Datacentres using 6% of electricity supply in UK and US, research says

Industry body says energy consumption driven by AI up 15% globally in two years as it warns of societal backlashDatacentres are consuming 6% of electricity in the UK and US, with the growing strain of AI on energy supplies prompting community resistance, according to research.The proportion of electricity used by vast warehouses stacked with microchips to power AI and the internet has risen 15% worldwide in the past two years as annual global investment in datacentres approaches $1tn (£740bn) – nearly 1% of the global economy, according to the International Data Center Association (IDCA). Cont

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40

The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Rupee hits fresh low of 95.7/$ as outflows, oil strain worsen rout

Analysts say the losses would have been steeper had it not been for RBI’s frequent market interventions and rare regulatory ‌curbs

Govt raises paddy MSP by ₹72 to ₹2,441/quintal for 2026-27

The support price for common and A-grade varieties has been increased by ₹72 per quintal to ₹2,441 and ₹2,461 per quintal, respectively, for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season (September-October).

King Charles unveiling government’s agenda at the state opening of parliament – UK politics live

King sets out the government’s planned new laws to members in the House of LordsStarmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisisLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute of interpretation has emerged overnight between the Scottish and UK governments. Yesterday evening a Scottish government spokesperson announced that, during a call between first minister John Swinney and prime minister Kier Starmer, both parties agreed to meet face to face next month to discuss a referendum on independence.It is particularly welcome that the prime minister agreed

Russia to fulfill all agreements on energy supply to India: FM Lavrov

Lavrov pointed out that Russia has never failed to fulfil its obligations to India or anyone else when it comes to energy supplies.

Якушев: продление гаражной амнистии позволит оформить гаражи более 1 млн россиян

Трьом знакам Зодіаку Всесвіт готує дуже приємний сюрприз

У списку є представники знака Овен.

В Україні закриваються одразу чотири мережі супермаркетів: яка причина

На місця цих магазинів мають зайти інші оператори ринку.

BZ: ЕС должен поддержать идею Путина о переговорах и Шредере

Telangana govt to set up 600 new EV charging stations over next 3 years

Offers single-window clearance facility for new EV charging stations

Carburanti, il governo ferma la maggioranza: no a nuovi aiuti per gli autotrasportatori

L’esecutivo invita i partiti al ritiro degli emendamenti al decreto fiscale che chiedevano 100 milioni in più contro il caro gasolio. La retromarcia a pochi giorni dallo sciopero dei tir

Ryanair знову збільшить премії для персоналу за виявлення пасажирів із надмірним багажем

Нинішні темпи виявлення порушників не влаштовують керівництво авіакомпанії.

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid global headwinds, FII outflows

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets ended in the green on Wednesday afternoon after a volatile session, with Sensex and Nifty posting marginal gains as sentiment remained fragile amid crude oil surge, foreign investor outflows, rupee weakness and persistent global inflation concerns.

Ведучий "Караоке на майдані" ХАС презентував емоційний сингл і кліп "Звикли"

Це історія про стосунки, які тримаються не на коханні, а на звичці.

Kanye West loses lawsuit over uncleared sample played at stadium fan event

Rapper known as Ye must pay six-figure sum to four plaintiffs who successfully argued he infringed copyrightKanye West has lost a lawsuit which alleged he infringed on other artists’ copyright by playing an uncleared sample of their work during a live event.In July 2021 the artist, now legally known as Ye, played his then-unreleased album Donda to 40,000 fans at a listening party held at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The version of the song Hurricane featured a sample of MSD PT2, an instrumental composed by four musicians: Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh, Josh Mease and Dan Seeff. They had m

King Charles arrives for the state opening of parliament – UK politics live

King will set out the government’s planned new laws during his speech at the Palace of WestminsterStarmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisisLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute of interpretation has emerged overnight between the Scottish and UK governments. Yesterday evening a Scottish government spokesperson announced that, during a call between first minister John Swinney and prime minister Kier Starmer, both parties agreed to meet face to face next month to discuss a referendum on independence.It is particularly welcome that the pri

India, Iran hold talks on ‘bilateral and regional issues’

According to sources from Iran, Gharibabadi is likely to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which is to be held in the capital from May 14-15.

