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Reform’s Richard Tice posts picture with telltale signs of AI manipulation, say experts

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:31:06+00:00

Tice’s image on X was almost certainly generated or altered using AI, according to Peryton IntelligenceIn a picture of a blue-skyed day in Birmingham, a diverse group of Reform supporters gathered with placards and cheesy grins to knock on doors for their party. Richard Tice, the party’s deputy leader, posted the picture as evidence of the activists’ commitment through thick and thin.“That is what resilience looks like,” he wrote. “This is what belief looks like.” Continue reading...

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A decade of RBI’s inflation targeting

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:30:09+00:00

The RBI has done well to balance its priority on price stability along with growth objective

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Hungary’s Magyar eyes swift political deal to unfreeze EU funds after Orbán years – Europe live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:29:30+00:00

New Hungarian leader says he could sign a political agreement with the EU in mid-MayThe commission also got asked about the Italian proposals for a “wild west-style bounties” that could be paid to Italian lawyers if they successfully convince their immigrant clients to return home.Our Rome correspondent Angela Giuffrida reported on the controversial proposal over the weekend: Continue reading...

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Starmer Tells Parliament He Was Kept in the Dark on Mandelson Vetting

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:23:14+00:00

Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed British lawmakers on Monday after it emerged that Peter Mandelson, his onetime ambassador to the United States, was rejected for top security clearances.

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Kash Patel sues the Atlantic for $250m over article alleging heavy drinking and absences - US politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:20:57+00:00

FBI director’s lawyers accuse magazine of publishing ‘a sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece’Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over bombshell storySign up for the Breaking News US emailMy colleague Jeremy Barr has more on the lawsuit filed by Kash Patel against the Atlantic.Patel’s legal team accused the magazine and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick of publishing “a sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece” on 17 April. Continue reading...

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SML Mahindra plans EV bus rollout as FY26 growth outpaces industry

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:16:58+00:00

SML Mahindra reported industry-beating growth in FY26, with strong gains in revenue and profitability. The company is preparing to enter the electric bus segment, but is tying rollout to market readiness. For now, the focus remains on scaling its core business while building EV capability.

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Starmer says it ‘beggars belief’ he wasn’t told about Mandelson vetting failure as he faces Commons – UK politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:14:26+00:00

MPs jeer as PM says it is ‘incredible’ he was not told full story and says he was wrong to appoint Mandelson as US ambassador At his press conference Nigel Farage was asked about reports saying that Keir Starmer knew about the security concerns about Peter Mandelson that led to him failing his security vetting interview. That was a reference to the Telegraph splash, which says:Senior Whitehall sources told The Telegraph that the UKSV [UK Security Vetting] findings largely restated security risks that had already been drawn to Sir Keir’s attention.One senior source with knowledge of the process

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Prediction platform Polymarket in talks to raise funds at up to $15bn valuation

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:13:36+00:00

Bets placed on Middle East conflict has led to US firm experiencing big increase in volumePolymarket, the online prediction platform that hosts bets on events such as the Iran war, is in talks to raise $400m (£296m) at a valuation of up to $15bn.The company has gained notoriety in recent months over wagers placed on the Middle East conflict, including on the timing of US-Israel strikes against Iran, and on a US-Iran ceasefire, some of which appeared to bear signs of insider trading. Continue reading...

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Former VFL footballer Barry Cable cleared of historic child sex abuse charges

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:11:26+00:00

The 82-year-old was accused of abusing girls in the 1960s but was acquitted in Perth despite judge finding the alleged victim was probably telling the truthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former champion footballer Barry Cable has been acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges despite a judge finding the alleged victim was likely telling the truth.The 82-year-old faced a judge-only criminal trial over allegations he abused a girl aged about eight or nine at his family home in the late 1960s. Continue reading...

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How two wars have upended the global order

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:11:23+00:00

The collapse of the rules based global trading framework will lead to a high-cost economic system. Creating ample buffers stocks of fuel and fertilizer is the way out

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JSW Steel, POSCO sign pact for 6 mtpa steel plant in Odisha

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:09:02+00:00

The proposed integrated steel project of 6 mtpa will comprise steelmaking, hot rolling, and cold rolling/coating processes

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Zoologist, author and presenter Desmond Morris dies aged 98

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:07:02+00:00

Morris pursued dual passions of zoology and surrealist art, presenting BBC documentaries and hosting exhibitionsThe zoologist Desmond Morris, perhaps best known for his book the Naked Ape and his work on the ITV programme Zoo Time, has died aged 98.Morris’s son Jason paid tribute to him after his death on Sunday, praising his many professional achievements as well as his role as a father and grandfather. Continue reading...

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Welspun leases 4.6 lakh sq ft office space in Pune’s Hinjewadi

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:05:10+00:00

The five-year fresh lease, effective April 1, 2026, is priced at ₹27.5 per sq ft, translating into a monthly rental of around ₹1.25 crore, with a 5% annual escalation clause

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Trump administration begins accepting refunds on over $166bn in tariffs

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:02:27+00:00

Claims system launches months after supreme court ruled Trump had no legal authority to impose tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration began on Monday accepting applications from businesses seeking refunds for more than $166bn in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them.The administration launched on Monday the digital claims system, named Cape, which they said in court filings could handle about 63% of affected import filings, with the remainder to follow. Continu

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Trump administration begins refunding more than $166bn in tariffs

