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Rupee falls 19 paise to settle at 93.10 against US dollar

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T10:33:26+00:00

Forex traders say rupee remained under pressure due to a fresh standoff between the US and Iran that led to a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global supply

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Home Office could face hundreds of claims over asylum families in single rooms

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:23:37+00:00

Judge in case of two families housed for years in single hotel rooms says they should have been moved within three monthsThe Home Office could face legal action from hundreds of asylum-seeking families stuck in single rooms in hotels after a judge criticised the “extraordinarily stressful” conditions in which they are expected to live.In a ruling, the deputy high court judge Alan Bates questioned why two families had been forced to live in single rooms for more than three years. He said they should have been moved to alternative accommodation within three months. Continue reading...

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Daughter calls for investigation into death of man after police contact at Bristol protest

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:23:14+00:00

Exclusive: Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at protest against far-right Bristol PatriotsThe daughter of a retired NHS worker is calling for a full and independent investigation into the death of her father after it emerged he died after police contact at a protest against the far right.Nicholas Stone, 65, who lived in Bristol, died on 10 January after becoming unwell at a protest opposing the rightwing group Bristol Patriots, who were staging a demonstration in the city centre. Continue reading...

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Oil prices jump after U.S. seizes Iranian vessel

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:19:52+00:00

Iran threatened retaliation after the seizure in the Gulf of Oman, and it wasn’t clear whether Tehran would attend talks in Pakistan, with a ceasefire set to expire Wednesday.

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Oil prices jump after U.S. seizes Iranian vessel, imperiling ceasefire

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:19:52+00:00

Iran threatened retaliation after the seizure in the Gulf of Oman, and it wasn’t clear whether Tehran would attend talks in Pakistan, with a ceasefire set to expire Wednesday.

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Kremlin ‘impressed’ with Bulgarian election winner Radev’s call for pragmatic dialogue with Moscow – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:19:32+00:00

Eurosceptic – heading a left-leaning, pro-Russia coalition – to take power following eighth election in five yearsThe European Commission has offered a brief update after this weekend’s early talks with the incoming Magyar government in Hungary.The commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, told reporters that the meetings were “extremely constructive and positive in tone.”“The point here is that we are engaging with the incoming Hungarian government to move forward on a range of issues that for too long have been blocked.”“Of course, the words of Mr Radev ... as well as some other Eur

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Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:18:22+00:00

FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended periodMiddle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen sharply and European stock markets have fallen, after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel hit hopes for a peace deal.Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by as much as 5% on Monday to $95.50 (£70.75) a barrel. Continue reading...

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Чому люди бояться темряви: еволюційний біолог розкрив таємницю нашого вічного страху

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-20T10:13:00+00:00

Ви прокидаєтеся о 3-й годині ночі від дивного шурхоту, і серце починає шалено калатати ще до того, як ви встигаєте подумати – цьому є пояснення.

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Attack on Cargo Ship

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:11:17+00:00

President Trump said that a U.S. Navy destroyer had fired on an Iran-flagged vessel that was trying to evade a blockade. He also said an American delegation was heading to Pakistan for more peace talks, but an Iranian official said there were “no plans” for negotiations.

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Starmer to Address UK Lawmakers on Mandelson Vetting

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-20T10:08:32+00:00

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address British lawmakers on Monday after it emerged that Peter Mandelson, his onetime ambassador to the United States, was rejected for top security clearances.

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От Пашиняна до Трампа: как политики конфликтуют с религиозными деятелями

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-20T10:08:09+00:00

Президент США Дональд Трамп жестко раскритиковал папу римского Льва XIV после призыва понтифика остановить войну против Ирана. Американский лидер заявил, что без его влияния тот не смог бы возглавить Святой престол: «Если бы я не был в Белом доме, Лев не был бы в Ватикане». Слова Трампа вызвали шквал негодования по всему миру. В ответ папа римский заявил, что не собирается вести дебаты с американским президентом. Где еще светские власти конфликтовали с религиозными – в справке «Ведомостей».

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« La reconnaissance de l’esclavage comme “crime le plus grave contre l’humanité” n’est pas une mise en concurrence mémorielle »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T10:00:18+00:00

Dans une tribune au « Monde », l’historienne Aurélia Michel souligne l’importance symbolique et politique de la résolution des Nations unies sur la traite transatlantique, responsable d’un « ordre mondial construit sur une injustice organisée » qu’il est urgent de considérer sans y voir une dommageable hiérarchisation des mémoires.

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En Belgique, la troublante ambivalence du premier ministre à l’égard de la Russie

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T10:00:03+00:00

En multipliant les prises de position peu lisibles sur le soutien que l’Union européenne devrait apporter à l’Ukraine, Bart De Wever s’attire les critiques. Se défendant de faire le jeu de Moscou, le nationaliste flamand assure vouloir remettre les Vingt-Sept en mouvement.

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