AI data centre boom pushes big tech’s carbon emissions
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure has significantly increased the carbon footprint of the world's largest technology companies, raising fresh...
Super El Niño may trigger global food price shock until 2028
A powerful El Niño weather phenomenon expected to develop later this year could spark a prolonged surge in global food prices, with economists warning...
Recovery challenge continues as Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 4,000
Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes have claimed more than 4,000 lives, marking one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's history, as authorities and...
Developing nations spend more on debt repayments than education: UNESCO
A growing debt burden and declining international aid are forcing many developing nations to allocate more money to repaying foreign loans than to educating...
Scotland: Europe’s most violent nation is now a safer society
Scotland, once regarded as one of the most violent countries in the developed world, has witnessed a remarkable decline in violent crime over the...
Big tech doubles down on AI with billion-dollar investments
Microsoft, Amazon, Google-parent Alphabet and Meta are committing unprecedented sums to artificial intelligence, betting that the technology will define the next phase of global...
US heatwave forces emergency electricity conservation measures
An intense heatwave sweeping across the eastern United States has pushed the country's largest electricity grid to the brink, prompting emergency measures to reduce...
Japan turns to dual pricing for tourists as overtourism pressures mount
Facing record levels of international tourism and mounting pressure on infrastructure, heritage sites and local communities, Japan is increasingly embracing a dual-pricing model that...
Australia sues Amazon over Prime Video ads
Australia's consumer watchdog has initiated legal proceedings against Amazon, alleging that the company breached consumer protection laws by introducing advertisements on its Prime Video...