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Senate votes down resolution to prevent Trump from continuing war with Iran

War powers vote broke along party lines with almost all Democrats in support and most Republicans opposedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSenate Republicans on Wednesday voted down an attempt to require Donald Trump receive Congress’s permission before continuing the war with Iran, batting aside concerns from Democrats that the campaign is illegal and risks plunging the United States into a prolonged conflict.The 47-53 vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine broke largely along party lines. 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. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:27 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Australia politics live: government dumps controversial FoI bill; Carney tells Sydney crowd Canada supports strikes on Iran ‘with regret’

Canada’s prime minister spoke at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Wednesday night. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatriate Australians if that’s necessary.We have used military planes to evacuate Australians from conflict zones. And if that’s necessary in this instance, if it’s possible in this instance, then obviously the government will have our bipartisan support.But we also take this position with some regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order, despite decades of UN security council resolutions, the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency in a succession of sanctions and diplomatic frameworks, Iran’s nuclear threat remains, and now United States and Israel have acted without engaging the UN or consulting with allies, including Canada.The question is: where to from here? Given we have a rapidly spreading conflict and growing threats to civilian life across the region, Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents.The action that was taken, we weren’t consulted on it. There was not a process, a broader process for it. It would appear, prima facie … to be inconsistent with international law. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:42 MSK
March 4, 2026
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DEVELON Fills Market Gap With New DX340LL-7 Log Loader

DEVELON introduces the DX340LL-7 log loader to bridge the gap in the 40-45 metric ton size class for forestry applications. The machine boasts a DPF-free engine, superior torque, enhanced safety features, and a range of cab options for increased visibility and operator comfort. Backed by a 36-month warranty, this model joins DEVELON's lineup of versatile log loaders designed to cater to various operational scales….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-03-04 08:00 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Why global crude-oil prices are climbing faster than U.S. oil amid Iran conflict

The conflict in Iran has sent global oil prices surging, but not every market has been impacted to the same degree.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-05 00:44 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'

Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict ​between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Anita Mendiratta, travel, aviation and tourism consultant.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-03-05 00:58 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

Okta beats fourth-quarter estimates, but issues weak guidance

Okta's stock has dropped this year as investors fret over AI replacing cybersecurity

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 00:40 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Broadcom beats on earnings and guidance as AI revenue doubles

Broadcom's AI revenue jumped 106% as the company continues to be a big beneficiary of the boom in infrastructure spending.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 00:42 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report

The label or distributor has to opt in to tagging their music as AI, so it's unclear how effective this intervention will be.

Source: TechCrunch · Published: 2026-03-05 00:43 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Tech firm fined $1.1m by California for selling high-school students’ data

GoFan penalized for breaching privacy laws after students used service to sign up for football games and school promThe California Privacy Protection Agency has fined tech company GoFan $1.1m for swiping and selling data from high school students across the state who used the service to sign up for events including football games, school plays and senior prom.Before signing up for school events, software by GoFan – a ticketing business owned by PlayOn, a media company that streams high school sports games – prompted users to accept conditions, including allowing the company to collect users’ personal information and sell it to advertisers. Users could only proceed to buy their tickets if they hit a white “agree” button. They did not have the option to opt out. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 00:44 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: ft.com

Rate of Iranian ballistic missile launches is declining, western officials say

Drop-off in firing of weapons may be a result of US and Israeli attacks on launchers and stockpiles

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-03-05 00:46 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Senate votes down resolution to prevent Trump from continuing war with Iran

War powers vote broke along party lines with almost all Democrats in support and most Republicans opposedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSenate Republicans on Wednesday voted down an attempt to require Donald Trump receive Congress’s permission before continuing the war with Iran, batting aside concerns from Democrats that the campaign is illegal and risks plunging the United States into a prolonged conflict.The 47-53 vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine broke largely along party lines. 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. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:27 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Australia politics live: government dumps controversial FoI bill; Carney tells Sydney crowd Canada supports strikes on Iran ‘with regret’

Canada’s prime minister spoke at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Wednesday night. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatriate Australians if that’s necessary.We have used military planes to evacuate Australians from conflict zones. And if that’s necessary in this instance, if it’s possible in this instance, then obviously the government will have our bipartisan support.But we also take this position with some regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order, despite decades of UN security council resolutions, the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency in a succession of sanctions and diplomatic frameworks, Iran’s nuclear threat remains, and now United States and Israel have acted without engaging the UN or consulting with allies, including Canada.The question is: where to from here? Given we have a rapidly spreading conflict and growing threats to civilian life across the region, Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents.The action that was taken, we weren’t consulted on it. There was not a process, a broader process for it. It would appear, prima facie … to be inconsistent with international law. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 01:42 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: constructionequipmentguide.com

DEVELON Fills Market Gap With New DX340LL-7 Log Loader

DEVELON introduces the DX340LL-7 log loader to bridge the gap in the 40-45 metric ton size class for forestry applications. The machine boasts a DPF-free engine, superior torque, enhanced safety features, and a range of cab options for increased visibility and operator comfort. Backed by a 36-month warranty, this model joins DEVELON's lineup of versatile log loaders designed to cater to various operational scales….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-03-04 08:00 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: marketwatch.com

Why global crude-oil prices are climbing faster than U.S. oil amid Iran conflict

The conflict in Iran has sent global oil prices surging, but not every market has been impacted to the same degree.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-05 00:44 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: france24.com

Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'

Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict ​between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Anita Mendiratta, travel, aviation and tourism consultant.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-03-05 00:58 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

Okta beats fourth-quarter estimates, but issues weak guidance

Okta's stock has dropped this year as investors fret over AI replacing cybersecurity

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 00:40 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

Broadcom beats on earnings and guidance as AI revenue doubles

Broadcom's AI revenue jumped 106% as the company continues to be a big beneficiary of the boom in infrastructure spending.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 00:42 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: techcrunch.com

Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report

The label or distributor has to opt in to tagging their music as AI, so it's unclear how effective this intervention will be.

Source: TechCrunch · Published: 2026-03-05 00:43 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Tech firm fined $1.1m by California for selling high-school students’ data

GoFan penalized for breaching privacy laws after students used service to sign up for football games and school promThe California Privacy Protection Agency has fined tech company GoFan $1.1m for swiping and selling data from high school students across the state who used the service to sign up for events including football games, school plays and senior prom.Before signing up for school events, software by GoFan – a ticketing business owned by PlayOn, a media company that streams high school sports games – prompted users to accept conditions, including allowing the company to collect users’ personal information and sell it to advertisers. Users could only proceed to buy their tickets if they hit a white “agree” button. They did not have the option to opt out. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 00:44 MSK
March 4, 2026
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Source: ft.com

Rate of Iranian ballistic missile launches is declining, western officials say

Drop-off in firing of weapons may be a result of US and Israeli attacks on launchers and stockpiles

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-03-05 00:46 MSK
March 4, 2026
Global News Continue in source