Китай починає будувати величезних людиноподібних роботів, якими можна керувати зсередини

Робот GD01 позиціонується як цивільний транспорт, що трансформується.

Синоптикиня Діденко назвала області, де 14 травня буде найхолодніше

Температура у низці обалстей очікується лише +12°...+14°.

Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.

Что известно о сходе электропоезда с рельсов в Белгородской области

Утром 13 мая в Яковлевском округе Белгородской области электропоезд, следовавший по маршруту «Белгород – Томаровка», сошел с рельсов. «Ведомости» собрали все, что известно к настоящему моменту о чрезвычайном происшествии.

Білорусь не поспішає надавати РФ свій повітряний простір, – "Флеш"

Натомість росіяни вимушені пускати БПЛА через українську територію, ризикуючи збиттям.

Gold falls as hot US inflation data diminish rate cut bets

US consumer inflation rose further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years

Рідкісне фото: ВМС США розкрили локацію підводного човна, що може нести ядерку, - BI

На озброєнні ВМС США перебувають 14 атомних підводних човнів класу Ohio, кожен з яких може нести до 20 ракет Trident II D5.

Nel silenzio della montagna: dalle Dolomiti alla Patagonica, 12 cammini verso indimenticabili albe

L'Italia offre tanti percorsi ideali da percorrere alle prime luci del giorno e in tutto il mondo ce ne sono di imperdibili. Così il paesaggio diventa spettacolo

Чи можна приймати магній із мелатоніном: експерти пояснили, як ці добавки впливають на сон

Ці дві добавки можуть покращити сон різними, але взаємодоповнюючими способами.

Источник «Ведомостей»: между партиями идет борьба за антизапретительную повестку

Букмекери оновили ставки на "Євробаченні-2026": шанси України зросли

Українська співачка виступить у другому півфіналі конкурсу.

1MDB financier Jho Low seeks pardon from Donald Trump

Fugitive faces charges including corruption and money laundering in US and Malaysia for role he allegedly played in scandalThe fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, a central figure in the multibillion-dollar scandal at the state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), is reportedly seeking a pardon from the US president, Donald Trump.Low faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the US and Malaysia for the important role he allegedly played in the misappropriation of at least $4.5bn (£3.3bn) from 1MDB. Continue reading...

Простір магії та дитячих мрій: ілюзіоністи Magic Brothers зустрілися з дітьми Героїв

У межах соціального проєкту "Здійсни мрію" від 1+1 media відбулася зустріч із ілюзіоністами Magic Brothers для підопічних фонду "Діти Героїв", які втратили батьків внаслідок війни.

NYT: Иран сохранил до 70% ракетного арсенала вопреки заявлениям Трампа

Novara: “Ci voleva una principessa perché in Italia ci accorgessimo di Reggio Children”

Il pedagogista e la visita di Kate Middleton: “Abbiamo una fortissima tradizione e una cultura pedagogica progressista che conosciamo poco e che valorizziamo ancora meno, peggio ancora con questo ministero all’Istruzione che fa proposte di stampo gentiliano”

ЕС в новом пакете санкций хочет ограничить срок пребывания дипломатов из РФ

Дефіцит нафти невідворотній: аналітики назвали дату завершення блокади Ормузької протоки

Через суттєве обмеження трафіку Ормузькою протокою ринок вже не отримав понад мільярд барелів нафти з країн Перської затоки.

Scuola, i prof contro le gite: “Vanno abolite. I ragazzi saltano dai balconi, troppi rischi”

Un sondaggio rivela che per la maggioranza degli insegnanti i viaggi di istruzione andrebbero eliminati. Oggi la notizia della morte del ragazzo pugliese precipitato dalla finestra di un hotel

NEET paper leak: Woman detained in Pune, handed over to CBI

Ecco chi sono le pioniere dell’educazione che Kate Middleton incontrerà

La storia di Ione Bartoli, Eletta Bertani e Carla Nironi, tra le fondatrici del modello “Reggio Children”, che vedranno la principessa del Galles

Селезньов назвав дві ключові умови, які дають Україні шанс переломити хід війни

Він нагадав, що не варто забувати про 1000 км україно-білоруського кордону.

