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Why does OpenAI need six giant data centers?
OpenAI's new $400 billion announcement reveals both growing AI demand and circular investments.

Former Reserve Bank governor Don Brash optimistic about Anna Breman
Anna Breman will be the first woman to fill the Reserve Bank governor role.

Italy condemns 'drone attack' on Gaza aid flotilla and deploys frigate

DR Congo minister says 'you cannot look at Africa with American eyes'

Second group of Afghans arrives in Germany under resettlement scheme

Africa is on cusp of AI ‘data boom’: Helios Towers CEO

Emery right to call Villa players lazy - Konsa
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa says Unai Emery was right to call his players "lazy" after the draw against Sunderland.

Liverpool's Leoni faces months out with debut injury
Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni faces months on the sidelines after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury on his debut.

Trump is racist and sexist, London Mayor Sadiq Khan says
The Mayor of London responds to the US president's speech to the United Nations.

Howling winds and sheets of rain: BBC reports from inside the eye of typhoon in China
The strong winds hit in waves - and standing upright is almost impossible, our correspondent writes.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she's been the victim of sexist briefings
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is running against Lucy Powell for Labour's deputy leadership.

Israeli forces near Gaza City centre as Hamas reportedly prepares for street-to-street fighting
Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee Gaza City since Israel launched its ground offensive last week.

Meet the diverse astronaut crew heading to the Moon
Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia brushes off Trump's claim of 'paper tiger' in aimless war
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg says far from being riled by Trump's comments, Russia's response has so far been restrained.

Half of Kiwis cut back on fruit and vegetables as costs rise
Numbers cutting back on fresh fruit and vegetables increased from 23.3 percent to 47.7 percent in five years, according to a new report.

7 essential gadgets for pet lovers
Our pets deserve the very best and we deserve the peace of mind of knowing they’re safe and fed even when we’re not home. Thankfully, there’s plenty of tech out there to keep both us and our fur babies happy. From cameras to automated feeders, let’s see some of the...

'Ignore the noise' - how World Cup favourites England can beat the pressure
England's approach to being clear favourites for their home World Cup was summed up by their slumber party on the Wednesday before their semi-final.

Pope 'in possession' but not guaranteed No 3 spot - Key
Rob Key says Ollie Pope is “the man in possession” of England’s number three spot but stops short of confirming who will line up for the first Ashes Test.

Becker regrets winning Wimbledon at 17
Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of 17 because of the pressure it put on him.

Italy condemns 'drone attack' on Gaza aid flotilla and deploys frigate
Italy's defence minister directs a navy vessel to assist the flotilla's boats after what he says was a drone attack by unidentified perpetrators off Crete.

Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan
Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

Twenty injured in Yemen drone attack on Israel, rescuers and military say
Two have been taken to hospital with serious shrapnel injuries, the Magen David Adom ambulance service says.

High-speed rail plan for north of England delayed again
The BBC understands the prime minister will now not announce plans for a rail link between Manchester and Liverpool at the Labour Party conference.