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‘Barely a street’ in Dubbo without trees poisoned by pesticides, NSW Greens say – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-01T08:10:26+00:00

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has allegedly stolen nearly $3,000 worth of diesel in jerry cans and drums from a South Sydney service station.Police said they were told a driver of a white ute allegedly filled large drums and jerry cans with 915 litres of diesel, valued at over $2,870 (or about $3.14 a litre), without paying at about 7.15pm on 11 April. Continue reading...

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Adani Group plans major restructuring of its operating model

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-01T08:09:50+00:00

The Group will introduce a three-layer organizational structure with fewer decision-makers, and have greater focus on liquidity and access to capital, Adani said in an internal memo to employees on Labour Day

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Weather tracker: Tornadoes and giant hail in central US

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-01T08:05:12+00:00

Strongest tornado hits Mineral Wells, Texas, where disaster was declared. Elsewhere, extreme rain inundates ChinaSpring is the season for severe thunderstorms across the central US, and the start of this week was a particularly active period for the region. A favourable weather pattern fuelled intense thunderstorms on Monday through Wednesday, bringing strong winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes.Eight tornadoes were reported on Monday, including an EF2 tornado that ripped through the town of Sycamore, Kansas. On Tuesday, a more widespread event tore across the mid-west, most notably as

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Heavy traffic expected as RAC predicts busiest bank holiday for motorists in years

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-01T08:00:41+00:00

Drivers seem undeterred by high fuel prices and gloomy weather forecasts, while engineering works spell delays for railway passengersDrivers have been told to expect the UK’s busiest May bank holiday traffic in years, despite high fuel prices and the looming end of the sunny spell threatening to dampen the long weekend.More than 19m leisure trips by car were expected over the long weekend from Friday to Monday, according to research by the RAC motoring organisation – the most since 2016. Engineering works are also likely to disrupt rail journeys this weekend. Continue reading...

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Met chief: Green party leader ‘undermined’ officers with Golders Green post

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-01T07:58:34+00:00

Mark Rowley says Zack Polanski’s comments risk denting confidence of officers confronting ‘dangerous’ suspectsThe Green party leader, Zack Polanski, thoughtlessly undermined the confidence of officers to deal with dangerous people by sharing a critical social media post after the Golders Green stabbings, according to the head of the Metropolitan police.Officers were filmed detaining the suspect after two Jewish people were stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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Met chief says Zack Polanski undermined police with Golders Green post

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-01T07:58:34+00:00

Mark Rowley says Green leader’s comments risk denting confidence of officers confronting ‘dangerous’ suspectsThe Green party leader, Zack Polanski, thoughtlessly undermined the confidence of officers to deal with dangerous people by sharing a critical social media post after the Golders Green stabbings, according to the head of the Metropolitan police.Officers were filmed detaining the suspect after two Jewish people were stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Donald Trump répète un mensonge récurrent sur le conflit, qui se poursuivrait parce que « Biden leur a donné 350 milliards de dollars »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-01T07:53:13+00:00

S’exprimant lors d’un point presse, le président américain a répété que l’absence de soutien financier américain aurait permis de mettre un terme au conflit, en s’appuyant sur des chiffres qui ne sont pas fondés et ne correspondent donc pas à la réalité.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Donald Trump répète un mensonge récurrent sur le conflit, qui se poursuivrait parce que « Biden a donné 350 milliards de dollars »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-01T07:53:05+00:00

S’exprimant lors d’un point presse, le président américain a répété que l’absence de soutien financier américain aurait permis de mettre un terme au conflit, en s’appuyant sur des chiffres qui ne sont pas fondés et ne correspondent donc pas à la réalité.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie a lancé plus de 6 580 drones à longue portée sur l’Ukraine en avril, un record

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-01T07:53:05+00:00

Ces données ont été publiées par les forces aériennes ukrainiennes, et analysées par l’Agence France-Presse. Selon Kiev, 88 % des drones et missiles ont été interceptés au cours du mois d’avril, alors même que l’armée russe a augmenté ses attaques en journée.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : soixante jours après le début du conflit en Iran, l’administration Trump prête à continuer sans l’autorisation du Congrès

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-01T07:53:01+00:00

Ce vendredi 1ᵉʳ mai est la date limite pour que le gouvernement fédéral obtienne l’autorisation des élus de poursuivre son intervention militaire. Au Liban, l’armée israélienne poursuit des attaques aériennes sur plusieurs villes, notamment dans le sud, selon l’agence de presse libanaise NNA.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : le coût de la guerre contre l’Iran pour les Etats-Unis, évalué à 25 milliards de dollars, est remis en question

