The biggest AI race is no longer about smarter chatbots. Technology giants are investing hundreds of billions in computing power and data centres that could determine the industry's future.

Region Trade Bank appoints a new board of directors with global financial experts to enhance governance and compliance, supporting Iraq's banking sector modernisation and international integration.

The Pentagon's latest declassified UAP files, including eyewitness videos and historical documents, have reignited interest in extraterrestrial theories and alien life.

Donald Trump faced online ridicule after claiming the Great American State Fair was packed, despite evidence of sparse attendance. His comments drew attention for their tone and misspellings.

UK energy bills rise 13% from 1 July as Ofgem lifts the price cap. Advisers explain how to run a mid-year money check as inflation persists.

A report reveals that Musk's Deferred Resignation Program cost taxpayers up to $15.1bn, contradicting claims of savings from the Trump administration's federal workforce reduction efforts.

Travis Scott's recent performance in New York sparked controversy after he threw water bottles at a cameraman, igniting debate over artistic control and respect for production staff.

Germany opposes the EU's €2 trillion budget, seeking €450 billion in cuts, citing financial sustainability concerns amid economic pressures. The debate highlights differing priorities on EU spending and integration.

Ukraine partners with Sweden to procure 16 Gripen E fighter jets in a £1.9 billion deal, enhancing its aerial defence amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Bronny James' future with the Lakers is uncertain but the team is expected to consider two options for the young guard following LeBron's departure.

Europe's deadly 2026 heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths, with 88 per cent of victims elderly people found dead alone in private homes, according to the WHO.

Ohio's Summer Crisis Program offers $800 relief payments to help residents manage rising energy costs, with eligibility based on financial need and vulnerability to heat.

Putin admits Ukraine's attacks are causing fuel shortages across Russia for the first time, but insists the crisis is 'not critical' despite queues, rationing and disruptions.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a £15 billion Defence Investment Plan, emphasising drones and autonomous systems to counter Russian threats, while reallocating funds from less urgent projects.

Donald Trump's new 'freedom to fix' memorandum tells US regulators to ease rules on aftermarket parts and emissions repairs, a shift that quietly boosts insurers, independent garages and parts makers.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding rumours spiked after luxury vendors teased a secretive New York bash, only for the planner to insist it was a different client's star-studded summer party.

A new SETI study argues that turbulent space weather around distant stars can smear out ultra‑narrow alien radio signals, meaning technosignatures may already have reached Earth.

A Paris official blames US emissions and air conditioning for Europe's deadly heatwave, as climate change's role in France results in 1,300 excess deaths since June.

Donald Trump has ordered US petrol stations to slash prices 'immediately' to around $2.50 a gallon, accusing retailers of overcharging despite a fall in oil prices.

In May, UK mortgage approvals hit an 18-month low at 56,205, as rising interest rates and economic uncertainty deterred buyers. Despite this, house prices continued to rise, creating a complex housing market.