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See how Big Tech is transforming Spain’s landscape
Major tech companies are rapidly building massive data centers in Spain’s drought-stricken Aragon region, with Amazon Web Services planning to invest nearly $40 billion, transforming the landscape and raising environmental concerns.
Vance tells Republicans to ‘stop whining’ about Ohio attack ad against Democrat Amy Acton
Vice-President JD Vance defended a controversial campaign ad featuring a Democratic candidate’s estranged mother, urging Republicans to stop criticizing the advertisement used by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio.
Mexico ex-prosecutor charged with treason over US drug raid
Mexico’s federal prosecutors have charged a former state prosecutor with treason for allowing US agents to participate in a drug raid without authorization, resulting in a fatal car crash.
Aichi-Nagoya: Japan is known for world-class events – but the Asian Games were chaotic
Japan’s hosting of the Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture faced significant operational challenges including accommodation shortages, transport errors, and diplomatic incidents, raising questions about the country’s event management capabilities.
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his crimes
New Mexico prosecutors sued two longtime Epstein aides, alleging they concealed crimes at his ranch and continue profiting from his estate while victims seek compensation.
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb implemented new restrictions limiting what hosts can require of guests, prohibiting tasks like dishwashing and bed-stripping that are typically performed by professional cleaners.
AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
AIPAC announced it will cease issuing candidate endorsements and making direct PAC contributions, instead mobilizing individual donors and relying on its affiliated super PAC for political spending.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall
The Trump administration has requested Supreme Court intervention to resume border wall construction through Big Bend National Park in West Texas, which was halted by a federal judge’s injunction.
South Korea: Celebrity shark guided out of Busan canal refuses to swim out to sea
A celebrity dusky shark that became a viral sensation in South Korea’s Busan canal continues circling back despite rescue workers’ efforts to guide it to open sea.
Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election
Brazilian President Lula has challenged right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to release personal financial and communications records ahead of the second round of the presidential election, with corruption emerging as a central campaign issue.
Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth
Oxfam analysis shows Peru’s wealthiest 1 percent captured 42 percent of new wealth between 2019 and 2025, while the poorest half received just 1.4 percent, highlighting persistent inequality concerns.
RFK Jr’s ‘deities of vaccine research’ raided by police in Guinea-Bissau
Police in Guinea-Bissau raided offices of vaccine researchers praised by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., seizing hepatitis B vaccines as part of an investigation into a controversial clinical trial.
Beyond money: Why young Tunisians are considering emigration
Young Tunisians are increasingly considering emigration due to economic hardship, limited job prospects, and concerns about the country’s future, even as some retain faith in reform efforts.
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
President Trump claims economic success ahead of midterm elections, citing job creation and reduced inflation. However, analysis shows mixed results, with most households facing higher costs despite overall GDP growth.
World Food Programme forced to cut aid to Gaza due to funding shortages
The World Food Programme is drastically cutting aid to Gaza due to insufficient funding, reducing assistance to 1.1 million people from 1.6 million as winter approaches and humanitarian conditions remain dire.
Alberta voters weigh future in Canada
Alberta voters are deciding Monday whether to begin the legal process toward independence from Canada in a nonbinding referendum, the first such public vote in the province’s history.
Obama blasts Trump administration probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as ‘so appalling’
Former President Barack Obama criticizes the Trump administration’s federal investigation into congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling it politically motivated and appalling, while the White House denies weaponizing the Justice Department.
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, claims prosecutors
A former OpenAI engineer has been accused of planting a recording device in the company’s conference room with alleged support from the Saudi government, according to US prosecutors.
Israeli police detain 10 people in rare raid against West Bank settlers
Israeli police detained 10 people following weekend violence in the West Bank, including an attack on US photojournalist Heidi Levine that left her with severe injuries requiring hospitalization.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime chance’: Japan launches historic mission to collect rocks from Mars’s moon Phobos
Japan launches the Martian Moons Exploration spacecraft to collect rock and soil samples from Phobos, one of Mars’s two moons, in an unprecedented mission expected to return materials in 2031.
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia postponed its flagship Future Investment Initiative conference scheduled for late October, citing ongoing security concerns amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
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Townsville Mayoral Candidate Received $100k From Clive Palmer Despite Denials
The Townsville Bulletin reports that Townsville independent mayoral candidate Greg Dowling received $100,000 from one of Clive Palmer’s companies a day before he announced his candidacy. This strikes many in Townsville as odd, to say the least, because Dowling told...
What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
The European real estate market continues to be one of the most popular in the world, yet like other markets, there are several factors that could have a negative impact on future performance. Unfortunately, most of the important reasons don’t have anything to do with...
Why Developed Countries Maintain Such High Car Sales
Why Car Sales Are Still So High Car sales are booming in developed countries around the world, especially in countries like the United States and Australia. People are buying new vehicles on a consistent basis, and it doesn’t appear that purchases are slowing down...
New Research Reveals American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
A new survey published uncovers Americans’ thoughts and attitudes towards climate change, showing more 50 percent of Americans don’t know what The Paris Agreement is, a global initiative to combat climate change that President Donald Trump’s administration famously...