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She helped design Australia’s aged care assessment tool – but now Lynda Henderson is too scared to use it

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T14:00:04+00:00

Exclusive: Member of working group behind questionnaire had no idea it would eventually be underpinned by ‘ridiculously simplistic’ algorithmGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of the people involved in the development of the federal government’s controversial aged care assistance tool says she’s now too scared to use it, saying she never wanted needs to be determined by algorithm.As fellow advocates warned people’s care and funding needs were being underestimated, Lynda Henderson – who sat on the expert advisory group to develop the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT)

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MAHE invests ₹25 crore to set up quantum hub in Bengaluru

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:59:07+00:00

The hub will be accessible not only to MAHE researchers but also to startups, companies, and other academic institutions looking to test and validate quantum technologies.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Iran : au Liban, des habitants de la banlieue sud de Beyrouth, bastion du Hezbollah, fuient après un appel à évacuer de l’armée israélienne

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:58:51+00:00

Des tirs nourris ont éclaté peu après cet avertissement aux habitants de la banlieue sud de la capitale libanaise, cœur du parti-milice pro-iranien, où vivent des centaines de milliers de personnes. Des embouteillages monstres se sont formés.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Iran : le président libanais, Joseph Aoun, demande à Emmanuel Macron d’intervenir auprès d’Israël pour empêcher le bombardement du sud de Beyrouth

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:58:49+00:00

L’armée israélienne a appelé les habitants de toute la banlieue sud de Beyrouth à évacuer « immédiatement » pour leur survie. L’Etat hébreu mène une campagne de bombardements massifs sur le Liban, qui a causé la mort de 102 personnes, disant viser des installations et des positions du Hezbollah.

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HSBC and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages amid Middle East crisis

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:58:07+00:00

Experts say Iran war could cause energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest ratesHSBC and Coventry building society are the first big lenders in the UK to announce they are increasing rates on their fixed mortgage deals amid the Middle East crisis, with brokers predicting others are likely to follow.Experts have said the war could trigger an energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, which may in turn force the Bank of England to increase interest rates. Continue reading...

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Map shows how big Iran is compared with the 50 US states

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:53:22+00:00

Iran is roughly the same size as Alaska, 2.5 times the size of Texas and covers about one-sixth of the US land area.

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Starmer to provide update on British response to escalating Middle East crisis – UK politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:50:19+00:00

The prime minister is expected to offer an update on the unfolding crisis across the region in a press conference this afternoonShe says “we will always offer protection to genuine refugees” and outlines how the UK has taken in Ukrainian and Hong Kong refugees.She says “restoring control at our borders is not a betrayal of Labour values”. She says we must attract high-skilled workers. And that “the privilege of living in this country forever must be earned”. Continue reading...

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Live Updates: Iran Crisis Spills Beyond Mideast as Europe Ramps Up Response

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:49:13+00:00

Iranian drones landed in Azerbaijan, a day after NATO shot down a missile headed to Turkish airspace. Italy pledged air defense weapons to help Gulf nations defend against Iran’s retaliatory attacks.

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DocXplor extracts medical record, speeds up process in hospitals, insurance cos

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:48:46+00:00

DocXplor automatically reads and understands printed and handwritten documents, extracts key information and converts it into structured digital data that can be instantly used by insurance systems

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MRPL denies declaring force majeure on exports

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:46:13+00:00

The stock exchanges had sought clarification on a media report which said: ‘MRPL halts fuel exports as Iran conflict disrupts crude flows in West Asia: Report’.

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ABSL MF launches Apex Hybrid Long-Short SIF

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:44:16+00:00

The NFO will be open for subscription on Friday; the minimum investment in the fund is ₹10 lakh

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Lewis Hamilton sets sights on racing in an African grand prix before retiring

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:37:15+00:00

British former champion hits out at former colonial rulers‘I’m hoping countries unite and take Africa back’Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, claiming the continent is being “controlled” by European powers. On the eve of the new Formula One season in Melbourne, the seven-time champion outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix on African soil.But the 41-year-old, F1’s first black race driver, did not stop there. He suggested former colonial rulers still exerted undue power in the region and called for action to reverse that influence. “I’ve got roots from a f

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HSBC and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages in response to crisis in the Middle East

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:34:09+00:00

Experts say the Iran war could cause an energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest ratesHSBC and Coventry building society are the first big lenders to announce they are increasing rates on their fixed mortgage deals after the Middle East crisis, with brokers predicting others are likely to follow.Experts have said the war could trigger an energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, which may in turn force the Bank of England to increase interest rates. Continue reading...

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Wipro appoints Laura Miller to its Board

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:30:16+00:00

Miller brings over two decades of executive leadership experience guiding large, global organisations through transformation, modernisation and sustained performance improvement

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MAKEMYTRIP acquires majority stake in flamingo transworld

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-03-05T13:30:03+00:00

Besides, the statement cited that MakeMyTrip has taken a calibrated approach to inorganic growth, steadily strengthening its presence across key travel segments. DEAL to strengthen mmt’s holiday packages business

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