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Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
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Audi heads to US: Trump hopes carmaker boosts election bid
Audi plans its first car plant of its own in the United States, investing billions in a new production site in the state of Georgia.
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Bukangi: Will the shark leave the Busan canal and make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
South Korean media reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China for the first time in a year
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Kim Jong-un crosses over newly opened bridge into China
Visit by train over New Yalu River bridge marks North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year
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With its emotional campaign, incredible multiplayer, and thrilling DMZ, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is an unmissable hit
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 delivers across the board with its excellent campaign, strong multiplayer, and exhilarating DMZ modes.
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South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to calm rising border tensions
South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve border disputes and prevent accidental clashes
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Which are the world's best airlines and airports for dining?
Where are the best places to eat in the skies or before you board? Airlines, airports and airport lounges were among the winners at this year’s World Culinary Awards.
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EU-Canada 'love story' needs more than warm words, senior MEP warns
European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada.
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Asian shares slip as sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide and oil prices jump
Asian shares are mostly lower after the latest shudder for artificial-intelligence stocks weighed on markets around the world, giving the benchmark S&P 500 its worst day since July
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Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?
Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.
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Canada and Turkey forge ‘strategic partnership’ in push to cut US trade reliance
During the ceremony, Canadian and Turkish ministers finalized several cooperation agreements covering energy, defense, and air transportation
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky says Trump ‘should talk about Putin like he does about me’
Zelensky said he did not understand why Trump had become so critical of Kyiv
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Asian shares retreat after strong profits lead a rally on Wall Street
Asian shares and U.S. futures are broadly lower after U.S. stocks climbed, lifted by strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies
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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees
An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to prisoner abuse by Israeli forces
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Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Democrats believe circumstances have aligned for them to win a slew of competitive elections in the state
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North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensions
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South Korea: Famed shark Bukangi returns to canal after failed rescue
Authorities had hoped the female shark would swim back to sea after being led out of the canal.
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Aichi-Nagoya: Japan is known for world-class events - but the Asian Games were chaotic
Hotel chaos, transport mishaps and diplomatic blunders cast a spotlight on organisers and the firm hired to deliver the games.
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Cholesterol may disrupt the brain's cleaning system in Alzheimer's disease
The glymphatic system flushes toxins out of the brain, but this seems to be disrupted in Alzheimer's disease, and cholesterol may be involved
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South Korea tests Cheongwang laser air defense weapon
South Korea unveils 50kW Cheongwang armored laser vehicle — Hanwha expands global export push for mobile beam weapons designed to crush drone swarms
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Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading Chinese factories to produce advanced RAM chips as AI data center competition ramps up — big players move to fight off the threat from CXMT and co.
As Chinese rivals look to get in on the lucrative market, two chip giants are taking action to stay ahead of the game.
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Ukraine war live: Trump’s peace envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
The US envoy flew into Russia's second city on Wednesday morning to review new ideas on ending the war
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Shark trapped for a month in South Korean canal is finally freed
Bukang-i successfully guided out after month in which it drew 1.6m visitors and was watched over by YouTubers
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Inside Ukraine’s strange rift with a Nato ally over North Korea
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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Ukraine war latest: Trump celebrates release of US prisoner in Russia
Stephen Hubbard was released in St Petersburg as Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin
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'She is my world and this is hers' - Fight for vital Leeds Playhouse lifeline
Families are urging Leeds Playhouse to reconsider plans to end its Saturday Buzz Sessions
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North Korean leader's sister inspects border fortifications as tensions rise with the South
State media in North Korea says the sister of leader Kim Jong Un has visited frontline areas where soldiers are reinforcing the heavily armed border with South Korea
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Video. Dutch Crown Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant in naval ceremony
Video. Dutch Crown Princess Amalia was promoted to sergeant aboard a Norwegian training ship in Den Helder, where she has been sailing alongside first-year naval cadets.
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Germany's Merz says EU ready to defend industry against 'unfair' Chinese trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday that the European Union would defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could threaten German industry.
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APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability
Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and pledge to improve cooperation and communication
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Bukangi: Huge crowds watch shark stranded in Busan, South Korea
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Ukraine war live: Trump puts pressure on Kyiv to ‘settle’ as rift escalates
Relations between Trump and Zelensky hit a new low after the US agreed a deal to purchase Russian diesel
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Intel asks FCC for waiver to buy foreign robots — chipmaker’s automated guided vehicles could run afoul of agency’s sweeping robot ban
These robots move chips between tools and sections of the fab.
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Kim Jong Un: Why do rumours about his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Social media platforms have racked up $26 billion in privacy penalties since 2020
Social media giants have paid over $26 billion in privacy fines since 2020, with Meta responsible for 91% of the global total.
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Asian shares mostly decline after AI stocks lead a rebound on Wall Street
Asian shares are mostly lower after stocks artificial-intelligence-related stocks bounced back on Wall Street while other sectors continued to be shaky and oil prices stayed high
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South Korea to withdraw some Kyiv embassy staff as row over POW transfer deepens
South Korea says it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row over Ukraine’s announcement last month of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war that Seoul says was meant to be secret
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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks
The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.
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Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiver
Asian shares are mixed as the volatility in technology stocks persists
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North Korea threatens to restart propaganda broadcasts and deploy more weapons at border with South
North Korea has threatened to resume propaganda broadcasts and deploy more weapons along the border with South Korea, as the rivals remain locked in animosities over last month’s mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers
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Russia to be invited to G20 finance summit in Edinburgh despite European tensions
Last week, the UK Government announced that finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s leading economies will gather in Scotland’s capital.
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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What to Stream: 'Moana,' 'Modern Warfare 4,' Dolly Parton tribute, 'Lupin' and John Legend
John Legend's new album titled “Muse,” produced by Pharrell Williams, is among the new streaming releases coming the week of Oct. 19
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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North Korea: What satellite images reveal about Kim Jong Un's summer retreat
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.
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North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system
It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.
