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Lille's Bentaleb scores on return from heart attack

ESPN FC: Kidderminster Harriers 

Nabil Bentaleb could not have scripted his comeback any better after the Lille midfielder marked his return to the side following a heart attack last year with a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win at Stade Rennais.

China urges US to 'correct its mistakes' after State Department removes Taiwan web reference

Voice of America 

BEIJING/TAIPEI — China on Monday urged the United States to "correct its mistakes" after the U.S. State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan independence, which it said was part of a routine update. The fact sheet on Taiwan, updated last week, retains Washington's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or from China, which claims the democratically governed island as its own. But as well as dropping the phrase "we do not support Taiwan independence,"... Читать дальше...

FM Sitharaman dispels gloom over capex cut worries, says no govt programme will suffer

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The govt's asset building efforts will persist with a 10.2% higher capex target for FY, FM Sitharaman said. Focus remains on consumption facilitation and debt-to-GDP ratio reduction, without affecting key programs, she added. Power and insurance sectors are likely to see significant reforms, the FM further said.

Musk's DOGE seeks access to US tax system: Reports

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has requested broad access to the IRS's detailed financial data, causing privacy concerns. Musk aims to reduce government spending, but experts worry about potential misuse of taxpayer information. The request has not been granted yet, but it has raised alarms about privacy and security implications.