Ireland's data centres power digital age, drain the grid
Ireland hosts one of the world's fast-growing clusters of data centres, but is running headlong into the difficult consequences.
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Under pressure, EU to scale back digital rules
The EU will unveil plans on Wednesday to overhaul its AI and data privacy rules after coming under pressure from European and US companies.
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India's Bollywood battles paid reviews and fake sale claims
India's $60-billion Bollywood industry is facing a deepening credibility crisis, as insiders warn that manipulated film reviews and inflated box office numbers are distorting public perception, ultimately hurting ticket sales.
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Ronaldo and Musk attend Trump's dinner with Saudi prince
Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and billionaire Elon Musk were among the guests at a lavish White House dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for the visiting Saudi crown prince on Tuesday.
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USA thrash Uruguay 5-1 in friendly rout
The United States scored their most impressive win of Mauricio Pochettino's reign with a 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay in an international friendly on Tuesday.
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Belgian climate case pits farmer against TotalEnergies
A David-vs-Goliath climate court case is to start Wednesday in Belgium, where a farmer is seeking compensation from French oil giant TotalEnergies for damage to his farm caused by climate change.
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Auction of famed CIA cipher shaken after archive reveals code
It is one of the world's most famous unsolved codes whose answer could sell for a fortune -- but two US friends say they have already found the secret hidden by "Kryptos."
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UK spy agency warns MPs over Chinese 'headhunters'
Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned on Tuesday that China was using spies disguised as headhunters to recruit parliamentarians, amid concern over Beijing's activities in the UK.
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Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe
Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.
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Klimt portrait becomes second most expensive artwork sold at auction
A portrait by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt fetched $236.4 million in New York on Tuesday, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
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