ADF veterans warn selloff of 60 historic defence properties will take a decade and cost billions

RSL, federal opposition and local MPs cast doubt on the plan, which Labor says will result in about $3bn for defenceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVeterans say the government’s planned sell off of more than 60 defence properties will take at least a decade and cost billions, urging Labor not to repeat the mistakes of previous divestment drives.The RSL, the federal opposition and local MPs expressed doubts about the plan announced on Wednesday, set to see as much as $1.8bn raised from the sale of properties including training sites, bases, warehouse and disused land,

Not delivering any Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia explored as option in US congressional report

Report offers alternative of the US navy retaining boats and operating them out of Australian basesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new United States congressional report openly contemplates not selling any nuclear submarines to Australia – as promised under the Aukus agreement – because America wants to retain control of the submarines for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.The report by the US Congressional Research Service, Congress’s policy research arm, posits an alternative “military division of labour” under which the submarines earmarked for sale to

Condemnation of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot reached ‘tipping point’ after French raid, Australia’s eSafety chief says

A number of countries including Australia are investigating X over Grok-produced sexualised deepfakesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, says global regulatory focus on Elon Musk’s X has reached a “tipping point” after a raid of the company’s offices in France this week.The raid on Tuesday was part of an investigation that included alleged offences of complicity in the possession and organised distribution of child abuse images, violation of image rights through sexualised deepfakes, and denial of crimes against humanity. Cont

Australian universities to be graded on how well they deal with protests under antisemitism report card

Exclusive: Leaked documents show how universities will be assessed under new system, which was fast-tracked after Bondi terror attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUniversities will be graded on how well they “deal with” protests, encampments and the display of flags as part of a controversial antisemitism report card system adopted by the Albanese government after the Bondi terror attack, according to documents seen by Guardian Australia.The antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, devised the report card system as pa

More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats

Only 180 bats survived intense heat in South Australian town, including 34 babies that carers say face months of recoveryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA colony of about 1,000 flying foxes in a South Australian town has been shattered by the intense heat that gripped south-eastern Australia last week, with more than 80% of the camp at Naracoorte wiped out.“It’s a devastating loss of numbers,” said Judith Bemmer, a carer at Bat Rescue SA. Among the surviving 180 animals, about 34 underweight and dehydrated babies

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

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

Targeted investment in direct-seeded rice key to climate-resilient farming: IRRI study

Rice cultivation in India is facing growing pressures from increasing water shortages, rising farm labor costs, and the effects of climate change

SEBI relaxes order-to-trade ratio norms for options and market makers

Market-making algorithmic trades also kept out of order-to-trade ratio framework; changes kick in from April 2026

Долар здав позиції, а євро подорожчав: офіційний курс валют на 5 лютого

Курс гривні до євро встановлено на рівні 51,04 грн/євро.

Здача територій Росії в обмін на гарантії: командир "Хартії" пояснив позицію військових

Військовий пояснив, чому розмови про відступ зараз недоцільні та від чого насправді залежить утримання "поясу фортець".

Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israeli defence firm site

None of the six activists were convicted of any offence over break-in at Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in 2024Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of committing aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli defence firm’s UK site.Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, Fatema Rajwani, Zoe Rogers and Jordan Devlin were accused of threatening unlawful violence and using sledgehammers as weapons after a prison van was driven into Elbit Systems’ factory in Filton, near Bristol, on 6 August 2024. Continue reading...

Apple’s new AirTag Tracker is better, but not upgrade-worthy

One new feature is the ability to use Precision Finding — a feature where on-screen arrows guide you to an AirTag’s exact spot — on an Apple Watch

Askatasuna, Piantedosi: “Indegne insinuazioni contro il governo, serve il fermo preventivo”

L’informativa del ministro dell’Interno sulla presenza degli agenti Usa alle Olimpiadi invernali: “L’Ice ai Giochi non sarà operativa, polemica infondata”. Le opposizioni con la spilla di protesta

L’Ungheria condanna Maja T. a 8 anni, la Salis tedesca

É stata dichiarata colpevole di aggressione di esponenti neonazi. Il padre: “É un processo politico, mia figlia è innocente”

