Google’s $15 Billion India Data Centre Project Faces Environmental and Legal Scrutiny
New Delhi: Google’s planned $15 billion data centre project in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh is facing mounting environmental…
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Record Drought Exposes World War II Shipwrecks as Danube River Reaches Historic Lows in Serbia
BELGRADE: Record-low water levels on the Danube River have exposed dozens of sunken World War II German warships in eastern…
AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb Hold Preliminary Talks on Potential $400 Billion Pharma Merger
LONDON: British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has held preliminary discussions with U.S.-based Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential merger that could…
UK Hiring Declines as Demand for AI Skills Reaches Record High, Indeed Reports
LONDON: Hiring activity in the United Kingdom declined during the first half of 2026, while employer demand for artificial intelligence…
England and Wales Record Driest July Amid Relentless Heatwaves and Worsening Drought
LONDON: England and Wales have recorded their driest July since records began, following months of relentless heatwaves that have intensified…
The AI Containment Wake-Up Call: Innovation Must Not Outpace Safety
Artificial intelligence has entered a new phase—one where autonomous agents are no longer merely responding to prompts but are capable…
BAE Systems Secures £5.9 Billion UK Contract to Advance Next-Generation Nuclear Submarines
LONDON: British defence contractor BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.9 billion ($7.8 billion) contract by the UK government to…
Half of England Declared in Drought After Prolonged Heat and Record Low Rainfall
LONDON: More than half of England has officially been placed under drought status following weeks of exceptionally hot and dry…
France and Spain Battle Massive Wildfires as Fresh Heatwave Threatens to Escalate Crisis
Paris: Firefighters across France and Spain are racing against time to contain some of the largest wildfires in recent history…
Reform UK’s Proposed Levy on Overseas Workers Faces Strong Opposition from Health and Education Sectors
LONDON: Reform UK’s proposal to impose a levy on employers hiring overseas workers has drawn widespread criticism from leaders in…