One Year On: UK's AI Ambition Faces Delivery Hurdles
A year after Keir Starmer's AI Action Plan, UK firms raised £20bn. Yet, power grid delays and tax policy now threaten Britain's bid to become a global AI superpower. Read the full analysis.
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Microsoft to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centres
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
Kyiv's Darkest Days: Russia Targets Energy Grid in Freeze
As temperatures plunge to -19°C, Kyiv faces a humanitarian crisis following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Residents describe a desperate struggle for heat and light, echoing the war's darkest early days. Read the full report.
Kyiv battles winter blackout after major Russian missile attack
Emergency crews in Kyiv set up warming tents after Russian attacks left thousands without power and heating. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday. Read the latest from day 1,418 of the war.
Man dies after tree falls on caravan in Storm Goretti
A man has died in Cornwall after a tree fell on his caravan during Storm Goretti. Police confirm the incident in Mawgan, Helston, as UK-wide weather warnings continue.
California's 'Drop' Tool Targets 500 Data Brokers
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
Berlin power grid attack leaves 35,000 homes without electricity
A major power outage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without heat or light in sub-zero temperatures. Officials blame left-wing extremists for the arson attack. Read the latest.
AI's $400bn Debt Bubble Poses Major 2026 Economic Risk
The AI investment boom, fuelled by debt and soaring to $400bn in 2025, faces a reckoning as revenues fail to cover costs. Experts warn of a market correction with global consequences.
Honest Review: UK's First Off-Grid Glamping Site
Our travel expert tests a winter weekend at Feather Down's off-grid glamping site in Sussex. Find out if the rustic charm is worth the lack of modern conveniences.
Australia's privacy regulator targets estate agents in data sweep
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
New Year's Day is the world's most popular day for sex
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
UK Renewable Energy Approvals Hit Record High in 2025
Planning approvals for battery storage, wind and solar projects in Great Britain nearly doubled in 2025, hitting 45GW. Experts warn grid bottlenecks must be overcome to turn ambition into power.
Ex-homeless Londoner saves £600 monthly on canal boat
Emily Souter Johnson swapped 13 years of flat-hopping for life on a canal boat, slashing her monthly costs to under £500. Discover her journey from homelessness to a thriving off-grid business.
French Island: Victoria's remote off-grid community
Just 70km from Melbourne, French Island is home to 139 residents living entirely off-grid. Discover the challenges and charms of this isolated wildlife sanctuary, accessible only by ferry.
Bromley's Major 2026 Developments: Homes, Tower & Leisure
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Santa's List: Who's Checking the Checkers?
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
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.
Guardian Sudoku 7,149: Easy Daily Puzzle Challenge
Dive into the Guardian's Sudoku 7,149, an easy-level puzzle. Fill rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with numbers 1-9. Find the solution in the next print edition. Challenge your mind today!
Massive data centre's water demand raises environmental concerns
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.
Michigan residents fight 'uniquely evil' $7bn data centre
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.
Tech Stocks Fall on Oracle Data Centre and AI Debt Concerns
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 Council warns personal data copied by hackers
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.
Pornhub data breach exposes 200m premium user records
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.
Renewable grid could cut power costs by a third, CSIRO finds
New CSIRO modelling reveals an 82% renewable electricity grid could be a third cheaper than current wholesale costs by 2030, challenging claims of soaring energy prices. Explore the future of clean power.
Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
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 and LSEG Strike Major Data Partnership
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.
Ana de Armas rejects Martin Brundle on F1 grid
James Bond actress Ana de Armas awkwardly declined an interview with Sky F1's Martin Brundle during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid walk, sparking fan backlash. Read the full story.
Edmonton Leisure Centre reopens after £7.5m refurb
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.
The Hidden Water Cost of Datacentres and AI
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
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.
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