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Burnham says foreign care workers should be ‘welcomed’ and suggests they could be exempt from settlement crackdown – UK politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:32:03+00:00

New PM implies care workers could be exempt from Home Office plan to make foreign workers wait longer until they can apply for indefinite leave to remain I have already posted lines from Andy Burnham’s BBC interview on reforming social care (see 9.03am), making council tax fairer (see 10.03am), and ruling out an early election (see 11.56am). And yesterday Peter Walker wrote up the lines in the interview from Burnham saying he would disagree with Donald Trump if necessary.Here are some of the other comments worth flagging up.Burnham suggested care workers should be exempt from Shabana Mahmood’s

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Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:30:09+00:00

Commonwealth and Western Australia to fund study into construction of large-scale petrol refinery as buffer against fuel vulnerabilityGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s first new oil refinery in 60 years could be built in Western Australia under the Albanese government’s long-term strategy to shield the country from future global oil shocks.The commonwealth and the WA government will fund a $4m early-stage feasibility study into construction of what would be the country’s third large-scale petrol refinery. Continue reading...

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'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:28:07+00:00

The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.

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Tamil Nadu tops road accidents, Uttar Pradesh remains deadliest State

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:26:09+00:00

There is a much wider gap between accidents and fatalities in TN than in UP. In 2025, TN recorded 3.86 accidents for every road fatality, compared with 1.80 accidents per fatality in UP

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AP records 400% surge in renewable energy capacity addition in FY25-26

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:25:13+00:00

In reply to a question, the Ministry said the State added 3,865 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2025-26, compared with 1,085 MW in 2024-25. The sharp increase marked turnaround after three years of relatively modest additions.

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Посол Ирана: у Тегерана есть право на ответ после атаки Киева на иранское судно

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:23:15+00:00

Иран ожидает от дружественной ему России, в чьих территориальных водах в Каспийском море 25 июля произошла атака Украины на иранское судно, приведшая к гибели иранского гражданина, «серьезного ответа» на нападение. Об этом 27 июля заявил журналистам иранский посол в Москве Казем Джалали, передает корреспондент «Ведомостей».

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Посол Ирана: Тегеран ожидает ответ Москвы на удар Киева по иранскому судну

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:23:15+00:00

Иран ожидает от дружественной ему России, в чьих территориальных водах в Каспийском море 25 июля произошла атака Украины на иранское судно, приведшая к гибели иранского гражданина, «серьезного ответа» на нападение. Об этом заявил журналистам иранский посол в Москве Казем Джалали, передает корреспондент «Ведомостей».

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Посол Ирана рассказал о сотрудничестве с Россией в сфере кибербезопасности

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:21:17+00:00

Москва и Тегеран тесно сотрудничают в области кибербезопасности, для этого создана совместная рабочая группа и происходит обмен опытом, в том числе в сфере обучения. Об этом заявил журналистам чрезвычайный и полномочный посол Ирана в Москве Казем Джалали на открытии Positive Technologies Camp, собравшего студентов-программистов из 19 дружественных России стран Африки, Ближнего Востока, Южной и Юго-Восточной Азии, включая иранских.

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New Heat Wave Could Intensify Wildfires in France and Spain

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:16:31+00:00

Soaring temperatures in parts of France, Spain and Portugal could combine with dry conditions and strong winds to worsen the wildfire threat. It is the fourth heat wave to affect Europe since May.

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Canara Bank Q1 profit rises 2% as credit growth stays strong

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:15:08+00:00

The state-owned lender’s net interest income rose 13.39 per cent to ₹10,215 crore, while total income climbed 4.26 per cent to ₹39,684 crore.

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Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:15:03+00:00

Artificial intelligence firm should provide $100m for cyber defences, says Hugging Face CEOBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of the startup hacked by an OpenAI agent has called for the investigation into the incident to show “radical transparency”.Clement Delangue, chief executive of Hugging Face, said the “unprecedented” attack on his business required a similar response. Continue reading...

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Three people killed and one suspect at large Bite of Seattle food festival shooting

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:12:47+00:00

Four people, including a toddler, were wounded in the violence and one suspect was arrested, authorities sayThree people were killed and four others – including a toddler – were wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said.One suspect was arrested in the aftermath of the deadly violence, and a search for a second suspect continued into Monday, according to authorities. Neither suspect was identified, and no description on the one who remained on the loose was immediately available.

