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Машинная бюрократия

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-13T21:02:00+00:00

Когда по окончании школы я сдавала ЕГЭ (это было 15 лет назад), учителя как мантру повторяли: «Не забудьте: ответ отмечаем только крестиком! За края не заходим, а то программа не распознает ваш ответ». Самый главный страх выпускника – неправильно выведенный неверной рукой крестик – кажется, все больше становится головной болью и для бизнеса.

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Кризис католичества

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-13T21:01:00+00:00

За Латинской Америкой закрепился образ региона, где преимущественное влияние имеет католическая церковь. Но в последние годы ситуация меняется кардинально.

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Эксперты оценили качество предвыборных кампаний партий в 2026 году

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-13T21:00:00+00:00

Предвыборные кампании «Единой России» (ЕР), «Новых людей» (НЛ) и КПРФ получили наивысшие оценки в экспертном опросе по совокупности 11 параметров. Об этом говорится в исследовании Российской ассоциации по связям с общественностью (РАСО), с которым ознакомились «Ведомости».

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Politics live: electrifying push for Australians to save $5,000 a year; bumper weekend for auctions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:52:24+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian households could save $5,000 a year by electrifying their homes and cars, AAP reports, and more than 30 organisations will call for incentives and stronger policies in Canberra as part of a national campaign.The campaign is linked to the international Electrify Now campaign, and follows a COP31 push to raise the global electrification rate from about 20% to 35% by 2035.There’s a role for the Australian government to send a clear signal that electrification is happening and that it’s what the future

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New Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:51:48+00:00

The 8ft statue, installed in Phoenix last week to mark one year since Kirk’s killing, was found painted redA newly unveiled statue of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.The statue was found with red spray-paint. A nearby poster memorial in front of the statue was vandalized with red paint as well. Continue reading...

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Trump’s Supercharged Social Media

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:48:29+00:00

The president’s A.I. post barrages, far more intense than during his first term, are redefining the presidency and driving a debate over his state of mind.

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Jerusalem Daily: Pregnant woman killed in Gaza

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:46:34+00:00

Israeli forces kill a pregnant Palestinian woman in Gaza and settler pogroms intensify across the occupied West Bank.

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India win Women’s Asia Cup but do not accept trophy

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:41:12+00:00

India were not present at the trophy ceremony, which was led by Pakistani Interior Minister and ACC President Naqvi.

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US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:29:57+00:00

The announcement comes several months after the US decreased the tariff by 5 percent.

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King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:23:47+00:00

As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.

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Sweden election live: results too close to call, with projections narrowing as more votes are counted

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:14:22+00:00

Projection taking in latest results has opposition bloc on 175 seats and the government parties on 174Swedish election – full reportIf you’re looking just for a single story to quickly catch up on the story of tonight, let’s cross to our Nordic correspondent, Miranda Bryant, for her preview.The prospect of far-right anti-immigration Sweden Democrats entering the government has understandably attracted a lot of international attention, particularly coming just days after the Alternative für Deutschland won the regional elections in Saxony Anhalt in Germany. Continue reading...

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San Jose officer fired for misusing Flock camera database in domestic abuse case

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:05:22+00:00

Police officer shared location of a woman with his relative who is accused of abusing womanA San Jose police officer was fired for using his department’s Flock license plate tracking system to share the location of a woman with the suspect accused of abusing her, Chief Paul Joseph told NBC Bay Area on Friday.The firing marks another in a growing number of cases of misuse of a controversial surveillance technology that has expanded rapidly over the last several years. Continue reading...

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Sweden election live: results too close to call as projections narrow as more votes are counted

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T20:02:07+00:00

Projection taking in latest results has opposition bloc on 175 seats and the government parties on 174Swedish election – full reportIf you’re looking just for a single story to quickly catch up on the story of tonight, let’s cross to our Nordic correspondent, Miranda Bryant, for her preview.The prospect of far-right anti-immigration Sweden Democrats entering the government has understandably attracted a lot of international attention, particularly coming just days after the Alternative für Deutschland won the regional elections in Saxony Anhalt in Germany. Continue reading...

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Guyana’s oil boom and challenges

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T19:55:00+00:00

Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.

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Исполнительница песни «Матушка-земля» станет наблюдателем на выборах

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-13T19:30:00+00:00

Исполнительница песни «Матушка-земля» Татьяна Куртукова поучаствует в общественном наблюдении на выборах в Госдуму в 2026 г. Об этом она заявила «Ведомостям» и сообщила в своем аккаунте. «Я часто в своем творчестве говорю о любви к Родине. Для меня, как для гражданина нашей страны, это возможность выразить любовь не словами, а действиями», – сказала она. По словам Куртуковой, ей рассказали о центре наблюдения за голосованием в Одинцовском районе. Она согласилась принять участие в наблюдении, чтобы увидеть процесс выборов изнутри.

