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ОАК планирует в 2029 году начать поставки Ту-214 авиакомпании S7

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-02-04T15:27:25+00:00

Объединенная авиастроительная корпорация (ОАК, входит в «Ростех») планирует в 2029 г. начать поставки среднемагистральных самолетов Ту-214 для авиакомпании S7 в рамках готовящегося контракта на 100 воздушных судов (ВС). Соответствующий меморандум о сотрудничестве был подписан сторонами 4 февраля на Национальном авиационном инфраструктурном салоне NAIS-2025.

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Gunmen have killed 162 people in west Nigeria attack, says Red Cross official

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-04T15:26:58+00:00

Government blames ‘terrorist cells’ for attack in Woro village, one of country’s deadliest in recent monthsMore than 160 people have been killed in a village in western Nigeria in the country’s deadliest armed assault so far this year, an aid official and a local politician have said, as communities reel from repeated, widespread acts of violence perpetrated by armed gangs and jihadists.The death toll from Tuesday’s attack in Woro in Kwara state stood at 162 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Babaomo Ayodeji, the Kwara state secretary of the Red Cross. Continue reading...

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India’s mutual fund Industry to more than double in 5 years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-04T15:26:12+00:00

India mutual fund industry currently has assets under management of close to $900 billion, largely powered by systematic inflows into equity schemes

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Договори підряду на захист ГАЕС на 5,6 мільярдів: ЗМІ розповіли, як невідома фірма з Житомира отримала контракти з "Укргідроенерго"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-04T15:22:00+00:00

За даними журналістів, компанія "Укргідроенерго" не проводила конкурс на обрання підрядника, а умови договору приховали.

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Ukraine-Russia talks under way in Abu Dhabi in wake of ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-04T15:21:38+00:00

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereThe Kremlin has reacted to comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron that he was looking to resume contact with Putin on the war in Ukraine.According to Reuters news agency, the Kremlin confirmed ongoing technical discussions between Russia and France, but provided no further details or indicated any dialogue between Putin and Macron.At night, the enemy carried out a massive attack with strike drones on the Odesa region. Damage to civilian, residential and industrial infrastructure was recorded.In the city of Odesa, about 20

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IndiGo reduces Europe operations due to airspace curbs and delays

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-04T15:17:49+00:00

The airline will cut flights from Delhi to Manchester and London from this month, while Mumbai–Copenhagen services will be suspended from February 17

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Договори підряду на захист ГАЕС на 5,6 мільярдів: ЗМІ розповіли, як невідома фірма з Житомира отримала контракти з "Укргідроенерго"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-04T15:17:00+00:00

За даними журналістів, компанія "Укргідроенерго" не проводила конкурс на обрання підрядника, а умови договору приховали.

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Rayner leads Labour MP calls to back Tory demand for independent ruling on release of Mandelson files – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-04T15:15:21+00:00

Former deputy PM says allowing intelligence and security committee to rule on redactions would help ‘keep public confidence in the process’Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeawaysPMQs is starting soon. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.The Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has dismissed claims that his party’s plan to support the pub industry would cost far more than the £3bn it claims.To be honest with you, we’re not interested in who you’ve been talking to. We’re more interested who we’ve been talking to, and we’ve been talking to landlords and small businesses up and down

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High taxes on cigarette may fuel illicit trade, hurt collection

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-04T15:14:22+00:00

Cigarette prices have increased by a minimum of ₹22 to ₹25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty

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Donald Trump met en garde le guide suprême iranien, Ali Khamenei, avant d’éventuelles négociations entre les Etats-Unis et l’Iran

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-04T15:12:49+00:00

La confusion régnait mercredi soir sur la tenue ou non d’une rencontre entre Washington et Téhéran vendredi à Oman. La réunion a été confirmée par le chef de la diplomatie iranienne, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, mais la Maison Blanche ne s’est pas exprimée.

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Emami Q3 net up 14.5% at ₹319.5 crore, revenue rises 9.7%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-04T15:10:16+00:00

A favourable winter season supported stronger offtake across the winter portfolio and health supplements, said the company

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"Вбивця стелсів" лише на папері: авіаексперт про справжні можливості С-500

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-04T15:10:00+00:00

Храпчинський пояснив, чи справді російська система С‑500 "Прометей" здатна збивати все - від стелс‑літаків до гіперзвукових ракет і навіть супутників.

