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Kenya’s ‘drought amid plenty’

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-03-18T13:09:39+00:00

Rains have begun in Kenya, but the north remains parched. Catherine Soi reports from Turkana.

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Депутата Андрея Свинцова исключили из ЛДПР

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-18T13:03:19+00:00

Президиум Высшего совета ЛДПР единогласно исключил из партии депутата Госдумы Андрея Свинцова. Поводом стали действия, порочащие репутацию партии, массовые жалобы россиян и требования всех региональных отделений.

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Lee Anderson filmed paid-for Cameo videos at parliament in possible rules breach

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T13:00:31+00:00

Reform MP made Valentine’s Day clips for platform despite previous warning about commercial filmingNewly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event and far-right slogansThe Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has used his parliamentary office to record paid-for personalised messaging videos, in a possible breach of rules that prohibit the commercial use of the Palace of Westminster.Anderson, who had already been warned about commercial filming in Westminster, sold two videos filmed from what he called the “beating heart of democracy in Westminster” in early February 2025. Co

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Donald Trump redécouvre le « regime change », une expression radioactive dans le vocabulaire géopolitique

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-18T13:00:04+00:00

Longtemps rejetée par le mouvement MAGA, la formule s’impose désormais dans le discours du président des Etats-Unis. Cette approche du « changement de régime », poussée par les néoconservateurs, heurte les principes du droit international, et n’a pas brillé dans l’histoire récente de la politique étrangère américaine.

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Iran’s intelligence minister ‘eliminated’ in overnight strike, Israel claims

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T12:56:47+00:00

Esmail Khatib said to be third senior Iranian figure killed in 24 hours as Israel authorises military to kill targeted officialsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael claimed on Wednesday to have killed a third senior Iranian figure in 24 hours, stating that its forces had “eliminated” Tehran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, in an overnight strike.If confirmed, his death would follow those of Ali Larijani, the head of the supreme national security apparatus, and the commander of the Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani. Continue reading...

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GSP Crop Science IPO subscribed 1.61 times on final day; QIBs, NIIs drive demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T12:56:32+00:00

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹240 crore and an offer for sale of 50 lakh shares aggregating to ₹160 crore at the upper end of the price band by promoters, taking the total issue size to ₹400 crore

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Guerra in Iran, news. Trump: “Dare responsabilità Hormuz a chi lo usa”. Teheran, giustiziato svedese

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-18T12:51:33+00:00

“Ucciso ministro intelligence Iran”. Nuovi Patriot in Turchia. Secondo Ynet, Esmail Khatib sarebbe morto nei raid israeliani di stanotte. Il bilancio provvisorio per l’attacco in libano è di 6 uccisi e 24 feriti. I pasdaran: “Attacchi a Israele per vendicare la morte di Larijani”

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Європейські лідери мають брати приклад з Кирила Буданова, - західні аналітики

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-18T12:50:27+00:00

Сучасні західні політичні еліти часто залишаються заручниками світу, якого вже не існує. Водночас Україна демонструє новий тип лідерства – гнучкий, адаптивний і орієнтований на результат у кризових умовах. Про...

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Бізнес закликав уряд не підвищувати тарифи УЗ: це загрожує втратами доходів і скороченням робочих місць

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-18T12:44:00+00:00

ФРТУ закликала уряд утримати вантажні тарифи Укрзалізниці від підвищення / фото ua.depositphotos.comФедерація роботодавців транспорту України (ФРТУ) звернулася до уряду із закликом утриматися від підвищення...

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LTM wins NVIDIA’s Rising Star Partner Award at GTC 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T12:41:34+00:00

Shares of LTM reacted, closing at ₹4,298.80 on the NSE — up 2.62 per cent or ₹109.60 from the previous close of ₹4,189.20

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First Thing: Trump says US does not need Nato after strait of Hormuz rebuf | Clea Skopeliti

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T12:41:28+00:00

Snub comes as Iran vows revenge for killing of Ali Larijani. Plus, judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America staffGood morning.Donald Trump has said the US does not need Nato after a number of the organization’s members rejected his call to send their warships to reopen the strait of Hormuz.How many people have been displaced in Iran? Up to 3.2 million people, according to the UN’s refugee agency. Here, Tehran residents speak about their daily life under bombardment.For the latest updates, follow our liveblog. Continue reading...

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Starmer says Tory shadow minister should be sacked for criticism of Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square– UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T12:41:10+00:00

Nick Timothy said an event attended by the mayor of London that included prayers was an “act of domination”Polanski says the government should be doing more to improve home insulation, and on the drive towards renewable energy.And he says the government should commit to ensuring energy bills do not rise above the April-June price cap.The government should guarantee right now that it will not allow energy bills to rise beyond the April-June price cap – instead setting aside approximately £8.4bn to prevent a rise of up to £300 per household that could be coming down the track.No, it’s not cheap.

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Starmer and Badenoch clash over Mandelson at prime minister’s questions – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T12:28:22+00:00

Opposition leader keeps up attacks over appointment of former trade secretary as US ambassadorPolanski says the government should be doing more to improve home insulation, and on the drive towards renewable energy.And he says the government should commit to ensuring energy bills do not rise above the April-June price cap.The government should guarantee right now that it will not allow energy bills to rise beyond the April-June price cap – instead setting aside approximately £8.4bn to prevent a rise of up to £300 per household that could be coming down the track.No, it’s not cheap. But the alte

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Олександр Цивінський у Вашингтоні відвідав закритий захід для бізнесу, що платить 10 тисяч доларів за vip-доступ до чиновників

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-18T12:26:00+00:00

Директор Бюро економічної безпеки Олександр Цивінський разом зі своїм заступником Юрієм Бєлоусовим у Вашингтоні відвідали захід, організований для американського бізнесу. За даними видання ThePublic, у...

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