Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2023 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closureFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResources giant Rio Tinto says Australia’s largest aluminium smelter will run entirely on renewable energy by 2033 after it struck a $2.5bn subsidy deal with the federal and New South Wales governments to prevent a potential closure.The deal – announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, at the Tomago smelter near Newcastle on Thursday –

Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closureFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResources giant Rio Tinto says Australia’s largest aluminium smelter will run entirely on renewable energy by 2033 after it struck a $2.5bn subsidy deal with the federal and New South Wales governments to prevent a potential closure.The deal – announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, at the Tomago smelter near Newcastle on Thursday –

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty trade lower despite positive global cues; crude prices remain a concern

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Indian equities remained subdued despite stronger Asian markets, with firm crude prices and geopolitical risks keeping investors cautious. Domestic inflation, MSCI’s latest reshuffle and expectations around RBI policy are also likely to influence trading sentiment during Thursday’s session.

Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production

Donald Trump’s second term has been defined by tariffs, but experts question whether they actually work.

РФ знищує магазини, але Україну врятують "дідівські" лайфхаки

Кремль посилює удари по українських торгових мережах та логістиці. Подає це ніби "удари у відповідь" за українські атаки по російським НПЗ та маркетплейсу з "нескрєпною" вивіскою Wildberries. Українські...

Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary

Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.

HAL shares flat after Q1 results, brokerages remain positive

HAL reported standalone PAT of ₹1,580.61 crore in Q1FY27, against ₹4,184.28 crore in the March 2026 quarter and ₹1,377.15 crore in Q1FY26

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.

Трампа таємно пересадили на інший літак у Туреччині: CNN розкрив, хто ще був на борту

Трампа таємно пересадили зі старого Air Force One на менший військовий літак, причому більшість пасажирів не знали, що президента вже немає на борту.

Збираю соснові голки, посипаю сіллю: усі дивуються, а потім роблять так само – ось навіщо

За допомогою дарів природи можна вирішити деякі поширені побутові проблеми.

Andhra Pradesh: ReNew plans to team up with global players for ₹85,000-cr Green Data Center

According to official sources, the proposed Green Data Centre will come up in Anakapalli in a plot of land to be allocated by APIIC after the ratification by the State Cabinet. 

Students shun calls to stay in school as anti-Hanson protesters gather across Australia

High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to ‘stand up against the far right’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCalls for striking students to stay in school are unlikely to deter thousands across the country preparing to take part in a major walkout in protest against Pauline Hanson.High schoolers have begun joining the coordinated university union protests taking place in every major city and several smaller locations across the country on Thursday afternoon. Co

Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands

The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.

Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands

The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.

Путин: в россиянах заложен генетический код победителей

Australia politics live: Taylor’s staffer berates journalist for asking about Icac; Coalition again targets Albanese over melon comments in question time

Opposition leader says he has ‘made clear’ to Bragg that his job is to express the views of the Coalition. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLegislation forcing tech companies to pay for Australian journalism to be introducedThe government will today introduce its legislation forcing tech companies to pay for journalism in Australia after making a series of 11th-hour changes and reaching an agreement with the Coalition.That obligation to enter into at least eight deals is if they want to fully acquit. So it still will be open to tech companies t

IMD update: Monsoon stays strong over East India as fresh depression brews over Bay

Heavy to very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rain forecast for eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand over next two to three days

Nifty Prediction Today – August 13, 2026: Nifty futures: Support ahead, rebound likely

24,370-24,400 is a notable support band for Nifty futures (Aug)

Tata Motors CV shares surge over 6% after Q1 profit growth

The stock traded at ₹478.10 at 9.49 am after hitting a high of ₹485, compared with the previous close of ₹457.05.

Стіну більше не треба свердлити: студент придумав незвичайне покриття

Ідея полягає у тому, що стіна має бути меблями, які можна переконфігурувати.

Gold Rate Today, Aug 13: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on August 13

Three Palestinian families besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers

Three Palestinian families in Qusra, occupied West Bank, are being besieged inside their homes.

Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.40 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders say investor sentiment remains fragile

Балтфлот провел учения по отражению атаки диверсантов

Australia politics live: Opposition leader’s staffer berates journalist for asking about Icac; Coalition again targets Albanese over melon comments in question time

Opposition leader says he has ‘made clear’ to Bragg that his job is to express the views of the Coalition. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLegislation forcing tech companies to pay for Australian journalism to be introducedThe government will today introduce its legislation forcing tech companies to pay for journalism in Australia after making a series of 11th-hour changes and reaching an agreement with the Coalition.That obligation to enter into at least eight deals is if they want to fully acquit. So it still will be open to tech companies t

La Chine veut traquer ses ultrariches qui vivent à l’étranger, pour mieux les taxer

Pour combler son déficit budgétaire, Pékin durcit la réglementation sur les trusts basés hors de Chine utilisés par les grandes fortunes chinoises pour échapper à l’impôt.

Зеленський: Україна переживе зиму, якщо США нададуть 5% своїх ракет до Patriot

Україна потребує щонайменше 5% американського запасу ракет-перехоплювачів Patriot, щоб пережити зиму, а 10% допомогли б зупинити російські балістичні удари.

Search efforts in Colombia enter ‘final phase’ as quake toll reaches 265

President de La Espriella promises to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild destroyed hospitals and schools.

Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast

Up to 40km of coastline affected by oil pollution, Omani environmental authority says.

Today’s Gold Rate in India August 13: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on August 13

Crude oil futures fall as OPEC, IEA predict decline in demand in 2026

IEA’s Oil Market Report for August said world oil demand is forecast to decline by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026, 510,000 barrels a day more than its estimate in last month’s report

Sensex, Nifty slip at open; cement, metals drag as Apollo Hospitals leads gains

The BSE Sensex, which closed at 77,966.35 on Wednesday, opened at 78,111.91 and was trading at 77,809.72, down 156.63 points or 0.2%, at 9.23 AM.

Milky Mist IPO Day 3 Live: ₹1,553-crore IPO susbcribed 2.17 times on Day 2, Shiprocket nears full subscription

Milky Mist IPO Day 3 live updates, Shiprocket IPO Day 2 Live Updates: Follow businessline for more stock market news

The Man on a Mission to Build India’s Most Livable City

The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has 25,000 workers building his dream capital with waterways, bike lanes and a “Quantum Valley” tech hub.

Землю накриє потік сонячного вітру: що буде з магнітними бурями

Прогноз магнітних бур на 3 дні.

BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.

Путин посетил Сахалин и Курилы: главное

В ходе визита в Сахалинскую область президент России Владимир Путин посетил курильский остров Итуруп, а также провел совещание по обеспечению безопасности восточных границ РФ и пообедал с экипажем крейсера «Варяг», сообщает Кремль.

SEBI mulls sweeping SME listing overhaul to increase investor participation

SEBI plans to allow companies with a market value of as much as ₹4,000 crore to use the SME platforms for IPOs

Anthropic said to be in talks to buy startup Decart for $6 billion

Decart’s software can reduce the cost of training artificial intelligence models by helping chips work more efficiently

Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies

The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.

What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface

Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, forced a by-election in his parliamentary seat of Clacton after he came under pressure over his financial declarations.

Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival

Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continuesAs Zambians go to the polls, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs over the elections.Hakainde Hichilema, 64, is bidding for a second term leading the southern African country after defeating his arch-rival Edgar Lungu by a landslide in 2021. Continue reading...

India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demandEnough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from the year before, even as demand for coal plateaus, according to a new report.Global Energy Monitor, an NGO, found that India ignited a rise in new coalmine proposals in 2025 despite a global slowdown in the number of mine openings because of falling demand for the fossil fuel. Continue reading...

Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds

Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissionerBereaved families or seriously injured victims of road crime feel “forgotten by the system” with offences not treated with the seriousness they deserve, an official review has found.The victims’ commissioner for England and Wales found that many of the thousands afflicted each year by criminal driving felt that “the harm they had suffered mattered less” than that from other serious crimes. Continue reading...

Comment Fidel Castro est-il devenu le père de la révolution cubaine ? Comprendre en trois minutes

Né il y a cent ans, Fidel Casto échange sa robe d’avocat contre le treillis des guérilleros dans les années 1950 pour devenir le chef de l’une des plus importantes révolutions du XXᵉ siècle.

Guerre en Ukraine : face à Moscou, les alliés de Kiev sont entrés dans une phase accrue d’incertitude

La Russie intensifie ses frappes en profondeur en Ukraine et poursuit sa guerre hybride contre l’Europe, au moment où le soutien des Etats-Unis s’essouffle. Washington alerte sur une possible agression russe pour tester les défenses occidentales.

Frappes russes meurtrières en Ukraine et guerre hybride contre l’Europe : les alliés de Kiev entrent dans une phase accrue d’incertitude

La Russie intensifie ses frappes en profondeur sur le sol ukrainien et poursuit sa guerre indirecte contre les autres pays européens, au moment où le soutien des Etats-Unis s’essouffle. Washington alerte sur une possible agression russe pour tester les défenses occidentales.

‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’

With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.

La lluvia amenaza los albergues improvisados de Cali: “No tenemos a dónde ir”

La ciudadanía ha construido albergues informales para atender, con sus propias manos, a cientos de personas que no han recibido el apoyo de la Alcaldía

De bóveda aristocrática a café: el Gobierno de Buenos Aires licita viejas tumbas del cementerio de Recoleta

Habilitará la explotación comercial de un panteón abandonado que perteneció a una familia patricia

La incertidumbre y el temor se apoderan de Quibdó tras el terremoto: “¿Es verdad que la casita se va a caer?”

En la capital del Chocó, el departamento donde se registró el epicentro, los habitantes siguen a la espera de atención estatal

Reconocer cuerpos por videollamada: el duelo a distancia de la migración venezolana

Tras el terremoto en La Guaira, dos migrantes en Los Ángeles vivieron la pérdida de sus familias por videollamada. Sin permiso para salir de EE UU, lidian entre el dolor del exilio y la burocracia migratoria

Entre carpas y escombros, Cali ruega para que la lluvia no agrave la tragedia del terremoto

Familias enteras duermen a la intemperie en parques y albergues improvisados mientras los rescatistas buscan entre los escombros en busca de sobrevivientes

Entre carpas y escombros, Cali ruega para que la lluvia no agrave la tragedia del terremoto

Familias enteras duermen a la intemperie en parques y albergues improvisados mientras los rescatistas buscan entre los escombros en busca de sobrevivientes

РФ атакує українські міста дронами: зафіксовані влучання на Одещині, Чернігові та Харкові

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