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US strike on Iran school may be war crime: UN report

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T06:27:13+00:00

An independent mission reported to the UN Human Rights Council that there are grounds to believe the US committed war crimes through indiscriminate attacks harming civilians and damaging civilian objects.

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Навроцький і Туск влаштували публічну перепалку через фразу про "поступку територіями"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-18T06:23:00+00:00

Президент Польщі Кароль Навроцький заявив, що його слова стосувалися історичних подій, після того як прем’єр Туск закликав видалити допис про втрату територій.

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Liberal and Greens senators call for age of criminal responsibility to be lifted in wake of youth justice report

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-18T06:18:13+00:00

Incorrect media reporting is leading to inconsistent treatment of children across states and territories, the report foundFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSenators from the Liberals and Greens have joined forces to call for the age of criminal responsibility to be lifted, after a federal inquiry into the youth justice system found that incorrect media reporting was leading to an inconsistent treatment of children across states and territories.The Senate committee report, released on Friday, made four recommendation

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty hold gains; Tata stocks decline, sectoral indices trade firm

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T06:09:40+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Stock to buy today: Five Indian IPOs ​are currently open for subscription, including the National Stock Exchange of India's issue, which was subscribed 0.43 ⁠times on the first day of bidding. As of 9:40 am, Tata ‌Chemicals tumbled as much as ‌7.8%, ⁠while Tata Investment ⁠Corporation fell 3.9%. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dropped 2.6% and Tata Power lost 1.4%.

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Listing of Tata Sons shares an imperative, says Shapoorji Pallonji group

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T06:03:38+00:00

While Noel Tata on Thursday asked the board of Tata Sons to explore options other than listing, SP group views share sale as a clear path to comply with Reserve Bank of India’s direction.

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Revealed: How Russia use mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-18T06:00:13+00:00

Research shows tens of millions of people are being forced to use platform that amounts to ‘backdoor’ on their deviceOver the past 18 months, tens of millions of Russians have been forced to install a new app on their phones – a violet-blue button designed for messaging and payments, called Max.Authorities have touted it as a patriotic alternative to Telegram and WhatsApp; Russian glitterati have promoted it in rap videos and comic routines. This summer, it became the country’s most-used messaging app. Continue reading...

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Revealed: how Russia uses mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-18T06:00:13+00:00

Research shows tens of millions of people are being forced to use platform that amounts to ‘backdoor’ on their deviceOver the past 18 months, tens of millions of Russians have been forced to install a new app on their phones – a violet-blue button designed for messaging and payments, called Max.Authorities have touted it as a patriotic alternative to Telegram and WhatsApp; Russian glitterati have promoted it in rap videos and comic routines. This summer, it became the country’s most-used messaging app. Continue reading...

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Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-18T06:00:11+00:00

Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq KhanAnother former government minister has been hired by a controversial US AI company, this time Palantir, which has appointed Andy Burnham’s former ministerial colleague Tom Watson.The Labour peer and former deputy leader will operate alongside Palantir’s UK and Europe chief executive, Louis Mosley, as the company attempts to fend off pressure on Burnham’s government to axe its £330m NHS contract. It is also fighting Sadiq Khan in court over the Labour London mayo

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Продавцы Ozon получили первые 8,2 млрд рублей страховой компенсации

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-18T06:00:00+00:00

«Ингосстрах» завершил первую волну страховых выплат продавцам Ozon, чьи товары пострадали при пожарах на складах маркетплейса в Чапаевске, Махачкале и Энеме в результате атак БПЛА. Около 90 000 предпринимателям перечислено 8,2 млрд руб., сказал «Ведомостям» представитель страховщика. Исходя из этих цифр, в среднем на одного продавца пришлось 91 000 руб. Выплаты получили те, кто имел в момент атак действующий полис «Ингосстраха» от массовых повреждений и атак БПЛА.

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South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-18T05:54:29+00:00

Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, has said he will ⁠not deploy the military to the ⁠Middle East in a way ​that could draw the country into conflict, resisting calls from Donald Trump to support his war in Iran.“There won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war. I can tell you that very clearly,” Lee said at a ⁠news conference on Friday. “We won’t deploy military assets in any form to that end.” Continue reading...

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‘We have something that will kill Elliott’: Icac questions former Labor councillor over message

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-18T05:53:48+00:00

Sharangan Maheswaran denies message he received about NSW minister David Elliot was related to work for fugitive property developerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA former Labor councillor says he had a “common interest” with a conservative Liberal operative, but denied that a message he received about damaging the reputation of NSW Liberal minister David Elliot was related to political work for a fugitive property developer, an inquiry has heard.Sharangan Maheswaran told the Independent Commission Against Corrupt

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Veegaland Developers hit lower circuit after 10% premium listing on NSE

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T05:53:16+00:00

Despite a strong initial listing, Veegaland Developers faces immediate selling pressure, with analysts advising caution amid concerns over valuation and the need for sustained growth to justify the premium.

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Чоботи морпіхів США розвалилися під час арктичних навчань НАТО, - Newsweek

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-18T05:46:00+00:00

Під час арктичних навчань НАТО американські морпіхи зіткнулися з проблемами з холодостійкими чоботами: у взуття з’являлися дірки, а підошви відривалися.

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HDFC Bank shares gain over 1%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T05:28:20+00:00

HDFC Bank shares deliver absolute returns of 1.87% over the week

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Australia news live: Victoria police officer charged with assault after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teen; embattled builders Bathla given 12-month lifeline

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-18T05:16:56+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia needs to slow down its artificial intelligence use and create better security laws, the companies creating the technology have told the federal government.In a submission to an ongoing inquiry, OpenAI said national leaders had a responsibility to work with other countries to stop global security threats:Many of the most consequential risks will not stop at national borders, making international co-ordination increasingly important. Continue reading...

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Markets edge higher as oil eases; IPO rush, IT and Tata drag cap gains

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T05:13:21+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Stock to buy today: Five Indian IPOs ​are currently open for subscription, including the National Stock Exchange of India's issue, which was subscribed 0.43 ⁠times on the first day of bidding. As of 9:40 am, Tata ‌Chemicals tumbled as much as ‌7.8%, ⁠while Tata Investment ⁠Corporation fell 3.9%. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dropped 2.6% and Tata Power lost 1.4%.

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Gold edges higher on lower oil prices, subdued dollar

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T05:12:06+00:00

Goldman Sachs kept its end-2027 ⁠gold price forecast at $5,400 despite the Fed rate increase

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Elevate Campuses to launch ₹2,100-cr IPO on Sep 23

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-18T05:07:34+00:00

The Hillhouse Capital-backed student accommodation and K-12 platform is set to hit the primary market on September 23, with shares priced in the ₹343-362 range.

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