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Three people killed and one suspect at large in Bite of Seattle food festival shooting

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:12:47+00:00

Four people, including a toddler, were wounded in the violence and one suspect was arrested, authorities sayThree people were killed and four others – including a toddler – were wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said.One suspect was arrested in the aftermath of the deadly violence, and a search for a second suspect continued into Monday, according to authorities. Neither suspect was identified, and no description on the one who remained on the loose was immediately available.

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Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:10:15+00:00

Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilitiesJodrell Bank Observatory, which runs a world-leading network of radio telescopes, is facing closure after the government’s major funder cut support for the facility.The deep space observatory, which hosts the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, is prized by astronomers who study galaxies, black holes, star formation, planets beyond the solar system and the afterglow of the big bang. Continue reading...

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AstraZeneca boss urges western drugmakers to move at ‘Chinese speed’

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:09:41+00:00

Europe and US risk being outpaced on innovation, as happened in the car industry, warns Pascal SoriotAstraZeneca must operate at “Chinese speed” to ensure it doesn’t suffer the fate of the western automotive industry by losing out to more innovative rivals, the drug company’s boss has said.The FTSE 100 company is watching the rise of China’s pharmaceutical industry closely and collaborating to take drugs to global markets, but its chief executive, Pascal Soriot, said the US and European pharmaceutical sector must focus on increasing the speed of innovation. Continue reading...

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Screamers welcome: Chicago scream club lets people ‘give in and let go’

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:00:09+00:00

Chicagoans come together for cathartic and communal screaming experience as activity gains traction across USPeople strolling along North Avenue Beach, a sandy strip on Lake Michigan, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, are apt to see something unusual on Sunday evenings.That’s because Chicago’s “Scream Club” meets there every week during the city’s warmer months, bringing together a community of up to 300 people who like to scream out over the water – and it’s an activity that seems to be spreading across the US. Continue reading...

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US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T12:00:09+00:00

Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s useA coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency reject a new Pfas that chemical giant Chemours is attempting to fast track for approval for use in cooling datacenters, and would almost certainly pollute regions around the facilities.In formal comments submitted to the agency, the groups accuse Chemours of using bad science to downplay the chemical’s toxicity and climate risks. Approving Chemours’ application as it is would violate the law, the Earthjustice

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Off-duty police officer detains man who attacked three women with knives in Paris

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T11:57:35+00:00

Women aged 19, 24 and 36 taken to hospital after assault in Porte de Clichy area in north of capitalA French off-duty police officer has detained a man after he attacked and wounded three women with two kitchen knives in Paris on Monday.Three women aged 19, 24 and 36 were taken to hospital after the assault at about 11.30am (0930 GMT) in the Porte de Clichy area in the north of the capital, said the interior minister, Laurent Nuñez. Continue reading...

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Ponte Ontario-Detroit atteso dal 2018 inaugura nel giorno dei dazi. E il Canada non invita Trump

Fonte: Repubblica Homepage · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T11:52:22+00:00

Varato nel weekend e utilizzabile da oggi, il nuovo Gordie Howe International Bridge attraversa il fiume omonimo della capitale dell’automotive Usa alla terra dell’acero e facilita considerevolmente lo sconfinamento nei due sensi. Agognato da almeno un decennio, è stato oggetto di non poche controversie nella stagione delle “tariffe”, tanto che lo stesso presidente Usa aveva provato a bloccarlo, a febbraio. Lungo 2,4 chilometri, vedrà transitare commerci per 170 milioni di euro al giorno

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Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T11:32:48+00:00

Refugee family reunions in limbo, despite Foreign Office saying it is ready get people out of war-torn territoryThe Home Office is blocking the evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza, despite the Foreign Office saying it is ready to get people out of the war-torn region.Last September, the Home Office announced it was suspending refugee family reunion applications and that new, more restrictive rules would be announced in the spring. So far there has been no announcement and the process remains suspended. Continue reading...

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Wildfires in southwest Europe: What we know so far

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-27T11:32:00+00:00

More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes to safety in France and Spain.

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