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Герасимов заявил о полном освобождении ЛНР

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-21T05:05:23+00:00

Освобождение Луганской народной республики (ЛНР) полностью завершено, заявил начальник Генштаба Вооруженных сил (ВС) РФ Валерий Герасимов военнослужащим на пункте управления общевойскового объединения Южной группировки.

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Герасимов рассказал о весеннем продвижении российских войск

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-21T05:05:23+00:00

Территория Луганской народной республики (ЛНР) полностью перешла под контроль ВС РФ, заявил начальник Генштаба Вооруженных сил (ВС) РФ Валерий Герасимов военнослужащим на пункте управления общевойскового объединения Южной группировки.

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Australia news live: Angus Taylor says 25% gas levy would shut down the industry; ‘large’ crocodile attacks man in WA

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-21T05:04:36+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW commission proposes heat-safe rentals to help tackle extreme temperatureHeat-safe rentals and tougher workplace safety rules for outdoor workers on scorching hot days have been proposed by a state climate policy advisory body, AAP reports. Continue reading...

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BoM shares hit 52-week high on strong Q4 earnings

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T05:01:00+00:00

The stock rose over 6% to ₹80.43 on the NSE, up from ₹75.54, due to strong investor response to the bank’s earnings and growth outlook

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Middle East crisis live: Iran weighs Pakistan talks with US, and claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-21T05:00:22+00:00

Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksHello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East.Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official said on Monday, after moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran’s ports – a key obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts as the end of a two-week ceasefire nears.Trump said a deal with Iran would happen “relatively quickly”. He a

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Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ amid UK contract fears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-21T05:00:16+00:00

Alarm caused by posts of Alex Carp, tech firm’s CEO, championing US military dominance and of AI weaponsThe US spy tech company Palantir published a manifesto extolling the benefits of American power and implying some cultures are inferior to others – in what MPs have called “a parody of a RoboCop film” and “the ramblings of a supervillain”.“Some cultures have produced vital advances; others remain dysfunctional and regressive,” wrote Palantir in a 22-point post on X over the weekend, which also called for an end to the “postwar neutering” of Germany and Japan. Continue reading...

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England wildlife watchdog ‘has stopped designating special sites for protection’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-21T05:00:16+00:00

Exclusive: Report finds Natural England has created no new SSSIs, which protect areas from development, since 2023The government’s wildlife watchdog for England is failing to save nature because it has stopped giving protection to rare wildlife and habitats, according to a new report.No new sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) have been designated by Natural England since 2023. SSSIs are nationally or internationally important places for rare wildlife and habitats. Without the designation, endangered species can be at risk of being lost to development. Continue reading...

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Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-21T05:00:15+00:00

Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriagesIsraeli soldiers and settlers are using gendered violence and sexual assault and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, human rights and legal experts say.Palestinian women, men and children have reported attacks, forced nudity, invasive and painful body cavity searches, Israelis exposing their genitals, including to minors, and threats of sexual violence. Continue reading...

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India bonds on edge with focus on US-Iran talks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:59:16+00:00

Investors are focusing on the likelihood that talks ⁠will result in the extension of the existing ceasefire or a final agreement

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les dernières informations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-21T04:58:12+00:00

L’Union européenne espère débloquer le prêt de 90 milliards d’euros destiné à l’Ukraine, qui était jusqu’ici sous le coup d’un veto de la Hongrie, en lançant mercredi la procédure finale pour le mettre en œuvre.

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Woolworths engaged in ‘marketing magic’ to trick customers, consumer watchdog tells court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-21T04:51:13+00:00

The trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the supermarket giant began in the federal court in Sydney on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWoolworths engaged in “marketing magic” to trick customers into thinking they were getting genuine discounts as part of the supermarket’s “Prices Dropped” promotion, the consumer regulator has told a court.The landmark trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Woolworths began in the federal court in Sydney on

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Inside India’s GLP-1 rush

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:44:20+00:00

Demand for weight-loss drugs being shaped outside traditional medical settings

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Açaí Theory raises ₹4 crore in pre-seed funding

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:41:33+00:00

The fresh capital will support the company's expansion, team building and brand visibility, as well as improvements to its supply chain and research and development

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Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww) shares soar 4% on strong Q4 profit surge

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:41:10+00:00

The stock was trading at ₹202.26 around 10 am, after rising to an intraday high of ₹203.37 from the previous close of ₹196.11, as investors reacted positively to the earnings momentum and growth outlook

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Vedanta hits 52-week high as demerger record date triggers rally

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:30:37+00:00

The stock opened sharply at ₹791.70 before pulling back slightly, with traded volume already at 109.55 lakh shares and turnover crossing ₹860 crore

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran déclare refuser de « négocier sous la menace » alors que l’incertitude sur des pourparlers avec les Etats-Unis demeure

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-21T04:29:37+00:00

« Nous nous sommes préparés à abattre de nouvelles cartes sur le champ de bataille », a averti le président du Parlement iranien, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, alors que le cessez-le-feu doit prendre fin mercredi soir, heure de Washington.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran refuse de « négocier sous la menace » alors que le cessez-le-feu avec les Etats-Unis expire mercredi soir

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-21T04:29:35+00:00

Une délégation américaine emmenée par le vice-président J. D. Vance doit se rendre à Islamabad, au Pakistan. Téhéran n’a pas encore confirmé sa présence. « Nous nous sommes préparés à abattre de nouvelles cartes sur le champ de bataille », a averti le président du Parlement iranien, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran refuse de « négocier sous la menace » alors que le cessez-le-feu avec les Etats-Unis expire demain soir

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-21T04:29:35+00:00

Une délégation américaine emmenée par le vice-président J. D. Vance doit se rendre à Islamabad, au Pakistan. Téhéran n’a pas encore confirmé sa présence. « Nous nous sommes préparés à abattre de nouvelles cartes sur le champ de bataille », a averti le président du Parlement iranien, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

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Stock Market Live: Markets trade higher, but caution prevails amid US-Iran uncertainty

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:28:11+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: Indian markets traded higher in early deals but sentiment stayed cautious amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty, with volatility likely as investors track crude oil prices, global cues, Q4 earnings and weekly derivatives expiry.

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Principal and three teachers plead not guilty to assaulting students at regional NSW school

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-21T04:25:51+00:00

Police allege educators, two men and two women, attacked boys at school between August 2024 and June 2025Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFour teachers, including the principal of a regional New South Wales school, have pleaded not guilty to assaulting two students.NSW police allege the teachers assaulted the boys at school between August 2024 and June 2025. Continue reading...

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500 years ago, this day — a pivotal moment in Indian history

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:21:28+00:00

Despite Lodhi’s confidence in his greater numbers and war elephants, Babur’s innovative tactics, including artillery use, led to a swift defeat for Lodhi. 

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India's economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-21T04:06:16+00:00

In India, economic activities moderated in the second half of 2025 as exports to the United States declined by 25 per cent following the introduction of 50 per cent tariffs in August 2025

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