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'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
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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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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
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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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Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns

David Weaver says proposed jury reforms and slow progress on equality risk eroding support in marginal seatsLabour is in “deep trouble” with Black voters, a former government adviser has warned, saying the party is at risk of being seen as “accepting the normalisation of racism”.David Weaver, who is the chair of Operation Black Vote (OBV), said the government’s plans to restrict juries would “heighten, normalise and embed” racial disproportionality in the justice system and that Black voters were saying: “We don’t know what Labour stands for any more.” Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 09:00 MSK
March 9, 2026
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IRA bomb victims' civil court case begins against Gerry Adams

The men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for decisions to plant car bombs in London and Manchester in 1973 and 1996.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:02 MSK
March 9, 2026
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New images could be key to solving mystery of body in wetsuit

Detectives hope the new facial reconstruction images will end an 18-month mystery.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:07 MSK
March 9, 2026
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'Brutal' Scotland and England in crisis – Six Nations talking points

A sensational fourth weekend of the Six Nations sees Scotland give themselves a chance of the title, while Italy beat England for the first time.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:24 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Nationals select former army colonel to contest Farrer byelection – as it happened

This blog is now closedASX plunges $90bn amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisisGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMan charged with murder after alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner westA man was charged with murder after an alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner west on Sunday.I think it’s important to work through this calmly, to understand the intelligence and the briefings that the government has to get to this juncture … If you’re going to send Australian personnel to a conflict, that is one of the most important decisions any government would make. And I think it’s better that there’s bipartisan support, and that’s why you want to be constructive with the government …The reality is, we believe in regime change. This was a tyrant that was oppressing the people of Iran. And I think what’s important here is that the people of Iran are empowered and given back their country through whatever mechanism that they should determine Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 09:25 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Cogent Communications CEO: AI Could Reignite Internet Traffic as Price Compression Persists

Cogent Communications CEO: AI Could Reignite Internet Traffic as Price Compression Persists

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-07 22:02 MSK
March 9, 2026
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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

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

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

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

Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns

David Weaver says proposed jury reforms and slow progress on equality risk eroding support in marginal seatsLabour is in “deep trouble” with Black voters, a former government adviser has warned, saying the party is at risk of being seen as “accepting the normalisation of racism”.David Weaver, who is the chair of Operation Black Vote (OBV), said the government’s plans to restrict juries would “heighten, normalise and embed” racial disproportionality in the justice system and that Black voters were saying: “We don’t know what Labour stands for any more.” Continue reading…

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

IRA bomb victims' civil court case begins against Gerry Adams

The men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for decisions to plant car bombs in London and Manchester in 1973 and 1996.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:02 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

New images could be key to solving mystery of body in wetsuit

Detectives hope the new facial reconstruction images will end an 18-month mystery.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:07 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

'Brutal' Scotland and England in crisis – Six Nations talking points

A sensational fourth weekend of the Six Nations sees Scotland give themselves a chance of the title, while Italy beat England for the first time.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 09:24 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source

Nationals select former army colonel to contest Farrer byelection – as it happened

This blog is now closedASX plunges $90bn amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisisGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMan charged with murder after alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner westA man was charged with murder after an alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner west on Sunday.I think it’s important to work through this calmly, to understand the intelligence and the briefings that the government has to get to this juncture … If you’re going to send Australian personnel to a conflict, that is one of the most important decisions any government would make. And I think it’s better that there’s bipartisan support, and that’s why you want to be constructive with the government …The reality is, we believe in regime change. This was a tyrant that was oppressing the people of Iran. And I think what’s important here is that the people of Iran are empowered and given back their country through whatever mechanism that they should determine Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 09:25 MSK
March 9, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source

Cogent Communications CEO: AI Could Reignite Internet Traffic as Price Compression Persists

Cogent Communications CEO: AI Could Reignite Internet Traffic as Price Compression Persists

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-07 22:02 MSK
March 9, 2026
Technology News Continue in source