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Trump administration's claim that abducted Venezuelan leader is behind gangs sending drugs to US do not stack up.
Trump administration's claim that abducted Venezuelan leader is behind gangs sending drugs to US do not stack up.
Read moreWildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.
Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.
Read moreDonald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
Read moreAlgiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.
Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.
Read moreRelations have been strained for years, as the two countries took differing positions on several regional issues.
Read moreImmigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
Read more181GW of gas-fired capacity proposed for sites in US and Europe because of delays in connecting to national grids, says report Developers of AI datacentres plan to build on-site climate-destroying gas power stations on a huge scale to meet their energy demands, research reveals. Datacentres planned across the US, the UK and mainland Europe have proposals to build fossil fuel plants on-site to create 181GW of gas-fired capacity because of delays to connect to national grids, according to the findings. This is almost four times the total peak electricity demand of Great Britain. Continue reading
181GW of gas-fired capacity proposed for sites in US and Europe because of delays in connecting to national grids, says report Developers of AI datacentres plan to build on-site climate-destroying gas power stations on a huge scale to meet their energy demands, research reveals. Datacentres planned across the US, the UK and mainland Europe have proposals to build fossil fuel plants on-site to create 181GW of gas-fired capacity because of delays to connect to national grids, according to the findings. This is almost four times the total peak electricity demand of Great Britain. Continue reading
Read moreThe comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.
The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.
Read moreAtletico vs Man United and Man City vs PSG headline the league's match day two action as the competition returns.
Atletico vs Man United and Man City vs PSG headline the league's match day two action as the competition returns.
Read moreThe west has spent decades judging Africa’s governance and colonialism is much to blame. But Mo Ibrahim’s latest index offers a different perspective – and some uncomfortable truths The west has never been short of advice on how Africa should govern itself. It has produced rankings, attached conditions to aid and delivered lectures on corruption, often while its own banks and corporations have profited handsomely from the continent’s governance weaknesses. So, there was something refreshing about sitting in Cairo, listening to a Sudanese-born, self-made telecommunications entrepreneur and bill
The west has spent decades judging Africa’s governance and colonialism is much to blame. But Mo Ibrahim’s latest index offers a different perspective – and some uncomfortable truths The west has never been short of advice on how Africa should govern itself. It has produced rankings, attached conditions to aid and delivered lectures on corruption, often while its own banks and corporations have profited handsomely from the continent’s governance weaknesses. So, there was something refreshing about sitting in Cairo, listening to a Sudanese-born, self-made telecommunications entrepreneur and bill
Read moreAmerican skier Lindsey Vonn has her ninth operation after her crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.
American skier Lindsey Vonn has her ninth operation after her crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.
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