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Iran war, a boon for the BRICS

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-14T15:17:34+00:00

Look East. This war will result in a shift of geostrategic balance to the East, benefitting counties like China and India

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Caso Almasri, via libera dalla Camera per lo scudo a Giusi Bartolozzi

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-14T15:16:26+00:00

Con 47 voti di differenza passa alla Camera la proposta di sollevare, dinanzi alla Corte Costituzionale, il conflitto di attribuzione contro la Procura di Roma e il Tribunale dei ministri per proteggere la ex capa di gabinetto di Nordio

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PM Modi, Trump discuss bilateral cooperation, key deals

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-14T15:04:38+00:00

The leaders also addressed the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and broader West Asia developments.

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UK’s armed forces are in a sad state – and they have only themselves to blame

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-14T15:02:35+00:00

The MoD shows little sign of learning from its mistakes – no wonder the Treasury is reluctant to agree to its demandsGeorge Robertson, Tony Blair’s first defence secretary, a former Nato secretary general and an author last year of the latest in a series of evasive strategic defence reviews, accused Keir Starmer on Tuesday of a “corrosive complacency towards defence”. He said the prime minister was not willing to make the “necessary investment”.Lord Robertson could have directed his fire elsewhere. He must know that no government department has been so complacent in the face of years of devast

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Restitution des biens culturels pillés en Afrique : que font les autres pays européens ?

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:45+00:00

L’Assemblée nationale a adopté, lundi 13 avril, une version amendée du projet de loi permettant de rendre aux pays qui le demandent les objets ravis par la France pendant la colonisation. Une voie sur laquelle se sont aussi engagés plusieurs Etats européens.

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Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:44+00:00

Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during pandemic yearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians are choosing chicken schnitzel over more expensive rib-eye steak, avoiding entrees and sticking with tap water rather than a glass of wine amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the fuel crisis and war in Iran.As soon as the numbers on the petrol bowser started climbing last month as the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the customer response was swift. Continue reading...

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‘Debased himself’ and risking Australia’s reputation: Liberals torn up about Taylor’s Trumpian immigration plan

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:44+00:00

Howard-era former minister Amanda Vanstone criticises parts of hardline policy but backs English language requirementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Howard government minister Amanda Vanstone has warned Angus Taylor against turning immigration into heavy-handed law enforcement, saying most migrants from countries run by dictators and extremists move here to escape authoritarianism.Releasing the first elements of a new hardline immigration policy on Tuesday, the opposition leader sparked criticism from refugee advocates, Pauline Hanson and even one sitting Libe

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Labor’s controversial algorithm tool for aged care under investigation by ombudsman

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:43+00:00

Exclusive: It follows numerous complaints made to Guardian Australia, politicians and advocacy organisations about the Integrated Assessment ToolGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe commonwealth ombudsman is investigating the government’s algorithm-based aged care assessment tool, which has been described by assessors as “cruel” and “inhumane” in its determination of home support funding for elderly Australians.It follows hundreds of complaints made to Guardian Australia, politicians and advocacy organisations about the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), made mandatory

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En Ukraine, la minorité roumaine cherche à préserver son identité

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:01+00:00

Dans la région de Tchernivtsi, dans l’ouest de l’Ukraine, les tensions entre les roumanophones et l’Etat ukrainien se sont cristallisées, ces dernières années, autour du statut du roumain dans les lycées et les églises. Dans un contexte de guerre face à l’agresseur russe, Kiev tente de concilier unité nationale et respect des droits des minorités.

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Zelenskyy hails Magyar’s win over Orbán as ‘the victory of light over darkness’ in Hungary – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-14T14:57:46+00:00

Ukrainian leader hopes for ‘pragmatic’ and ‘friendly’ relations with new government in contrast with hostility of previous pro-Russian regimein BerlinAt his press conference with Zelenskyy, Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz also welcomed Péter Magyar’s decisive victory, saying it would have “implications for our support for Ukraine”.“More Hungarians than ever before cast their votes. By an overwhelming majority, they voted not only to oust a government, but to oust an entire system.”“Volodymyr Zelenskyy and I also discussed this. The funds for military support must now be disbursed quickly.

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Virudhunagar gears up for four-way contest

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-14T14:56:45+00:00

The constituency is among the oldest in Tamil Nadu; it is known for its trading strength and a significant portion of its vote base has traditionally favoured either the Congress or the DMK

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Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-14T14:47:28+00:00

The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.

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Bristol UWE student charged with murder of housemate Jamie Collins

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-14T14:43:05+00:00

Zack Coughlan accused of killing fellow student Jamie Collins, who was found dead at property they shared in FiltonA man has been charged with stabbing his university housemate to death at their house share in Bristol last week.Jamie Collins, 21, a robotics student at the University of the West of England, was found dead in the rear garden of a property in Filton with “a number of stab wounds” in the early hours of 9 April. Continue reading...

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Earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City causing some damage

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-14T14:30:33+00:00

Video shot in the town of Fallon showed shattered glass and food scattered on the floor in the aisles of a grocery storeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a rural part of Nevada east of the state’s capital of Carson City on Monday.The temblor hit just before 6.30pm, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. It was centered 12.9 miles (21km) east of the town of Silver Springs at a depth of 3.1 miles (5km). Continue reading...

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Wealth Company launches SIF vehicle WSIF, two NFOs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-14T14:30:10+00:00

The WSIF Equity Long-Short Fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of equities complemented by selective short positions

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Is it time we rethink taxes?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-14T14:29:22+00:00

Is it time to rethink taxes?

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