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Andy Burnham cancels engagements as his father’s death is announced

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:44:38+00:00

Prime minister had been due to speak at the TUC conference in BrightonUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has cancelled his engagements for Monday and Tuesday after his father, Roy, died.Among other plans, the prime minister had been due to speak to the TUC conference in Brighton on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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У Кремлі відреагували на заклик Трампа до Зеленського припинити удари по російських НПЗ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-14T12:43:00+00:00

Водночас Пєсков не став обіцяти, що Росія припинить атакувати українську енергетичну інфраструктуру, якщо Київ перестане бити по їхніх НПЗ.

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У Кремлі відреагували на заклик Трампа до Зеленського не бити по російських НПЗ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-14T12:43:00+00:00

Водночас Пєсков не став обіцяти, що Росія припинить атакувати українську енергетичну інфраструктуру, якщо Київ перестане бити по їхніх НПЗ.

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Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:38:51+00:00

Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two thirdsThe fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering.If Monday’s flotation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals goes to plan, then Aliko Dangote will add another $23bn (£17bn) to his $35bn net worth. Continue reading...

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На Львівщині пройде Global Culture Forum 2.0 і масштабна художня експозиція Art Edem

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-14T12:36:39+00:00

Kraїna Edem на Львівщині збере митців, науковців, дипломатів, підприємців одразу на полях двох масштабних культурних проєктів. З 28 вересня до 4 жовтня відбудеться Global Culture Forum 2.0. У межах форуму...

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На Львівщині пройде Global Culture Forum 2.0 і масштабна художня експозиція Art Edem

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-14T12:36:00+00:00

Kraїna Edem на Львівщині збере митців, науковців, дипломатів, підприємців одразу на полях двох масштабних культурних проєктів. З 28 вересня до 4 жовтня відбудеться Global Culture Forum 2.0. У межах форуму...

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Чернышенко назвал традиционные ценности общим ориентиром народов мира

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-14T12:33:04+00:00

Традиционные российские духовно-нравственные ценности не расходятся с ориентирами «всех нормальных людей» и являются общими для практически всех народов мира, заявил вице-премьер Дмитрий Чернышенко на Международном фестивале молодежи в Екатеринбурге. По его словам, Россия – единственная страна, где нравственные устои названы и закреплены указом президента, что позволяет осмыслить их. 

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Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:32:50+00:00

Iran-linked rebels force closure of east-west pipeline and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updatesOil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to close its east-west crude pipeline.Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, surged to more than $108.5 a barrel on Monday – a 3.7% increase on the day. Continue reading...

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A Los Angeles, les ours descendent en ville et les conflits se multiplient

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-14T12:30:11+00:00

Dans la métropole californienne, aux Etats-Unis, la présence d’ours noirs d’Amérique est en croissance. Appréciés des habitants qui les filment, les plantigrades provoquent néanmoins de plus en plus d’incidents.

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US environment agency reportedly set to scrap power-plant pollution limits – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:28:33+00:00

The Environmental Protection Agency also plans rule repealing federal finding that greenhouse gases from power ‌plants ⁠specifically pose a threatSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to repeal carbon pollution limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants, ‌according to several outlets.According to Bloomberg News, citing unnamed officials familiar with the matter, the EPA also plans to propose a separate rule repealing the federal finding that greenhouse gases from power ‌plants ⁠specifically pose a threat. Continue reading...

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Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:22:48+00:00

Impasse comes amid growing Saudi anger with Tehran over Houthi advances and strikes on airbase and pipelineOil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipelineGulf states have postponed a critical meeting with Iran on the future of the strait of Hormuz owing to a lack of Arab consensus and growing Saudi Arabian anger with Tehran for helping the Houthis loosen Riyadh’s grip in Yemen.The stalemate over the vital waterway came as Houthi rebels launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets. A Houthi military spokesperson claimed its forc

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The far right’s march to power in Sweden has been halted, but its influence remains

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:19:24+00:00

The Sweden Democrats slipped to third after decades of growth, but their hardline positions have already reshaped the political mainstreamSwedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – liveSince the party was founded in 1988, the story of the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) has been one of such continuous growth that a triumph in Sunday’s general election seemed inevitable.In 2022, they capitalised on electoral gains – and the desperation of right-leaning parties to form a minority administration – and almost made their way into government. A supporting r

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France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:14:51+00:00

After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.

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UK unions split over party donations cap as TUC chief says ‘super-rich’ corrupting politics

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:07:27+00:00

Sources say there are ‘significant differences’ in opinion as debate inflamed by crypto billionaires’ £72m donations to ReformUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s trade union movement leader Paul Nowak has said the government must act to “stop the super-rich corrupting our politics”, as union leaders met on Monday to discuss possible support for a domestic cap on donations.Union leaders are split on the prospect of limiting domestic donations to political parties, with many including the GMB fearing it would lead a future rightwing government to curb union donations. Continue reading...

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UK unions split over donations cap as TUC chief says ‘super-rich’ corrupting politics

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-14T12:07:27+00:00

Sources say there are ‘significant differences’ in opinion as debate inflamed by crypto billionaires’ £72m donations to ReformUK politics live – latest updatesThe head of Britain’s trade union movement, Paul Nowak, has said the government must act to “stop the super-rich corrupting our politics”, as union leaders met on Monday to discuss possible support for a domestic cap on donations.Union leaders are split on the prospect of limiting domestic donations to political parties, with many including the GMB fearing it would lead a future rightwing government to curb union donations. Continue read

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Удари по РФ: Україна допомає світу з дешевою нафтою

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-14T11:56:42+00:00

При всій повазі до президента США Дональда Трампа, його реляції щодо необхідності Україні припинити бити по російських потужностях з виробництва дизельного пального в РФ – це в чистому вигляді політичний...

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Modi Served World Leaders a Meatless Meal, and His Critics Pounced

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-14T11:53:13+00:00

Opposition politicians said a vegetarian dinner served at a diplomatic summit misrepresented India’s culinary heritage. A minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government rejected the criticism.

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