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Политологи дали первые прогнозы результатов партий на выборах в Госдуму

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-28T21:00:40+00:00

«Единая Россия» по итогам выборов в Госдуму, которые пройдут в сентябре, может набрать не менее 55% голосов. Об этом говорится в докладе «На старте думской кампании: базовые тренды, «новые колеблющиеся», предварительный прогноз», подготовленном Агентством политических и экономических коммуникаций (АПЭК), которое возглавляет член «Единой России», политолог Дмитрий Орлов. «Ведомости» ознакомились с докладом.

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Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T21:00:27+00:00

Singer-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback albumBritish folk singer Beverley Martyn, known for her collaborations with her former husband John Martyn as well as spirited, sublime solo work, has died aged 79.A statement from the family of the late John Martyn announced the news, saying she died peacefully at home on Monday. “Beverley was a remarkable woman of great inner strength,” the statement continued. “She was beautiful, intelligent, warm and kind.” Continue reading...

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Генпрокуратура выявила иностранное влияние владельцев «Трансбункера»

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-28T21:00:09+00:00

Заместитель генерального прокурора на прошлой неделе подал иск в Арбитражный суд Москвы с требованием признать недействительными сделки в структуре группы «Трансбункер» и обратить в доход государства ключевые активы холдинга. Речь идет о крупнейшем игроке на рынке бункеровки судов и поставок топлива в российских портах, который, по версии надзорного ведомства, находился под фактическим иностранным контролем в обход действующего законодательства, рассказал «Ведомостям» источник, знакомый с содержанием документа.

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Cobolli-Medvedev 6-3, 5-5. Musetti eliminato

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-28T20:58:08+00:00

Oltre a Sinner, altri due italiani impegnati nel torneo spagnolo. Male il toscano, piegato nettamente dal ceco. Jannik contro Jodar nei quarti

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King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T20:49:49+00:00

Remarks marking 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’King Charles has extolled the importance of Britain’s “special relationship” with the United States in a speech to US Congress that made pointed reference to the importance of Nato, the defence of Ukraine and the climate crisis.In a speech that will be read as a veiled plea to Donald Trump to return to the United States’ traditional European alliances and restore his country’s role as a defender of liberal values, Charles said: “America’s words carry weight and meaning, as the

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Justice department claims Comey made ‘threat to kill’ Trump as it announces charges against former FBI director – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T20:44:44+00:00

New charges against president’s political enemy appear to stem from photo posted on Comey’s Instagram account last yearSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has reportedly signaled to his top advisers that he is dissatisfied with and unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, which would reopen the strait of Hormuz and leave discussion of Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.Two people familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump conveyed his views during yesterday’s meeting with top national security aides where the Iranian proposal was discussed. One of the peo

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Что известно о предстоящем параде в честь 81-летия Победы в Москве

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-28T20:41:55+00:00

Военный парад в честь 81-й годовщины Победы в Великой Отечественной войне пройдет 9 мая на Красной площади в Москве. Об этом сообщает Минобороны РФ в своем Telegram-канале.

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News live: King Charles praises ‘ambitious’ Aukus and expresses pride in Australia in speech to US Congress

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T20:30:47+00:00

Nuclear submarine mentioned in part of king’s speech that emphasised defence ties. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it’ll be Nick Visser with the main action.Consumer price data coming out today is expected to show the sharp shock that the US-Iran war has dealt to our economy (and our wallets). Continue reading...

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Trump hails US-UK bond as he welcomes British royals

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-28T20:29:01+00:00

US President Donald Trump hailed the "cherished bond" between the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Cobolli-Medvedev 1-0. Musetti eliminato

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-28T20:25:29+00:00

Oltre a Sinner, altri due italiani impegnati nel torneo spagnolo. Male il toscano, piegato nettamente dal ceco. Jannik contro Jodar nei quarti

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Mexico Says 4 Foreigners Were at Cartel Raid Where 2 C.I.A. Officers Died

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-28T20:13:17+00:00

Mexican officials revealed that four foreigners — not two — were present during a counterdrug operation in northern Mexico where a crash killed two men later identified as C.I.A. officers.

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Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:59:29+00:00

US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : la marine américaine a arraisonné un navire marchand soupçonné de violer son blocus naval ; l’armée israélienne affirme avoir trouvé deux tunnels du Hezbollah dans le sud du Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-28T19:52:41+00:00

Par ailleurs, la Maison Blanche étudie une nouvelle proposition de l’Iran pour débloquer le détroit d’Ormuz. De leur côté, les Emirats arabes unis ont annoncé leur retrait surprise de l’Organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole (OPEP) au nom de « l’intérêt national », marquant un revers pour l’alliance, déjà ébranlée par la guerre au Moyen-Orient.