As Starmer Rejects Calls to Resign, Some Make Comparisons to President Biden

In Britain, some argue that Prime Minister Keir Starmer, by rejecting calls to step aside, risks repeating the mistakes of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Stella prize 2026: Lee Lai becomes first non-binary person and first graphic novelist to win with Cannon

Lai wins $60,000 literary award for her study of a young woman’s repression and rage as she struggles to juggle the needs of those around herSign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsAs the 2026 winner of the Stella prize, Lee Lai has established two new firsts: the first ever non-binary winner with her book Cannon, which is the first graphic novel to win the $60,000 Australian literary award for women and non-binary writers.Cannon follows the titular, queer Chinese woman living in Montreal on the “uncool side of [her] twenties”. Cannon’s real name is Lucy, which became Luce then (loo

Neuty the nutria, viral pet rodent whose family fought a state to keep him, dies of cancer

Condolences poured in for the Louisiana beaver-like legend who once appeared on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News showSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailCondolences have poured in for a Louisiana couple who successfully battled wildlife authorities to keep their domesticated nutria as a pet, watched the semi-aquatic rodent appear on cable news and accumulate a social media following tens of thousands strong, and then endured the animal’s recent death from cancer.Denny and Myra Lacoste announced Neuty’s death on Monday on Instagram, where more than 37,000 users followed an account dedicat

Приготувала домашні бургери на дріжджовому тісті: чоловік сказав, що смачнішого ще не їв

Такі бургери виходять дуже ситними, сирними та ароматними.

La Chine veut convertir Donald Trump à sa vision de la paix à Taïwan

Pékin a fait de l’île son dossier prioritaire, espérant convaincre le président américain, en visite en Chine du 13 au 15 mai, d’infléchir sa position au sujet de l’indépendance de Taïwan et de lâcher du lest sur les ventes d’armes.

ITCMAARS ‘Crop Doctor’ enables farmers to improve plant health across 70 crops

ITC’s AI- and ML-powered agritech solution is enabling real-time detection of plant diseases, delivering tailored remedial guidance to Indian farmers.

Nvidia’s CEO joins Trump in China with AI in the spotlight

Huang is among several US business leaders including Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook and Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk on Trump’s first overseas trip since waging war in the Middle East

At least eight killed in Israeli drone strikes on highway south of Beirut

There were three strikes on cars on the highway in Jiyeh and the dead included two children.

At least eight killed in Israeli drone strikes on Lebanon highway

Two children among those killed after three strikes hit cars on the highway in Jiyeh, south of Beirut.

ФАС предложила снижать цены на препарат через год после выхода дженерика

ФАС хочет снижать цены на оригинальный препарат через год после выхода дженерика

Росія розпочала комбінований удар по Україні: Флеш заявив про нову тактику окупантів

Однією з цілей атаки стала столиця України.

The class politics of modern outbreaks

The MV Hondius hantavirus scare revived debates about luxury travel, public health and unequal vulnerability to disease.

"Це тупик": окупант з 4 вищими освітами ошелешив причиною, чому пішов воювати

Кандидат економічних наук із Санкт-Петербурга заявив, що погодився на контракт через борги та безробіття.

"Це безвихідь": окупант з 4 вищими освітами ошелешив причиною, чому пішов воювати

Кандидат економічних наук із Санкт-Петербурга заявив, що погодився на контракт через борги та безробіття.

UK housebuilder Vistry warns of ‘significantly’ lower profits amid Iran war uncertainty

Bovis Homes owner’s shares plunged 10.5% after it was forced to cut prices as buyers become cautiousOne of the UK’s biggest housebuilders has said its profits will be “significantly” lower, as it was forced to cut prices after heightened uncertainty caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.Vistry’s shares plunged 10.5% in early trading on Wednesday, hitting their lowest level in nearly 15 years, as it told shareholders its first-half profits would be hit by the fallout from the Middle East conflict. Continue reading...