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:02:27+00:00

Claims system launches months after supreme court ruled Trump had no legal authority to impose tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration has begun accepting applications from businesses seeking refunds for more than $166bn in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them.The administration launched on Monday the digital claims system, named Cape, which they said in court filings could handle about 63% of affected import filings, with the remainder to follow. Continue read

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Water NSW criticised for ‘appalling’ decision after hundreds of turtles left to die in wetlands

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:00:59+00:00

River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in March Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA leading scientist has criticised an “appalling” New South Wales government agency decision to stop water flowing to wetlands in the state’s north-west, saying it was “absolutely crazy” that researchers had to scramble to save animals buried in drying mud.Guardian Australia reported on Saturday that turtles, waterbirds, frogs and sheep had died after Water NSW abruptly stopped flows to the Gwydir wetlands regio

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NDIS infiltrated by organised crime gangs using intimidation and threats of violence against Australians

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:00:59+00:00

Review recommends better use of NDIS data to identify repeat rorters and a requirement for providers to register with the governmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOrganised crime gangs are using the national disability insurance scheme to launder money, earn income and hide assets, law enforcement officials have warned parliament, seriously undermining probity in the $50bn program.The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has told a review into NDIS integrity that criminals are paying cash kickbacks to participants and their families, and sometimes reso

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Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:00:59+00:00

Vinegar, Tim Tams and baby rice are among the products to be scrutinised in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s caseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe consumer watchdog is back in court and taking on Australia’s largest supermarket chain, alleging Woolworths deliberately misled shoppers with fake discounts.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) case against Woolworths begins in the federal court in Sydney on Tuesday, almost two months after hearings wrapped up in its very similar case against Coles. Continue reading...

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Gut microbiome can reveal risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:00:59+00:00

Study shows signature changes more pronounced in people with genetic risk, raising hopes for new therapiesChanges to microbes that live in the gut can identify people at greater risk of Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms develop, according to work that also raises hopes for new therapies.Researchers discovered signature changes in the gut microbiome that are more pronounced in people with a genetic risk for Parkinson’s and even more stark in those diagnosed with the disease. Continue reading...

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WaterNSW criticised for ‘appalling’ decision after hundreds of turtles left to die in wetlands

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T15:00:59+00:00

River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in MarchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA leading scientist has criticised an “appalling” New South Wales government agency decision to stop water flowing to wetlands in the state’s north-west, saying it was “absolutely crazy” that researchers had to scramble to save animals buried in drying mud.Guardian Australia reported on Saturday that turtles, waterbirds, frogs and sheep had died after WaterNSW

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Guerra in Iran, le news. Trump: “Accordo sarà siglato domani in Pakistan”

Fonte: Repubblica Homepage · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T14:58:47+00:00

Vance, delegazione Usa a Islamabad nelle prossime ore. Fonti pachistane: “Ok di Teheran al secondo round di colloqui”. Al Jazeera: dopo l’assalto all’imbarcazione Teheran potrebbe rinunciare all’appuntamento negoziale in Pakistan. Teheran ha attaccato con droni navi militari statunitensi nel Golfo dell'Oman. Petrolio torna alle stelle

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India doubles wheat export quota to 5 million tonnes

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T14:55:57+00:00

The move comes after a comprehensive review of current production, stock availability, and price trends

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran n’a pas encore annoncé sa participation aux pourparlers avec les Etats-Unis au Pakistan

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T14:55:03+00:00

Le ministère des affaires étrangères iranien a mis en doute, lundi, le sérieux de Washington quant à leur volonté de poursuivre la voie diplomatique. Islamabad est sous haute sécurité à quelques heures d’un potentiel second cycle de pourparlers de paix.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient | Soldat tué au Liban : la France n’a pas été visée spécifiquement, selon Emmanuel Macron

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T14:55:02+00:00

Evoquant la mort du sergent-chef Florian Montorio, samedi, au Liban, le chef de l’Etat a déclaré que c’est « le Hezbollah qui, en effet, a visé nos soldats ». « Ils ne les ont pas visés parce qu’ils étaient français », a-t-il toutefois ajouté, lors d’une conférence de presse à Gdansk en Pologne.

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Kash Patel sues the Atlantic for $250m over article alleging misconduct – US politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T14:52:26+00:00

FBI director’s lawyers accuse magazine of publishing ‘a sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece’Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over bombshell storySign up for the Breaking News US emailFBI director Kash Patel has filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic magazine over an article, published last week, that details Patel’s alleged chronic drinking and frequent absences from work.In a court filing with the Washington DC district court, Patel has sued the Atlantic, and the author of the piece, Sarah Fitzpatrick. According to the filing, Patel seeks $250m in damages, listing the nature of the s

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Війна в Україні перетворюється на протистояння роботів і дронів, – NYT

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T14:52:00+00:00

Обидві сторони конфлікту активно розширюють використання безпілотників, однак Україна робить ставку на масове застосування відносно недорогих технологій, компенсуючи нестачу особового складу та техніки.

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Keir Starmer gives statement to the House of Commons over Mandelson vetting process – UK politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-04-20T14:44:41+00:00

PM tells MPs he was wrong to appoint Peter Mandelson ambassador to US in his update to parliament Judgment day for PM over Mandelson scandalAt his press conference Nigel Farage was asked about reports saying that Keir Starmer knew about the security concerns about Peter Mandelson that led to him failing his security vetting interview. That was a reference to the Telegraph splash, which says:Senior Whitehall sources told The Telegraph that the UKSV [UK Security Vetting] findings largely restated security risks that had already been drawn to Sir Keir’s attention.One senior source with knowledge

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