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Кличко: Громада Києва передала 5 штурмовій бригаді майже 2000 безпілотників

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-24T12:06:04+00:00

Столиця спрямувала на оснащення 5 штурмової бригаді 200 млн грн з міського бюджету / фото Віталія КличкоМер Києва Віталій Кличко передав від громади Києва бійцям 5 штурмової бригади майже 2000 безпілотників...

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Chiara Petrolini, davanti al verdetto sguardo impassibile e nessuna emozione

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-24T12:02:07+00:00

In aula nulla sembra turbarla, neanche la condanna a 24 anni. Per mesi, dal 2024, esperti e non hanno cercato di entrare nella sua testa: misteriosa, custode di un caos che chi l’ha conosciuta dopo l’orrore stenta a decifrare

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Trump psychedelics order largely symbolic, analysts say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T12:00:22+00:00

Executive order to speed access to psychedelic treatments likely to have limited legal impact despite high-profile pushThe Trump administration issued an executive order earlier this month to accelerate access to psychedelic medication for people with “serious mental illnesses,” but experts say the order is more likely to make a difference symbolically than legally.“Policymakers and the medical field have long struggled to address the burden of suicide and serious mental illness rates in America,” the order reads, noting that some people do not respond to available treatments. Continue reading

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Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Delegazione iraniana con Araghchi verso il Pakistan

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-24T11:53:20+00:00

Presente anche il ministro degli Esteri. Nyt: “Il conflitto ha prosciugato le scorte Usa di missili”. Usa pronti all'attacco su Hormuz se salta la tregua. Trump: “Non userò l’arma nucleare”. E annuncia estensione di tre settimane per il cessare il fuoco Israele-Libano

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First Thing: Microsoft and Meta cut thousands of staff as they bet big on AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T11:52:30+00:00

Meta to lay off 10% of its staff and Microsoft to offer retirement to 7% of US workforce. Plus, Iron Maiden at 50Good morning.Meta and Microsoft are cutting thousands of employees as they bet big on AI and executives claim that the technology is meeting productivity needs.What have they said about AI? Mark Zuckerberg said in January that AI was making some hiring unnecessary. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI chief, said in February that he believed AI would be able to replace most white-collar work within the next 12 to 18 months.How many tech layoffs have there been in 2026? In four months, m

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Microsoft and Meta cut thousands of staff as they bet big on AI | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T11:52:30+00:00

Meta to lay off 10% of its staff and Microsoft to offer retirement to 7% of US workforce. Plus, Iron Maiden at 50Good morning.Meta and Microsoft are cutting thousands of employees as they bet big on AI and executives claim that the technology is meeting productivity needs.What have they said about AI? Mark Zuckerberg said in January that AI was making some hiring unnecessary. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI chief, said in February that he believed AI would be able to replace most white-collar work within the next 12 to 18 months.How many tech layoffs have there been in 2026? In four months, m

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Downing Street says sovereignty of Falkland Islands ‘rests with the UK’ after leaked Pentagon report – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T11:46:03+00:00

Leaked report suggested the US could review its position on the British claim to the territory after lack of support in Iran warDowning Street has hit back at reports suggesting the US could reconsider its position over the UK’s claim to the Falkland Islands because the UK did not do enough to assist the American bombing of Iran was leaked.The prime minister’s official spokesperson said: “The UK position is clear and isn’t going to change … It’s a longstanding one. It’s an unchanged one, and it will remain the case.” Continue reading...

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Scholars, writers and artists defy ban on Palestine Action in letter to judges

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T11:45:51+00:00

Exclusive: Prominent figures risk arrest with message of support for proscribed group before next week’s appeal hearingUK politics live – latest updatesSally Rooney, Greta Thunberg, and Brian Eno have written to the court of appeal in support of Palestine Action before next week’s hearing to determine the lawfulness of the ban on the direct action protest group. Continue reading...

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How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T11:42:26+00:00

‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, takes place in Santa Marta, Colombia, from 24 to 29 April. A “coalition of the willing” – including 54 countries and various subnational governments, civil society groups and academics – will try to chart a new path to powering the world with low-carbon energy. Continue reading...

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Global bonds set for worst week in a month as US-Iran risks rise

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T11:40:09+00:00

Investors have questioned in recent weeks whether central banks would deliver on the aggressive tightening priced by markets, but renewed uncertainty over the Iran war

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Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T11:37:05+00:00

Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards has ‘a big collection’ and was visible throughout livestreamed proceedingsIt was blockbuster viewing for politicos across the country: the livestreamed grilling of Olly Robbins. While the sacked Foreign Office civil servant was billed as the star of the show, for many he was upstaged by a well-dressed man wearing a cravat.“I’ve got a big collection,” said Andrew Edwards, the scene stealer in question. Continue reading...

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Infosys shares fall 7% after Q4, muted guidance weighs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T11:30:55+00:00

Infosys guided for FY27 revenue growth of 1.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent, indicating a subdued demand environment

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« La réouverture de l’Institut français du Proche-Orient en Syrie pourrait contribuer à la renaissance scientifique et culturelle du pays »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-24T11:30:06+00:00

Un collectif de près de 700 chercheurs, enseignants, journalistes, artistes, diplomates et étudiants demande, dans une tribune au « Monde », que soit rouverte cette institution phare de la coopération intellectuelle et culturelle franco-syrienne.

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Stock markets will fall, Bank of England deputy governor says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T11:28:06+00:00

Sarah Breeden predicts ‘adjustment’ due to elevated risk including private credit and highly valued AI stocksBusiness live – latest updatesRecord-high global stock markets do not reflect the risks in the global economy, and will fall back, a deputy governor at the Bank of England has warned.Sarah Breeden, deputy governor for financial stability at the Bank, fears that macroeconomic risks are not fully priced into equity markets. Continue reading...

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У США образилися на Іспанію і заговорили про "призупинення" її членства в НАТО, - Reuters

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-24T11:26:00+00:00

"Проблемні" країни, які не підтримали операцію США в Ірані, хочуть відсторонити від важливих або престижних посад у структурах Альянсу.

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