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Попри війну, Україна зберігає позиції серед найбільших світових виробників сталі

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-24T14:21:58+00:00

фото ua.depositphotos.comУкраїна навіть в умовах повномасштабної війни входить до двадцятки найбільших виробників сталі у світі, а металургія залишається одним із головних бюджетоутворювальних секторів...

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MPs accuse social media firms of Iran misinformation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:20:42+00:00

Parliamentary hearing focused on online harms from X, TikTok and Meta including use of AI to nudify young girlsUK politics live – latest updatesMPs have accused “complacent” social media giants of spreading Iran war misinformation, allowing political deepfakes that could threaten elections and still enabling the use of AI to nudify young girls.In a testy parliamentary hearing that exposed deepening frustration among MPs with big tech firms, X, TikTok and Meta listed measures they have taken to tackle online harms, but were told: “You seem to be doing an awful lot, and it’s not making a jot of

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MPs accuse social media firms of spreading Iran misinformation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:20:42+00:00

Parliamentary hearing takes aim at online harms from X, TikTok and Meta, including use of AI to ‘nudify’ young girlsUK politics live – latest updatesMPs have accused “complacent” social media companies of spreading Iran war misinformation, allowing political deepfakes that could threaten elections and still enabling the use of AI to make young girls appear naked.In a testy parliamentary hearing that exposed deepening frustration among MPs with big tech firms, X, TikTok and Meta listed measures they had taken to tackle online harms, but were told: “You seem to be doing an awful lot, and it’s no

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Philippines Declares National Emergency Over High Fuel Prices

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:14:46+00:00

The Southeast Asian country imports 90 percent of its oil from the Middle East, and the government is under intense pressure to deal with the situation.

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HDFC Gold ETF to use commodity derivatives during supply shortage

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-24T14:12:22+00:00

Investment in ETCDs will be considered only in rare circumstances when the scheme is unable to buy/sell physical gold due to temporary scarcity

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Narayana Health Insurance widens Aditi footprint; enters six new cities

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-24T14:12:09+00:00

While Aditi+ integrates care across over 21 Narayana Health hospitals and a curated partner network, the newly launched Aditi Prime significantly expands reach to over 2,400 hospitals nationwide

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Reform reportedly drops mayoral candidate after he described Jewish security group as ‘cosplayers’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:12:01+00:00

Chris Parry, the party’s Hampshire mayoral candidate, was reportedly suspended after derogatory remarks about Jewish groupThe live feed from the Lib Dem local elections campaign launch did not last long, and it did not include footage of Ed Davey taking questions from reporters. But this is what the Lib Dems are saying about their five key campaign issues.-Cut the cost of living: A plan to halve energy bills within a decade, saving households an average of £870 a year -Fix the NHS and care: Guarantee the right to see a GP within seven days (or 24 hours for urgent cases) and ending 12-hour A&a

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Unincorporated sector units grew by 8% in 2025

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-24T14:07:32+00:00

The sector employed about 12.81 crore workers during January-December 2025, adding more than 74.52 lakh jobs from 2023-24, per the survey

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What if humanity meets the unknown?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:01:52+00:00

What if we’re not alone in this universe?

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Argos faces backlash over ‘influencer kit’ for toddlers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:01:46+00:00

Critics say £15 toy designed for children aged two and over risks exposing them to ‘a very adult, performative world’Argos has ignited a debate among parents and child development campaigners after promoting a wooden “influencer kit” aimed at toddlers.Critics have warned that the play set could normalise the precarious world of digital labour and prematurely expose children to the pressures of online visibility. Continue reading...

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Rachel Reeves rules out universal support on energy bills

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:01:36+00:00

Chancellor says package offered by Liz Truss’s government was unaffordable and any future help will be targetedRachel Reeves has ruled out universal support to deal with any future rise in energy bills, saying any government help would be targeted, and criticised the support offered by Liz Truss’s government as unaffordable and irresponsible.The chancellor also said she would review the planned fuel duty rise in September, but she did not commit to delaying or postponing it. Continue reading...

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Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of Australians approve of US-Israel war on Iran

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:00:41+00:00

Poll also finds Australians keener for government to forge closer ties with ‘middle powers’ such as Canada and JapanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnly one in four Australians approve of the US-Israel war on Iran, and just a third have backed the federal government’s actions in sending a military plane and troops to the region, according to a new poll.The latest Guardian Essential poll found Australians are keener for the government to forge closer ties with so-called “middle powers” such as Canada and Japan, with about a third wanting to distance from the US. Conti

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle: ‘Vulnerable’ evacuees from Katherine aged care homes housed in open-sided basketball court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:00:40+00:00

Some residents moved amid threat of flooding are under public guardianship due to reduced mental capacity. NT public guardian says they ‘would have been very frightened’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrail aged care residents were forced to shelter in an open-sided basketball court in Katherine, sleeping in makeshift conditions as authorities scrambled to prepare for major river flooding triggered by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.Residents from Rocky Ridge and Katherine Hostel aged care facilities were evacuated to MacFarlane primary school where many spent the night

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Why going to an HBCU might be better for Black students’ health

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:00:40+00:00

A study found correlation between the environment and long-term wellness in sample of 1,978 who attended college between 1940-80Attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult may be linked with better later-life cognitive outcomes for Black Americans, according to a recent study. The authors sampled 1,978 Black American adults who attended college between 1940 and 1980 (35% attended an HBCU), and who attended a high school in a state with an HBCU. The conclusion? There may be a correlation between collegiate environment and long-term wellness.During that time fram

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle: ‘vulnerable’ Katherine aged care residents evacuated to open-sided basketball court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-24T14:00:40+00:00

Some residents moved amid threat of flooding are under public guardianship due to reduced mental capacity. NT public guardian says they ‘would have been very frightened’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrail aged care residents were forced to shelter in an open-sided basketball court in Katherine, sleeping in makeshift conditions as authorities scrambled to prepare for major river flooding triggered by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.Residents from Rocky Ridge and Katherine Hostel aged care facilities were evacuated to

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L’Arménie accélère son rapprochement avec l’Union européenne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-24T14:00:08+00:00

Alors que l’accord signé entre Erevan et l’Azerbaïdjan laisse espérer une paix durable au sud du Caucase, l’UE renforce sa coopération en matière de transport, d’énergie, de connectivité et de sécurité.

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How can a ₹2-crore BMW i7 draws same ₹8,000 tax as ₹12-lakh Punch.ev

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-24T13:57:25+00:00

At the heart of it is a deceptively simple rule: under the revised framework, a ₹2 crore BMW i7 now carries the same taxable perquisite value as a ₹12 lakh Tata Punch EV, a flat ₹8,000 a month, irrespective of what the car costs. For luxury OEMs that have long struggled to crack the corporate fleet market, it is the opening they have been waiting for

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