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UN chief demands tech giants ‘be honest’ about the hidden water, power, and carbon cost of the AI boom
LONDON, June 23 — The United Nations called on major artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to publicly disclose the full environmental cost of their data centres and use renewable power, as he launched a transparency initiative for the sector. The
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‘Never return to pre-war conditions’ — Iran sets new rules for Hormuz strait
TEHRAN, June 23 — Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic. Iran and
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Heatwave smashes European temperature records; 18 people, including two children, dead in France
PARIS, June 23 — At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday. As schools in France closed or modified
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US lifts Iran sanctions for 60 days following peace roadmap agreement
BUERGENSTOCK, June 23— The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal, while officials reported a sustained lull in fighting in Lebanon under the agreement aimed at ending
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Europe scorched by 40°C heatwave as France reports deaths and Spain issues red alerts
PARIS, June 22 — Three people died in France from health issues caused by extreme heat and almost 2,700 French schools were set to close or modify timetables as authorities across Europe issued heatwave warnings for today. Temperatures in Bordeaux
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Switzerland hails progress in Iran-US talks, want ‘technical discussions’ to start next week
BURGENSTOCK, June 22 — Following a first round of talks in Switzerland between Tehran and Washington towards ending the Middle East war, Bern said Monday that conditions were set for technical discussions to follow immediately. Teams led by US Vice
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Australia confirms second H5N1 bird flu case in three days, vows to curb spread
SYDNEY, June 22 — Australia reported a second case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia on Monday, after confirming its first over the weekend, as the government vowed to rein in the spread of the virus. A
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Poll shows Israelis believe Iran won war, deal leaves nation weaker and Netanyahu exposed
JERUSALEM, June 21 — Israelis overwhelmingly believe that Iran emerged stronger from the Middle East war and its subsequent deal with the United States, a poll released on Sunday found. The poll of 3,644 respondents, conducted between June 17 and
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US-Iran talks kick off in Switzerland amid Lebanon conflict threat
BURGENSTOCK (Switzerland), June 21 — The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran since the two sides signed a preliminary agreement to halt their war was due to begin in Switzerland today, with the conflict in Lebanon
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Trump blames ‘terrible vandals’ for Washington pool renovation woes
WASHINGTON, June 21 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday “terrible vandals” had sabotaged his renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which will have to be revamped again, as it was blighted with algae and peeling paint. Trump
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