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Il Papa in Algeria, prima tappa di 11 giorni in 4 Paesi africani: “No alle tentazioni neocoloniali”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-13T08:55:31+00:00

Dopo il Maghreb, dove nacque sant’Agostino, Leone si recherà in Camerun, Angola e Guinea Equatoriale. Evoca la richiesta di perdono davanti al monumento dei martiri caduti contro l’occupante francese. Il messaggio di Mattarella. Meloni: “Possa il ministero del Santo Padre favorire la composizione dei conflitti e il ritorno della pace”

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India’s Behind-the-Meter stationary storage market to surpass 39 GWh by 2033: IESA

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T08:51:04+00:00

As the cost of lithium-ion batteries and solar-plus-storage systems continues to tumble, more businesses and consumers across India are turning to on-site energy storage to manage rising grid tariffs and ensure reliable power

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IMF flags global slowdown risk from Middle East war shock: Georgieva

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T08:46:21+00:00

Describing the situation as a "classic negative supply shock," the IMF chief said countries will face slower economic growth even under a best-case scenario of durable peace

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Weather tracker: Super Typhoon Sinlaku threatens Mariana Islands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:44:14+00:00

Rapidly strengthening storm brings destructive winds, flooding risk and dangerous seas to western PacificThe Mariana Islands archipelago in the western Pacific, home to the US territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, is bracing for extreme weather early this week as Super Typhoon Sinlaku approaches.The system originated as a cluster of thunderstorms over the seas of Micronesia before strengthening into a tropical storm and then a typhoon on Friday and Saturday. Continue reading...

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Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:43:16+00:00

PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes lawUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended plans for the UK to align more closely with some EU rules without parliamentary votes, saying a closer relationship with Europe “is in the UK’s best interest”, particularly given the international turmoil over the Iran war.Speaking to the BBC after the Guardian revealed that ministers were planning to use so-called Henry VIII powers to dynamically align with EU rules by default, Starmer argued that, nearly 10 years after t

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Cuba sent doctors. Washington sent a destroyer.

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:38:35+00:00

The US blockade is killing not just a failing state, but six decades of a small island extending global solidarity.

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Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK goverment cash to develop small reactors

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:38:02+00:00

Engine-maker CEO hails ‘critical milestone’ for company in race to deliver SMR technology built at Wylfa plant on Anglesey Business live – latest updatesRolls-Royce has secured up to £599m from Britain’s national wealth fund as it races to develop the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors.The fund will help support Rolls-Royce’s design of small modular reactors (SMRs) at Wylfa on the island of Anglesey (called Ynys Môn in Welsh). Continue reading...

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Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:38:02+00:00

Engine-maker CEO hails ‘critical milestone’ for company in race to deliver SMR technology built at Wylfa plant on Anglesey Business live – latest updatesRolls-Royce has secured up to £599m from Britain’s national wealth fund as it races to develop the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors.The fund will help support Rolls-Royce’s design of small modular reactors (SMRs) at Wylfa on the island of Anglesey (called Ynys Môn in Welsh). Continue reading...

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‘So beautiful’: Rachel Zegler hails accessibility of Evita’s free balcony scene

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:35:37+00:00

Zegler won the Olivier award for best actress in a musical for her role in Jamie Lloyd’s ‘genius’ productionOlivier awards 2026: full list of winners‘I want to thank my amazing husband, who doesn’t exist!’ – Olivier awards’ best quotesIt was the most talked about theatre scene of the year: Rachel Zegler performing Don’t Cry for Me Argentina from the balcony at the London Palladium to crowds gathered on the street below. At the Olivier awards on Sunday night, Zegler delivered the song from Evita again – this time on the stage of the Royal Albert Hall – and took home the award for best actress i

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Morti in ambulanza, la procura cerca altri casi. “Una vittima si sarebbe potuta salvare”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-13T08:34:59+00:00

A Forlì il punto delle indagini che hanno portato all’arresto di Luca Spada. Il procuratore: “C’è un solo indagato, lavoriamo al suo profilo psicologico”. Sei gli omicidi contestati, nel caso di Deanna Mambelli una telecamera messa dai carabinieri nel mezzo di soccorso non ha funzionato

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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex trims losses, Nifty climbs above 23,800; broader markets decline alongside frontline benchmarks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T08:31:28+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 traded in negative territory on Monday, tracking a surge in crude oil prices after US–Iran negotiations failed, heightening fears of a prolonged geopolitical conflict. The breakdown of a 21-hour round of talks between the US and Iran has cast uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other for the stalemate. The escalating tensions pushed Brent crude prices up to $102.2 per barrel, raising concerns over inflation and input cost pressures globally. Reflecting the risk-off sentiment, the S

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У МЗС розповіли про першочергові питання, які Україна збирається вирішити з Угорщиною

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-13T08:25:00+00:00

Йдеться про зняття блокування на шляху вступу України до Євросоюзу, про затвердження кредиту на 90 млрд євро та про інші важливі питання.

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Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:13:45+00:00

PM says opening waterway is ‘vital’ as he rules out any UK involvement in US moves to blockade straitGood morning. The parliamentary recess is over, the Iran war disaster isn’t, campaigning is ramping up because the May elections are less than four weeks to go, and there will be plenty for MPs to discuss as they meet in the Commons this afternoon. The full timetable, as usual, is down below.Keir Starmer is in Greater Manchester this morning, on a visit linked to the English local elections. But he is expected to be in the Commons later giving an update on the UK response to the Iran war, and i

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Labor ‘not considering’ joining US blockade of strait of Hormuz – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:10:29+00:00

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment to fund ads for helpline on pornography websitesThe child abuse prevention service is operated by Jesuit Social Services, which has run a trial scheme since 2022. It will now be able to expand its coverage as a result of commonwealth funding, and do so permanently.We know that it’s really important to work with people offending or at risk of offending, so we can intervene earlier, and ultimately keep children safe.Our experience delivering the pilot program since 2022, supported by independent evaluati

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Barnaby Joyce says criminals need ‘redemption’ after Pauline Hanson sacks convicted rapist

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T08:02:49+00:00

James Paterson had called decision by One Nation to rehire Sean Black ‘absolutely extraordinary’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson says she has sacked the convicted rapist who worked as One Nation’s campaign manager, but accused Coalition MPs of playing “gutter politics” by criticising her decision to rehire him.Sean Black, who in 2018 was jailed for rape and subsequently lost his appeal against the conviction, was initially rehired by One Nation in 2020 as a campaign director after serving his time. H

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Inter, quando può arrivare lo scudetto: tutte le combinazioni

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-13T08:00:20+00:00

Sei partite alla fine, nove punti di margine sul Napoli: dalla prima finestra aritmetica agli scenari più probabili, ecco le tappe che possono portare i nerazzurri alla certezza matematica del tricolore

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Au Burkina Faso, la brouillonne révolution du « camarade président » Ibrahim Traoré

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-13T08:00:05+00:00

Propulsé au pouvoir à Ouagadougou à la suite d’un putsch en 2022, le jeune chef de la junte militaire disait n’avoir qu’un rôle transitoire. Désormais président autoproclamé, Ibrahim Traoré réprime tous azimuts en revendiquant l’héritage du légendaire Thomas Sankara, qui chercha autrefois à réformer le pays.

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