Europe wants data centres to show their energy and water report card
A proposed sustainability rating would make the physical cost of computing easier to compare, with first labels expected in 2027.
Tech 22 September 2026
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Saudi pipeline disruption puts fresh pressure on the world’s oil supply
Reports of repairs lasting weeks sent traders looking closely at export routes and stored oil.
World 15 September 2026
Your next charger may care as much about heat as battery percentage
At IFA, cooled charging pads, slimmer power banks and retractable cables tackle everyday phone problems.
Tech 8 September 2026
The EU puts €200 million behind a closer partnership with Greenland
The package links Arctic diplomacy with internet access, energy and opportunities for local communities.
Politics 9 September 2026
Renewable power had a record year. The 2030 target still needs a faster finish.
A new assessment puts global additions at 693 gigawatts in 2025, while warning that stronger growth and better grids are still needed.
World 22 September 2026
Two workers emerge alive from a Nepal tunnel, nine days after disaster
Friday brought a remarkable rescue—and difficult questions about those still missing.
World 5 September 2026
France and Spain push for a stronger Europe, but a treaty hits a roadblock
Macron and Sánchez want closer ties on energy, transport and technology. Spain’s parliament still has a say.
Politics 3 October 2026
Shelton sends Alcaraz home as the US Open stays up until 3:33 a.m.
A five-set thriller ends with a huge serve and a place in the semifinals.
Sports 10 September 2026
Cuba starts restoring power after another nationwide blackout
Hospitals, water pumps and communications were priorities as crews rebuilt the electricity network step by step.
World 20 September 2026
Zelenskyy offers elections if Russia agrees to a full 60-day ceasefire
Ukraine’s president sets a condition after Trump calls for a new leader.
Politics 12 October 2026
Taiwan’s Lai says peace matters, but freedom is not up for surrender
His National Day speech backs dialogue and stronger defences, drawing a sharp response from Beijing.
Politics 11 October 2026
The G7 plans a 100-million-barrel fuel release. Will it ease the squeeze?
Emergency reserves will be released over four months, with diesel arriving first as governments try to calm strained energy markets.
World 5 October 2026
A telescope buried in Antarctic ice helps Francis Halzen win the physics Nobel
IceCube catches traces of elusive neutrinos, opening another way to study the distant universe.
World 7 October 2026
Wildlife is still declining, but WWF’s new report shows recovery can work
A 73% average fall in monitored populations comes with a vital warning about what the number means, and examples of species bouncing back.
World 9 October 2026
The food-waste problem starts long before leftovers reach your bin
September 29's global campaign puts farms, transport, markets and household habits in the same conversation.
World 30 September 2026
Trump threatens Iran at the UN while predicting a deal after the midterms
His September 22 speech combined a warning of further force with a forecast of negotiations, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Politics 23 September 2026