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Google's AI data centre plans in the UK significantly underestimated carbon emissions, presenting them as five times smaller than reality. Experts discovered the error involved comparing annual emissions to a five-year carbon budget. These miscalculations affect three proposed sites, collectively impacting over 1% of the UK's 2033 carbon budget, a figure comparable to Bristol's annual emissions.

Shropshire Council staff and elected members are facing abuse and intimidation over the removal of unauthorized Union Jack and St George's flags. These installations, believed to have spread from Birmingham, are causing safety concerns and financial burdens for residents. Other councils, like Oxfordshire, are also grappling with similar issues and the resulting public backlash.

Leicestershire's Reform UK-led council has defied its party's national stance by approving beaver releases to combat flooding. This move, supported by local councillors, highlights an internal party division on rewilding. Beavers, natural engineers, are recognized for their flood mitigation and habitat restoration benefits, a stark contrast to Reform's broader opposition to large-scale nature restoration.

According to the DM, all schools had been directed to ensure full compliance with the capped fee hike

FIFA is poised to secure federal tax exemptions for teams at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, easing a major financial concern for participating nations. However, uneven state and city taxes still leave disparities, particularly affecting smaller associations, meaning the tournament’s financial landscape remains complex despite progress in negotiations with US authorities.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces an unexpected financial divide as US tax laws and uneven international treaties mean teams will be taxed differently on tournament earnings. While FIFA holds tax-exempt status, many federations do not, leaving non-European nations particularly exposed. With varying state taxes and limited exemptions, the expanded 48-team format risks creating major economic disparities between participants.

A stark report reveals Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers, with many searches yielding no evidence. This raises serious questions about proportionality and safeguarding, especially after cases like Child Q. Experts and campaigners are demanding urgent reforms to ensure accountability and prevent lasting harm to young people.

Pakistan, Iran and the US all acknowledged China's role in enabling a last-minute US-Iran ceasefire.

The resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from the legislative council has sent shockwaves through Bihar's political arena. Leaders from JD(U) and NDA have been vocal in their sorrow, reminiscing about Kumar's pivotal role in shaping the state’s future. His exit is profoundly felt, with many acknowledging the innovative strategies and supportive mentorship he brought to governance.

In a significant political shift, Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and influential BJP figure Nitin Nabin have stepped down from their state assembly roles following their election to the Rajya Sabha. This development has sparked intense speculation regarding the future leadership of the state government, as the BJP appears poised to target the Chief Minister's office.

The Trump administration faces scrutiny over its war cost estimates with Iran. Initial figures of $11 billion for the first week are now acknowledged as significantly higher, with daily costs potentially reaching $2 billion. Projections suggest a prolonged conflict could exceed $250 billion, raising concerns about Pentagon accounting.

Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected a successor for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli airstrikes. Members confirmed a majority-approved candidate has been determined, though the name remains undisclosed. This marks a critical transition for Iran, preparing for its second leadership change since the 1979 revolution amid heightened regional tensions.