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Mark Carney Meets With European Leaders in Yerevan, Armenia

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:45:03+00:00

At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.

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US supreme court temporarily restores access to mifepristone abortion pill

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:44:31+00:00

Order signed by justice Samuel Alito allows people seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or by mail for nowThe US supreme court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation.The order signed by justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. Continue reading...

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US supreme court temporarily restores full access to mifepristone abortion pill

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:44:31+00:00

Order signed by justice Samuel Alito allows people seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or by mail for nowThe US supreme court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation.The order signed by justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. Continue reading...

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CSB Bank reports 6% increase in Q4 FY26 net profit at ₹202 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-04T15:44:04+00:00

Pralay Mondal, MD & CEO, attributed the de-growth in retail loans to re-classification of loans against security, where the collateral was gold, and decline in unsecured loans, among others

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SEBI’s proposed broker rules will boost resilience

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-04T15:32:45+00:00

As the market moves to quick settlement cycles and fund transfers, the regulatory focus is shifting to risk management

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Які телевізори найкраще підходять для яскравих кімнат: топ-5 моделей у 2026 році

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-04T15:25:00+00:00

При виборі такого телевізора варто орієнтуватися на моделі з високою яскравістю, хорошим захистом від відблисків та сучасними технологіями підсвічування.

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An agenda for risk mitigation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-04T15:22:46+00:00

India should reduce vulnerability to FPI, by reducing CAD and securing stable means of financing it

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Скандал у Дніпропетровській облраді: ветерани хочуть не допустити голосування за сина проросійського депутата Краснова

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-04T15:15:00+00:00

фото - скриншот з відеоВетерани війни з Росією масово збираються прийти на сесію Дніпропетровської облради 6 травня з протестом. Причиною стала інформація про можливу спробу Загіда Краснова (Габібулаєва)...

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Have millets for one meal a day: Millet Marvels campaign

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-04T15:12:47+00:00

ICAR-IIMR Director Tara Satyavathi pointed out that the National Institute of Nutrition recommended millets should constitute one-third of the cereals we consume and can be included in any meal of the day

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GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:12:39+00:00

GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

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NCLAT approves Adani bid for JP Associates, rejects Vedanta plea

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-04T15:02:47+00:00

The Tribunal also upheld the decision of the Committee of Creditors (CoC) and said the decision was taken in the exercise of “commercial wisdom” after an overall evaluation of resolution plans

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Цей смак тушкованої капусти пам’ятають усі: ось що клали в каструлю в радянській їдальні

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-04T15:02:00+00:00

Що добре підходить до тушкованої капусти та робить її смачнішою - розповідаємо, які спеції та продукти змінюють страву до невпізнання.

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Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:01:59+00:00

Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.

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Weather tracker: Cold spells in Greece and Turkey, and storms in Bangladesh

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:01:23+00:00

High winds have hit the South Aegean and heavy rain has fallen in Turkey, but Central Europe has felt summer heatGreece and Turkey have found themselves in the grip of a late-season cold spell this weekend. Conditions will persist over the next few days as an area of low pressure situated over Turkey is pulling in colder, moisture-laden air from the north-east via the Black Sea; this meteorological set up has suppressed temperatures well below where they should be for the time of year. Away from the Mediterranean coast, much of Turkey struggled to reach double figures, which is around 10C belo

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Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade - despite interest rate rises

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:28+00:00

Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increaseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProperty investor borrowing rose at its fastest rate in a decade in March, according to the Reserve Bank, despite higher interest rates and speculation about property tax changes.Owner-occupier loan growth slowed under the weight of growing mortgage costs but investor lending is continuing its record surge. Continue reading...

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Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade – despite interest rate rises

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:28+00:00

Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increaseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProperty investor borrowing rose at its fastest rate in a decade in March, according to the Reserve Bank, despite higher interest rates and speculation about property tax changes.Owner-occupier loan growth slowed under the weight of growing mortgage costs but investor lending is continuing its record surge. Continue reading...

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Thousands of Just Eat couriers launch legal action to improve workers’ rights

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:27+00:00

More than 7,000 join employment tribunal that will include claims for minimum wage and holiday pay More than 7,000 Just Eat couriers are taking legal action against the food delivery company in an attempt to gain better employment rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay.The employment tribunal, which begins on Tuesday and is set to run until 2 June, will determine if the couriers are classed as workers, a status that comes with improved rights, or self-employed independent contractors. Continue reading...

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One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans, treasury finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:26+00:00

Job ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne in four humanities students will take more than 25 years to fully repay their student loans because of Morrison government changes to university fees, newly public Treasury modelling reveals.The job ready graduates program, introduced in 2021 under the former prime minister Scott Morrison, will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students saddled with debts exceeding $50,000. Co

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Albanese won’t bring in a gas export tax next week – but he’ll struggle to hold off pressure forever

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:26+00:00

The PM is clearly not prepared to risk backlash from Asian energy trading partners during a fuel crisis – but his government will face domestic challenges if it doesn’t move eventuallyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo separate events on Monday – one in rain-soaked Canberra, the other in sunny Gladstone – neatly explain why the federal government won’t pursue a new gas export tax in next week’s budget and why it might have no choice but to do so in the future.In the nation’s capital, Anthony Albanese hosted his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, for annual leader

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One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans, Treasury finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:26+00:00

Job-ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne in four humanities students will take more than 25 years to fully repay their student loans because of Morrison government changes to university fees, newly public Treasury modelling reveals.The job ready graduates program, introduced in 2021 under the former prime minister Scott Morrison, will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students saddled with debts exceeding $50,000. Co

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Le Maroc ne parvient pas à créer suffisamment d’emplois, pointe la Banque mondiale

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:05+00:00

L’institution financière s’inquiète, dans deux rapports publiés le 28 avril, de la situation du marché du travail et du secteur privé, alors que le taux d’activité dans le royaume du Maroc est au plus bas depuis l’intronisation de Mohammed VI, en 1999.

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