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Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T15:06:27+00:00

The Paris prosecutor’s office said that a network involving museum employees and tour guides had been operating for a decade. Investigators also believe the fraud occurred at Versailles Palace.

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Government abandons plans to delay 30 local council elections in May – UK politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T15:05:30+00:00

The government was warned by its lawyers that such a move could be illegalIn his Q&A with journalists, Keir Starmer was also asked to respond to a report by the BBC’s James Landale saying he is looking at plans to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by the end of this parliament. In the past Starmer has just said that he would like to do this at some point in the next parliament.In his reply, Starmer said that at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend he was arguing that the UK, and Europe as a whole, needs to “step up”.We want a just and lasting peace, but that will not extinguis

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CK Israni rides infra boom, eyes ₹1,200 crore topline in FY27

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:56:12+00:00

Beyond construction, CK Israni Group is exploring logistics parks, data centres, hospitality in tier-II and III cities, and selective entertainment ventures

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In Inghilterra arrivano le panchine contro la solitudine

Fonte: Repubblica Homepage · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:53:33+00:00

English Heritage, l’associazione che amministra centinaia luoghi pubblici di interesse storico, ha lanciato l’iniziativa delle “bonding benches” per connettersi e spingere gli estranei a entrare in contatto

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Cyprus appeals to residents to cut water use by two minutes a day amid drought

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:49:31+00:00

Island’s reservoirs hit record lows even before tourist season starts as Cypriots are warned ‘every drop counts’Europe live – latest updatesAuthorities in Cyprus have urged residents to reduce their water intake by 10% – the equivalent of two minutes’ use of running water each day – as Europe’s most south-easterly nation grapples with a once-in-a century drought.The appeal, announced alongside a €31m (£27m) package of emergency measures, comes as reservoirs hit record lows with little prospect of replenishment before the tourist season starts. Continue reading...

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Australian women and children sent back to Syrian detention camp after initial release

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:48:55+00:00

The group of 34 – families of dead or jailed extremists – were prevented from returning to Australia by ‘poor coordination’ with DamascusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian women and children held for years without charge were forced to return to a detention camp in northeast Syria on Monday after being released by Kurdish authorities for their expected repatriation to Australia.The 34 women and children in the group are the wives, widows and children of dead or jailed Islamic State fighters and were being held at al-Roj camp, which is controlled by the Kurdis

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ВАКС почав жорстко реагувати на провокування хабарів з боку САП та НАБУ, – експрокурор про серію виправдувальних вироків

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:46:58+00:00

Протягом тижня Вищий антикорсуд ухвалив три виправдувальні вироки, в двох з яких було визнано провокацію на хабар. Таким чином суд почав реагувати на явні порушення КПК і вигадані підозри з боку НАБУ-САП....

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9 Arrested Over Suspected $12 Million Louvre Ticket Scam

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:43:33+00:00

The Paris prosecutor’s office said that a network involving museum employees and tour guides had been operating for a decade. Investigators also believe the fraud occurred at Versailles Palace.

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Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:42:21+00:00

Prime minister says action will be taken on young people’s social media access in ‘months, not years’ UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has pledged action on young people’s access to social media in “months, not years”, while saying this did not necessarily mean a complete ban on access for under-16s.Speaking at an event in London after the government promised to extend the crackdown to AI chatbots that place children at risk, Starmer said the issue was nuanced and that a ban was not definite, noting concerns from charities such as the NSPCC. Continue reading...

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Government cancels plan to delay local council elections in England

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:41:43+00:00

Polls in more than 20 areas had been due to be postponed as part of the government’s shake-up of English councilsMinisters have abandoned plans to postpone local elections for councils in May, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has said.More details soon Continue reading...

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Government abandons plans to cancel local elections in 30 council areas in May – UK politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:41:37+00:00

The government was warned by its lawyers that such a move could be illegalIn his Q&A with journalists, Keir Starmer was also asked to respond to a report by the BBC’s James Landale saying he is looking at plans to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by the end of this parliament. In the past Starmer has just said that he would like to do this at some point in the next parliament.In his reply, Starmer said that at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend he was arguing that the UK, and Europe as a whole, needs to “step up”.We want a just and lasting peace, but that will not extinguis

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KPMG partner fined for using artificial intelligence to cheat in AI training test

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:36:02+00:00

Firm says person fined A$10,000 is one of over two dozen staff in Australia caught using AI in exams since JulyBusiness live – latest updatesA partner at the consultancy KPMG has been fined for using artificial intelligence to cheat during an internal training course on AI.The unnamed partner was fined A$10,000 (£5,200) for using the technology to cheat, one of a number of staff reportedly using the tactic. Continue reading...

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Thales adds India to global R&D network with new Bengaluru centre

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:32:00+00:00

The facility, unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, will focus on embedded AI, edge computing and real-time embedded software.

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Premium grocery start-ups bet on transparency, scale

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:29:24+00:00

Companies like FirstClub and Pluckk are positioning themselves as trust-led alternatives — arguing that good-quality groceries should not be a luxury

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ReNew’s net loss narrows in Q3 FY26

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:29:05+00:00

In Q3 FY26, total income was ₹3,137.2 crore ($349 million), up from ₹2,119.8 crore ($236 million) in Q3 FY25

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Atout France eyes AI and data tie ups with Indian companies

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:28:34+00:00

Atout France has leveraged AI for developing chatbots for customers and for mapping snowfall and sea temperature at destinations as a part of its sustainability strategy

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Пенсионеры чаще других теряли из-за мошенников крупные суммы денег

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T14:27:19+00:00

Люди пенсионного возраста в 2025 г. чаще других возрастных групп теряли из-за мошенников суммы выше 1 млн руб., тогда как средний размер хищения в России – до 20 000 руб. Эти данные приводит Банк России по итогам ежегодного опроса почти 460 000 человек из всех регионов.

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