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Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-26T06:00:28+00:00

Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concernsThe board of the UK’s leading AI research institute has been reminded of its legal duties in areas such as financial oversight and managing organisational change by the charity watchdog after a whistleblower complaint.The Charity Commission has issued formal regulatory advice and guidance to trustees at the Alan Turing Institute (ATI) – the organisation’s board – after it was contacted by a group of staff with a list of concerns. Continue reading...

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‘Give the guy a chance’: Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-26T06:00:28+00:00

Exclusive: health secretary says he does not think PM will face challenge after May elections, as public doesn’t want ‘chaos’Wes Streeting has said he does not want Keir Starmer to be challenged as Labour leader after the May elections as it would undermine the party’s election promise to voters to avoid more chaos.The health secretary, who is widely regarded as a prospective candidate in any contest, urged voters to “give the guy a chance” as he said that none of his colleagues would attempt to oust the prime minister. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Israël continue de bombarder l’Iran en réponse à des tirs de missiles iraniens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-26T05:55:00+00:00

L’armée israélienne dit avoir mené des « frappes à grande échelle » sur le sol iranien, assurant répondre à des attaques sur le centre du pays, où des sirènes d’alerte ont été déclenchées. Les Emirats arabes unis disent également avoir répondu à des attaques de drones et de missiles venus d’Iran.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Israël continue de bombarder l’Iran, « en réponse » à des tirs de missiles iraniens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-26T05:54:59+00:00

L’armée israélienne dit avoir mené des « frappes à grande échelle » sur le sol iranien, assurant répondre à des attaques de Téhéran sur le centre d’Israël, où des sirènes d’alerte ont été déclenchées. Les Emirats arabes unis disent également avoir répondu à des attaques de drones et de missiles venus d’Iran.

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PM Modi to inaugurate new Noida International Airport on Saturday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-26T05:45:19+00:00

The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, complementing Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport

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Law firms investigate possible Australian cases after US jury finds Meta and YouTube designed addictive products

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-26T05:43:24+00:00

Courts in Australia may be willing to hold social media companies accountable for real-world harm, lawyers sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian law firms are investigating the scope for future legal cases after a landmark US court ruling that found Meta and YouTube liable for deliberately designing addictive products.A jury in Los Angeles ruled against the two tech giants on Wednesday, finding both to be negligent and having failed to provide adequate warnings about the potential dangers of their products

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Jaishankar in France for G7 meet; West Asia crisis tops agenda

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-26T05:36:56+00:00

The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting with partner countries

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Asian stocks mostly fall, oil climbs again over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-26T05:33:06+00:00

Oil prices were up again on Thursday after an earlier dip. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 1.3 per cent to $98.51 per barrel. It was below $95 on Wednesday. Benchmark US crude was 1.6 per cent higher at $91.75 a barrel

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Tehran Dismisses U.S. Cease-Fire Conditions as Israel Steps Up Attacks

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-26T05:28:48+00:00

Tehran offered its own terms to end the fighting that include a demand for reparations. Israel, concerned that the war might end before it can dismantle Iran’s weapons programs, plans to ramp up its attacks.

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Half the voters, few the candidates: Women still missing from Kerala poll battle

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-26T05:06:56+00:00

Despite women accounting for more than half of the electorate in the state, their presence in the electoral fray remains limited, highlighting a persistent imbalance between participation and representation

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Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-26T05:00:28+00:00

Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalationMiddle East crisis – live updatesNot long after Donald Trump said the US was engaged in “strong talks” to bring the war with Iran to an end this week, Qatar took the unusual step of distancing itself from the alleged diplomatic negotiations.Qatar was not involved in any mediation efforts, said Majed al-Ansari at a briefing on Tuesday night, before adding as a telling aside: “If they exist.” Continue reading...

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EU healthcare workers say they ‘refuse to be instruments’ in deportation plans

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-26T05:00:27+00:00

Professionals from across Europe urge MEPs to reject plans, saying ‘climate of fear’ could stop people seeking careMore than 1,100 healthcare professionals from across Europe have urged MEPs to reject proposed measures aimed at increasing the deportation of undocumented people, warning they could threaten public health by transforming essential public services, including hospitals, into sites of immigration enforcement.The draft plans, which are due to go to a vote on Thursday, have been in the works since last March, when the European Commission laid out its proposal to target people with no

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WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-26T05:00:27+00:00

Hostilities should halt and healthcare facilities must be treated as ‘safe havens’, WHO’s regional chief has saidMiddle East crisis – live updatesA total stop to hostilities in the Middle East is needed to halt a “health crisis unfolding in real time”, the World Health Organization’s chief in the region has said.Hospitals and other healthcare facilities must be treated as “safe havens”, urged Dr Hanan Balkhy, the WHO’s regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean. Continue reading...

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Parents of Send pupils without EHCPs are least satisfied with schools, survey in England finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-26T05:00:27+00:00

Only 38% of parents without care plans felt teachers in mainstream schools had the tools to deal with special needsParents of children with special needs in England feel alienated from their schools if they don’t have legal protection, according to the biggest representative survey of its kind.In a finding that will cause consternation among government ministers, the survey of parents found that those of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) but no education, health and care plan (EHCP) were the least satisfied group in the education system. Continue reading...

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14 killed in Andhra bus fire, CM Naidu condoles deaths

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-26T04:43:08+00:00

The private travel bus was heading to Kaligiri in Nellore district from Jagityal in Telangana, with around 35 passengers on board when the incident occurred

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Cairn looks to hire Americans to build India’s shale sector

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-26T04:41:48+00:00

Cairn executives are in Houston this week looking to spend as much as $5 billion with oilfield contractors who will help the company develop fields at home that include shale formations, says Vedanta Chairman

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Israel Air Force completes wave of strikes in Iran's Isfahan: IDF

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-26T04:31:49+00:00

Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps issues warning to the US-Israel forces on considering a possible ground operation within Iranian territory

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Recelo en Miami por las promesas de seguridad jurídica de Delcy Rodríguez: “Hay que esperar a ver si hacen lo que dicen”

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-03-26T04:30:00+00:00

Empresarios y fondos de inversión, que participan en el foro global en el que habló la presidenta venezolana respaldada por Trump, creen que es pronto para valorar los cambios en el país latinoamericano. Consideran que unas elecciones contribuirían a dar credibilidad

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