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Director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting given senior council housing role

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T13:00:06+00:00

Fire survivors and bereaved urge Barnet Group to ‘reconsider’ appointment of Laura Johnson, who pushed for cheaper contractorGrenfell survivors and bereaved relatives have criticised the “outrageous decision” to hire a director who oversaw cost-cutting at Grenfell Tower in a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role.Laura Johnson, the director of housing at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) at the time of the 2017 Grenfell fire, has been appointed the permanent director of development and property at the Barnet Group, which manages the borough’s 13,000 council homes. Continu

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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: the future according to end times fascism

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T13:00:03+00:00

In a new video, Klein and Taylor outline a ominous evolution taking shape on the far right – and how to stay loyal to this planet and each otherThe end times fascists are plotting their escape from our world. Our mission is clearAn ominous evolution is under way on the far right. It is a dangerous shift that is linked to our era of existential crises, defined by its pandemics, climate emergencies, resource wars and rogue tech. Today’s fascists are part of a dangerous and fractious alliance – from messianic venture capitalists to army-controlling theocrats – united by the belief that the end of

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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: the future according to end times fascism – video

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T13:00:03+00:00

In a new video, Klein and Taylor outline a ominous evolution taking shape on the far right – and how to stay loyal to this planet and each otherFeatured essay: The end times fascists are plotting their escape from our world. Our mission is clearAn ominous evolution is under way on the far right. It is a dangerous shift that is linked to our era of existential crises, defined by its pandemics, climate emergencies, resource wars and rogue tech. Today’s fascists are part of a dangerous and fractious alliance – from messianic venture capitalists to army-controlling theocrats – united by the belief

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Russia says Modi, Xi offered to help end Ukraine war

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-13T12:53:35+00:00

The initiative comes at a critical juncture as persistent efforts by US President Donald Trump to broker a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv continue to face hurdles

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The Iran war reveals the limits of BRICS

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:46:58+00:00

The bloc struggles to translate its economic weight into geopolitical sway. But there may be a silver lining to it.

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Trump threatened to bomb Oman. Oman has questions.

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:43:52+00:00

The small country, known for discretion and neutrality, was a mediator with Iran at the U.S.’s request. Omanis wonder what the president heard to trigger him.

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Omanis baffled by Trump’s threat to bomb their country

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:43:52+00:00

The small country, known for discretion and neutrality, was a mediator with Iran at the U.S.’s request. Omanis wonder what the president heard to trigger him.

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Oman, a mediator with Iran, is baffled by Trump’s bombing threat

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:43:52+00:00

Omanis are wondering what triggered Trump to threaten to bomb their small country, which is known for neutrality and was negotiating between Iran and the U.S. to end the war

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The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:39:50+00:00

The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea.

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Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:33:16+00:00

Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economiesEconomics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to TrumpCentral bankers in economies including the US, Japan and the UK will face a moment of truth this week, as surging inflation raises the prospect of higher interest rates.Policymakers in all three countries will set rates in the next seven days against the backdrop of turbulent global bond markets. Continue reading...

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Pelicot e Cecchettin a Mantova: “Educhiamo alle emozioni”. Poi l’appello a Turetta: “Spiega chi sei”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-09-13T12:25:19+00:00

L’incontro con Repubblica prima di salire sul palco del Festivaletteratura. Il padre di Giulia e la donna che ha denunciato la violenza del marito si incontrano per la prima volta. Gino fa un appello all’assassino della figlia: “Della tua vulnerabilità parla pubblicamente. Daresti un contributo alla società”

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : une « attaque systémique » est « en cours » contre le rail à travers le pays, selon la compagnie des chemins de fer ukrainiens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-13T12:19:58+00:00

Le train reliait Kiev à Varsovie lorsque sa locomotive a été touchée par un drone russe, à seulement 2 kilomètres de la frontière polonaise, selon le média ukrainien Suspline, qui cite le vice-directeur d’Ukrzaliznytsia.

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At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:18:49+00:00

Search and rescue agency says 107 people brought to safety from vessel hit by bad weather in Java SeaRescue workers in Indonesia said at least six people had died and 130 others were missing on Sunday after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo capsized in bad weather.Basarnas, Indonesia’s national search and rescue agency, said 107 people had been rescued from the Virgo ⁠Transport 8 vessel, which set sail on Saturday with 243 ​people onboard, including 30 crew members, ​from ‌the East Java ‌city of Surabaya. Continue reading...

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Вчені спрогнозували, коли настане кінець Всесвіту

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-13T12:08:00+00:00

Дослідження ґрунтується на теорії, згідно з якою Всесвіт продовжуватиме розширюватися доти, доки пружна сила не стане сильнішою за саме розширення.

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India vs Sri Lanka live: Asia Cup final

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:06:09+00:00

Follow our live build-up, team news, predictions, scores, photos and text commentary stream from the final in Dubai.

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BRICS summit 2026: What are the key takeaways?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:04:39+00:00

The 11-nation bloc avoids condemning the US-Israel war on Iran, showing the divisions among the members.

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Pressure builds in Spain to deny US extradition request for leftwing donor

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T12:00:03+00:00

Key government meeting this month will consider US bid to try James ‘Fergie’ Chambers over alleged support for HamasAttorneys for James “Fergie” Chambers, the US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects worldwide who is currently imprisoned in Madrid and sought in extradition, have submitted a brief ahead of a decisive government meeting on the case.Meanwhile, Chambers’ partner, the actor and activist Stella Schnabel, met last week with multiple members of the Spanish parliament to assert his innocence. Continue reading...

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Iran Will Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-13T11:52:17+00:00

Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said. Diplomacy to end the war with the United States has stalled and Iranian-allied forces have advanced in Yemen.

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