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Why the longest-ever State of the Union address was the most inconsequential

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:50:51+00:00

Amid Trump’s lies and xenophobic rants, people struggling to pay bills and make ends meet are unlikely to be movedHe wanted to give the king’s speech. Donald Trump entered the US House chamber on Tuesday like a medieval monarch, with Republicans lined up eager to touch his royal robes (or, in two cases, grab a selfie with him). But within moments, the illusion was shattered.As the US president strolled by, soaking up adulation, Democratic representative Al Green of Texas held aloft a handwritten sign: “Black people aren’t apes!” – a reference to Trump recently sharing a racist video depiction

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Reserve Bank could hike cash rate twice in 2026 as Australia’s inflation stays stubbornly high

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:50:10+00:00

End of government subsidies drives electricity costs up by 19% in the month and leaves power bills nearly a third higher than they were a year earlierFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank is more likely to hike rates again, and potentially twice before the end of the year, after new figures revealed inflationary pressures showed no signs of slackening in 2026.Annual inflation stayed at a high 3.8% in January, as the end of government subsidies drove electricity costs up by 19% in the month and left powe

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Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic drug to treat seizures

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-25T06:49:13+00:00

Lupin receives USFDA nod for its abbreviated new drug application for Brivaracetam Oral Solution (10 mg/mL)

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Wednesday briefing: Is the tide turning against Trump on tariffs?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:37:03+00:00

In today’s newsletter: With the latest supreme court ruling exposing the president’s tariff plans as unlawful, US politicians and the American people have found them to be unworkable. Where does Trump go from here?Good morning. Let’s delve into the two Ts shaping the global economy right now: tariffs and Trump.Last week, the US supreme court ruled that Donald Trump had unlawfully used executive powers to impose sweeping global tariffs. In a 6-3 decision, the court found that the 1977 law Trump relied on did not give him the authority he claimed to introduce tariffs across the world. The ruling

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Copper futures trade below a barrier

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-25T06:33:25+00:00

Traders can sell March futures on a rise

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Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:30:20+00:00

Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.

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Chalmers signals ‘belt tightening’ to come in May budget – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:29:10+00:00

This blog is now closedBomb threat at the Lodge that forced Albanese’s evacuation linked to opposition to Chinese dance groupGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitico, a major US news company, is set to launch in Australia later this year.The company announced a move into the Australian market and the launch of a new product called Canberra Playbook when parliament returns in the third quarter of 2026, after the winter recess.POLITICO’s expansion to Australia will bring its signature ahead-of-the-curve, insider political and policy journalism to help the country’s mos

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Stock Market Live: Sensex up 500 points, Nifty tops 25,600 as markets rebound

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-25T06:27:42+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian benchmark indices traded firmly higher on Wednesday, staging a sharp rebound after Tuesday’s IT-led selloff, as traders positioned for a tactical recovery despite persistent concerns around AI-driven disruption. At 10:48 a.m., the BSE Sensex surged 574 points to 82,800, while the Nifty 50 advanced 190 points to 25,617.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : suivez nos dernières informations, au lendemain des quatre ans du conflit avec la Russie

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-25T06:27:30+00:00

Volodymyr Zelensky a remercié mardi les pays ayant voté pour l’adoption d’une résolution de l’ONU réaffirmant son soutien à Kiev. La coalition des volontaires, qui regroupe une trentaine de pays alliés de Kiev, a appelé Moscou à accepter un « cessez-le-feu complet et inconditionnel ».

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Трамп заговорив про "третій термін"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-25T06:27:00+00:00

Президент США знову натякнув на можливість балотування у 2028 році, попри заборону двох термінів у Конституції.

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Trump uses State of the Union to claim economic success despite approval rating slipping even further in new poll - live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:26:35+00:00

President is dogged by low public approval ratings with November midterm elections on the horizonTrump claims host of successes and attacks old foes in longest State of the UnionDemocratic rebuttal condemns Trump’s recordSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxErika Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will attend tonight’s State of the Union address as a special guest of the president.After her husband was assassinated at a college event for his non-profit Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk took over the organization.If he’s coming to

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Capillary Technologies acquires SessionM from Mastercard for $20 million

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-25T06:07:11+00:00

The acquisition gives Capillary access to SessionM’s annualised recurring revenue of approximately $35 million and a client roster of over 40 enterprise customers, including five Fortune 500 companies

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How ancient Scottish rocks throw ‘snowball Earth’ theory up in the air

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:00:03+00:00

Researchers discover rare periods of a few thousands years when climate unexpectedly awoke from slumberDuring the ”snowball Earth” period about 700m years ago, Earth’s climate shut down. The planet was encased in ice and insulated from seasonal variations: spring, summer, autumn and winter all stopped. Or at least that was the theory.Recent examination of some ancient rocks from the west coast of Scotland have now overturned that thinking, suggesting there were periods during snowball Earth when the climate woke up. Continue reading...

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Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-25T06:00:03+00:00

Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm A group legal claim against South West Water alleging sewage pollution into coastal waters is harming businesses and individuals has been expanded across Devon and Cornwall.Thousands more individuals could now join the first environmental community group legal action against a water company over the impact of sewage pollution. Continue reading...

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La scaletta e il programma della seconda serata di Sanremo

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-25T06:00:00+00:00

Previste solo quindici esibizioni e parte il voto del pubblico da casa. Sul palco ad affiancare Carlo Conti e Laura Pausini ci sono Lillo, Pilar Fogliati e Achille Lauro

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