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Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-10-06T16:38:52+00:00

A nationwide day of protest follows more than two weeks of demonstrations and blockades over school conditions. More than 5,000 people have been detained, many of them minors.

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Badenoch announces £2.3bn proposal to cut employer national insurance for young workers – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T16:34:24+00:00

The Conservative party leader said the party would halve employer national insurance on jobs worked by young peopleAsked if she will propose tax cuts in her speech tomorrow, Badenoch tells McCann that she will have to wait until her speech tomorrow at 11.15am.(This is getting confusing. On BBC Breakdfast, Badenoch told Jon Kay the speech was at 12pm.)It’s not going to be exactly like the Iron Dome. We haven’t called it an Iron Dome. Continue reading...

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AI emergence puts spotlight on CCTV companies’ stocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T16:34:08+00:00

Aditya Infotech eased to ₹3,981 after nearing its 52-week high, while Prizor Viztech rose 5% to ₹1,316

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Mphasis extends £35.4 m contract with Social Security Scotland

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T16:20:00+00:00

Social Security Scotland is one of the largest executive agencies of the Scottish Government, responsible for delivering core benefits to people across Scotland efficiently and securely.

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Germany arrests former intelligence chief in espionage case

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-10-06T16:19:11+00:00

August Hanning is accused of selling state secrets to at least one foreign state. It could be the worst breach at the German foreign intelligence agency since the Cold War’s end.

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JioHotstar expands to Middle Eastern and North African markets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T16:18:35+00:00

Following its launch in the UK, Canada and Singapore, JioHotstar has partnered with STARZPLAY to rope in audiences across the Middle East and North Africa

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Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-06T16:17:58+00:00

A British war-game show simulating a Russian attack has drawn a nuclear warning from Moscow.

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New York City med spa owner admits to giving client botulism with bootleg Botox

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T16:06:35+00:00

Klara Shuster said in court she imported mislabeled Botox illegally and dispensed it to clientsThe owner of a New York City med spa has admitted to illegally administering bootleg Botox from Asia, leading one to client to develop botulism.Klara Shuster, also known as Klara Chrzuszcz, made those admissions in the course of pleading guilty in federal court recently to conspiracy to commit smuggling, among other charges. Continue reading...

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Our reporters are answering your questions on how the Iran war will affect the midterm elections

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T16:05:42+00:00

The war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? We’re live with political and global correspondents to answer your questionsSign in or sign up to join the conversationAndrew Roth, Joseph Gedeon, Lauren Gambino, Will Craft and Robert Tait are answering your questions now.Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms? Continue reading...

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Weak monsoon looms over FMCG margins despite strong Q2 demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T16:05:02+00:00

Lower copra costs aid Marico, while Dabur and GCPL grapple with commodity inflation; deficient rainfall threatens rural demand and input-cost trends in H2

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Какие два рабочих дня ждут Владимира Путина в Туркмении

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-10-06T16:04:16+00:00

Президент России Владимир Путин 8 октября отправится в Туркмению с рабочим визитом, приуроченным к очередному саммиту глав государств-членов СНГ, который пройдет 9 октября. Об этом журналистам на брифинге рассказал помощник президента по внешнеполитическим вопросам Юрий Ушаков. Форум состоится в национальной туристической зоне Туркмении «Аваза» на Каспийском море.

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SEBI calls Jane Street’s demand for more documents a delay tactic

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T15:54:18+00:00

Jane Street came under SEBI scanner for taking ₹4,370 crore position in index futures and a reverse position worth over ₹32,000 crore in options, profiting from the difference

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Max Estates Q2 sales bookings jump 13 times to ₹2,100 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T15:53:55+00:00

The company aims to add 2 million sq ft in the residential segment and 1 million sq ft in the commercial segment every year

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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs deal for 130-key voco Vrindavan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T15:50:45+00:00

IHG currently has 53 hotels operating across seven brands in India and a strong pipeline of 110 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years

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Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, October 7, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-06T15:48:18+00:00

BL Morning Report October 7: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

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LIVE: Croatia vs Spain – UEFA Nations League

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-06T15:47:16+00:00

Follow updates, with build-up and team news, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Lamine Yamal headlines.

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Croatia vs Spain LIVE:– UEFA Nations League

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-06T15:47:16+00:00

Follow updates, with build-up and team news, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Lamine Yamal headlines.

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