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Politics

Government approves asylum center for 1,256 men at Piddington base

The government has approved a new asylum-seeker center at a former military base near Piddington, allowing up to 1,256 men to be housed there, despite strong local opposition and plans for legal challenges....

BBC Politics · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Environment

Activists protest Microsoft’s Amsterdam data center, delaying construction efforts

Activists protested at Microsoft’s planned Amsterdam data center, arguing it could harm the environment and strain local resources. The protest delayed construction, and concerns about the project's...

Al Jazeera · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Democrats' midterm victories trigger selloff in AI tech stocks

US tech stocks, particularly AI-linked companies, fell sharply after the Democrats gained control of Congress, raising fears of stricter regulations on data centres crucial for AI development. This sell-off...

BBC Business · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Technology

Cyber-attack disrupts UK meat industry, impacts European supermarket freezers

A cyber-attack has disrupted the UK meat industry, affecting supermarket freezers across Europe and highlighting vulnerabilities in the food supply chain. The National Cyber Security Centre warns that outdated...

BBC Technology · 11 days ago · 1 min read

War & Conflict

Russian bombing kills 26 at aid center in Komyshuvakha, Ukraine

Russian bombing of an aid distribution center in Komyshuvakha, Ukraine, killed at least 26 people and injured five, highlighting the increasing violence in the ongoing conflict. The attack on a known...

BBC World News · 11 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Édouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary proposed by Gabriel Attal

Édouard Philippe, the former prime minister and declared presidential hopeful, told reporters on Sunday that he will not take part in a centre‑right primary that his rival Gabriel Attal suggested last week....

France 24 · 12 days ago · 2 min read

Science

Scientists confirm NWA 7034 meteorite reveals ancient Martian crust insights

Scientists have confirmed that a meteorite from the Sahara, NWA 7034, is a rare piece of ancient Martian crust, offering insights into Mars’ early environment and potential habitability. This discovery is...

Ars Technica · 15 days ago · 2 min read