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-01T07:53:01+00:00

Le contrôleur du Pentagone a annoncé cette semaine que la facture de la guerre contre l’Iran pour les Etats-Unis se montait jusqu’à présent à 25 milliards de dollars. Un chiffre mis en cause par plusieurs médias américains, et par Téhéran.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : le coût pour les Etats-Unis de la guerre contre l’Iran, évalué à 25 milliards de dollars, est remis en question

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-01T07:53:01+00:00

Le contrôleur du Pentagone a annoncé cette semaine que la facture de la guerre contre l’Iran se montait pour les Etats-Unis, jusqu’à présent, à 25 milliards de dollars. Un chiffre mis en cause par plusieurs médias américains et par Téhéran.

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Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-01T07:51:04+00:00

The US president said he would carry out of a review of US military presence in Europe after public criticism of the US-Israeli war on IranItaly and Spain have joined a growing list of countries that US president Donald Trump is threatening with pulling US troops from as part of a broader review of the US military presence in Europe.Responding to a question from a reporter, Trump said he would “probably” consider such a move, linking it to the two countries’ criticism of the US campaign in Iran.“Look, why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help to us and Spain has been horrible, absolutely

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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-01T07:49:18+00:00

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

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Met chief criticises Green party leader over post on Golders Green attack

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-01T07:45:44+00:00

Mark Rowley says Zack Polanski’s comments risk undermining officers confronting ‘dangerous’ suspectsThe Green party leader, Zack Polanski, thoughtlessly undermined the confidence of officers to deal with dangerous people by sharing a critical social media post after the Golders Green stabbings, according to the head of the Metropolitan police.Officers were filmed detaining the suspect after two Jewish people were stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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Concertone del Primo Maggio, la scaletta dai Litfiba a Madame. Ecco tutti i protagonisti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-01T07:42:19+00:00

Si parte intorno alle 13 con le esibizioni dei giovani talenti. Nel pomeriggio i nomi della nuova scena italiana. E stasera i big della canzone che hanno accettato l’invito. Grande attesa per i “sanremesi” Brancale, Fulminacci, Ditonellapiaga e Sayf

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Scaletta del Concertone del Primo Maggio a Roma. Ecco tutti i protagonisti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-01T07:42:19+00:00

Prima le esibizioni dei giovani talenti. Nel pomeriggio, dalle 15 in poi i nomi della nuova scena italiana. Attesi tra gli altri i volti dei talent: da Rob a Francamente fino a Casadilego e Roshelle. E stasera tocca i big della canzone che hanno accettato l’invito. Grande attesa per i “sanremesi” Brancale, Fulminacci, Ditonellapiaga e Sayf

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Scaletta del Concertone del Primo Maggio a Roma. Ecco l’ordine di uscita dei protagonisti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-01T07:42:19+00:00

Parte Paolo Belli. Poi i nomi della nuova scena italiana. Attesi tra gli altri i volti dei talent: da Rob a Francamente fino a Casadilego e Roshelle. E stasera tocca i big della canzone che hanno accettato l’invito. Grande attesa per i “sanremesi” Brancale, Fulminacci, Ditonellapiaga e Sayf

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Iran, guerra o negoziato: nella sfida Trump-Khamenei le 48 ore decisive per la crisi di Hormuz

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-01T07:39:10+00:00

Con le buone o con le cattive, gli Stati Uniti puntano a riaprire lo Stretto. I piani per riprendere la guerra sono pronti e prevedono bombardamenti di estrema violenza e l’invio limitato di truppe di terra. Ma servono anche a pressare Teheran affinché pieghi le sue posizioni negoziali al volere di Washington

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SIS Limited posts 28% PAT growth in FY26, revenue surges 31% in Q4

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-01T07:29:48+00:00

For Q4 2026, consolidated revenue grew 31% year-on-year to ₹4,489 crore, up from ₹3,428 crore in Q4 FY25, and increased 7.3% sequentially from ₹4,185 crore in Q3 FY26

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Fils, chi è l’avversario di Sinner in semifinale a Madrid

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-01T07:22:11+00:00

Allenato da Ivanisevic, ha un preparatore atletico italiano. Usa la stessa racchetta di Alcaraz e ha fatto da testimone di nozze a Davidovich Fokina. Negli ultimi giorni è salito agli onori della cronaca rosa per una possibile relazione con una collega...

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