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Chinese carmaker Chery to launch fourth brand in UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-04T15:04:30+00:00

State-owned company will sell under the Lepas brand, continuing its rapid expansion in the British marketBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese carmaker Chery is launching a fourth brand in the UK, continuing a push into the British market where it has rapidly become a major player.The state-owned company said on Wednesday that it would sell cars under the Lepas brand, which is developing battery and hybrid SUVs aimed at younger families, mainly in the European market. Continue reading...

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Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, to shut sports department

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-04T15:02:52+00:00

Executive Editor Matt Murray announced the cuts during a company-wide call, stating that all departments would be affected, though politics and government coverage would remain central

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Entre Jeffrey Epstein et la banquière Ariane de Rothschild, une vraie proximité d’affaires

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-04T15:00:07+00:00

La dernière livraison des « Epstein Files » par le ministère américain de la justice confirme la très grande proximité entre la patronne franco-allemande du groupe Edmond de Rothschild et le criminel sexuel. De 2013 jusqu’à la mort de ce dernier, en 2019, il agissait comme le conseiller officieux de la banque implantée en Suisse.

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TReDS related budget announcements to give major boost to volumes, M1xchange CEO says

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-04T14:58:39+00:00

The proposals made in the Union Budget for FY27 including mandating TReDS platforms to be transaction settlement platform for all purchases made from MSMEs by CPSEs (central public sector undertakings) and linking of government e-market place (GeM) will give a major fillip to business volumes of TReDS platforms, Sundeep Mohindru, founder and CEO of M1xchange, told businessline in an interaction. Even as the Centre is yet to share the finer details on credit guarantee support mechanism for invoice discounting on TReDS platform and using TReDS receivables as asset-backed securities, M1xchange is

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White House border czar says 700 federal agents will leave Minnesota

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-04T14:56:00+00:00

Departure marks large drop in agents on the ground but still leaves about 2,000 there, far above typical levels for stateUS politics live – latest updatesTom Homan, the White House border czar, said about 700 federal agents would leave Minnesota, a large drop in agents on the ground but still leaving about 2,000 agents there, far above typical levels for the state.Homan said the reduction came as county jails were negotiating over increased coordination with federal officials, though it’s not clear which counties have agreed to coordinate with immigration enforcement officials. Continue readin

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Cyber hack and yacht insurer agrees £8bn deal in latest UK stock market exit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-04T14:55:59+00:00

Cyber-attack specialist Beazley agrees to Zurich takeover at 60% premiumA British company specialising in insuring against cyber-attacks which also covers fine art and luxury yachts has agreed to be taken over in an £8bn deal, as it became the latest loss to the London stock market.Beazley said on Wednesday it had agreed the deal with its larger rival Zurich, after the Switzerland-listed company raised its bid for the Lloyd’s of London insurer Continue reading...

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Cyber-attack and yacht insurer agrees £8bn deal in latest UK stock market exit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-04T14:55:59+00:00

Beazley, which also covers fine art, agrees to Zurich takeover at 60% premiumA British company specialising in insuring against cyber-attacks that also covers fine art and luxury yachts has agreed to be taken over in an £8bn deal, in the latest loss to the London stock market.Beazley said on Wednesday it had agreed the deal with its larger rival Zurich, after the Switzerland-listed company raised its bid for the Lloyd’s of London insurer. Continue reading...

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NSE Indices launches Nifty MidSmallcap 400 50:50 index

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-04T14:54:50+00:00

The index is a capped version of the Nifty MidSmallcap 400 and equally weights midcap stocks from the Nifty Midcap 150 and smallcap stocks from the Nifty Smallcap 250

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Le foto inedite della morte di Epstein in carcere

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-04T14:53:53+00:00

Nei documenti ci sono le ultime immagini del suicidio del pedofilo americano, pubblicate oggi da Tmz

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Борги на балансуючому ринку зросли більш ніж на 20% за рік через неплатежі "захищених" споживачів, – Омельченко

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-04T14:53:27+00:00

фото ua.depositphotos.comБоргова криза на ринку електроенергії має системний характер і за минулий рік різко поглибилась через неплатежі з боку так званих "захищених" споживачів. Про це заявив директор...

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