Otto anni a Maja T., il portavoce di Orbán: condannata la complice di Salis

Budapest, l’attivista tedesca è stata dichiarata colpevole di aggressione di esponenti neonazi. Il padre: “É un processo politico, mia figlia è innocente”

Otto anni a Maja T., ricorrerà in appello. Il portavoce di Orbán: condannata la complice di Salis

Budapest, l’attivista tedesca è stata dichiarata colpevole di aggressione di esponenti neonazi. Il padre protesta: “É un processo politico, mia figlia è innocente”

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Си Цзиньпин поговорил по телефону с Дональдом Трампом

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Суд отказал в апелляции экс-представительству Sony Pictures в России

Девятый арбитражный апелляционный суд 4 февраля оставил без удовлетворения апелляции экс-офиса голливудской студии Sony Pictures (ООО «Контент-клуб») к основному юрлицу киносети «Синема парк» – АО «Синема парк» и его «дочке» – ООО «Райзинг стар медиа». Об этом  сообщает корреспондент «Ведомостей» из зала судебного заседания.

TruAlt Bioenergy’s Q3 net drops 8% to ₹69.19 crore

TruAlt completed a key phase of operating consolidation in the ethanol segment during the quarter, with the planned capital expenditure for grain-based integration fully commissioned

Liquidity improves as banks’ deployment at RBI’s SDF window vaults over ₹3 lakh crore

In the last one week, RBI injected ₹1,11,500 crore via 90-day VRR auction; ₹50,000 crore via OMO purchase of G-Sec, and about ₹90,000 crore via the dollar/rupee three-year buy-sell swap

Sensex, Nifty barely end in green after AI fears trigger IT stock crash

US-based AI start-up Anthropic’s launch of major automation upgrades to its Claude AI chatbot triggers concern for traditional software business models

Motilal Oswal Wealth recommends balanced approach with large-cap tilt in 2026

The firm expects earnings to grow 12-14% in the next fiscal, supported by domestic policy tailwinds, improved valuations, and the conclusion of trade deals

"Проблема величезна": енергетики замовчуть реальний стан справ в енергосистемі, - нардеп

Сергій Нагорняк зазначив, що потрібні величезні ресурси на відновлення підстанцій "Укренерго".

"Проблема величезна": енергетики замовчують реальний стан справ в енергосистемі, - нардеп

Сергій Нагорняк зазначив, що потрібні величезні ресурси на відновлення підстанцій "Укренерго".

МИД РФ будет следить за действиями Эстонии из-за закона о праве топить суда

Angela Rayner backs Tory calls for intelligence and security committee to decide what Mandelson files are released – UK politics live

Former deputy prime minister says allowing ISC 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 the country, and ev

На три знаки Зодіаку чекає тріумф у всіх справах і довгоочікуване щастя

У списку є представники знака Близнюки.

ЗСУ отримали нове командування безпілотних систем ППО, - Сирський

Головнокомандувач ЗСУ відзначає необхідність розвитку найтехнологічнішого напрямку сучасної війни, а саме - "Малої ППО".

На 68-ом году жизни скончалась заслуженная артистка РФ Ольга Чиповская

На 68-м году жизни скончалась заслуженная артистка РФ Ольга Чиповская

У Збройних силах з’явилося нове командування безпілотних систем ППО, - Сирський

Головнокомандувач ЗСУ відзначає необхідність розвитку найтехнологічнішого напрямку сучасної війни, а саме - "Малої ППО".

Rane (Madras) Q3 profit jumps to ₹31 crore on strong OEM, aftermarket demand

Total revenue rises 21% to ₹1,019 crore

Specialist UK insurer Beazley agrees to £8bn takeover by Zurich

Deal values cyber-attack specialist at a 60% premium and marks another loss for the London stock marketA British company specialising in insuring against cyber-attacks which also covers fine art and luxury yachts has agreed to be taken over in a £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 Swiss company raised its bid for the Lloyd’s of London insurer Continue reading...

Audio of Epstein discussing Tony Blair’s income

An Epstein files leaked audio suggests former UK PM Tony Blair had earned large sums of money for advisory work.

