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Examining US official's claim that data centres 'don't use water'
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely suggested that data centres don't use water.…
BBC visits area at heart of police investigation after A66 crash
The BBC's Ed Thomas has visited Grangetown, an area which has been the focus of an investigation following the deadly A66 crash.…
Six-week-old child in Pennsylvania dies from measles, coroner says
Officials decline to confirm whether death was one of two announced last week as Lancaster county outbreak growsA six-week-old child in Pennsylvania d…
Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, money laundering
The influencer and his brother are in a Miami prison pending potential extradition to the UK on rape charges…
Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death
The University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death.…
Israeli strike kills two in southern Lebanon amid ongoing escalation
Israeli attacks against villages and towns in southern Lebanon continue despite truce agreements and diplomacy.…
Emotional Taylor steps on to the scales one final time
Katie Taylor and Flora Pili weigh in under the light-welterweight limit at a sun-kissed Trinity College in Dublin before they fight for the undisputed…
Trump to take gifted Qatar jet to Ireland despite questions about its security
The president was moved to a separate aircraft during a July trip after officials learned of a possible Iranian threat, leaving questions about the pl…
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size
The widely-used Mercator map is often criticised for visually exaggerating and centralising Western nations.…
Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank
Israeli forces' demolition of 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban leaves villagers determined to stand firm on their land.…
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
Two days of fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters has left dozens dead on both sides, sources say.…
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters
A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s domestic intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring five people.…
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame
Three years on, October 7 is central to Israeli politics as Netanyahu faces pressure and deflects blame for his failures…
Oasis fans say cryptic codes in chip shop video point to Glasgow gigs next year
Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.…
Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend, reports say
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have led President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war - but talks have stalled.…
OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims
OpenAI said it could not "meaningfully respond" to the report's findings because it hadn't been allowed to review it ahead of publication.…
Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations
Israel has released five people to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations. Dozens of Lebanese remain detained by Israel.…
US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
US State Department tells Al Jazeera Washington 'does not support any plan' for the expulsion of Palestinians.…
Diesel price hits all-time high in US amid Iran war woes
Price of gasoline also sets new record for Labor Day weekend ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.…
UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israeli West Bank operation
More than 33,000 Palestinian refugees remain displaced since Israel launched Operation Iron Wall.…
Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has told SBU to deliver ‘appropriate, tangible response’ to Kyiv strikeThe head office of Ukraine’s SBU intelligence agenc…
Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens
As Ukrainian civilians suffer from air attacks, Russian ground forces struggle to advance.…
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.…
Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks
Belarusian said to have had tourist visa issued by Italy is investigated over alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airportEurope live – latest updatesGer…
Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules?
Undercover footage allegedly shows top Reform officials discussing ways to evade foreign funding laws.…
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues give hope for more flood survivors
Two people have been rescued more than a week after more than 1,300 people were killed in flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.…
Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praises the release and thanks US President Donald Trump for his efforts.…
Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party
Reform says it would use the Navy to intercept boats and return migrants to France, if the party wins power.…
Jerusalem Daily: Israel’s plan to expel Gaza’s population
Ben-Gvir sets out a plan for the illegal forced expulsion of all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip…
At least 100 killed as Yemen’s Houthis push towards key strait
Fighting has intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces since Thursday.…