US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
Democrats criticise bill as lacking ‘teeth’ and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.

Democrats criticise bill as lacking ‘teeth’ and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.









The government blames ‘savage speculation’ as critics say new measures leave small landlords ‘out in the cold’.
The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers’ removal.

Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former journalist, has been crowned the king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with ‘Sovereignty Days’, symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.

Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.
Netanyahu faces continued pressure over alleged warnings before the 2023 Hamas attack as October 27 elections draw near.
The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.

UK’s PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
US president’s comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.
Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary’s ‘State of the Force’ address in Virginia.