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Что известно об атаке на Сызрань

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-22T05:42:54+00:00

В результате ночного налета украинских беспилотников на Самарскую область в Сызрани обрушился подъезд многоквартирного дома. На месте проводятся поисково-спасательные работы, специалисты разбирают завалы. По информации МЧС России, предварительно, пострадали 11 человек, включая двоих детей. «Ведомости» собрали информацию о случившемся, известную на данный момент.

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OpenAI in talks to commit up to $1.5 billion to private equity JV

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T05:36:25+00:00

The ChatGPT maker will initially invest $500 million of equity into the joint venture, known ‌internally as DeployCo, which is expected to be valued at $10 billion ‌in a funding round set to close ‌in ⁠early May

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China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T05:36:20+00:00

The massive bets by the world's two ‌most populous nations come at the same time that the West has quietly backed away from its ambitious green hydrogen goals from the start of this decade after cost constraints proved stickier than anticipated

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The Deb actor in feud with Rebel Wilson signed $150,000 record deal, court told

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:34:46+00:00

Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts alleging a sexual harassment complaintFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn actor accusing Rebel Wilson of damaging her career secured a $150,000 record deal with a publicist representing international superstars amid the feud with Wilson.Charlotte MacInnes is suing the Pitch Perfect actor over social media posts claiming MacInnes complained about feeling uncomfortable after bathing with Wilson’s co-producer on musical film The Deb, Ama

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El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:34:14+00:00

Human rights groups have warned that the collective prosecutions violate due process and block defendants from accessing legal counselA Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, in one of the biggest mass trials under president Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on gang violence through controversial emergency powers.Prosecutors say the charges against alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, or MS-13, span more than 47,000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022, including a weekend that was El Salvador’s bloodiest since its civil war. Continue reading...

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MCX Copper: Uptrend likely to resume

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T05:26:20+00:00

The MCX Copper Futures contract can rise to ₹1,350-₹1,400

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США відмовляються копіювати Україну у війні морських дронів: яка причина

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-22T05:23:00+00:00

У ВМС США пояснили, що умови відкритого океану та глобальні завдання флоту змушують використовувати безпілотники інакше, ніж це робить Україна в Чорному морі.

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Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues; Iran attacks container ship off Oman

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:18:14+00:00

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockadeTrump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’One person was killed and two others wounded in an Israeli drone strike overnight on the outskirts of al-Jbour in Lebanon’s western Bekaa Valley, Lebanese state news agency has reported.Israel and Lebanon are meant to be adhering to a 10-day ceasefire, which was agreed between the two nations on Friday and included Hezbollah. Continue reading...

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Amazon ramps up efforts to curb counterfeits

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T05:16:19+00:00

Targets counterfeiters manufacturing, fabricating and distributing counterfeits from India and protection of intellectual property of Indian brands

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Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:09:30+00:00

Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Woolworths executive has defended relaxing rules designed to protect shoppers from misleading discounts by preventing the supermarket or suppliers from “gaming” the “Prices Dropped” promotional program.Woolworths’ chief commercial officer, Paul Harker, gave evidence on the second day of a landmark trial between the Australian Competition and Con

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At least 160,000 to be cut from NDIS amid concerns vulnerable people will be left without care

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:06:43+00:00

Announcing a major overhaul of the scheme, health minister Mark Butler said it was costing ‘too much and is growing too fast’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 160,000 people are expected to be removed from the national disability insurance scheme by 2030, as the Albanese government looks to claw back savings by changing who can access the scheme.The health minister, Mark Butler, unveiled a massive overhaul of the $50bn scheme on Wednesday, announcing the growth rate will be brought down to just 2% every yea

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LTM bags two Google Cloud Partner Awards

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T05:06:24+00:00

The company was recognised in two categories: Media & Entertainment Industry Solutions, and Infrastructure Modernisation at Scale

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UK could face ‘hacktivist attacks at scale’, says head of security agency

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:00:10+00:00

Officials warn a conflict situation could cause disruption similar to recent major ransomware incidentsThe UK could face “hacktivist attacks at scale” if it becomes embroiled in a conflict and the impact could be similar to recent high-profile ransomware incidents, according to the head of the country’s online security agency.Richard Horne, chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), will warn today that nation states now account for the most significant incidents the NCSC deals with. Continue reading...

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Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:00:09+00:00

Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by floods, wildfires and extreme weather.At least 94 elections and referendums across 52 countries have been disrupted by climate-related impacts over the last two decades, researchers found. Continue reading...

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Robbins says officials considered withholding Mandelson vetting files from parliament

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:00:09+00:00

Sacked civil servant acknowledges ‘debate’ about release of documents after question about alleged ‘cover-up’Olly Robbins responded to a question about an alleged “cover-up” on Tuesday by confirming that government officials had considered withholding Peter Mandelson’s secretive vetting documents from parliament.Robbins, who was sacked by Keir Starmer as the Foreign Office’s top civil servant last week, appeared to confirm a report in the Guardian that senior officials were debating whether to withhold from parliament sensitive documents that revealed the vetting agency did not believe Mandels

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Robbins response to ‘cover-up’ question reveals debate over Mandelson vetting file

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T05:00:09+00:00

Sacked civil servant acknowledges discussion over release of documents in key committee hearingUK politics live: latest news updatesOlly Robbins responded to a question about an alleged “cover-up” on Tuesday by confirming that government officials had considered withholding Peter Mandelson’s secretive vetting documents from parliament.Robbins, who was sacked by Keir Starmer as the Foreign Office’s top civil servant last week, appeared to confirm a report in the Guardian that senior officials were debating whether to withhold from parliament sensitive documents that revealed the vetting agency

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : le point sur la situation

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-22T04:58:21+00:00

L’Union européenne espère débloquer le prêt de 90 milliards d’euros destiné à l’Ukraine en lançant mercredi la procédure finale pour le mettre en œuvre.

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Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty fall nearly 1% as Iran–US tensions weigh on markets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T04:48:41+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets traded nearly 1% lower, dragged by stalled Iran–US talks and weak global cues. Analysts expect continued volatility, with stock-specific action dominating amid earnings season and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

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Pricier condoms show war is impacting cost of nearly everything

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T04:48:34+00:00

The surge in condom costs underscores how the West Asia war, which has already upended energy markets and raised prices for food to fertilizers, is disrupting virtually every aspect of life for consumers

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How to download Voter ID/EPIC? Quick guide!

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T04:46:23+00:00

The digital Voter ID or EPIC can be used for identifying yourself while voting

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : le Royaume-Uni accueille mercredi et jeudi une conférence pour envisager une mission de protection de la navigation dans le détroit d’Ormuz

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-22T04:37:49+00:00

Des militaires d’une trentaine de pays se réuniront pour discuter de la formation d’une mission dirigée par Londres et Paris et opérationnelle à la réouverture de ce passage stratégique, dès que les conditions le permettront.

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