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Crispin Odey was described as ‘sex pest’ by head of his hedge fund, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T13:00:26+00:00

Multimillionaire begins case against FCA ban over handling of investigation into sexual misconduct claimsThe multimillionaire financier Crispin Odey “repeatedly violated ethical norms” when trying to frustrate an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him by female staff at his hedge fund, a court has heard.The Brexit-backing hedge fund chief’s actions came under the microscope on the first day of a lawsuit he has brought against the financial services regulator over his exile from the City. Continue reading...

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Mykhaïlo Fedorov, un nouveau ministre tech pour la défense ukrainienne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-10T13:00:10+00:00

Très apprécié, cet ex-entrepreneur de 35 ans est arrivé avec la réputation d’un réformateur efficace, après des années passées au ministère de la transformation numérique.

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Families welcome appointment of Donna Ockenden to Leeds maternity inquiry

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T13:00:05+00:00

Campaigners say Wes Streeting’s decision to name senior midwife as chair will begin to restore trustFamilies who lost babies at two hospitals in Leeds have said they are slowly regaining trust in the health secretary after the midwife Donna Ockenden was appointed to lead a review into the failing service, where 56 babies and two mothers died in five years.Ockenden, who conducted a similar review into maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS trust in 2020, was chosen to lead the investigation into Leeds teaching hospitals NHS trust after a campaign by the families. Continue rea

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Weekly Rupee View: Rupee recovers from record low, but risks persist

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-10T12:58:58+00:00

Oil climbed to touch a high of $119.50/barrel on Monday, the highest level since June 2022. Notably, the energy commodity traded above $100 for the first time since August 2022

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UAE, an oasis for business and partying, faces war

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-03-10T12:58:02+00:00

Iranian airstrikes have shaken Persian Gulf countries, undermining their reputations as havens of wealth and stability and forcing them to take sides in a war they opposed.

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Missouri drops murder charge against man who opened fire at Super Bowl rally

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T12:49:52+00:00

Man was among at least six people who started shooting outside Union Station in state, which has adopted stand your ground lawSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to two years in prison in a case prosecutors said was complicated by the state’s self-defense laws.Dominic Miller, who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge as part of a plea deal, was among at least six people to start shooting in the melee that sent players, city

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Shots fired at US consulate in Canada as police investigate incident

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T12:48:26+00:00

No injuries were reported after authorities found evidence of a discharged firearm near the consulate in TorontoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPolice in Canada are investigating after shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto. Officers said evidence was found of a discharged firearm and that no injuries were reported.Toronto police said in a social media post they responded to the reported shots at 5.29 a.m. (0929 GMT) on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Police investigate after shots fired at US consulate in Canada

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T12:48:26+00:00

No injuries were reported after authorities found evidence of a discharged firearm near the consulate in TorontoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPolice in Canada are investigating after shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto. Officers said evidence was found of a discharged firearm and that no injuries were reported.Toronto police said in a social media post they responded to the reported shots at 5.29 a.m. (0929 GMT) on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Hegseth says today will be the ‘most intense day of strikes’ in war against Iran

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T12:41:06+00:00

The US defence secretary says military is increasing attacks against the regime and is focused on reducing the country’s military capabilityOil prices drop sharply after Trump moves to reassure marketsTrump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll risesHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Investor hopes for a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict propelled Australian shares higher today, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 finishing the day up 1.1% and recovering about $35bn in value after yesterday’s $90bn plunge.Oil prices surged to a four-y

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Подорожчання авіаквитків на тлі війни в Ірані: ЗМІ пояснили, що вплине на ціну перельотів

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-10T12:39:00+00:00

Скільки доведеться платити пасажирам за квитки, залежатиме в тому числі від того, який обсяг пального авіакомпанії вже зафіксували за допомогою хеджування.

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SAT upholds SEBI action against Sahara firm over OFCD issue

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-10T12:38:18+00:00

Tribunal dismisses appeals by SICCL, directors; ₹14,106-crore mobilisation from 1.98 crore investors treated as public offer

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Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T12:32:01+00:00

The president delivered a vague and contradictory forecast on the future of the war in Middle East. Plus, how to recognize a psychopathGood morning.Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is “very complete, pretty much”, as the economic toll of the joint US-Israeli operation has risen, disrupting global oil trade and threatening to engulf the Middle East in a regional war.Any unintended consequences so far? Among others, it has probably reinforced North Korea’s decision to build a nuclear arsenal.Do we know yet who bombed the Minab school? Trump blamed Iran without evidence. All the actual evide

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Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Hegset: “Oggi sarà il giorno degli attacchi più intensi in Iran”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-10T12:27:42+00:00

Media: Trump disponibile a parlare con l’Iran. Raid Idf a Teheran. Nuovo attacco dell'Iran agli Emirati arabi. Pasdaran: “Saremo noi a decidere la fine della guerra”. Teheran attacca von der Leyen: “Ipocrita, il suo silenzio è complice”. Un morto e diversi feriti in una zona residenziale di Manama, in Bahrein

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AquaExchange raises $8 m in Series B funding

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-10T12:25:26+00:00

AquaExchange has built a full-stack technology ecosystem that integrates IoT automation, proprietary AI/ML analytics, real-time farm monitoring, embedded finance, and market linkages

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Crispin Odey ‘violated ethical norms’ to frustrate hedge fund’s investigation, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T12:22:10+00:00

Multimillionaire, who is fighting lawsuits relating to allegations of sexual misconduct, begins case against FCA The multimillionaire financier Crispin Odey “repeatedly violated ethical norms” when trying to frustrate an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him by female staff at his hedge fund, a court has heard.The Brexit-backing hedge fund chief’s actions came under the microscope on the first day of a lawsuit he has brought against the financial services regulator over his exile from the City. Continue reading...

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Програма Метінвесту Ахметова по реабілітації ветеранів через плавання охопила вже понад 400 ветеранів

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-10T12:20:30+00:00

фото МетінвестГірничо-металургійна група "Метінвест" планує розширити програму психофізіологічної реабілітації ветеранів через плавання "Вільні хвилі". Ця ініціатива стартувала у 2024 році, і вона дозволяє...

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