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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clears path for Paramount

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T04:02:31+00:00

On Thursday, after Warner’s board deemed Paramount’s offer superior to its prior agreement with Netflix, the streaming giant stated the revised price was “no longer financially attractive”

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Il Festival come la fenice, riuscirà a rinascere anche se non ci piace

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-27T04:00:00+00:00

Il Festival rispecchia perfettamente il tempo in cui viviamo: si misura soltanto con la quantità di successo. E ha in sé la forza di rappresentare tutto quello che c’è in questo Paese, di bene e di male

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Russia says it downed 220 Ukrainian drones over nine hours

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T03:52:38+00:00

The latest ministry statement said 53 ​drones ‌were intercepted and destroyed in a three-hour period ending ‌11 p.m

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Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty open flat to negative amid geopolitical tensions; sentiment cautious

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T03:48:42+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, opened on a flat to negative note on Friday amid weak global cues and escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran. At the opening bell, the BSE Sensex slipped 227 points to 82,020, while the NSE Nifty declined 97 points to 25,398.

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Negative gearing changes on the table before May budget, Jim Chalmers confirms

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T03:43:08+00:00

Treasurer says ‘not unusual’ for his department to examine options but stresses that no decision has been madeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has again opened the door to reforms to negative gearing as it weighs up potentially sweeping tax changes to raise revenue and help address the housing crisis.The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, confirmed that changes were being examined in the lead-up to the May federal budget after reports his department was modelling rules that would limit negative gearin

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Global funds return to India as earnings outlook improves

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T03:34:51+00:00

The rebound in inflows suggests some of the pressures that had been weighing on Indian equities are starting to ease

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Pakistan bombs Kabul after intensifying border clashes with Afghanistan

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T03:23:30+00:00

Escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shakyPakistan bombed Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul and two other provinces on Friday, hours after a cross-border attack, the latest escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours who signed a Qatar-mediated ceasefire in 2025.Following months of tit-for-tat clashes, Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night in what the Taliban government said was retaliation for earlier deadly air strikes. Continue reading...

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Hillary Clinton says she answered every question in Epstein testimony and confirms Republican asked about UFOs and Pizzagate – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T02:58:08+00:00

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: No deal reached in Iran talks as potential for US attack loomsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCindy McCain announced today that she will step down from her role as executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme to focus on her health.McCain, the widow of the late US senator John McCain, suffered a mild stroke last October and had returned to Italy to resume her work after that, but the demands of the job were affecting her recovery, the organization said. She started the role in Apr

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Counting underway in Gorton and Denton amid high turnout for crucial byelection – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T02:48:35+00:00

Turnout in Gorton and Denton byelection over 47%, with 36,903 verified votes cast as Greens, Reform and Labour contest the seatLabour is defending a 13,413-vote majority in Gorton and Denton, where nearly 80% of voters backed a party on the left at the 2024 election.Angeliki Stogia, a councillor, was selected as the Labour candidate after Andy Burnham was prevented from standing. Continue reading...

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NFRA to issue inspection reports of 10 audit firms by March 31

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T02:38:29+00:00

The inspections, launched in March 2025, cover firm-wide Standard on Quality Control compliance and 42 audit engagements, including those of major audit firms

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Gianni Mura spiegato alla Spagna

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-27T02:36:54+00:00

Arribas scrive che Mura non parlava di regole astratte, ma di come si sta al mondo, di come si guarda un fatto senza mentire a sé stessi e agli altri

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NSIC upgraded to Schedule A CPSE by MSME Ministry

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T02:33:03+00:00

The move enhances NSIC’s financial and operational powers, enabling it to provide stronger support to MSMEs across India

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RailOne app crosses two crore downloads in under eight months

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T02:23:14+00:00

RailOne is now facilitating around five to six lakh ticket bookings daily, reflecting strong user trust and operational reliability.

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Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty set for cautious start amid Iran tensions and weak global cues

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T02:18:18+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: Indian equity markets are likely to open on a flat to negative note, tracking weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran. Gift Nifty at 25,590 indicates a potential 40-point decline at the opening bell.

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12 stocks to watch on Friday: Select PSUs, Jio Financial, HCL Tech in focus

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T01:59:24+00:00

Jio Financial infused ₹2,000 crore into its lending arm, IT and AI partnerships gained traction, Hindalco’s US deal faced delays, Brigade entered senior housing, energy firms secured fresh orders, and key PSUs announced expansion moves.

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Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T01:49:56+00:00

Federal Aviation Administration bars flights around Fort Hancock after reported use of anti-drone military laserThe Federal Aviation Administration barred flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, after congressional aides told Reuters a military laser-based anti-drone system was believed to have accidentally shot down a US government drone.The FAA and Pentagon did not immediately comment but the FAA cited “special security reasons” in its notice about the restrictions on the airspace near the Mexican border posted on its Notam alert system, shorthand for “Notice to Air Missio

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Australia news live: Angus Taylor criticises PM for not condemning Grace Tame’s Sydney protest chant; Sussan Ley formally quits parliament

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T01:46:22+00:00

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSarah Mitchell, the NSW shadow minister for health, said revelations two people had died after an outbreak of fungal infections at a major Sydney hospital were “shocking”, calling for more transparency from the Minns government.As reported yesterday, the Sydney local health district said the two deaths and four other infections resulted in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital closing its transplant unit temporarily. The infections occurred between October and December, and the SLHD is investigating the source. A spokesperson

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Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Samvardhana Motherson International

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T01:32:40+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The stock of Samvardhana Motherson International has been in an uptrend since April last year. While the recent leg of the uptrend began a month ago, the scrip was moving in a sideway direction in the recent sessions. But the chart shows that the stock has rebounded well from a support at ₹129 early this week, where a rising trendline support also lies. The price action shows good positive momentum and in the near-term, the price is likely to rise to ₹150.

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Anthropic refuse de céder à l’ultimatum du Pentagone, et bloque l’utilisation de son IA pour la surveillance de masse et les armes autonomes

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-27T01:15:06+00:00

Pete Hegseth, le secrétaire à la défense de Donald Trump, avait donné jusqu’à vendredi à Dario Amodei, patron de l’entreprise, pour qu’il ouvre sans contraintes son modèle Claude à l’armée américaine. Mais ce dernier a rejeté la demande, estimant que « dans certains cas précis (…) l’IA peut saper, plutôt que défendre, les valeurs démocratiques ».

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Anthropic ne cède pas à l’ultimatum du Pentagone, et bloque l’utilisation de son IA pour la surveillance de masse et les armes autonomes

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-27T01:15:03+00:00

Pete Hegseth, le secrétaire à la défense de Donald Trump, avait donné jusqu’à vendredi à Dario Amodei, patron de l’entreprise, pour qu’il ouvre sans contraintes son modèle Claude à l’armée américaine. Mais ce dernier a rejeté la demande, estimant que « dans certains cas précis (…) l’IA peut saper, plutôt que défendre, les valeurs démocratiques ».

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