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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration provided nearly $950 million in taxpayer support and pollution exemptions to about half of America’s operating coal plants.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be easily exposed through publicly discoverable web links.
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Helen Chiang, Xbox’s first chief operating officer, is departing from Microsoft after approximately three months in the newly created role. She had spent 21 years at the company prior to her promotion.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A hyperscale datacentre under construction in South Wales is casting literal shadows over nearby residents’ lives, sparking a growing battle between local communities and tech companies seeking to build AI infrastructure across Britain.
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UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall
The UK’s largest battery gigafactory has postponed expansion plans at its Sunderland facility due to stalled negotiations with Jaguar Land Rover and lower-than-expected demand from Nissan.
‘Strategic change and grasping nettles’: where now for John Lewis as boss exits?
John Lewis chief Peter Ruis abruptly announced his departure this week, citing a desire to pursue new projects. The sudden exit comes amid challenging trading conditions for UK department stores.
Delivery drivers will get a minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. But is it fair – and will your Uber Eats cost more?
Australian delivery drivers will earn a minimum of $31.30 per hour starting Monday, marking a landmark agreement between unions and major platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Indian PM Modi warns about left-wing activists in Independence Day speech
Indian PM Modi declared success against armed Maoist rebels but warned of ongoing threats from left-wing intellectuals and activists during an Independence Day address.
Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?
Five years after the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, multiple armed opposition groups have emerged across Afghanistan, though experts question whether they represent genuine expansion or fragmentation of resistance forces.
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Ukraine struck Russian military facilities including a rocket center supporting Moscow’s satellite network, while Russia demands clarification from the US and Turkey regarding potential weapons transfers to Kyiv.
Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return
Sudan’s military leader al-Burhan announced temporary immunity for dialogue participants and ruled out restoring the RSF to power, while an African Union delegation visited to discuss peace efforts.
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Egypt could potentially join a recently signed defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, characterizing the pact as open to additional members.
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for reflection following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who faced intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations before his passing at age 41.
Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
Israeli settlers besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank town of Qusra, cutting water and electricity for five days. The incident prompted a rare rebuke from the U.S. ambassador, who labeled the settlers as “terrorists.”
Belgian student strikes gold worth €9m while digging a new sewer
An 18-year-old Belgian student discovered approximately €9 million in gold while excavating a sewer system at a former brewery site, finding coins, nuggets, and bullion bars hidden in a bricked cellar wall.
What it was like in the courtroom as Mangione pleaded guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, marking the first time he publicly admitted to the killing.