AI data center power demand projected to hit 1,000 TWh in 2026 creates hidden financial stability risk as utilities sign dual PPAs for renewables and nuclear, inflating leverage ratios. BIS warns of circular financing and stranded-asset risk. Learn how this threatens power markets.
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A wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain, killed 12 people and left 23 missing amid a severe heatwave. The blaze is the deadliest in Andalusia's history, fueled by climate change.
A record-breaking heat dome, catastrophic Missouri flooding, and escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz create a July 2026 crisis. At least 44 dead in heat wave, oil prices surge above $76.
AI data center electricity demand will grow 26% in 2026 to 565 TWh, colliding with concentrated critical mineral supply chains where China dominates rare earth refining and the DRC controls cobalt. Nearly 100 export restrictions since 2020 and 58 new partnership agreements since 2022 are reshaping global trade.
The US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed after Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump declared the truce 'over' on July 8, 2026, as both sides exchanged heavy strikes, threatening global oil supplies and regional stability.
2026 mid-year review: Major conflicts in Iran, Venezuela, and Pakistan; Artemis II Moon flyby; Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire; record-breaking FIFA World Cup; Ebola emergency; political shifts globally.
EU unveils final digital euro regulations on July 11, 2026: privacy tiers, €3,000 holding limit, offline payments, and 2028 rollout target. Learn how this CBDC will transform payments.
Global AI regulation in 2026: EU AI Act fully enforced, 50+ nations sign New Delhi Declaration, and debates over general-purpose AI intensify. Learn about key frameworks and future outlook.
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