Will Trump Invade Cuba? Life on Edge Amid Sanctions

Since Trump threatened to 'take' Cuba, escalating US sanctions and an oil blockade have crippled essential services, plunging the country into blackouts and grinding life for 10 million people to a near halt.

Datacentres a Ticking Time Bomb: Weigh AI Benefits vs Costs

Datacentres boom globally with US$7tn investment, straining energy and water. Australia faces tripled consumption by 2030. Economist Nicki Hutley warns of climate, economic, and social costs, urging cost-benefit analysis before embracing AI.

UKHSA Urges Neighbour Check-Ins During Heatwave

The UK Health Security Agency urges people to check on neighbours, family, and friends during summer heatwaves, as temperatures are set to hit mid-30s. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can be fatal.

Elephant Rescued from Abandoned Well Using Excavator

A 15-year-old elephant was rescued after 10 hours trapped in an abandoned well in Kerala, India. Forest officials used an excavator to create a mud ramp, allowing the elephant to escape. The rescue was delayed by local protests demanding relocation.

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