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Sri Lanka Prison Riot: 26 Dead in Negombo Gang Clash
At least 26 dead, 100+ injured in Sri Lanka's deadliest prison riot at Negombo Prison. Rival drug gang clashes, overcrowding blamed. Justice minister vows probe.
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Indonesia Daycare Abuse: 27 Suspects in Yogyakarta Horror Crèche Case
Indonesian police name 14 new suspects in the Little Aresha daycare abuse case in Yogyakarta, bringing total to 27. Dozens of children were found tied up, injured, and malnourished at the unlicensed facility. The case has sparked national outrage and calls for childcare reform.
AI's Energy Hunger: Data Center Boom Breaks Global Power Grids
AI data center electricity demand will surpass 1,000 TWh by 2026, doubling from 2024. Grid bottlenecks delay 50% of projects, forcing Big Tech to restart nuclear plants and lock in gas supply, contradicting climate targets. Learn how the power crunch reshapes energy markets.
Lalique Museum Heist: €4M Jewels Stolen in France Burglary
Masked thieves stole €4M in crystal jewellery from the Musée Lalique in northeastern France on July 5, 2026. Security delays and a cleaning lady's discovery raise questions. Read the full story.
France Wildfires: 10,000 Evacuated, Tour de France Disrupted
France wildfires in Pyrénées-Orientales force 10,000 evacuations and disrupt Tour de France as 4,500 hectares burn amid severe heatwave. 700+ firefighters deployed.
X2G Energy: How Everything-to-Grid Is Rewiring the Global Power System in 2026
X2G energy, ranked #1 emerging tech by WEF in 2026, turns EVs, buildings, and factories into bidirectional grid resources. Australia added 180,000 home batteries; GM activated 250,000 EVs. Learn how X2G bypasses grid bottlenecks and unlocks gigawatts of flexible capacity.
Europe's Great Rearmament: NATO's 3.5% GDP Pledge Reshapes Security
European NATO members commit to 3.5% GDP defense spending, pushing budgets toward €800 billion in 2026. The historic buildup, driven by Ukraine war and US uncertainty, reshapes transatlantic security ahead of the Ankara summit.
Trump Targets Smithsonian: White House Report Slams 'Radical' Leadership
The White House released a 162-page report accusing the Smithsonian Institution of pushing 'radical' anti-American narratives. Director Anthea Hartig is singled out. The report calls for removing 'improper ideology' and could lead to $131M in budget cuts.
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Trump Marks 250 Years of US With Partisan July 4 Speech
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