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Middle East war: Fuel prices surge in France amid margin concerns

Motorists in Lille and across northern France have seen petrol and diesel prices jump sharply in recent days, with some stations reporting increases of up to 20 cents per litre. The sudden rise has prompted scrutiny from the government, with the economy minister summoning fuel industry representatives amid concerns some retailers may be raising profit margins excessively.

March 6, 2026
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Nadim Houry: Middle East being overrun by 'madmen' showing total disregard for international law

As civilians in southern Beirut are ordered to evacuate, ahead of an Israeli offensive, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI). Mr. Houry describes the war on Iran and ensuing conflict spreading across the Middle East as "one large illegal war" whose consequences are rapidly overwhelming Lebanon and threatening to reshape the entire region.

March 6, 2026
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Melbourne mosque closed after suspicious package found; Liberals say One Nation rejection of SA preference deal ‘destructive’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs.The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to change their regime. They’re oppressed. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-06 11:30 MSK
March 6, 2026
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The World’s Hottest Stock Market Is Getting Crushed. Why the War in Iran Has Been Bad News.

The World’s Hottest Stock Market Is Getting Crushed. Why the War in Iran Has Been Bad News.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 22:51 MSK
March 6, 2026
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Dogecoin Surges 15% Today-Is the Bull Market Rally Set to Resume?

Dogecoin Surges 15% Today-Is the Bull Market Rally Set to Resume?

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 23:03 MSK
March 6, 2026
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Can AI do my taxes? Learn prompts, risks, and 3 ways AI can help.

Can AI do my taxes? Learn prompts, risks, and 3 ways AI can help.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-05 00:16 MSK
March 6, 2026
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Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models

Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end creative work across text, images, video and audio.

Source: TechCrunch · Published: 2026-03-05 21:11 MSK
March 6, 2026
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Source: ft.com

Iran hits Amazon data centres in jolt to Gulf AI drive

First known military strike on a US hyperscaler rattles regional ambitions to build multibillion-dollar cloud facilities

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-03-06 08:00 MSK
March 6, 2026
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NSW police admit to making ‘very unfortunate’ wrong claim after officer shot man dead

Inquest into fatal shooting of Steve Pampalian told statement by assistant commissioner he was ‘known to police’ was incorrectA man shot dead by a NSW police officer after he ran at him with two knives was not known to police, a coroner says, despite a “very unfortunate” claim to the contrary made by the assistant commissioner of the force immediately after the incident.Steve Pampalian, 41, was shot three times by a police officer in the driveway of his home on a quiet suburban street in Sydney’s North Willoughby on 25 May 2023 after he had a psychotic episode. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-06 10:00 MSK
March 6, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

UK must obey international law over Iran, says Thornberry

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-06 10:09 MSK
March 6, 2026
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Middle East war: Fuel prices surge in France amid margin concerns

Motorists in Lille and across northern France have seen petrol and diesel prices jump sharply in recent days, with some stations reporting increases of up to 20 cents per litre. The sudden rise has prompted scrutiny from the government, with the economy minister summoning fuel industry representatives amid concerns some retailers may be raising profit margins excessively.

March 6, 2026
Global News Continue in source

Nadim Houry: Middle East being overrun by 'madmen' showing total disregard for international law

As civilians in southern Beirut are ordered to evacuate, ahead of an Israeli offensive, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI). Mr. Houry describes the war on Iran and ensuing conflict spreading across the Middle East as "one large illegal war" whose consequences are rapidly overwhelming Lebanon and threatening to reshape the entire region.

March 6, 2026
Global News Continue in source

Melbourne mosque closed after suspicious package found; Liberals say One Nation rejection of SA preference deal ‘destructive’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs.The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to change their regime. They’re oppressed. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-06 11:30 MSK
March 6, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source

The World’s Hottest Stock Market Is Getting Crushed. Why the War in Iran Has Been Bad News.

The World’s Hottest Stock Market Is Getting Crushed. Why the War in Iran Has Been Bad News.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 22:51 MSK
March 6, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Dogecoin Surges 15% Today-Is the Bull Market Rally Set to Resume?

Dogecoin Surges 15% Today-Is the Bull Market Rally Set to Resume?

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 23:03 MSK
March 6, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Can AI do my taxes? Learn prompts, risks, and 3 ways AI can help.

Can AI do my taxes? Learn prompts, risks, and 3 ways AI can help.

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-05 00:16 MSK
March 6, 2026
Technology News Continue in source

Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models

Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end creative work across text, images, video and audio.

Source: TechCrunch · Published: 2026-03-05 21:11 MSK
March 6, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: ft.com

Iran hits Amazon data centres in jolt to Gulf AI drive

First known military strike on a US hyperscaler rattles regional ambitions to build multibillion-dollar cloud facilities

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-03-06 08:00 MSK
March 6, 2026
Technology News Continue in source

NSW police admit to making ‘very unfortunate’ wrong claim after officer shot man dead

Inquest into fatal shooting of Steve Pampalian told statement by assistant commissioner he was ‘known to police’ was incorrectA man shot dead by a NSW police officer after he ran at him with two knives was not known to police, a coroner says, despite a “very unfortunate” claim to the contrary made by the assistant commissioner of the force immediately after the incident.Steve Pampalian, 41, was shot three times by a police officer in the driveway of his home on a quiet suburban street in Sydney’s North Willoughby on 25 May 2023 after he had a psychotic episode. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-06 10:00 MSK
March 6, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

UK must obey international law over Iran, says Thornberry

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-06 10:09 MSK
March 6, 2026
Global News Continue in source