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Anthropic’s annualized revenue tops $65 billion before IPO

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:44:02+00:00

Once viewed as the underdog, Anthropic has gained traction with AI tools that streamline complex tasks, including coding. Anthropic’s revenue run rate topped $9 billion in late 2025 and crossed $47 billion in May.

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Іран виграв Росії час, але Кремль це не врятує

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:44:00+00:00

Війна Трампа проти Ірану принесла РФ 30 млрд доларів. Але цього недостатньо. В майбутньому, в разі деескалації, видобуток нафти може чекати стагнація або навіть скорочення… Це – не оцінка західних аналітиків,...

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Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:43:45+00:00

Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.

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Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:38:54+00:00

Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacksUkraine launched over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas overnight, continuing its massive attacks on targets in Russia after even larger weekend strikes.Drones are believed to hit a warehouse of Russian e-commerce company Wildberries and other facilities near Moscow, Reuters reported. At least three people were injured in attacks. Continue reading...

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Ceuta, la crisi diventa politica: sul destino dell’exclave si gioca la campagna elettorale

Fonte: Repubblica Homepage · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:36:18+00:00

Il governo Sánchez apre quattro centri accoglienza per 1500 migranti ma il numero degli irregolari in città resta altissimo. Il presidente conservatore Vivas spezza i toni concilianti e accusa i socialisti di passività alludendo al bisogno di mantenere buoni rapporti con il Marocco

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Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:34:56+00:00

Man to appear in court charged over death of 55-year-old man who was bitten by dog on footpath on SaturdayA 55-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath.West Yorkshire police were called to reports of an altercation on the old train line footpath off Blacker Lane in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...

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Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:34:24+00:00

Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported. Continue reading...

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Indian student leader ends hunger strike after 16 days

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:27:32+00:00

Devendra Nath Mahto was part of a larger protest which began weeks ago, demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand state.

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Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:25:26+00:00

Former Ibac head welcomes potential change that could capture actions that currently cannot be used to make corrupt findingsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Carroll has committed to changing the definition of “corruption” before the Victorian election in a move a former anti-corruption boss says could have captured the conduct of senior government figures had it been in place earlier.The Victorian premier announced on Tuesday said it was his intention to introduce the legislation – which will expand the jurisdiction of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption C

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Australia politics live: Regulator yet to contact gambling operators after Luke Bateman’s allegations; Butler confident NDIS bill will pass Senate tonight

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:22:09+00:00

Government MPs agree to more than a dozen amendments made with the Coalition. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers calls gambling amendments ‘very substantial changes’Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opt-out register on gambling advertising will be revenue neutral, because the gambling industry will have to cover the costs.These changes that we’re proposing are very substantial changes. And they will make it much easier for people to opt out of this advertising. At the same time, as we make it easier for the regulator to enforce the rules a

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Centre tells Meta safe harbour won't cover CSAM violations: Govt Sources

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:21:57+00:00

The government tells Meta that its content moderation mechanisms need to demonstrate greater sensitivity to India's linguistic and cultural context rather than relying solely on global standards

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David Pocock condemns Labor-Coalition deal on gambling bill as ‘betrayal of all Australians’

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:11:32+00:00

Labor’s legislation to restrict gambling ads is set to pass this week, with the Greens calling the agreement ‘cowardly’Two Coalition MPs have crossed the floor after a deal between the major parties to pass Labor’s new restrictions on betting advertising and inducements, with cross-benchers and the Greens expressing anger and dismay at the contentious bill’s final form.Anthony Albanese and the communications minister, Anika Wells, secured the support of the opposition to pass the bill, with amendments including tweaks to ad timing rules and some restrictions on inducements. Continue reading...

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Wetherspoons pubs ban playing music or taking calls on phone speakers

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:10:58+00:00

Chain tells customers to ‘pipe down’ and use earphones instead, calling its venues ‘an oasis of tranquillity’The pub chain Wetherspoons has banned customers from playing music or taking calls on speaker after growing complaints about the noise.The company announced it had introduced the ban across its 792 pubs, saying sounds from smartphones and tablet computers had become an “increasing problem in recent years”. Continue reading...

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Cash still king in India despite digital boom, says RBI Deputy Governor Murmu

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:08:56+00:00

Addressing central bankers from across the world, Murmu noted that currency in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates despite a decline in cash’s share of individual transactions due to increasing digital payment adoption.

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Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T07:04:12+00:00

Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrenderBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen again after the two-month window to negotiate a peace deal in the US-Israel war on Iran expired on Monday with no end to the conflict in sight.Iran said on Monday that it would take a more aggressive stance if talks with the US failed, while Donald Trump demanded Tehran “put up the white flag of surrender” in an interview with Fox News. Continue reading...

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Australia politics live: Butler confident NDIS bill will pass Senate after deal with Coalition; regulator yet to contact gambling operators after Luke Bateman’s allegations

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-18T06:55:03+00:00

Government MPs agree to more than a dozen amendments made with the Coalition. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers calls gambling amendments ‘very substantial changes’Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opt-out register on gambling advertising will be revenue neutral, because the gambling industry will have to cover the costs.These changes that we’re proposing are very substantial changes. And they will make it much easier for people to opt out of this advertising. At the same time, as we make it easier for the regulator to enforce the rules a

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