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Revealed: How Russia use mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T06:00:13+00:00

Research shows tens of millions of people are being forced to use platform that amounts to ‘backdoor’ on their deviceOver the past 18 months, tens of millions of Russians have been forced to install a new app on their phones – a violet-blue button designed for messaging and payments, called Max.Authorities have touted it as a patriotic alternative to Telegram and WhatsApp; Russian glitterati have promoted it in rap videos and comic routines. This summer, it became the country’s most-used messaging app. Continue reading...

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Revealed: how Russia uses mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T06:00:13+00:00

Research shows tens of millions of people are being forced to use platform that amounts to ‘backdoor’ on their deviceOver the past 18 months, tens of millions of Russians have been forced to install a new app on their phones – a violet-blue button designed for messaging and payments, called Max.Authorities have touted it as a patriotic alternative to Telegram and WhatsApp; Russian glitterati have promoted it in rap videos and comic routines. This summer, it became the country’s most-used messaging app. Continue reading...

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Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T06:00:11+00:00

Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq KhanAnother former government minister has been hired by a controversial US AI company, this time Palantir, which has appointed Andy Burnham’s former ministerial colleague Tom Watson.The Labour peer and former deputy leader will operate alongside Palantir’s UK and Europe chief executive, Louis Mosley, as the company attempts to fend off pressure on Burnham’s government to axe its £330m NHS contract. It is also fighting Sadiq Khan in court over the Labour London mayo

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Продавцы Ozon получили первые 8,2 млрд рублей страховой компенсации

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T06:00:00+00:00

«Ингосстрах» завершил первую волну страховых выплат продавцам Ozon, чьи товары пострадали при пожарах на складах маркетплейса в Чапаевске, Махачкале и Энеме в результате атак БПЛА. Около 90 000 предпринимателям перечислено 8,2 млрд руб., сказал «Ведомостям» представитель страховщика. Исходя из этих цифр, в среднем на одного продавца пришлось 91 000 руб. Выплаты получили те, кто имел в момент атак действующий полис «Ингосстраха» от массовых повреждений и атак БПЛА.

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Iran’s Isolation Grows After U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Airlines

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:57:13+00:00

Mahan Air, a major airline, said it would stop flying to Turkey and Oman just over a week after new restrictions were announced, adding to wide-ranging U.S. economic pressure.

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South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:54:29+00:00

Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, has said he will ⁠not deploy the military to the ⁠Middle East in a way ​that could draw the country into conflict, resisting calls from Donald Trump to support his war in Iran.“There won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war. I can tell you that very clearly,” Lee said at a ⁠news conference on Friday. “We won’t deploy military assets in any form to that end.” Continue reading...

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‘We have something that will kill Elliott’: Icac questions former Labor councillor over message

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:53:48+00:00

Sharangan Maheswaran denies message he received about NSW minister David Elliot was related to work for fugitive property developerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA former Labor councillor says he had a “common interest” with a conservative Liberal operative, but denied that a message he received about damaging the reputation of NSW Liberal minister David Elliot was related to political work for a fugitive property developer, an inquiry has heard.Sharangan Maheswaran told the Independent Commission Against Corrupt

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Veegaland Developers hit lower circuit after 10% premium listing on NSE

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:53:16+00:00

Despite a strong initial listing, Veegaland Developers faces immediate selling pressure, with analysts advising caution amid concerns over valuation and the need for sustained growth to justify the premium.

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Shapoor Mistry backs Tata Sons listing, calls it opportunity for greater accountability

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:50:29+00:00

Mistry, whose family’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group owns about 18.4% of Tata Sons, said the RBI’s decision had provided “full clarity” and that he looked forward to working constructively with Tata Sons and the Tata Trusts

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Чоботи морпіхів США розвалилися під час арктичних навчань НАТО, - Newsweek

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:46:00+00:00

Під час арктичних навчань НАТО американські морпіхи зіткнулися з проблемами з холодостійкими чоботами: у взуття з’являлися дірки, а підошви відривалися.

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Zee Entertainment shareholders approve reappointment of five Board of Directors during AGM

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:39:53+00:00

The shareholders approved the re-appointment of Deepu Bansal, Uttam Prakash Agarwal, P.V. Ramana Murthy and Shishir Babubhai Desai as Independent Directors, and Saurav Adhikari as Non-Executive Director with requisite majority.

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NSE IPO Day 2 Live: Mega-IPO subscribed 52% so far

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:33:53+00:00

NSE IPO Day 2 Live Updates: NSE IPO, Check issue details & subscription status

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HDFC Bank shares gain over 1%

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:28:20+00:00

HDFC Bank shares deliver absolute returns of 1.87% over the week

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Australia news live: Victoria police officer charged with assault after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teen; embattled builders Bathla given 12-month lifeline

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:16:56+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia needs to slow down its artificial intelligence use and create better security laws, the companies creating the technology have told the federal government.In a submission to an ongoing inquiry, OpenAI said national leaders had a responsibility to work with other countries to stop global security threats:Many of the most consequential risks will not stop at national borders, making international co-ordination increasingly important. Continue reading...

