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First ministers at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from the UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T16:16:21+00:00

Call for ‘constitutional change in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’ likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agendaThe first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are meeting to affirm their nations’ right to seek independence from the UK, as part of a summit that is likely to challenge Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda.Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scottish National party leader John Swinney and Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding at a landmark conference in Cardiff on Monday, calling on Westminster “to prepare, p

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Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lake

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T16:04:49+00:00

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and pilot swim to safety after plane made emergency landing in lakeA Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.Representative Tom Tiffany says he was returning from the La Crosse county Lincoln Day Dinner when the light aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau downtown airport. The pilot made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. They both ended up in the water and swam to safety. Continue reading...

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Who better to defend Reform’s latest millions than Honest Bob Jenrick? | John Crace

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:51:44+00:00

The man who once helped Richard ‘Dirty’ Desmond save a load of tax was wheeled out to face Laura KuenssbergYou wait years for one party donation of £36m and then two come along at once. Reform can hardly believe its luck. All hail the crypto billionaires. Tacky pale turquoise suits all round. And Nigel Farage won’t have to worry about spending any of his own money – if you can call the £5m freebie his own money – on his security. Nor do those champagne and oysters lunches to discuss loose change donations of £500K from people living overseas pay for themselves. From now on Reform won’t need to

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Pregnant woman among more than 10 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:51:33+00:00

Woman’s family says she died of injuries after being shot in the head while sitting inside a tent near Khan YounisA pregnant Palestinian woman died on Saturday from injuries sustained after being shot in the head by Israeli forces south of Khan Younis, according to her family and medical workers, as strikes across Gaza killed more than 10 people over the previous 48 hours.The woman, named as Iman Shalouf, 27, who was nearly eight months pregnant, was sitting inside her family’s tent in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis when Israeli gunfire struck her in the head, according to paramedics and wi

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Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:47:37+00:00

Ex-president urged party at closed-door fundraiser to create sweeping framework, from safety ‘slow-down’ to job lossesBarack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize a “public conversation” about AI management and safety in a closed-door Manhattan fundraiser last week.The comments by the former US president reportedly urged the party to create a sweeping framework for everything from a safety “slow-down” to domestic job losses and children’s wellbeing. Continue reading...

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Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:45:29+00:00

Hampshire and Isle of Wight force says it wants to speak to men in connection with anti-migrant unrest that left seven officers injuredPolice have released images of six men they would like to speak to after violent disorder in Portsmouth last week that left seven officers injured.About 200 people gathered at Eastney Marina on Sunday night after a small boat carrying asylum seekers arrived on the south coast having crossed the Channel. The activists dispersed the following day in the early hours. Continue reading...

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Keep track of your insurance renewals

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:41:45+00:00

The TP cover protects you against claims OTHER people may make against you if your vehicle causes damage, injury or death

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The AI slowdown debate picks speed

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:37:37+00:00

Why "Pacing the Frontier AI” may open the door for China and India

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ETFs: A one-click route to diversified investing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:34:38+00:00

An ETF offers investors a way to participate in a basket of investments through a single tradable unit

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Tata Sons board to discuss RBI’s listing mandate on Thursday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:34:17+00:00

While a writ petition against the RBI’s action is possible, lawyers point that a court is unlikely to substitute it’s view for RBI’s on matters of financial sector regulation.

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Editorial. BRICS and gaps

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:33:35+00:00

New Delhi meet showcases potential and chinks

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Specialised investment funds vs mutual funds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:29:32+00:00

A conventional mutual fund is largely a long-only product, while an SIF has more room to manoeuvre; a more relevant question is what does an SIF do that a mutual fund cannot?

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What keeps these newbie brands ticking

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:28:49+00:00

A new crop of startups are assembling timepieces with distinctive styling, midway between mass and luxury brands

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BRICS Summit: PM Modi meets with South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:25:25+00:00

The two leaders reviewed the progress achieved in diverse areas of cooperation and exchanged views on the multi-faceted strategic partnership between India and South Africa

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Four dead in Louisiana stabbing spree as police search for person of interest

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:24:59+00:00

Sheriff’s office identifies Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, as person of interest after series of stabbings in Houma leaves four deadPolice are searching for a person of interest after a series of stabbings in Houma, Louisiana, left at least four people dead and another person in critical condition in hospital.The Terrebonne parish sheriff’s office identified Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, as a person of interest, after deputies were initially called to the Ashland Drive area of Houma and located a juvenile with apparent stab wounds. Continue reading...

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NSE has priced everything except itself

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:24:59+00:00

By going in for listing, NSE offers investors an asset whose returns follow the market’s activity rather than its direction

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How could Reform UK spend its £72m of new billionaire donations?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:17:38+00:00

Harborne and Delo’s cash could buy a massive head start in an election, but spending big has possible pitfalls Nigel Farage once said he could spend his £5m gift from Christopher Harborne on Ferraris if he wanted to, given its unconditional nature.With the new donations to his party from Harborne and his fellow crypto billionaire Ben Delo of £72m over the past weekend alone, Farage’s party now has nearly enough cash to buy a Reform UK branded Ferrari for a party organiser in each of Britain’s 632 constituencies (though that would certainly be a waste and a bit of a tax headache). Continue read

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A tale of two systems

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:15:46+00:00

India-China comparisons don’t make sense. The two countries are chalk and cheese

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Do venture capitalists know how to invest in deep tech?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:11:30+00:00

VC firms investing in deep tech will need inputs from scientists, engineers and domain specialists alongside MBAs and finance professionals

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Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:07:23+00:00

Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrageDonald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,000 “dividend” if his Republican ⁠party keeps control of Congress after November’s midterm elections.The plan has been greeted with expressions of incredulity across the US political spectrum as well as outraged accusations of seeing to bribe voters. The plan – which would cost more than a trillion dollars – also comes amid huge concern over the US national debt, which topped $40tn for the first ti

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Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:04:50+00:00

Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocsin StockholmWe kick off our coverage of the 2026 Swedish parliamentary election which could see the far right enter government for the first time if the country’s rightwing parties can form a majority – or a new centre-left government take control instead.“In 2022, the current prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, the leader of the centre-right Moderates, broke a longstanding taboo to make a deal with the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD), so that his minority coalition could form a government.That agree

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The attraction in a motor without magnets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:04:36+00:00

How Vimag Labs’ workaround for a supply chain blockage birthed a new venture

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Healthcare must be available when people need it

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T15:02:37+00:00

When care becomes easier to reach and simpler to continue, people are more likely to remain connected to it. This is why India must now expand its definition of healthcare access

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Reform’s Robert Jenrick ‘very confident’ £72m donations are ‘perfectly legal’ – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:00:19+00:00

Party’s economic spokesperson says donations are a ‘breakthrough moment’ as Labour’s Angela Rayner warns of possible retrospective actionReform UK’s £72m donations may be caught by new bill, Rayner suggestsChristopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben DeloAnalysis: Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskierWill also point out here that across the Sunday politics shows this morning, neither Labour nor the Tories ruled out accepting such huge sums from crypto-billionaires in the future.Nigel Farage says that donations just go to putting Reform on a “more level p

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As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T15:00:09+00:00

The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless decline.In recent weeks, that trade has started to unravel after Tokyo and Washington intervened to support the longsuffering Japanese currency. Continue reading...

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