‘China doesn’t want these built’: Trump claims Beijing is behind AI data centre protests
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‘China doesn’t want these built’: Trump claims Beijing is behind AI data centre protests

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance because the United States is pulling ahead in the global artificial intelligence race. “A big part of it is China,” Trump told Fox News during a California visit focused on the economy ahead of the midterm elections in November. “Look, who...

Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn

Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn

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Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared KushnerElectronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn).The company announced the completion of the deal on Tuesday evening, only days after the EU gave its approval, the f...

After Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami, volunteers have planted more than 680,000 trees to protect the coast from future tsunamis

After Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami, volunteers have planted more than 680,000 trees to protect the coast from future tsunamis

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In a remarkable effort to enhance its coastal protection, Japan is planting over 680,000 native trees through the Chinju no Mori Project. This initiative, which complements existing concrete seawalls established after the 2011 tsunami, employs the innovative Miyawaki Method. By drawing inspiration from ancient guardian forests, these new dense forests will not only serve as a natural barrier again...

Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration

Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration

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Foreign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were apparent at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday, where foreign visitors stood waiting to clear immigration. The line stretched beyond the 10 waiting lanes marked out by retractable belt barriers. Chaos ensued near the entrance...

BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads

BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads

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We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD to debut first humanoid robots in August as rivalry with Tesla intensifies Electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD plans to unveil its first humanoid robots within the next few weeks, as Chi...

The insect that carries its own bomb: How the bombardier beetle turns chemistry into a weapon

The insect that carries its own bomb: How the bombardier beetle turns chemistry into a weapon

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Bombardier beetles possess a unique defense mechanism involving explosive chemical sprays. These insects mix chemicals to create a hot, noxious spray for protection. Their specialized internal structures allow them to survive these powerful self-inflicted explosions. Bombardier beetles can fire their chemical bombs multiple times before needing to escape. These fascinating insects have evolved...

Perez Hilton hospitalised after livestreaming self-harm on Tiktok

Perez Hilton hospitalised after livestreaming self-harm on Tiktok

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Emergency services were seen outside Hilton’s home in Miami on Tuesday night after members of the public reported seeing Hilton harm himselfThe celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after livestreaming footage of himself self-harming on TikTok.Emergency services were seen outside Hilton’s home in Miami on Tuesday night after concerned members of the public reported seeing Hilton har...

【速報予定16:00~】夏の甲子園 まもなく開会式始まる

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ことしで108回目を迎える夏の全国高校野球は、5日、開幕します。まもなく甲子園球場で開会式が始まります。NHKはすべての試合をテレビとラジオで中継するとともに、「NHK ONE」でも同時・見逃し配信します。

Australia news live: Queensland’s deputy premier says meetings with Gina Rinehart were ‘about the weather’, not mining legislation

Australia news live: Queensland’s deputy premier says meetings with Gina Rinehart were ‘about the weather’, not mining legislation

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Follow today’s news liveAlan Jones trial: live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost every house sold in first six months of the year made a profitThe vast majority of homeowners are selling their properties for more than they bought them for, even as house prices enter a tailspin, AAP reports. Continue reading...

山梨 中央道で乗用車など7台が関係する事故 7人けがで搬送

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5日午後1時すぎ、山梨県上野原市の中央自動車道で乗用車やトラックなど7台が関係する事故がありました。警察と消防によりますと、この事故で7人がけがをして病院に搬送されました。詳しいけがの程度は分かっていませんが、いずれも意識はあるということです。事故の影響で中央自動車道は上り線が、大月インターチェンジから上野原インターチェンジの間と、都留インターチェンジから大月ジャンクションの間で通行止めとなっています。

Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing

Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing

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The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers, a former Republican congressman, in November's critical midterm elections.

Michigan awaits outcome of Democratic primary seen as latest test of progressive movement

Michigan awaits outcome of Democratic primary seen as latest test of progressive movement

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The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers, a former Republican congressman, in November's critical midterm elections.

Narrow escape: how ANA flight from Shanghai avoided a collision at Tokyo airport

Narrow escape: how ANA flight from Shanghai avoided a collision at Tokyo airport

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An All Nippon Airways passenger jet took evasive action after coming close to a government inspection aircraft near Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday, in the latest aviation safety incident at the airport since a deadly runway collision in 2024. According to Japanese media reports, ANA flight NH968 from Shanghai was approaching the airport at around 6am on Tuesday when its traffic collision avoida...

Right turn on green: is the Telegraph changing its tune on the climate?

Right turn on green: is the Telegraph changing its tune on the climate?

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Flurry of articles has raised eyebrows and drawn response from Kemi Badenoch defending stance on net zero“Nobody can deny that the UK is getting warmer and high temperatures are becoming a clear threat to homes, nature and food security,” read the lengthy news report, which explored the devastating effect of British wildfires on families in recent years.The article’s conclusions, written after the...