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Turning Water Risk Into Opportunity Through Stewardship Partnerships

The Western Cape’s water resilience strategy highlights a fundamental imbalance: the existing system yield is no longer sufficient to meet the province’s growing water demand.
The post Turning Water Risk Into Opportunity Through Stewardship Partnerships appeared first on Infrastructure news.

Source: Infrastructure news · Published: 2026-03-09 10:09 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Monday briefing: ​How are Iranians abroad grappling with loss and uncertainty from afar?

In today’s newsletter: Across the Iranian diaspora, reactions to the escalating conflict reveal a complex mix of fear, grief and deep political ambivalenceGood morning. War has broken out in the Middle East. As the Iran war broadens and spills out into neighbouring countries, media agencies have rightly focused on trying to understand how the conflict came about, where bombs have fallen, and how many have died, while many states globally fear spikes in energy prices and wonder how the war will impact their economies.What can easily get lost are the voices of the people directly affected.Iran | Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as his successor.UK politics | Keir Starmer sought to repair fractured relations with Donald Trump over the war with Iran on Sunday, as a Labour backlash gathered pace over Tony Blair’s assertion the UK should have supported the US’s initial airstrikes on Iran.Energy | Great Britain has only two days of fossil gas stored after a decline in energy reserves, as more tankers carrying liquefied natural gas are diverted from their course to Europe towards Asia because of the Iran war. Meanwhile, global oil prices surged past the $100 (£74) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022.Health | More than 400 lives may have been saved as a result of Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients request a review of their care. Thousands of patients were either moved to intensive care, received drugs they needed or benefited from other changes as a direct result of over 10,000 calls to helplines.AI | ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse” against children – which is historically under-reported in the UK – as survivors of “satanic” sexual violence use the AI tool for therapy. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 09:50 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Australia urged to protect Iranian football team after Asian Cup elimination

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:51 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: bbc.com

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

Chancellor Rachel Reeves with join talks with reports suggest could include releases oil reserves.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: bbc.com

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

Chancellor Rachel Reeves with join talks with reports suggest could include releases oil reserves.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: bbc.com

'A long way to go' – Raducanu loses in 52 minutes

Britain's Emma Raducanu wins only 11 points in the first set as Amanda Anisimova wins 6-1 6-1 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:48 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: bbc.com

'A long way to go' – Raducanu loses in 52 minutes

Britain's Emma Raducanu wins only 11 points in the first set as Amanda Anisimova wins 6-1 6-1 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:48 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: theguardian.com

Average UK office attendance ‘settling’ at highest level since before Covid

Figure above 40% every week since early January as report says situation ‘no longer in freefall nor in recovery’Workers are heading back to offices across the UK in droves, pushing office occupancy to the highest since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as an expert described the numbers as “no longer in freefall nor in recovery mode but settling”.Investment banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chasehave led the push with strict return-to-office mandates despite anger among many employees about being ordered back to the office five days a week. Companies in other sectors have also increased days in the office but many businesses, including law and accounting firms, still allow staff to work remotely two days a week. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 09:00 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

CRCL Stock Jumps 22% This Week as Circle Looks to Outpace Tether, Ripple in AI Agent Payments

CRCL Stock Jumps 22% This Week as Circle Looks to Outpace Tether, Ripple in AI Agent Payments

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-07 22:40 MSK
March 9, 2026
Technology News Read full in source
Source: theguardian.com

Gambling crackdown in Romania as councils can ban betting shops and slot machines

At least nine cities to pursue full bans as emergency decree gives decisive veto powers to mayors and local councilsRomania’s government has overhauled gambling regulations through an emergency decree allowing municipalities to restrict or ban betting shops and slot machine halls in the biggest tightening of the industry the country has seen.Licensed operators must now obtain not only a national permit but also local authorisation to open a gambling venue, giving mayors and local councils a decisive veto power. Officials say more than 200 localities could pursue full bans. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 08:00 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: infrastructurenews.co.za

Turning Water Risk Into Opportunity Through Stewardship Partnerships

The Western Cape’s water resilience strategy highlights a fundamental imbalance: the existing system yield is no longer sufficient to meet the province’s growing water demand.
The post Turning Water Risk Into Opportunity Through Stewardship Partnerships appeared first on Infrastructure news.

