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‘Race to bottom’: 40 mayors sign global data centre pact to curb ‘unprecedented’ drain on power and water
LONDON, June 23 — Mayors from 40 cities, including London, Phoenix and Melbourne, have ​agreed to work together to curb the growing strain the rapid growth in data centres is […]
Is Britain a ‘failed state’? What Starmer’s resignation reveals about the UK
LONDON, June 23 — On Monday morning, Keir Starmer emerged ‌into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by his staff and wife, his voice thick with emotion as ​he said […]
Three killed in Montreal, Canada shooting; police investigate potential ‘incel’ link
MONTREAL, June 23 — A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged gunman, triggering rare levels of shock across […]
Heatwave smashes European temperature records; 18 people, including two children, dead in France
PARIS, June 23 — At least 18 people died in France, including two ​children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several […]
US lifts Iran sanctions for 60 days following peace roadmap agreement
BUERGENSTOCK, June 23— The United States waived sanctions on Iran for ​60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal, while officials reported a sustained lull […]
Most Britons want closer EU ties as majority say Brexit was a mistake, ECFR poll finds
BRUSSELS, June 23 — Up to two thirds of British voters, across all party ‌lines, believe Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 has had a negative impact […]
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia’s new right wing president known as ‘The Tiger’?
‘The Tiger’ vows hard shift away from Petro’s policies Lawyer and businessman says he financed his own campaign Pledges crackdown on armed groups, economic expansion BOGOTA, June 22 — Colombia […]
Tech and telecom giants deploy AI to fight illegal wildlife trade, United for Wildlife says
LONDON, June 23 — A group of leading international technology, crypto and ‌other businesses today announced plans to help stamp out the illegal trade in wildlife. Announcement made ‌as part […]
Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including US$15b free‑meal drive, despite warnings it is not ready
Draft targets AI adoption across ministries, regional governments from 2026 to 2029 AI could lift Indonesia’s GDP by 12 per cent or US$366 billion (RM1.5 trillion) by 2030, draft states […]
China probes diaper brands after reports of formamide‑linked skin irritants
BEIJING, June 22 — Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after local media reported that a rash-causing irritant had been found in nappies from brands including Huggies, Beijing’s market watchdog […]