In Silicon Valley, AI data centre boom meets local resistance
Despite Silicon Valley’s wealth, many residents remain unconvinced that the benefits of the wave of tech-driven growth tied to AI-focused facilities will be broadly shared.
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Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid 'Qatargate' probe
ATHENS, Sept 17 - Greece's parliament lifted the immunity of one of the country's former European Commissioners on Thursday, clearing the way for further action by authorities investigating the \"Qatargate\" corruption case, one of the biggest scandals to hit the EU.
European Parliament agrees to accelerate issuing permits for defense projects - Anadolu Ajansı
European Parliament agrees to accelerate issuing permits for defense projects Anadolu Ajansı
Tom Barrack: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Donald Trump to meet in New York - Milliyet
Milliyet AppUygulamayı AçWebWeb'de Devam Et ENTom Barrack: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Donald Trump to meet in New YorkNewsTom Barrack: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan And Donald Trump To Meet İn New YorkTom Barrack: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Donald Trump to meet in New York17.09.2026 - 15:21 |...
Dikko Emerges Sokoto LP Guber Candidate - THISDAYLIVE
The Labour Party (LP) has settled on a new standard-bearer for the 2027 governorship election in Sokoto State with the emergence of former Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Haliru Dikko, as its consensus candidate.
Social media increasingly important in local elections, says Brett Herron - IOL
GOOD Party City of Cape Town mayoral candidate Brett Herron reckons that elections are increasingly being contested in digital spaces.
Pakistan ranked third-to-last in WEF's Global Gender Gap Report 2026
Pakistan ranked third-to-last in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2026, with 59.5 per cent gender parity, up almost 3pc from last year. The annual report benchmarked the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions: economic par...
WA’s Child Protection Minister says filthy conditions aren’t squalid - The Australian
WA’s Child Protection Minister says filthy conditions aren’t squalid The Australian
MP Leslyn Lewis sues her alma mater, and professor for 'traumatizing' job interview - National Post
Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis speaks during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, April 20, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaArticle contentSeeking damages of more than $3 million, Leslyn Lewis, the MP for Haldimand-Norfolk in rural southern Ontario and a former le...
Former president of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes - Le Monde.fr
Former president of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes Le Monde.fr
Michigan Republican lawmaker warns guaranteed income programs do not work, voices opposition to state policy
Michigan Republicans are demanding oversight of Rx Kids, a $300 million cash assistance program they say has become a guaranteed income experiment.
Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe
The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.
Syrian court sentences three linked to coastal violence
A Syrian court has issued its first verdicts linked to mass killings in coastal areas last year, with two supporters of the deposed government receiving a death sentence and life in prison, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Canada’s Carney welcomes EU’s associated membership proposal
In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation.
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
Sweden's prime minister to resign after losing election
Sweden's prime minister to resign after losing election reuters.com
Plan der EU-Kommission: Drei Altersstufen für Soziale Medien
Unter 13, bis 15 und bis 18 - in diesen Schritten soll die Nutzung Sozialer Medien durch Minderjährige geregelt werden: Das schlägt die EU-Kommission mit dem EU Kids Act vor. Süchtig machende Funktionen sollen ganz verboten werden. Von K. Schmid.
Warum die SPD jetzt auf Manuela Schwesig hofft
Die SPD hofft bei der Wahl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern auf die Zugkraft von Ministerpräsidentin Schwesig. Ein Erfolg könnte die Partei etwas stabilisieren, doch die Stimmung bleibt angespannt. Von Ann-Katrin Mellmann und Moritz Rödle.