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- EU lawmakers oppose new Commission rule limiting data centre environmental ratings
- EU to prevent new member states from acquiring veto rights amid enlargement push
- US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and naval forces
- Taiwan’s economy grows significantly due to AI, but benefits are unevenly shared
- Biden files lawsuit against Justice Department to halt release of audio files
- Knife robberies decline in hotspot areas as policing efforts intensify
- Drones crash near crowds during light show at Sydney Harbour, prompting cancellations
- Asia can improve digital infrastructure investment to close access gaps
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Taiwan’s economy is experiencing rapid growth, with GDP rising 8.63% in 2025 and 13.69% in early 2026, driven largely by semiconductor exports. However, concerns are growing about wealth inequality, as many outside the tech sector feel overlooked amid the AI boom’s benefits.
Dozens of drones crashed during a Vivid Sydney light show, prompting the cancellation of upcoming drone displays due to safety concerns following a communication glitch.
A group of 19 women and children with alleged ISIL ties has returned to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp, arriving in Sydney and Melbourne. The Australian Federal Police reported no arrests, but investigations are ongoing. The government has stated that anyone involved in criminal activity will face prosecution.
Barcelona remains unbeaten in 2025, extending their run to 20 games without a loss, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over Girona, maintaining a three-point lead in LaLiga.
The interim Syrian government has appointed a new cabinet comprising 23 ministers, blending professional qualifications with community representation, signalling a potential shift away from previous HTS dominance.
Global stock markets, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, experienced declines as investors await imminent tariff announcements from President Trump, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, was recently convicted by a French court of embezzling European Union funds, resulting in a five-year ban from holding public office. This ruling marks a significant setback for her political career and her ambitions for the presidency.
Marine Le Pen has received an immediate five-year ban from public office after being found guilty of misappropriating €3 million in EU funds by a French court.
Arsenal is reportedly “seriously interested” in signing Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané on a free transfer this summer, with preliminary talks already taking place.
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