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A Pigeon DistractionGood News — Sep 8, 2026A woman in a shopping centre distracts a young child with a wandering pigeon so the girl's mother can manage the moment more easily.

Hang Lung Opens 24-Hour Kowloon Bay FootbridgeBusiness — 2dHang Lung Properties’ Amoy Footbridge opens as a 24-hour, weather-proof pedestrian link connecting Amoy Plaza, the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, and Kowloon Bay MTR Station, and it includes solar panels as part of sustainability efforts under the Energizing Kowloon East initiative. The project underscores nearly five decades of Hang Lung’s footprint in Kowloon Bay and was inaugurated in a ceremony with officials highlighting public-private collaboration to enhance district mobility and integration.

South African Groups Seek Data-Centre Construction Halt — Sep 4, 2026Civil society groups in South Africa are urging a temporary halt on new data-centre approvals until the industry’s use of water, land and electricity is properly assessed, with the SAHRC reporting more than 250 submissions. The push coincides with rapid expansion by US firms like Amazon, Microsoft and Equinix, including a Cape Town hyperscale facility estimated to need about 160 MW, as President Ramaphosa notes SA hosts roughly 70% of Africa’s data-centre capacity and calls for greater transparency and clearer resource-regulation.

Damascus Airport Plans Stir Mass-Grave Fears — 4dSyria’s plan to turn Mezzeh military airport in Damascus into a private-jet hub has rights groups and locals alarmed that redevelopment could disturb grave sites and undermine private land claims tied to decades of expropriation. Documents obtained by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre indicate executions and detentions were carried out at Mezzeh during the Assad era, prompting calls to halt construction to preserve evidence while the new authorities weigh investment with historic injustices.

Tom Gallagher The new government should settle the old land claims first instead of rushing to turn the site into a private jet airport.

IJREXCLUSIVE: AI Super PAC Launches First Ads Of General Election Backing Senate RepublicansSean Moran · 4 min · 59m

Nvidia Plans 2GW Australian AI Expansion — 6dNvidia is expanding Australia’s AI compute capacity to as much as 2 GW by 2027 through partnerships with local cloud and data-centre providers, leveraging its DSX platform to boost domestic innovation and support power-generation projects. Across Southeast Asia, Zankore plans an initial 100 MW of NVIDIA DSX AI infrastructure in Indonesia, with a longer-term goal of up to 1 GW, while Sharon AI in Australia scales to 68,000 GPUs under DSX to deliver sovereign, gigawatt-scale AI compute for startups, research and enterprises.

Jared Kim Scaling Sharon AI to 68,000 GPUs under DSX looks like a solid step toward keeping our data and research sovereign.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

IQE posts 43% revenue growth but still reports a net loss — Sep 7, 2026IQE plc reported a stronger half-year performance, with AI data-centre demand lifting orders and profitability as it reiterates full-year guidance; the group also disclosed plans to move to the London Main Market in 2027 and to expand Indium Phosphide capacity to meet rising demand. Across sources, revenue was about 64.6 million pounds for the half-year, with a shift from a previous loss to profitability and continued momentum into the second half under an upbeat outlook for AI infrastructure and defence markets.

Tom Gallagher % growth is impressive but still posting a net loss shows how far they need to go before this AI hype actually pays off for shareholders.

Delhi High Court seeks Centre response ISL films — Jul 22, 2026The Delhi High Court has issued notices and sought the Centre’s response to petitions demanding mandatory Indian Sign Language interpretation for films in cinemas and on OTT platforms, arguing it is required to ensure accessibility under disability rights laws. The petitions, filed by India Signing Hands, seek amendments to guidelines and costs, with hearings and replies due around September 2, 2026.

Death toll in Sikkim NHPC tunnel reaches eightWorld — Jul 21, 2026A tragic collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim has left seven to eight workers dead with many still trapped as rescue teams from NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA and local agencies press on. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah, assured full Centre assistance and supervision of rescue and relief efforts, while Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed gratitude and coordinated with the Centre.

Hong Kong launches HK$2.5 billion InnoHK cluster with Nobel laureates and global partners — Sep 1, 2026Hong Kong launched SEAM@InnoHK, its third InnoHK research cluster, to advance sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing and materials with eight approved R&D centres and about HK$2.5 billion in government funding. The initiative, supported by top local and international universities and a network spanning multiple countries, aims to accelerate real-world applications and position Hong Kong as a global I&T hub, with prominent officials and HKSTP leaders attending the ceremony.

Dana Whitfield HK$2.5 billion is a real commitment, but the real test is whether these eight centres actually ship products, not just papers.

On X · @redbullracingRed Bull Racing's 'Accurate.' post on Max Verstappen's Max vs 100 winRed Bull Racing affirmed Max Verstappen's dominant win in the promotional karting event starting from last place. Reactions were overwhelmingly positive and celebratory with minimal dissent.1,938 likes · 4h

HFCL Q1 FY27: record profit, revenue surge — Jul 22, 2026HFCL logged a record Q1 FY27 with revenue of about ₹1,915 crore and net profit of ₹246 crore, driven by AI-led data-centre demand, exports, and strong EBITDA margins of 23.25%. The company also approved a ₹215 crore facility to manufacture advanced data-centre connectivity products, lifted FY27 revenue growth guidance to 40%, and reported a multi-thousand crore order book and expanding optical fibre capacity.

Odisha AI hub as HCLTech plans 6,000 jobs — Jul 24, 2026Odisha inks a Rs 14,257 crore plan with HCLTech and Sarvam AI to establish an AI Data Centre in the Sovereign AI Park and an AI and Digital Engineering Global Delivery Centre in Bhubaneswar, aiming to create 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and strengthen the state's AI ecosystem. The government and company say the initiative will position Odisha as a leading sovereign AI hub and advance India’s sovereign AI strategy while prioritizing local talent development and secure, scalable digital infrastructure.

