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Brazilian election: Lula seeks Bolsonaro’s disqualification over alleged Meta interference
Brazil’s President Lula has filed for the disqualification of right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, alleging Meta interfered in the presidential race by limiting campaign content.
Burnham to reveal plans for AI unit to tackle wildfires after scorching summer
The UK government plans to establish an AI unit to detect wildfires and allocate £45 million for specialized firefighter equipment following this year’s record-breaking summer that saw devastating blazes across the country.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide by exploiting OAuth device authentication processes.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates using hybrid cryptography resistant to quantum computer attacks, acquiring a trusted certificate root from CA GlobalSign to enable widespread adoption.
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Melinda French Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation Sum Bringing Total to $20 Million
Melinda French Gates doubled Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival donation from $10 million to $20 million for women-focused nonprofits.
Inside the Global Rise of CJ ENM’s ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’
Studio Dragon’s “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” achieved major international success and won best drama series at the Fifth Blue Dragon Series Awards, signaling the global appeal of unconventional K-drama storytelling.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill reductions as the government accelerates over 40 grid infrastructure projects nationwide to modernize aging electricity networks.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
UK inflation is expected to rise to 2.9% in July due to soaring energy bills, marking a renewed cost of living crisis as the Bank of England considers raising interest rates.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled almost all train services across Great Britain after a power cut disabled its Birmingham control centre, with most routes suspended until further notice.
Solar Has Crossed a Critical Economic Tipping Point
Solar energy now requires less upfront capital investment than coal or gas plants for equivalent electricity output, marking a fundamental shift in how these technologies compete economically.
Iran War Adds $330 Billion to Global Energy Import Bill
An ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has increased global energy import costs by approximately $330 billion over six months, with crude oil accounting for the largest share of additional expenses.
Poland’s Coal Problem Has Changed
Poland’s coal share in electricity generation fell from 72.5% in 2021 to 52.7% by 2025, with renewables reaching 31.4%. However, the country maintains coal capacity for grid reliability as it transitions to renewable energy.
Q&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it?
The UK is developing long-duration energy storage technologies to store renewable energy over days or weeks, with 16 projects selected for regulatory support under a new scheme.
Biggest El Niño for a century forecast to bring UK more autumn rain and storms
The UK Met Office forecasts an exceptionally strong El Niño event—the most intense in over a century—will bring increased autumn rainfall and storms to the UK while pushing global temperatures to record highs in 2027.
France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves
France reported 301 drownings since mid-June, a 14% increase from the previous year, which officials attribute to prolonged heatwaves across the country this summer.
Fires still burn in charred landscape as focus turns to wildfire prevention
A major fire that burned for over a month in the Scottish Cairngorms destroyed more than 2,500 hectares, with recovery efforts now focusing on wildfire prevention strategies.