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Why opposition to AI data centers is growing in the USTech15:07

The AI boom is driving demand for computing power and a rapid expansion of data centers across the United States. Many residents say new facilities in their neighborhoods are causing health problems, while President Trump emphasizes their economic potential. Some officials, including Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are raising concerns.

DDW News
$1M giveaway: MrBeast launches major new book challengeCulture

MrBeast and bestselling author James Patterson have unveiled their new thriller, “The Most Dangerous Games,” a high-stakes adventure paired with a $1 million giveaway. They hope the project will encourage younger audiences to read.

FFox News
UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true sizeWorld

The UN General Assembly has approved a non-binding resolution calling for a world map that more accurately represents Africa’s size. Sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union members, it won 164 votes, including those of France and the UK. The US voted against, while six countries abstained; the decision could influence maps used worldwide.

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US adds 162,000 jobs in August, showing economic resilienceEconomy

A stronger-than-expected US jobs report has revived concerns that the Federal Reserve could raise rates later this month. The figures support officials’ view that the labour market is stable, while President Donald Trump again urged the central bank to reduce borrowing costs.

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Retired police demand Hochul and Mamdani skip 9/11 ceremonyPolitics

John Gorman, a trustee for Port Authority retired police, discusses his organization’s call for Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from the 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero.

FFox News
Latest news bulletin | 5 September 2026 – MiddayOther

A midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 5 September 2026, covering current affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews
Flash flood in the Himalayas: DNA used to trace missing loved onesWorld

From a hospital in Kathmandu, Al Jazeera reports on people missing and affected by floods in Nepal. Residents express anger, viewing the disaster as a climate justice issue, while the government seeks billions of dollars in compensation to rebuild and house thousands displaced by the floods.

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The War on Terror, 25 years later: Did it make us safer?World18:36

Al-Qaida’s founder has long been dead, yet jihadist networks now extend from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan has returned to Taliban rule, while ISIS camps in Iraq and Syria have emptied into chaos. DW revisits 25 years of the War on Terror with experts asking whether the world became safer or the threat merely shifted.

DDW News
New Back-to-School Changes in 2026: What You Need to KnowSociety

The U.S. school year is increasingly rolling out over two months, with some schools opening in mid-July and others waiting until September. At least nine schools in Florida, Georgia and Colorado are using a specialized drone to help protect students during an active-shooter situation. A new Pew Research Center poll finds nearly eight in 10 Americans support banning phones in class for middle and high school students.

AABC News
Germany: AfD eyes historic state election winPolitics

Germany’s far-right AfD is polling at 40% or higher in Saxony-Anhalt days before the 6 September 2026 regional election. An absolute majority could put the party in charge, marking the first time since 1945 that a far-right party has led a German region.

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Nepal: Rebuilding lives after devastating floodsSociety

Flash floods on 26 August destroyed the homes, possessions and lives of thousands of people in Nepal within minutes. Authorities, NGOs and volunteers have since brought aid, but overcrowded temporary camps remain difficult places to live, leaving many survivors uncertain about what comes next. A temporary school-based camp in Rasuwa district is near the disaster’s epicentre.

FFrance 24 English
Nepal: Temporary education centres help flood-displaced childrenSociety

Children forced from their homes by flash floods are attending a temporary education centre in Nuwakot, as aid groups support communities devastated by the disaster. The UN estimates $158 million worth of buildings have been damaged, while Nepal warns reconstruction could cost billions.

FFrance 24 English
Monaco edge winless PSG to reclaim top spotSports4:54

Monaco made it three straight wins by defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the club’s first home match of the season, moving back to the top of the table. Luis Enrique’s side have now gone four games without a victory.

FFrance 24 English
At least two killed and 81 injured after explosions at Bolivian army baseWorld

Explosions at a Bolivian army base killed at least two people and injured 81. The defence minister said the first blast involved black powder from pyrotechnic material stored there, while the much larger second explosion remained under investigation.

Eeuronews
Shanmugam addresses racist comments over Nepal-Tibet and SIA-Air India issuesPolitics

Singapore Senior Minister K Shanmugam condemned social-media comments about missing Singaporeans at the Nepal-Tibet border as well as an online “anti-Indian racist rant” linked to Air India seeking fresh equity from shareholders including Singapore Airlines. He called the remarks shameful, nasty and totally unacceptable, and said he had asked police to look into them.

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