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Исполнительница песни «Матушка-земля» понаблюдает за выборами

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-13T19:30:00+00:00

Исполнительница песни «Матушка-земля» Татьяна Куртукова поучаствует в наблюдении на выборах в Госдуму в 2026 г. Об этом она заявила «Ведомостям» и сообщила в своем аккаунте. «Я часто в своем творчестве говорю о любви к Родине. Для меня, как для гражданина нашей страны, это возможность выразить любовь не словами, а действиями», – сказала она. По словам Куртуковой, ей рассказали о центре наблюдения за голосованием в Одинцовском районе. Она согласилась принять участие в наблюдении, чтобы увидеть процесс выборов изнутри.

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Исполнительница песни «Матушка-земля» пронаблюдает за выборами

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-13T19:30:00+00:00

Исполнительница песни «Матушка-земля» Татьяна Куртукова поучаствует в наблюдении на выборах в Госдуму в 2026 г. Об этом она заявила «Ведомостям» и сообщила в своем аккаунте. «Я часто в своем творчестве говорю о любви к Родине. Для меня, как для гражданина нашей страны, это возможность выразить любовь не словами, а действиями», – сказала она. По словам Куртуковой, ей рассказали о центре наблюдения за голосованием в Одинцовском районе. Она согласилась принять участие в наблюдении, чтобы увидеть процесс выборов изнутри.

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US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T19:15:57+00:00

Disturbing and AI-generated versions of Dr Seuss character have been used to threaten schools and communitiesSchools and law enforcement authorities in the US are issuing warnings against a viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend in which disturbing or AI-generated versions of the Dr Seuss character are used to threaten students, schools and communities.The latest warnings come as safety concerns increase and several teenagers have been arrested or charged over posts connected to the trend. Continue reading...

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Доглядає город і читає без окулярів: 101-річний українець розкрив секрет свого довголіття

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-13T19:15:00+00:00

Він живе один у спорожнілому селі, щодня починає ранок з особливого ритуалу та категорично відмовляється від звичного для багатьох продукту.

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JD Vance’s Catholicism could be at odds with Maga evangelicals in 2028

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T18:56:09+00:00

Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and CatholicsUS vice-president JD Vance has worn his religion on his sleeve since converting to the Catholicism in 2019. He recently published a book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, and memorably met the late Pope Francis at the Vatican on Easter Sunday in 2025, a day before the pontiff died.But his religious identity could take on new weight as he positions himself for a presidential run in 2028, in which a successful campaign would make him only the third Catholic president in US hist

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Sweden election: exit polls project centre-left government and bad night for the far-right – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T18:47:52+00:00

Initial projections put centre-left opposition bloc at 51.3%, with 46.8% for rightwing parties; result worse than expected for far right Sweden DemocratsSwedish election – full reportIf you’re looking just for a single story to quickly catch up on the story of tonight, let’s cross to our Nordic correspondent, Miranda Bryant, for her preview.The prospect of far-right anti-immigration Sweden Democrats entering the government has understandably attracted a lot of international attention, particularly coming just days after the Alternative für Deutschland won the regional elections in Saxony Anhal

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Iran Expected to Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-13T18:46:01+00:00

Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said, as a ship was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian allies in Yemen said they had launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia.

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Зеленський ввів санкції проти Мендель: ексречниця прокоментувала це рішення

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-13T18:28:00+00:00

До санкційного списку увійшли 10 громадян Росії та України, які поширюють дезінформацію й пропаганду та підтримують російську агресію проти України.

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Swedish election: centre-left bloc looks set to take power, exit polls show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T18:26:27+00:00

Result would deliver a new left-leaning government and be a strong rejection of current centre-right coalitionSweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe liveSweden’s centre-left bloc looks set to take power after a high-stakes election, according to exit polls.If the results hold, it is likely to lead to a brand new left-leaning Swedish government led by the Social Democrats, supported by the Left party (Vänsterpartiet), the Centre party and the Green party. Continue reading...

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Il City in dieci vince il derby di Manchester, Haaland stende lo United

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-09-13T18:24:20+00:00

Espulso Foden nel primo tempo, il norvegese colpisce nella ripresa, Donnarumma salva il risultato nei secondi finali. La squadra di Maresca resta in testa a punteggio pieno con l’Arsenal

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