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States on edge about NDIS cuts as Chalmers flags they will be ‘easily the most important’ part of budget savings

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T01:06:32+00:00

Government sources in multiple states say they are worried about the breadth of the changes and possible costsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe states are increasingly on edge about Labor’s efforts to cut NDIS spending in next month’s budget, with officials asking the health minister, Mark Butler, to explain planned savings before a major speech this week.It comes as the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, flagged on Monday morning that cuts to the NDIS will be “easily the most important part of the savings package that we

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A Johannesburg, les citoyens se réapproprient la rue

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:10+00:00

Les habitants de la plus grande ville sud-africaine, minée par une corruption endémique et une gestion calamiteuse, répondent collectivement en organisant des sessions de danse, de lecture, ou en réactivant la vie nocturne.

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Australia news live: ‘weeks’ to restore Viva refinery after blaze; Chalmers says NDIS cuts ‘easily’ biggest part of budget savings package

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+00:00

Meanwhile ACT independent David Pocock is calling for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer says capital gains changes and other tax reform still under considerationSticking with the budget, Chalmers said the government hasn’t made any decisions on capital gains tax reform.We haven’t taken any decisions on those policies, whether the specific ones you mentioned [or others].There’s more work to do on our options for tax reform in this budget.The savings package won’t be exactly the same

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Mexico Car Accident Kills 4 Drug Investigators in Chihuahua.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-20T00:47:23+00:00

Two of the victims were American and two were Mexican, the authorities in Chihuahua said. The accident took place on a treacherous mountain road.

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Australia news live: ‘Weeks’ to restore Viva refinery after blaze; Chalmers says NDIS cuts ‘easily’ biggest part of budget savings package

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T00:28:14+00:00

Meanwhile ACT independent David Pocock is calling for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer says capital gains changes and other tax reform still under considerationSticking with the budget, Chalmers said the government hasn’t made any decisions on capital gains tax reform.We haven’t taken any decisions on those policies, whether the specific ones you mentioned [or others].There’s more work to do on our options for tax reform in this budget.The savings package won’t be exactly the same

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‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attendees weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T00:23:34+00:00

Catholics around Atlanta share mixed feelings on faith and politics as Trump engages in rhetorical war with popeAlex Sullivan tended to his five children on the lawn after a traditional Latin mass at the Catholic Church of Saint Monica in Duluth, Georgia, and contemplated his faith in the light of God and the shadow of Donald Trump.Sullivan, a self-described conservative who once staffed a libertarian state representative at the Georgia capitol, described his faith as almost medieval. Continue reading...

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‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attenders weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T00:23:34+00:00

Catholics around Atlanta share mixed feelings on faith and politics as Trump engages in rhetorical war with popeAlex Sullivan tended to his five children on the lawn after a traditional Latin mass at the Catholic church of Saint Monica in Duluth, Georgia, and contemplated his faith in the light of God and the shadow of Donald Trump.Sullivan, a self-described conservative who once staffed a libertarian state representative at the Georgia capitol, described his faith as almost medieval. Continue reading...

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Минэк предложил льготы по НДС на соцтовары e-commerce при ввозе из-за рубежа

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-19T23:51:45+00:00

Минэкономразвития предлагает ввести для иностранных товаров, которые имеют статус социальных, льготу по НДС при онлайн-заказах из-за рубежа. В частности, ставка для них могла бы составить 3% в 2027 г., 6% – в 2028 г., 10% – с 2029 г., говорится в письме замминистра экономического развития Татьяны Илюшниковой в Минфин (есть у «Ведомостей»). Документ отправлен в ответ на законопроект Минфина, который предлагает поэтапное введение НДС на импортные товары, реализуемые через маркетплейсы.

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Иран и США пригрозили захватом судов в преддверии окончания перемирия

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-19T23:51:38+00:00

Корпус стражей исламской революции (КСИР) с вечера 18 апреля закрыл Ормузский пролив для прохода всех судов, из-за того что США не сняли морскую блокаду иранских портов, введенную 13 апреля. Такое заявление распространила пресс-служба КСИР на следующий день после того, как Тегеран позволил всем коммерческим судам при условии получения разрешения проходить проливом сразу после заключения перемирия между проиранской группировкой «Хезболла» и Израилем в Ливане.