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Guerre au Moyen-Orient : la marine américaine a arraisonné un navire marchand soupçonné de violer son blocus naval. Retrouvez les informations du 22 au 28 avril

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-28T19:52:41+00:00

Par ailleurs, la Maison Blanche étudie une nouvelle proposition de l’Iran pour débloquer le détroit d’Ormuz. De leur côté, les Emirats arabes unis ont annoncé leur retrait surprise de l’Organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole (OPEP) au nom de « l’intérêt national », marquant un revers pour l’alliance, déjà ébranlée par la guerre au Moyen-Orient.

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Guerre au Moyen-Orient : la marine américaine a arraisonné un navire marchand soupçonné de violer son blocus naval. Retrouvez les informations du 22 au 28 avril

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-28T19:52:41+00:00

Par ailleurs, la Maison Blanche étudie une nouvelle proposition de l’Iran pour débloquer le détroit d’Ormuz. De leur côté, les Emirats arabes unis ont annoncé leur retrait surprise de l’Organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole (OPEP) au nom de « l’intérêt national », marquant un revers pour l’alliance, déjà ébranlée par la guerre au Moyen-Orient.

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Путин провел совещание по обеспечению безопасности выборов. Главное

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-28T19:41:53+00:00

Президент России Владимир Путин провел совещание по обеспечению безопасности выборов. На нем он обозначил основные угрозы и приоритеты государства. «Ведомости» собрали ключевые заявление президента.

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Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:35:54+00:00

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

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US to issue ‘America250’ passports featuring Donald Trump’s image

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:34:39+00:00

The limited-edition versions will place the US president’s portrait inside cover alongside declaration text and flag motifsUS politics live – latest updatesThe United States government, marking 250 years of independence from a monarchy, will this summer issue passports featuring a large photograph of its most senior leader’s face.The limited-edition documents, billed as a commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary of independence, will display Donald Trump’s photograph on the inside cover, surrounded by the text of the Declaration of Independence and the US flag, with his signature rendered

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Middle East crisis: Trump hits back at German chancellor after Merz said Iran was ‘humiliating’ US – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:34:18+00:00

US president claims Friedrich Merz ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’ after German leader criticised US strategy in IranUS is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich MerzHezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern LebanonSaudi Arabia is to host a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah later today, in what will be first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became dragged into the war.A Gulf official told the Reuters news agency that the meeting aimed to craft a response to the thousands of Iranian missile and drone attacks Gulf stat

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King Charles hails ‘unbreakable’ US-UK bond despite ‘disagreements’ as he addresses joint session of Congress – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:34:07+00:00

King’s speech to Congress underlines that ‘time and again our two countries have always found ways to come together’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has reportedly signaled to his top advisers that he is dissatisfied with and unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, which would reopen the strait of Hormuz and leave discussion of Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.Two people familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump conveyed his views during yesterday’s meeting with top national security aides where the Iranian proposal was discussed. One of the people

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Le roi Charles III affirme devant le Congrès américain que l’alliance américano-britannique « ne peut pas se reposer sur les réussites passées »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-28T19:34:03+00:00

Au cours de son discours, le souverain britannique a également condamné la violence qui a émaillé récemment la vie politique aux Etats-Unis, trois jours après les tirs survenus lors d’un gala de la presse auquel Donald Trump participait.

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Le roi Charles III affirme devant le Congrès américain que l’alliance américano-britannique « ne peut pas se reposer sur les réussites passées »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-28T19:34:03+00:00

Au cours de son discours, le souverain britannique a également condamné la violence qui a émaillé récemment la vie politique aux Etats-Unis, trois jours après les tirs survenus lors d’un gala de la presse auquel Donald Trump participait.

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Former Fauci aide charged with concealing Covid records

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:33:37+00:00

Ex-NIAID employee David Morens accused of trying to shield correspondence related to outbreak of pandemicAn ex-adviser to former top public US health official Anthony Fauci has been indicted by Trump administration prosecutors on accusations that he illicitly concealed federal records during the Covid pandemic.The justice department on Tuesday announced charges against David Morens, 78, of Chester, Maryland, amid a sharply divisive debate over the origins of the coronavirus, which has become particularly politicized during Donald Trump’s two presidencies. Competing theories – including a natur

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Mexico Says 4 Foreigners Were at Cartel Raid Where Two C.I.A. Officers Died

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:26:44+00:00

Mexican officials revealed that four foreigners — not two — were present during a counter-drug operation in northern Mexico where a crash killed two men later identified as C.I.A. officers.

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King Charles addresses joint session of Congress – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:20:06+00:00

King’s speech to Congress to underline that ‘time and again our two countries have always found ways to come together’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has reportedly signaled to his top advisers that he is dissatisfied with and unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, which would reopen the strait of Hormuz and leave discussion of Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.Two people familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump conveyed his views during yesterday’s meeting with top national security aides where the Iranian proposal was discussed. One of the peop

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Families forced into displacement by famine in Sudan

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-28T19:14:47+00:00

Families in Sudan face hunger and displacement during war with millions dependent on limited and inconsistent aid.

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