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How France’s ‘Rioters Pay’ Bill Could Make Protesters Pay €10,000 for Damage They Didn’t Cause
How France’s ‘Rioters Pay’ Bill Could Make Protesters Pay €10,000 for Damage They Didn’t Cause
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France’s Senate wants to widen liability for violence at public gatherings and allow recovery from certain welfare payments. Other countries also recover riot damages, but the link between individual ...
Israel Election Deadlock: Can Netanyahu Stay in Power as Foreign-Interference Probe Begins?
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Neither Netanyahu nor his main rival has a projected majority. Arab-led parties could help decide the next government, but allegations of foreign funding have intensified the battle over their partici ...
‘That Administration Is Temporary’: Aruna Miller on Taking On Trump
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Maryland’s India-born Lieutenant Governor on defending immigrants, resisting Trump’s redistricting push and seeking another term as affordability tops her agenda
EXPLAINED | US Midterm Elections 2026: What’s at Stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats?
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Americans vote on November 3 to decide who controls Congress. The result could reshape Trump’s ability to pass laws, secure appointments and withstand investigations
Misleading Health Ads: The Watchdog Barks. Who Bites?
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ASCI’s latest review found that all 60 completed nutraceutical advertising cases required changes. But withdrawing an ad leaves a harder question unanswered: what happens to consumers who have already ...
Life between Light and Shade
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The iconic Pirelli Calendar comes to India framing the glamorous with the everyday
Jogen Chowdhury (1939-2026): Hues of a Humanist
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The master of dark figuration remained a teacher and an activist throughout
Is Nike Doing a Xiaomi? Why Its ₹3,795 Running Shoe Is Launching on Flipkart
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Xiaomi combined attractive pricing with online distribution to build its Indian business. Nike’s Vegam Run invites a comparison, although Puma’s established digital presence makes this a race against ...
Yastika Bhatia’s WBBL Return: From World Cup Heartbreak to Brisbane Heat
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A knee injury cost her a home World Cup and months of cricket. After a century at Lord’s, Yastika Bhatia heads to Brisbane Heat with a comeback to build on