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Максима Древаля переизбрали гендиректором общества «Знание»

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-19T23:51:23+00:00

Максим Древаль был переизбран генеральным директором Российского общества «Знание» на новый срок полномочий, который составит пять лет. Такое решение было принято делегатами на V Съезде общества. Кандидатуру Древаля выдвинула заместитель министра высшего образования и науки Ольга Петрова.

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Bulgaria’s former president claims ‘victory’ after projections show him winning parliamentary elections

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T23:49:42+00:00

Rumen Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia - looked set to top the polls in the country’s eighth election in five yearsBulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – on Sunday hailed a “victory of hope” after his formation topped the eighth parliamentary elections in five years.Projections from polling agencies put his Progressive Bulgaria (PB) grouping at 44%, which would give him an absolute majority of at least 129 seats in the 240-seat parliament. Continue reading...

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Конституционный суд решит, как компенсировать работу в Курбам-байрам

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-19T23:41:21+00:00

Житель Набережных Челнов (Татарстан) Дмитрий Казаков обжаловал в Конституционном суде (КС) жалобу на нормы Трудового кодекса (ТК) и регионального закона «О праздничных и памятных днях». Заявитель настаивает на том, что гарантии работникам в связи с региональными нерабочими праздничными днями не могут быть ниже, чем гарантии, предусмотренные ТК для общефедеральных нерабочих праздничных дней. «Ведомости» ознакомились с содержанием жалобы, принятой к рассмотрению.

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Australia news live: ‘weeks’ to restore production at Geelong refinery after blaze, Viva says; Chalmers warns of ‘big risks’ to inflation and growth

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T23:40:53+00:00

Meanwhile ACT independent David Pocock is calling for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers warns of ‘big risks’ to inflation and growth as global oil price jumps againThe global oil price jumped by as much as 7.9% this morning as traders responded to fading hopes of a new peace deal that could end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the strait of Hormuz.The big risks here are to inflation and to growth, and the key factors which will determine whether we get a bit more inflation or a

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Магомедсалам Магомедов выделил три основы единства народов России

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-19T23:30:11+00:00

Единство народов России базируется на трех равнозначных основаниях. Это ценностный фундамент, сохранение языков и общий исторический опыт, прежде всего опыт совместного преодоления трудностей. Об этом говорится в статье заместителя руководителя администрации президента России, бывшего президента Дагестана Магомедсалама Магомедова, с которой ознакомились «Ведомости».

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ABF poised to reveal result of Primark and food business demerger plan

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-19T23:01:54+00:00

Retail analysts say breaking up food and fashion group would make sense in challenging business environmentPrimark may break free from Kingsmill, Twinings and the sugar business this week when Associated British Foods announces plans on a mooted demerger.The potential split comes at a tricky time for the group controlled by the billionaire Weston family, with its fashion and food arms facing tough competition and rising costs. Continue reading...

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Petrolio, la spinta per la via turca: “Greggio in Europa aggirando Hormuz”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-19T23:00:00+00:00

Il presidente dell’Aie Birol promuove il progetto di Erdogan: un oleodotto per portare il petrolio iracheno sul Mediterraneo. La rotta alternativa prevede di prolungare fino a Bassora i tubi che collegano Kirkuk con Ceyhan

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Tempesta perfetta nei cieli, scattano i tagli ai voli dell’estate

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-19T23:00:00+00:00

I prezzi del cherosene e il calo del traffico accelerano i piani di emergenza di 19 compagnie a maggio Klm elimina 80 collegamenti, Lufthansa tiene a terra gli aerei che consumano di più

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De Romanis: “La paura della crisi, così la politica ci tiene in scacco”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-19T23:00:00+00:00

L’economista della Luiss: “Questo governo ha confuso lo strumento, cioè la stabilità, con l’obiettivo, che è la crescita. Quando Meloni parla di instabilità cavalca i timori per non fare le riforme”

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