Why does AI pose a huge energy supply problem? | Technology News

Why does AI pose a huge energy supply problem? | Technology News

Technology revolution comes with gargantuan power and cooling needs. Artificial intelligence is driving a technological revolution. But feeding it requires more electricity to run its powerful computers and even more giant data centres. So, how can such new demand be met – and what are the implications? Presenter: Sami Zeidan…

North Korean trash balloon lands on South Korea’s presidential compound | News

North Korean trash balloon lands on South Korea’s presidential compound | News

South Korean Presidential Security Service says balloon did not contain any dangerous materials. North Korea has floated more trash-carrying balloons across the tense inter-Korean border, with at least one dumping refuse on South Korea’s presidential compound for the first time, South Korean authorities have said. The balloon that landed near…

World’s hottest day recorded on Sunday, climate monitor says | Climate Crisis News

World’s hottest day recorded on Sunday, climate monitor says | Climate Crisis News

Global average surface air temperature was 17.09 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service says. July 21 was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to preliminary data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The global average surface air temperature on Sunday reached 17.09 degrees…

Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah sign unity deal aimed at Gaza governance | Hamas News

Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah sign unity deal aimed at Gaza governance | Hamas News

The factions have agreed an ‘interim national reconciliation government’, says Beijing. Palestinian factions have signed a “national unity” agreement aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over Gaza once Israel’s war on the enclave concludes. The deal, finalised on Tuesday in China after three days of intensive talks, lays the groundwork for…

Prominent anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan’s request | Climate News

Prominent anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan’s request | Climate News

Environmentalist Paul Watson has been detained until August 15, authorities and his foundation said. Veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson has been apprehended by Greenland police following an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen, is the former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation…

Myanmar’s military chief named acting president | Conflict News

Myanmar’s military chief named acting president | Conflict News

The current acting president, Myint Swe, has taken medical leave and transferred his duties to Min Aung Hlaing. Myanmar’s acting president, Myint Swe, has taken medical leave and transferred his duties to the military chief Min Aung Hlaing, says the country’s army. The announcement of the new appointment, broadcast on…

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute | South China Sea News

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute | South China Sea News

Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila announce a provisional deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says his country will not yield or waver on its stand on territorial disputes in the South China Sea as he calls for tensions in…

Ukraine’s foreign minister to press China on support for Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine’s foreign minister to press China on support for Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

Dmytro Kuleba visits China to discuss ending Russia’s invasion and sustainable peace efforts. Ukraine’s foreign minister will head to China on Tuesday for two days of talks in a bid to persuade Beijing to reduce its support for Russia and get behind Kyiv’s push for “sustainable” peace. The main topic…