US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands
US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.
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Alibaba to pay $600m to settle illegal drug sales allegations in US probe
E-commerce giant admitted it failed to prevent 80,000 illegal drug product sales, according to US Justice Department.
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Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
Two Russian climbers scaled New York’s Empire State Building on Wednesday as part of a death-defying marriage proposal.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
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‘Never the same’: How war on Iran changed the global energy sector
Conflict will accelerate shift to renewables and search for alternatives to Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts say.
From: Counting the Cost
Caught between the US and China, can Europe remain competitive?
As trade tensions grow, Europe tries to remain competitive while balancing ties with the US and China.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
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Who is Vadym Yermolaiev, the Ukrainian tycoon injured in Monaco blast?
Police in Monaco and France are hunting for a suspect seen leaving an explosive device at a residential building.
Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal
Drawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi
Kim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
Supreme Court strikes down US campaign spending limits in landmark ruling
The High Court strikes down campaign spending limits, citing First Amendment protections in a 6-3 decision
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know
Documents and photos are stolen from Apple’s Indian supplier. How does this impact the US tech giant?
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EU gets tough on China as trade imbalance stokes deindustrialisation fears
Talks between EU trade commissioner and Chinese commerce minister come as bloc seeks to limit influx of Chinese imports.