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KKR-Singtel Consortium Completes STTGDC Acquisition, Capacity 780MWBusiness — Aug 31, 2026The KKR-Singtel consortium completed its acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, retaining the company’s name and leadership while introducing a refreshed brand built around “Built Ready” to drive AI-ready data-center expansion across Asia, the UK and Europe. STTGDC reported strong momentum, with capacity up 25% to 780 MW since late 2025, contracted capacity up 50%, EBITDA up 30%, and a near 2 GW powered-land pipeline fueling ongoing growth.

US Promises Undocumented Migrants Equal Access To COVID-19 VaccinesReporting — Feb 2, 2021The U.S. government on Monday promised undocumented migrants the same access to COVID-19 vaccines as other civilians, and said inoculation centres would be immigration enforcement-free zones. The announcement marked the…

Streisand Among Stars to Stage Coronavirus Fundraiser for LGBT+ CentresReporting — Apr 27, 2020American comedian Billy Eichner and Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh on Sunday kicked off an event of music, comedy and personal stories to raise funds for the LGBT+ community during the coronavirus pandemic. Pop…

DDaily Caller News FoundationTrump Admin Quietly Opens Direct Talks With Iran-Backed Houthis As Yemen War Heats UpU.S. officials reportedly held undisclosed talks with Iran-backed Houthi representatives in Oman over the weekend as the rebels make major battlefield gains against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.38m

Grade II Listed Cinema Destroyed In WWII Blitz Begins Remarkable Restoration‌ ‌ — Sep 14, 2024The National Picture Theatre undergoing renovation. HULL HISTORY CENTRE VIA SWNS “> Workmen have embarked on the remarkable restoration of a Grade II listed cinema 80 years after it almost destroyed during the blitz of…

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WHO Team Visits Wuhan Market Where First COVID Infections DetectedReporting — Jan 31, 2021A World Health Organization-led team of experts investigating the origins of COVID-19 visited Huanan market on Sunday, the now-shuttered wholesale seafood centre in the Chinese city of Wuhan where the new coronavirus…

Price of Hot Dog Combo at MLB Stadium Soars to ‘Outrageous’ LevelReporting — Apr 21, 2024A visit to the ballgame could lead to a choice between going hungry and going broke. A recent video posted to X shows that at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, where the Blue Jays play, a footlong hot dog combo…

India Orders Google Remove Firebase Accounts Impersonating Banks — Aug 21, 2026India has ordered Google to remove hundreds of Firebase accounts after authorities found scammers using the platform to impersonate major banks and defraud users, with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre directing at least 57 websites and databases to be taken down in August. The crackdown comes amid rising online fraud losses estimated around $2.4 billion in 2025 as India’s digital payments boom attracts more criminals.“

Delhi High Court Dismisses Vedanta's Cambay Block ExtensionBusiness — Jul 22, 2026The Delhi High Court dismissed Vedanta's petitions, upholding the Centre's decision not to extend Vedanta's production sharing contract for the Cambay Basin OS/2 offshore block and authorizing its transfer to ONGC. The rulings reinforce government discretion under the 2017 Pre-NELP policy and allow the state to reallocate mature offshore assets to ONGC after contract expiry.

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Sues California City Over Gun Permitting Scheme ‘Reserved For Privileged Few’Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h

CRPF Deploys 20 Additional Companies in DelhiPolitics — Jul 22, 2026The Centre has ordered 20 additional CRPF companies to be airlifted from West Bengal to Delhi to reinforce security amid the CJP protests and ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with these units having previously been deployed in West Bengal for elections. Officials say the move, alongside about 30 additional CRPF and RAF units already in the capital, aims to strengthen law-and-order response to violent clashes during the protests.

Origin Energy probes potential data breach affecting millionsBusiness — Jul 22, 2026Origin Energy is investigating a potential security incident involving unauthorized access to customer data, and the company says card and banking details are not believed to be affected. Authorities including the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Federal Police, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner are being engaged as forensic investigations proceed, with external reports suggesting up to about two million customers could be affected.

Tony Modra posts post-surgery photos after truck crashSports — Jul 21, 2026AFL great Tony Modra has posted the first images since his life-threatening truck crash near Victor Harbor, thanking SA Ambulance, South Coast District Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre for saving him and getting him back on his feet. He says he’s getting out and about and slowly catching up on life, sharing moments with his family as he nurses facial injuries in his recovery.

Indonesia Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Evacuations — Aug 15, 2026Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesian authorities urged immediate coastal evacuations to higher ground, advising residents to move more than two kilometers inland or seek elevations above 10 meters as a tsunami warning was issued. Coverage across BNPB briefings and AFP reports notes the advisory spans Flores’ northern coast and southern regions, with aftershocks reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and echoed by multiple outlets including Malay Mail and Ynet News.

Petersburg Data Center Boom Reshapes Digital EconomyTech — Jul 21, 2026Victoria is expanding its data-centre pipeline to establish itself as Australia’s AI hub, with major Melbourne proposals and a plan to unlock up to AUD 25 billion in private investment. In Petersburg, Virginia, 2024 zoning changes treating data centers as by-right uses have accelerated billion-dollar developments, including NuVu’s 1.1 billion campus and additional multi-building projects from several developers.

On X · @verstappenewsF1 Fan Account Calls for “Proximity Chat” After Viral Video ClipA popular Max Verstappen fan account posted a video from a “Max vs 100” event featuring proximity voice chat, captioning it as a petition to bring the feature to F1. The humorous clip sparked widespread enthusiastic shares and memes among fans, trending with high engagement but little opposition.2,404 likes · 4h