86m Spotify tracks stolen in major data scrape
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Explore how institutional private capital is transforming football, Formula 1, and sports infrastructure as a mature asset class. Discover why London is at the heart of this financial shift.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
Google has injected $1bn into its UK data centre subsidiary, signalling a major expansion of its British compute power. This forms part of its wider £5bn UK investment pledge.
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
US tech stocks led a market sell-off after Oracle lost backing for a $10bn data centre, fuelling investor anxiety over massive AI infrastructure debt. Discover the full impact.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.
An 18-year-old woman has been bailed following chaotic scenes in Manchester city centre where a car was driven erratically into crowds. One man was hospitalised. Read the latest.
Mark Selby held off a fierce Judd Trump fightback to win the UK Championship 10-8, claiming his first Triple Crown title since 2021. Read the full match report from York.
British actor Michael Crawford, famed for 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em', receives a prestigious Kennedy Centre Honour from Donald Trump alongside Sylvester Stallone. Discover the full story and reaction.
KISS bassist Gene Simmons suggests lifestyle choices contributed to bandmate Ace Frehley's fatal fall. The rock legend died aged 74 in October. Read the full story.
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.
Police have recovered a body from Salford Quays near Media City. A major emergency response was launched, and an investigation is now underway. Get the latest updates.
Dog Man: The Musical is set for its London debut at the Southbank Centre next summer. We explore how theatre makers successfully adapt beloved children's books for the stage, from The Gruffalo to My Neighbour Totoro.
Edmonton Leisure Centre in north London has fully reopened following a major £7.5 million refurbishment. The two-year project included a full revamp of the swimming pools and facilities.
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan cautions governments on tax hikes, praises London's financial power and King Charles's knowledge. Read the full interview insights.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
A new Amnesty International report details alleged human rights abuses against detainees at the 'Alligator' Alcatraz facility. Read the shocking findings and calls for action.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
A man has denied charges after allegedly projecting pro-Palestine messages onto the Sydney Opera House. The case highlights tensions over protest methods in Australia.
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.
Photographer Ana María Arévalo Gosen documents the harrowing wait of women in a Venezuelan detention centre, where Daniela was sentenced in secret and Roxana fought addiction. Discover their stories of resilience.