Global Authorities Restrict Data Centre Construction Amid AI Boom
Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.
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Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.
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The United Nations highlights how Sudan's warring factions exploit natural resources to finance military operations, perpetuating violence and disrupting livelihoods.
Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:14 AMworld
The $1.8 billion project aims to power 120,000 homes and contribute significantly to the state's long-duration energy storage goals.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 AMpolitics
Governor Kathy Hochul halts new permits for large data centers to develop a regulatory framework addressing environmental and community impacts.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AMus
Sixteen people rescued and search ongoing after incident involving pontoon pleasure boat about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island.
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A series of Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed several children and civilians, while settler violence and land seizures escalate in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:03 AMworld
A decade after rejecting The Hague’s arbitration ruling, China continues to assert control over contested islands, exemplified by developments on Tree Island in the Paracels.
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Ambiguities in a hastily drafted memorandum of understanding have led to conflicting interpretations between Iran and other regional actors, complicating control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Two major forest fires near Paris and southern Spain have prompted evacuations and arrests, with firefighting efforts including unprecedented use of water-dumping planes in the Paris region.
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Opposition leader Angus Taylor has categorically dismissed any alliance with Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, warning their policies would cause economic harm.
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The UN warns of restricted humanitarian access in Gaza amid ongoing violence and funding shortages, prepares $100 million emergency fund for a potentially severe El Niño, and confirms El Salvador's elimination of a major disease.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 12:14 PMworld
Following a landslide victory, Hungary's new government passes constitutional amendments to end the terms of President Tamás Sulyok and Constitutional Court head Péter Polt.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 11:48 AM
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cites increased attacks and US pressure on Oman as key factors in the breakdown of talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 13, 2026, 11:42 AM
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Contrary to expectations shaped by political turmoil headlines, humanitarian aid in Venezuela reveals strong community bonds and hope following devastating earthquakes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 11:21 AM
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is remembered for his unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, notably as the first Arab leader to visit Gaza during its blockade.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 8:39 AM
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is remembered for his unwavering support for the Palestinian people and his historic visit to Gaza that challenged the blockade.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 8:21 AM
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At least 12 people have died in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires, with dozens missing and arrests made amid rising concerns over climate-driven fire risks.
BBC World | Jul 12, 2026, 6:49 AM
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A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.
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Seattle presented cleaner streets during the World Cup, but a commentator argues the city only shifted its drug crisis out of sight without solving it.
Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 2:52 PM
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While Japan's scallop industry has adapted to China's import ban, warming waters now threaten catch volumes.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 11, 2026, 12:16 PM
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Waymo alerted police after monitoring underage occupants drinking and firing a toy gun, sparking debate on privacy in autonomous vehicles.
Reason | Jul 11, 2026, 11:22 AM
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The UN World Food Programme and South Sudan’s government activate a proactive drought response in Eastern Equatoria, providing cash assistance and early warnings to vulnerable communities.
UN News | Jul 11, 2026, 2:12 AM
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Matthew Wielicki, a former geochemist critical of established climate science, has been named head of the US Global Change Research Program amid concerns from scientific communities.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 10:43 PM
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US President Donald Trump confirms continuation of negotiations with Iran amid escalating tensions, while declaring the June ceasefire ended.
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