

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Tata Motors says VRS was union-driven, not aimed at cost-cutting

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T11:17:46+00:00

This was Tata Motors’ third VRS exercise in roughly four years and the first since its October 2025 demerger into separately listed passenger vehicle (PV) and commercial vehicle (CV) businesses

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Elections 2026 live: ‘I’m not going to walk away,’ says Starmer as Farage hails ‘historic shift in British politics’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T11:16:35+00:00

The Reform UK leader said Labour is being ‘wiped out by Reform in many of their traditional areas’ as results paint a bleak picture for the prime minister2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votesWe’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we wait for results.For the Conservatives, party chairman Kevin Hollinrake said:We have run an energetic and positive campaign, showcasing that we have a clear plan to get Britain working again and that we have the team to deliver it... We know that so soon after a historic general election defeat and contesting

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In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-05-08T11:11:48+00:00

The secretary of state was in Italy to help smooth relations between the U.S. and the Vatican after President Trump’s repeated criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

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OnEMI Technology Solutions shares end with 22% listing gains

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T11:09:58+00:00

The stock opened at ₹190 on the NSE, an 11% premium over the IPO price of ₹171, and debuted at ₹191 on the BSE, up 11.6%.

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Ola Electric gets nod for mass market scooter from ICAT

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T11:07:48+00:00

The scooter S1 X+ contains, a 11Kw mid-drive motor with an integrated MCU (Microcontroller unit), with speeds up to 125km/h and a 320 IDC range.

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BSE shares down 1% after hitting 52-week high on Q4 profit jump

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T11:01:58+00:00

BSE posted a 61% y-o-y rise in consolidated net profit for Q4FY26 at ₹795.47 crore, marking what the company described as the strongest financial performance in its 150-year history

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We sued the Trump administration for these immigration records

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T11:00:26+00:00

The Guardian wanted to know who, exactly, would be pulled into the mass-deportation dragnet of Trump’s second termDonald Trump entered his second term promising “mass deportations”. He also promised he’d target the “worst of the worst”. The Guardian wanted to know who, exactly, would be pulled into this deportation dragnet.That question led us to “Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien” forms, also known as I-213 forms. Immigration agents fill out these forms each time they make an arrest, alleging that the person is in the country without authorization. The Department of Homeland Security (D

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Défense : la dissuasion de plain-pied dans le « troisième âge nucléaire »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-08T11:00:09+00:00

Inde-Pakistan, Ukraine, Corée du Nord, Iran… la révolution dans les affaires militaires affecte aussi le débat autour de l’arme atomique, notamment avec la fin de la « transparence » sur les arsenaux mondiaux et une nouvelle hausse annoncée de leur taille. La France n’échappe pas à la réflexion.

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CPI follows Congress, extends support to TVK

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T10:59:11+00:00

The CPI has given the TVK an ‘unconditional letter of support for government formation’

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Google launches $100 Fitbit Air without a screen to rival Whoop

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T10:57:42+00:00

The new device bears a striking resemblance to Whoop’s health tracker, featuring a soft fabric band with a battery and sensor pack underneath

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Трамп озолотив спекулянтів: його адміністрацію підозрюють у незаконному збагаченні, - ЗМІ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-08T10:55:47+00:00

Біржа CME та Комісія з торгівлі товарними ф'ючерсами США проводять розслідування у зв’язку зі ставками на падіння нафтових цін напередодні заяв Трампа.

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Платформы общественного договора

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-08T10:55:35+00:00

Потребитель слышит словосочетание «платформенная экономика» – и представляет маркетплейсы или другие агрегаторы услуг. Понятные и удобные для клиента, они часто исключительно некомфортны для конкурентов. Как итог, весь прошлый год шла конфронтация маркетплейсов за равные условия работы сначала с ретейлерами, и позже – с банками.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices end lower; Sensex drops 516 pts to 77,328, Nifty closes at 24,176 amid West Asia tensions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T10:53:52+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices: Indian equity markets continued to trade lower on Friday as escalating US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz rattled global sentiment, while sustained foreign investor selling and rising geopolitical uncertainty kept traders cautious amid heightened market volatility.

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Future of UK lies in the EU after Brexit ‘failure’, say European Greens

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T10:46:47+00:00

Exclusive: Co-chair Vula Tsetsi says it is time to trigger debate, as statement is agreed at annual leadership meeting in BrusselsThe European Green party has urged the UK to consider rejoining the EU and draw a line under the “political and economic failure” of Brexit.A text declaring that “the United Kingdom’s future lies in the European Union” was adopted by a large majority of European green parties at the movement’s annual leadership meeting on Friday, the day before Europe Day. Continue reading...

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Emirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-08T10:45:37+00:00

The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.

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