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Switzerland to vote on far-right proposal to cap population at 10 million

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-12T06:00:40+00:00

Referendum on immigration limit could threaten EU agreements and cripple economy, say Swiss businesses Switzerland will vote this summer on a proposal from the far-right Swiss People’s party (SVP) to limit the country’s population to 10 million, a move that would threaten key agreements with the EU and, opponents say, cripple its economy.The government said on Wednesday the referendum on the SVP’s “No to a 10 million Switzerland” initiative, which is strongly opposed by both chambers of parliament and the business and financial services community, would be held on 10 June. Continue reading...

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Youth work ‘black holes’ in half of all council areas in England, study finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-12T06:00:40+00:00

Exclusive: First mapping of youth centres in decades shows poorer areas in north worst affected by cuts since 2010‘We’re on a cliff edge’: the struggle to keep youth services alive in KnowsleyAlmost half of all council areas in England have youth work “black holes” with few or no services despite high levels of deprivation and antisocial behaviour, analysis shows.The first mapping in decades of youth centres across the country has revealed a nationwide crisis in youth support and significant inequality. Poorer areas in the north of England are shown to have been the worst affected by cuts to y

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Who is Antonia Romeo and why is she tipped to be the next cabinet secretary?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-12T06:00:39+00:00

With Chris Wormald being forced out, Romeo is a frontrunner with a reputation for being forthrightAntonia Romeo is not a typical civil servant, according to almost everyone who has worked with or met her in a professional context.Charming, ambitious and not afraid to publicise her own achievements, Romeo was on the shortlist to be cabinet secretary a year ago when Keir Starmer opted instead for a classic “Sir Humphrey” choice in Chris Wormald. Continue reading...

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Нова місія НАТО в Арктиці - спектакль для Трампа: загроза Росії перебільшена, - Politico

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-12T05:58:28+00:00

Північноатлантичний альянс поспішно посилює свою присутність в Арктиці, але головна мета цієї активності – не військове стримування Росії.

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Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-12T05:49:21+00:00

Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps such as MaxRussia has attempted to “fully block” WhatsApp in an attempt to push users towards its own state-sponsored communications app, Max, a spokesperson for the Meta-owned company has said.The company did not reveal more detail on what extent the attempt succeeded or what action was taken to try to block the app. Continue reading...

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FarEye becomes a great place to work for the fifth time

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T05:38:47+00:00

Kushal Nahata, CEO and co-founder, FarEye, says being ranked among the top MSE organisations is a testament to the employees and this has been the company’s engine of innovation

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Q3 Results Today Live: HUL posts higher Q3 profit, ONGC, HAL, Coal India, Hindalco, 3M India, Abbott India, Muthoot Finance, Lupin, Indian Hotels, Bharat Forge, IRCTC to announce Q3 results, Lenskart shares jump, LG Electronics tumble, Ashok Leyland, M&M, Divi’s Lab, Godrej, Patanjali, AstraZeneca shares in focus

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T05:28:25+00:00

Q3 Results Today, 12th Feb 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q3 results 2026 updates

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Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex dip as IT stocks face pressure from AI fears

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T05:24:16+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: India’s equity benchmarks trade flat with a negative bias on Thursday, consolidating recent gains following the announcement of a trade deal with the United States. At 10.05 a.m., the BSE Sensex was down 313 points at 83,920, while the NSE Nifty fell 85 points to 25,869.

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Australia politics live: Michaelia Cash resigns from Liberal frontbench after seven others quit; Labor targets Angus Taylor during question time

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-12T05:23:18+00:00

Follow today’s news liveSupport builds for Angus Taylor after launching Liberal party leadership challenge against Sussan LeyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMcCarthy threatens pulling funding levers on states on Close the Gap outcomesMalarndirri McCarthy says there are funding levers the government could pull to put more pressure on the states to improve on Closing the Gap outcomes.We have levers that we can pull and I know that through the Northern Territory Remote Area Investment, the NTRA, that is certainly an agreement between the commonwealth and the Northern Te

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Support builds for Angus Taylor after launching Liberal party leadership challenge against Sussan Ley

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-12T05:03:14+00:00

The call for a leadership ballot followed a wave of resignations from the shadow frontbench on Thursday morningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley’s embattled leadership has suffered a major blow, with key backer and Queensland senator James McGrath resigning from the frontbench in order to back Angus Taylor.Taylor’s supporters are growing increasingly confident the former shadow defence minister will win Friday’s Liberal leadership ballot, set down for 9am at Parliament House. Continue reading...

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Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-02-12T05:01:09+00:00

Several athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.

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Groenland : après la crise, l’OTAN lance une nouvelle activité de défense dans l’Arctique

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-12T05:00:35+00:00

Après avoir difficilement surmonté la crise groenlandaise, les ministres de la défense de l’Alliance atlantique se réunissent, jeudi 12 février à Bruxelles. Au cœur des discussions, la question du « transfert de responsabilité » en matière de défense qu’envisage réellement Washington pour ses alliés du Vieux Continent.

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Lenskart shares jump 13% after blockbuster Q3 earnings

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T04:56:59+00:00

The stock reached a 52-week high of ₹527.30 on the NSE in early trading and was at ₹510.10 at 10 am, up from the previous close of ₹467.60

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Q3 Results Today Live: HUL, ONGC, HAL, Coal India, Hindalco, 3M India, Abbott India, Muthoot Finance, Lupin, Indian Hotels, Bharat Forge, IRCTC to announce Q3 results, Lenskart shares jump, LG Electronics tumble, Ashok Leyland, M&M, Divi’s Lab, Godrej, Patanjali, AstraZeneca shares in focus

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T04:54:47+00:00

Q3 Results Today, 12th Feb 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q3 results 2026 updates

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Crude oil futures gain as markets monitor US-Iran developments

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T04:49:38+00:00

Total motor gasoline inventories increased by 1.2 million barrels from last week, and distillate fuel inventories decreased by 2.7 million barrels last week

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Rupee rises 38 paise to 90.40 against US dollar in early trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T04:45:47+00:00

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.55 against the US dollar, then gained momentum and touched 90.40, registering a rise of 38 paise over its previous close

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Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex trade in red, market expected to hold steady amid positive sentiment

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T04:38:33+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: India’s equity benchmarks trade flat with a negative bias on Thursday, consolidating recent gains following the announcement of a trade deal with the United States. At 10.05 a.m., the BSE Sensex was down 313 points at 83,920, while the NSE Nifty fell 85 points to 25,869.

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LG Electronics India shares tumble over 8% after weak Q3

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-12T04:35:59+00:00

The stock fell over 8% to ₹1,392 in early trading and was down 3% at ₹1,479.80 by 9:47 am, compared to the previous close of ₹1,518.80

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