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EU aims to build AI gigafactories of its own

The EU has unveiled a plan to raise state and private funds to hyperscale AI capabilities and gain…

Human trafficking in Mexico: the dark side of tourism

By May, a record-breaking 20 million tourists had visited Mexico so far in 2026. But with increased tourism…

The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department.…

How crypto miners are stealing power in Southeast Asia

Across Southeast Asia, illegal cryptocurrency miners are stealing vast amounts of electricity, straining national grids and exposing links…

BMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany’s auto industry cull?

BMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share.…

Eurozone sees GDP growth of 0.4%, most since early 2025

Eurozone economies expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest quarterly…

Alien Terrorist Removal Court holds its first-ever hearing after 30 years

Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to…

Germany’s heat death toll nears 10,000

Germany's heat-related death toll for 2026 has already surpassed every full-year total since 2016 — and is expected…

Germany widens deportations to Afghanistan

For the first time, Germany has deported a man with no criminal record to Kabul. Faridoon Tofan, who…

Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum

Sen. Rand Paul is moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his…