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Minister rejects claim tougher drink-driving rules will kill off rural pubs – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-07T08:59:15+00:00

Minister says evidence from Scotland suggests cutting drink-drive limit does not have a ‘significant impact’ on pub tradeGood morning. Keir Starmer is taking his first PMQs of 2026 today, and it is hard to imagine that he will get through that without being able to comment on Donald Trump escalating his threats about annexing Greenland – a prospect that would tear apart Nato.But, even with the world in crisis, domestic policy making has to continue and this morning the government is focusing on something closer to home – its road safety strategy. Continue reading...

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Wager platform Polymarket not paying out on bets on US invasion of Venezuela

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-07T08:56:29+00:00

Gamblers who placed bets totalling $10.5m angered after capture of Nicolás Maduro deemed not to qualifyThe online wager platform Polymarket has angered some gamblers by declaring it will not pay out yet on millions of dollars’ worth of bets on a US invasion of Venezuela, arguing that the capture of the then president, Nicolás Maduro, does not qualify.Before Donald Trump’s forces captured Maduro on Saturday morning, some traders appeared to have anticipated the shock move by placing bets on “prediction markets”. Continue reading...

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Gambling platform Polymarket not paying bets on US invasion of Venezuela

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-07T08:56:29+00:00

Gamblers who placed wagers totalling $10.5m angered after capture of Nicolás Maduro deemed not to qualifyThe online wager platform Polymarket has angered some gamblers by declaring it will not settle millions of dollars’ worth of bets on a US invasion of Venezuela, arguing that the capture of the then president, Nicolás Maduro, does not qualify.Before Donald Trump’s forces seized Maduro on Saturday morning, some traders appeared to have anticipated the shock move by placing bets on “prediction markets”. Continue reading...

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Copper futures stares at a barrier

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:47:36+00:00

The chart shows that at ₹1,350 there is a long term trendline resistance. On the back of this, copper futures might see some correction if not a bearish trend reversal

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Client Associates sets Sensex target at 93,918 for 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:43:09+00:00

The firm released its Annual Equity Assessment on Wednesday, shifting focus from return maximization to resilience-driven portfolio construction

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Melbourne swelters through hottest day in six years as severe heatwave descends on Australia’s south-eastern states

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-07T08:39:31+00:00

Hot conditions for NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT, Tasmania and WA as authorities warn of high fire dangerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne has recorded 41C, the hottest day in six years, and Adelaide’s temperature has reached 43C as a heatwave not seen since the deadly black summer bushfires has caused “really dangerous” conditions and bushfire warnings in several states.Severe to extreme intensity heatwaves stretched from the north-west to the south-east of the country – developing in Western Au

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Europe scrambles to respond to US moves towards ‘acquiring’ Greenland – latest updates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-07T08:37:28+00:00

French foreign minister talks down prospect of Venezuela-like scenario but confirms the country is working with partners to draw up plansIt’s one step forward, one step back in Europe’s relations with the US.Just hours after the Coalition of the Willing made a big step towards providing Ukraine with long-awaited security guarantees with potential UK and French troops deployments and all briefly seemed to be going in the right direction once again, the White House said that using US military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland. Continue reading...

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Godrej Consumer slides despite upbeat Q3 update, brokerages raise estimates

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:36:00+00:00

The company cited strengthening demand conditions in India during the quarter, expressing confidence in gradual consumption improvement driven by falling inflation and lower GST rates

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KLA Corporation opens ₹300 crore R&D facility in Chennai

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:32:14+00:00

The facility will integrate energy-efficient systems and planned spaces including wellness centers, café spaces and social hubs

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Київ задоволений: FT пояснив, чому моніторинг припинення вогню має вирішальне значення

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-07T08:31:00+00:00

Велика Британія і Франція створять військові бази по всій Україні та побудують захищені об'єкти для зберігання зброї та військової техніки.

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Titan Company shares jump 5% after blockbuster Q3 results beat estimates

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:24:45+00:00

The stock opened at ₹4,225 and touched an intraday high of ₹4,312.10, its new 52-week high, with robust trading volumes of 28.06 lakh shares worth ₹1,199.94 crore

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LKP Finance acquires stake in Gyftr, plans NBFC license surrender

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:18:23+00:00

This structure enables operational integration across the payments and rewards ecosystem. LKP Finance is also pursuing a name change to Gyftr, with a licensing agreement currently in process

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Dhurandhar emerges as highest grossing Hindi film

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:10:42+00:00

The film netted ₹218 crore in its first week, ₹261.50 crore in the second week, ₹189.30 crore in the third week, and ₹115.70 crore in the fourth week in India

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UK weather: ice warnings in place across country as heavy snow expected

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-07T08:05:55+00:00

Storm Goretti forecast bring as much as 20cm of snowfall in some places amid freezing temperatures Ice warnings are in place across the UK before a storm that is expected to bring heavy snow later in the week.The Met Office has issued yellow ice warnings for most of the UK, including Northern Ireland, for Wednesday morning amid an Arctic air mass, which has brought wintry showers across the country. Continue reading...

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Homes in north Scotland without power as Arctic weather sweeps UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-07T08:05:55+00:00

Schools closed and travel disrupted with Storm Goretti forecast to bring as much as 20cm of snowAbout 400 homes in the north of Scotland are without power as the region struggles with Arctic weather conditions that have disrupted travel and closed schools across the UK over the past three days.After Aberdeenshire council declared a “major incident” on Tuesday, and a local MP called for the military to be brought in to help relief efforts, the first minister, John Swinney, said he would be happy to forward a request to the UK government should regional partners demand it. Continue reading...

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TRAI empanels RANext Technologies as digital connectivity rating agency

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T08:05:40+00:00

As a TRAI-authorised agency, RANext will assess buildings from a user-centric, real-world perspective, covering fibre infrastructure, in-building connectivity, broadband and Wi-Fi performance, and readiness for future smart technologies

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Un’ex ministra canadese per Kiev: Chrystia Freeland sarà consigliere economico di Zelensky

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-01-07T08:00:07+00:00

Più volte alla testa di dicasteri chiave per il proprio Paese, dopo una stellare carriera come giornalista. I suoi nonni paterni e materni erano ucraini, emigrati dopo la Seconda guerra mondiale in Canada, dove lei è nata nel 1968. In famiglia ha imparato a parlare perfettamente ucraino e russo

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США готують депортацію понад 600 тисяч венесуельців після арешту Мадуро, - Axios

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-07T07:58:00+00:00

Масова депортація та нові візові обмеження стали прямим наслідком операції США проти режиму Мадуро і різкої зміни імміграційної політики Вашингтона.

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Markets extend consolidation in midday trade amid mixed cues

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T07:56:29+00:00

Trading volumes remained subdued as investors remained cautious ahead of key developments, with concerns over US tariffs and geopolitical tensions continuing to weigh on sentiment

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Anbumani Ramadoss-led PMK joins NDA in Tamil Nadu

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-07T07:55:49+00:00

Anbumani Ramadoss met AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to formalise the alliance, which also includes the BJP.

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