Source: Infrastructure news · Published: 2026-03-09 10:09 MSK
March 9, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Monday briefing: ​How are Iranians abroad grappling with loss and uncertainty from afar?

In today’s newsletter: Across the Iranian diaspora, reactions to the escalating conflict reveal a complex mix of fear, grief and deep political ambivalenceGood morning. War has broken out in the Middle East. As the Iran war broadens and spills out into neighbouring countries, media agencies have rightly focused on trying to understand how the conflict came about, where bombs have fallen, and how many have died, while many states globally fear spikes in energy prices and wonder how the war will impact their economies.What can easily get lost are the voices of the people directly affected.Iran | Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as his successor.UK politics | Keir Starmer sought to repair fractured relations with Donald Trump over the war with Iran on Sunday, as a Labour backlash gathered pace over Tony Blair’s assertion the UK should have supported the US’s initial airstrikes on Iran.Energy | Great Britain has only two days of fossil gas stored after a decline in energy reserves, as more tankers carrying liquefied natural gas are diverted from their course to Europe towards Asia because of the Iran war. Meanwhile, global oil prices surged past the $100 (£74) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022.Health | More than 400 lives may have been saved as a result of Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients request a review of their care. Thousands of patients were either moved to intensive care, received drugs they needed or benefited from other changes as a direct result of over 10,000 calls to helplines.AI | ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse” against children – which is historically under-reported in the UK – as survivors of “satanic” sexual violence use the AI tool for therapy. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 09:50 MSK
March 9, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Australia urged to protect Iranian football team after Asian Cup elimination

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:51 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

Chancellor Rachel Reeves with join talks with reports suggest could include releases oil reserves.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

Chancellor Rachel Reeves with join talks with reports suggest could include releases oil reserves.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

'A long way to go' – Raducanu loses in 52 minutes

Britain's Emma Raducanu wins only 11 points in the first set as Amanda Anisimova wins 6-1 6-1 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:48 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

'A long way to go' – Raducanu loses in 52 minutes

Britain's Emma Raducanu wins only 11 points in the first set as Amanda Anisimova wins 6-1 6-1 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 10:48 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Average UK office attendance ‘settling’ at highest level since before Covid

Figure above 40% every week since early January as report says situation ‘no longer in freefall nor in recovery’Workers are heading back to offices across the UK in droves, pushing office occupancy to the highest since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as an expert described the numbers as “no longer in freefall nor in recovery mode but settling”.Investment banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chasehave led the push with strict return-to-office mandates despite anger among many employees about being ordered back to the office five days a week. Companies in other sectors have also increased days in the office but many businesses, including law and accounting firms, still allow staff to work remotely two days a week. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 09:00 MSK
March 9, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: finance.yahoo.com

CRCL Stock Jumps 22% This Week as Circle Looks to Outpace Tether, Ripple in AI Agent Payments

CRCL Stock Jumps 22% This Week as Circle Looks to Outpace Tether, Ripple in AI Agent Payments

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-07 22:40 MSK
March 9, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Gambling crackdown in Romania as councils can ban betting shops and slot machines

At least nine cities to pursue full bans as emergency decree gives decisive veto powers to mayors and local councilsRomania’s government has overhauled gambling regulations through an emergency decree allowing municipalities to restrict or ban betting shops and slot machine halls in the biggest tightening of the industry the country has seen.Licensed operators must now obtain not only a national permit but also local authorisation to open a gambling venue, giving mayors and local councils a decisive veto power. Officials say more than 200 localities could pursue full bans. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 08:00 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source