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Mother assessed as posing no immediate risk to others three weeks before Elizabeth Struhs’ manslaughter, inquest hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-19T07:39:47+00:00

Queensland correctional services officer did not have access to details of Kerrie Struhs’ past offending which included child neglectGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElizabeth Struhs’ mother, Kerrie, was assessed by correctional services as being of no immediate risk to others by an officer who had no access to her offending history, three weeks before she and others caused her eight-year-old daughter to die, a Brisbane inquest has heard.Kerrie Struhs was sentenced to five months’ jail for child neglect after failing to take Elizabeth to hospital to treat her type 1 d

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France hit by debt sell-off as protests unnerve investors

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-19T07:32:59+00:00

After Macron condemned ‘unbridled violence’, difference between French and German 10-year borrowing costs widensBusiness live – latest updatesFrance was hit by a fresh wave of selling in its bond and stock markets on Monday after violent protests over the weekend left public buildings burned, hundreds of shops looted and thousands of arrests across the country.Almost 2,400 people have been arrested in France, the interior ministry said on Sunday, with police deploying teargas in confrontations with protesters. Continue reading...

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PETA India calls for withdrawal of Centre's draft rules on animal experimentation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-19T07:27:12+00:00

The animal rights organisation claimed that the draft rules could permit the capture and use of animals protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in experiments, subject to scientific justification and legal permissions

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Kings Cross strip club owner fails to overturn ban on entering his own ‘high-risk’ venues

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-19T07:24:48+00:00

NSW tribunal upholds liquor authority’s decision preventing Manthos Papadopoulos from entering Sydney Elements and Showgirls A Sydney strip club owner has failed in a bid to overturn a ban on entering venues – including his own businesses – in the nightlife precinct of Kings Cross.Manthos Papadopoulos, the owner of Sydney Elements and Showgirls, was banned by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority in July after a request from New South Wales police, the NSW civil and administrative tribunal said in a decision published on Monday. Continue reading...

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IDBI Bank sale: EAS Sarma plea to President for review of CPSE divestment

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-19T07:21:24+00:00

“Since it is the President who holds equity shares in CPSEs on behalf of the people, I seek your intervention in directing the government to review disinvestment,” Sarma said in the letter

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Чем известна Ирина Окладникова, которая возглавит аппарат правительства

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-10-19T07:18:16+00:00

Ирина Окладникова, предложенная премьером Михаилом Мишустиным на должность вице-премьера – руководителя аппарата правительства, сейчас занимает пост первого замминистра финансов.

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Совет Госдумы соберется 19 октября на экстренное заседание

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-10-19T07:15:53+00:00

В Госдуме 19 октября ожидают документы, связанные с изменениями в правительстве. Об этом сообщили четыре собеседника «Ведомостей», близких к Госдуме и администрации президента (АП). По их словам, для этого в полдень соберут внеплановый совет Госдумы, на котором будут представлены соответствующие предложения. Еще одно заседание совета запланировано на 14.00.

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Источники «Ведомостей»: Юрий Трутнев может получить должность в Кремле

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-10-19T07:12:38+00:00

Вице-премьер – полномочный представитель президента в Дальневосточном федеральном округе (ДФО) Юрий Трутнев покидает правительство после 13 лет работы на этом посту. Теперь он может перейти на новую должность в Кремле, сообщили «Ведомостям» два собеседника, близких к Старой площади. Среди возможных должностей – помощник президента или заместитель руководителя администрации президента, отмечают они.

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Главное о предложенных Мишустиным перестановках в правительстве

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-10-19T07:07:29+00:00

Премьер-министр России Михаил Мишустин направил в Госдуму кандидатуры пяти членов правительства, согласованные с президентом Владимиром Путиным. Решение о кадровых перестановках было принято по итогам встречи главы государства с председателем кабмина, сообщила пресс-служба правительства.

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Losing Cuba, the global trickster

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-19T07:02:58+00:00

The Cuban Revolution, with all its contradictions, has given plenty to the world. Its fall will be a major loss.

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UK government promises disabled air passengers better safeguards

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-19T07:00:21+00:00

Despite recent progress, almost a fifth of air travellers with disabilities are still dissatisfied with their experienceDisabled passengers will have better safeguards when flying, the government has pledged, including protection from damaged wheelchairs and support from trained staff.A report from an industry-led accessibility group said there was “much more to be done” but progress was being made, a year after a review led by Tanni Grey-Thompson demanded action to improve air travel in response to numerous incidents in which passengers had been left stranded without assistance. Continue read

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No ‘turmoil’ at the White House

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-19T06:50:43+00:00

The media had a field day with Zacharia’s short tenure, but claims of chaos in Trump administration are exaggerated.

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