Justo RealFintech secures ₹770 crore residential mandates across Pune and MMR

These are expected to translate into estimated revenues of nearly ₹20 crore during Q4 FY26 and FY27

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : alors que des pourparlers s’ouvrent à Abou Dhabi, un bombardement russe dans l’oblast de Donetsk fait sept morts

Le Kremlin a assuré mercredi qu’il « poursuivra » son offensive en Ukraine, tant que Kiev n’aura pas accepté ses conditions, au moment où des émissaires russes, ukrainiens et américains se retrouvent aux Emirats arabes unis pour un nouveau cycle de pourparlers.

Галкін вперше за довгий час показався з 76-річною Пугачовою: її не впізнати

Шанувальники по-різному відреагували на опубліковані знімки.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Kiev clôt une première journée de pourparlers avec la Russie et les Etats-Unis à Abou Dhabi

En parallèle de ces discussions, Moscou a bombardé l’oblast de Donetsk, faisant sept morts. Le Kremlin a assuré mercredi que la Russie « poursuivra » son offensive, tant que Kiev n’aura pas accepté ses conditions.

« Aucun des deux pays ne souhaite la guerre, mais ils semblent se préparer au pire » : entre l’Algérie et le Maroc, une inquiétante course aux armements

Les budgets de défense cumulés des deux pays dépassent pour la première fois les 60 milliards d’euros, alors que le statu quo demeure précaire sur la question de la souveraineté du Sahara occidental.

Elon Musk convoqué par la justice française : posez-vos questions à nos journalistes sur l’enquête visant X

Damien Leloup et Martin Untersinger, journalistes au service « Pixels » du « Monde », répondent à vos questions sur ce qui a conduit la justice française à perquisitionner des locaux du réseau social X et à convoquer Elon Musk, propriétaire de la plateforme.

Elon Musk convoqué par la justice française dans une enquête visant X : « Les chances pour qu’il fasse droit à la convocation du parquet sont extrêmement faibles »

Damien Leloup et Martin Untersinger, journalistes au service « Pixels » du « Monde », répondent à vos questions sur ce qui a conduit la justice française à perquisitionner des locaux du réseau social X et à convoquer Elon Musk, propriétaire de la plateforme.

Elon Musk convoqué par la justice française : « Une grande partie de nos vies est étroitement imbriquée avec les géants américains, et s’en défaire rapidement et complètement serait impossible »

Damien Leloup et Martin Untersinger, journalistes au service Pixels du « Monde », ont répondu à vos questions sur ce qui a conduit la justice française à perquisitionner des locaux du réseau social X et à convoquer Elon Musk, propriétaire de la plateforme.

Centre provided ₹ 1,094 cr to Maharashtra under PMKSY in three years

Eight major and medium irrigation projects and 83 surface minor irrigation projects have been taken up in Maharashtra under a special central package

Bajaj Life Insurance partners with Mirae Asset Sharekhan to expand life cover offerings

The partnership aims to integrate life insurance and long-term income solutions into the investment journeys of Mirae Asset Sharekhan’s digitally active and investment-focused clients.

Marico acquires 60% stake in wellness brand Cosmix for ₹375 crore

This acquisition aligns with Marico's strategy of building its presence in the wellness sector

Відключення Starlink для дронів можуть вплинути й на ЗСУ: експерт пояснив, як саме

Водночас РФ буде шукати нові шляхи для того, щоб тиснути на українців.

Franzoni secondo e Paris quinto nella prova della libera di Milano Cortina: primo assaggio di Olimpiadi

I due velocisti italiani sono scesi sulla stelvio dove sabato saranno assegnate le prime medaglie dello sci alpino

Аналитики ЦБ повысили прогноз по инфляции на 2026 год до 5,3%

Опрошенные ЦБ аналитики повысили прогноз по инфляции на 2026 год до 5,3%

Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial

Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.

Global system of human rights in ‘peril’, warns HRW in its annual report

The NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.

Юрий Ушаков рассказал подробности разговора Владимира Путина и Си Цзиньпина

Президент России принял приглашения принять в саммите АТЭС в ноябре в Китае