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Markets edge higher as oil eases; IPO rush, IT and Tata drag cap gains

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:13:21+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Stock to buy today: Five Indian IPOs ​are currently open for subscription, including the National Stock Exchange of India's issue, which was subscribed 0.43 ⁠times on the first day of bidding. As of 9:40 am, Tata ‌Chemicals tumbled as much as ‌7.8%, ⁠while Tata Investment ⁠Corporation fell 3.9%. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dropped 2.6% and Tata Power lost 1.4%.

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Gold edges higher on lower oil prices, subdued dollar

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:12:06+00:00

Goldman Sachs kept its end-2027 ⁠gold price forecast at $5,400 despite the Fed rate increase

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Elevate Campuses to launch ₹2,100-cr IPO on Sep 23

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:07:34+00:00

The Hillhouse Capital-backed student accommodation and K-12 platform is set to hit the primary market on September 23, with shares priced in the ₹343-362 range.

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MPs urge ministers to break off Thames Water talks with US hedge funds

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:00:09+00:00

Efra committee calls for emergency legislation enabling government to take public control of the company Andy Burnham is under further pressure to take control of ailing Thames Water from a cross-party group of MPs who are calling for ministers to break off talks with the US hedge funds who are effectively running the company.Adding their voices to demands that the prime minister takes public control of the company, which has debts of £20bn and is being controlled by a group of 100 hedge funds and distressed-debt investors, the MPs said in a report that ministers should consider emergency legi

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Is the tie dead? Fashion connoisseurs hope not as House of Lords relaxes rules

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:00:08+00:00

Switch to ‘business attire’ is a sign of the times, but formal neckwear still has its place, say some of Savile Row’s finest-dressedThe House of Lords has long been derided as a stuffy relic of the past. But now its benches, usually filled with haughtily dressed men, could soon resemble something more akin to “dress-down Friday”.One of the nation’s most storied chambers of power has enacted a rule change: men are no longer required to wear a tie in the House of Lords. Instead, they should opt for “business attire”. Continue reading...

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Главное о первом дне голосования

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T05:00:07+00:00

В России стартовали выборы депутатов Госдумы. Голосование проходит в три дня – 18, 19 и 20 сентября. Первыми к выборам присоединились Дальний Восток и Урал, где участки открылись в 8:00 по местному времени. 

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : des dizaines de drones ukrainiens visant Moscou et sa région ont été abattus

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T04:59:09+00:00

La défense anti-aérienne a détruit 35 drones ukrainiens volant vers la capitale russe dans la nuit de vendredi, a rapporté son maire, Sergueï Sobianine. Quarante drones ont par ailleurs été abattus dans la région de Toula, au sud de Moscou, selon le gouverneur local.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : des dizaines de drones ukrainiens abattus au-dessus de Moscou et sa région

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T04:59:07+00:00

La défense anti-aérienne a détruit 35 drones ukrainiens volant vers la capitale russe dans la nuit de vendredi, a rapporté son maire, Sergueï Sobianine. Quarante drones ont par ailleurs été abattus dans la région de Toula, au sud de Moscou, selon le gouverneur local.

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Australia news live: Victoria police officer charged after allegedly kicking and punching handcuffed teenager during arrest

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T04:56:30+00:00

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia needs to slow down its artificial intelligence use and create better security laws, the companies creating the technology have told the federal government.In a submission to an ongoing inquiry, OpenAI said national leaders had a responsibility to work with other countries to stop global security threats:Many of the most consequential risks will not stop at national borders, making international co-ordination increasingly important. Continue reading...

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Markets trade higher amid easing crude oil prices, rally in global equities, TATA stocks in focus

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T04:55:05+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Stock to buy today: Five Indian IPOs ​are currently open for subscription, including the National Stock Exchange of India's issue, which was subscribed 0.43 ⁠times on the first day of bidding. As of 9:40 am, Tata ‌Chemicals tumbled as much as ‌7.8%, ⁠while Tata Investment ⁠Corporation fell 3.9%. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dropped 2.6% and Tata Power lost 1.4%.

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"Через якусь 5 статтю": Фіцо відмовився допомагати НАТО у разі війни з Росією

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T04:55:00+00:00

Словацький прем'єр заявив, що робитиме все, аби його країна не була втягнута у військовий конфлікт, і поставив під сумнів 5 статтю Альянсу.

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La pozione magica dei calciatori

Fonte: Repubblica Homepage · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T04:54:14+00:00

I calciatori e i loro alimenti segreti

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Tata Group stocks fall after SP Group unveils ₹25,000 crore stake sale plan

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-09-18T04:52:17+00:00

As of 9:40 am, Tata ‌Chemicals tumbled as much as ‌7.8%, ⁠while Tata Investment ⁠Corporation fell 3.9%. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dropped 2.6% and Tata Power lost 1.4%.

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