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ReutersIndian tycoon Gautam Adani charged in US over $265 million bribery scheme
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors for his alleged role in a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials, plunging his conglomerate deep into crisis for the second time in two years. Multiple counts of fraud - which U.S. authorities say involved a firm that was listed in New York and affected American investors - were levelled against Adani, who is one of the world's richest people, as well as seven other defendants. The charges follow much turmoil for the Adani Group last year after short-seller Hindenburg Research issued a report that accused it of using offshore tax havens improperly - which the company denied.
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Nine UK water companies will not use customers' money for bonuses, regulator says
LONDON (Reuters) -Nine water companies, including crisis-hit Thames Water, will not use money from customers' bills to fund 6.8 million pounds ($8.60 million) of bonuses for executives after new rules came into force, regulator Ofwat said on Thursday. It said it would use its new powers to directly block Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water from paying 1.5 million pounds of bonuses funded by customers on the grounds that the payments did not adequately reflect company performance.
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Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies at age 86
British politician John Prescott, a former merchant seaman who rose to the post of deputy prime minister, has died at age 86. The family said Prescott had “spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment.” For a decade, Prescott brought grit, humor and working-class authenticity to the government of the young, polished Tony Blair, who became prime minister in 1997.
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John Prescott latest: Former deputy prime minister dies, aged 86
The former trade union activist died “peacefully” after a battle with Alzheimer's. He was a key figure of Tony Blair’s New Labour government.
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What we know about Clarkson's Farm season 5 and stars returning
Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed the future of Clarkson's Farm by announcing Prime Video has renewed the show for season 5.
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At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — A new draft text released early Thursday which will form the basis of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change left out a crucial sticking point: how much wealthy nations will pay.
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Military help for Ukraine 'too sensitive', but rep office a goal, Taiwan envoy says
Taiwan is not involved in military assistance for Ukraine as it is "too sensitive" but would like to establish a representative office in the country, Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu said. Taiwan has offered strong moral support to Ukraine since Russia's invasion two years ago, seeing parallels with the threat Taipei says it faces from its neighbour China, which views the democratically governed island as its own territory, a claim Taiwan's government rejects.
- Deadline
The Sidemen’s YouTube Reality Series Switches To Netflix
Netflix has taken on the second season of The Sidemen’s YouTube reality series. The streamer has greenlit a second season of the Big Brother-esque Inside, which will air early next year. The first season aired on YouTube, with the first ep having amassed 14 million views via the Sidemen YouTube channel, which has 21.8 million …
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Mali junta chief fires prime minister in row over return to civilian rule
The prime minister had criticised the junta's lack of clarity in the transition to democratic rule.
- The Independent
December 2024 dates for benefit and pensions as PIP and DLA payments increase revealed
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Wofford plays St. Thomas in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Saint Thomas Tommies (3-2) vs. Wofford Terriers (1-3)
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Chicago State faces Indiana State, seeks to halt 5-game skid
Chicago State Cougars (0-5) at Indiana State Sycamores (2-2)
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Kingz leads Oregon State against Oregon after 22-point game
Oregon Ducks (4-0) at Oregon State Beavers (4-0)
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Texas squares off against Syracuse in Brooklyn, New York
Syracuse Orange (3-0) vs. Texas Longhorns (3-1)
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Williams leads Nebraska against No. 14 Creighton after 28-point showing
Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) at Creighton Bluejays (4-0)
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No. 17 Arizona hosts No. 12 Duke after Bradley's 22-point performance
Duke Blue Devils (3-1) at Arizona Wildcats (2-1)
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North Carolina Central visits Georgia State after Hamilton's 30-point game
North Carolina Central Eagles (1-5) at Georgia State Panthers (2-2)
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Presbyterian visits SFA, looks to end road slide
Presbyterian Blue Hose (2-3) at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (2-2)
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Nevada Wolf Pack and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet
Vanderbilt Commodores (4-0) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (4-0)