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BlackRock’s target-date funds are about to get riskier. Here’s what you need to know.

Hiking risk between the ages of 45 and 60 could result in greater retirement wealth about 75% of the time, the asset manager said.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-05 15:53 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Middle East war spirals as Iran hits Kurds in Iraq

Israel pounded Tehran with fresh strikes and Iran targeted Kurdish guerrilla groups in Iraq on Thursday as a spiralling war engulfed the Middle East. Earlier Thursday, Tehran said it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups, as the United States reportedly seeks to arm Iranian Kurdish guerillas to infiltrate Iran. The strikes which killed a member of an exiled Iranian Kurdish group, according to a representative, followed a warning from Iranian officials.

March 5, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

Berkshire Hathaway begins repurchasing shares, CEO Greg Abel buys $15 million in stock

The 62-year-old executive's purchase came a little more than two months into his tenure running the Omaha-based conglomerate.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 15:59 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets

The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-05 14:00 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Middle East crisis live: Iran denies launching drone attack on Azerbaijan after explosion reported at airport

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack that struck the region of Nakhchivan, hitting an airport and injuring two civiliansTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Iran says it has targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned “separatist groups” against action in the widening war.Tehran said on Thursday it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups “opposed to the revolution”, as reports said the US was looking to arm Kurdish militias to infiltrate Iran.We will not tolerate them in any way. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 15:35 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Azerbaijan accuses Iran of drone attack on airport that injured two people

Tehran denies responsibility but strike raises prospect of US-Israel war on Iran spreading beyond Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesAzerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack that struck the region of Nakhchivan, hitting an airport and injuring two civilians.The strike would be the first Iranian attack on a Caucasus state since the start of the US-Israel war on the country, and raises the prospect of the conflict spreading beyond the Middle East. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 15:39 MSK
March 5, 2026
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House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails – US politics live

House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party linesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Senate vote on a war powers resolution broke down along party lines on Wednesday, 47-53 – John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the sole Democrat to vote against the measure, while Rand Paul of Kentucky was the only member of the Republican majority to support the resolution.On Wednesday, prior to the vote, Fetterman went on CNN News Central to voice his support of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and say that this was a situation of “country over party”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 15:39 MSK
March 5, 2026
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BlackRock’s target-date funds are about to get riskier. Here’s what you need to know.

Hiking risk between the ages of 45 and 60 could result in greater retirement wealth about 75% of the time, the asset manager said.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-05 15:53 MSK
March 5, 2026
Global News Continue in source

Middle East war spirals as Iran hits Kurds in Iraq

Israel pounded Tehran with fresh strikes and Iran targeted Kurdish guerrilla groups in Iraq on Thursday as a spiralling war engulfed the Middle East. Earlier Thursday, Tehran said it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups, as the United States reportedly seeks to arm Iranian Kurdish guerillas to infiltrate Iran. The strikes which killed a member of an exiled Iranian Kurdish group, according to a representative, followed a warning from Iranian officials.

March 5, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

Berkshire Hathaway begins repurchasing shares, CEO Greg Abel buys $15 million in stock

The 62-year-old executive's purchase came a little more than two months into his tenure running the Omaha-based conglomerate.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 15:59 MSK
March 5, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets

The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-05 14:00 MSK
March 5, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Middle East crisis live: Iran denies launching drone attack on Azerbaijan after explosion reported at airport

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack that struck the region of Nakhchivan, hitting an airport and injuring two civiliansTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Iran says it has targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned “separatist groups” against action in the widening war.Tehran said on Thursday it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups “opposed to the revolution”, as reports said the US was looking to arm Kurdish militias to infiltrate Iran.We will not tolerate them in any way. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 15:35 MSK
March 5, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Azerbaijan accuses Iran of drone attack on airport that injured two people

Tehran denies responsibility but strike raises prospect of US-Israel war on Iran spreading beyond Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesAzerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack that struck the region of Nakhchivan, hitting an airport and injuring two civilians.The strike would be the first Iranian attack on a Caucasus state since the start of the US-Israel war on the country, and raises the prospect of the conflict spreading beyond the Middle East. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 15:39 MSK
March 5, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails – US politics live

House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party linesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Senate vote on a war powers resolution broke down along party lines on Wednesday, 47-53 – John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the sole Democrat to vote against the measure, while Rand Paul of Kentucky was the only member of the Republican majority to support the resolution.On Wednesday, prior to the vote, Fetterman went on CNN News Central to voice his support of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and say that this was a situation of “country over party”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 15:39 MSK
March 5, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source