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AI surge ‘to double data centre power demand by 2030’
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» PARIS - Electricity consumption by data centres will more than double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence applications that will create new challenges for energy security and CO2 emission goals, according to the the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Cannes to unveil film selection under pressure over industry abuse
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» PARIS — The Cannes Film Festival was on Thursday set to unveil the movies that will vie for its coveted Palme d'Or prize next month amid pressure on its bosses to take a stand on tackling abuse in the entertainment industry.
Swimmers get medal boost with new events added for 2028 Olympics
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Six new events were added Wednesday to the Olympic swimming programme, with 50-metre backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke to be contested for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
PSG has Champions League edge after 3-1 win over Villa
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» PARIS - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored one of the great Champions League goals as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.
US stocks soar on Trump tariff reversal, oil prices jump
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» NEW YORK - Wall Street stocks rocketed higher Wednesday following President Trump's shock move to pause many new tariffs, lifting an equity market beaten down by days of losses amid rising recession worries.
Yu's couch dreams turn Augusta reality
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 10/04/2025
» Kevin Yu recalls setting his alarm clock at around midnight for four days every April to watch the Masters Tournament live on TV. At times, his father, who was a golf teacher, would join him on the couch in their home when the leaders were marching down the back nine, and they would occasionally imagine themselves walking along the hallowed turf at Augusta National.
Inside Europe's last 'open-outcry' trading floor
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» LONDON - In an era where computer algorithms automate trading at breakneck speeds, a dwindling number of London's metal traders still conduct business in-person by shouting orders across Europe's last so-called open-outcry trading floor.
Man Utd reliant on Europa League with season on life support
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» PARIS — Manchester United's lone hope of salvaging anything from a terrible season lies in the Europa League, where success is vital to helping finance a rebuild of Ruben Amorim's underperforming squad.
UK to host Europe's first Universal theme park
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» LONDON — Universal will build its first European theme park in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, unveiling a mega deal which could create thousands of jobs and attract millions of tourists.
Arsenal stun Real Madrid as Rice delivers free-kick masterclass
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» LONDON — Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semi-finals.