Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions
Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.
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Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.
Protests are ongoing in Madrid right now, with many demonstrators holding signs and banners that read “Maricarmen vs the Vultures”. “Maricarmen, you are not alone.” Or “Ni una Maricarmen más.” Not one more Maricarmen.
Cuba’s FM, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, has accused the US at the UN of waging an economic war against the Cuban people.
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the path of the powerful storm.
The US president said the fears over AI were just 'hoaxes'.
Ali al-Zaidi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
Pro-Palestine protesters have marched on Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool.
The Cuban foreign minister's comments come days after the US told the UN that ‘freedom will be coming’ to the country.
Armed fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement claim to have seized military trucks and weapons in the Amhara region.
🇫🇷 🇻🇦 During #Pope Leo XIV's giant Mass at the Place de la Concorde in #Paris on Saturday, he spoke directly to Catholic youth, calling them the "Church of today". The pontiff made efforts to connect with young people during his visit, holding a youth vigil at the Stade de #France on Friday.
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal on Wednesday sparked a thousands-strong protest in the streets of Madrid Saturday, with demonstrators calling for greater protection for tenants. Widespread anger at rising housing costs have put pressure on centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, whose government is…
🇻🇦👀How do you get into one of the largest outdoor Mass in the world? Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in front of hundreds of thousands of faithful on Saturday, September 26, in Paris. France 24’s Stella Elgersma was there to tell you more! #Pope #France #LeoXIV
The two sides appointed a committee to review selection of candidates for Supreme Court of Justice.
Following the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two superpowers pledged to set up a "communication channel" for AI incidents and boost coordination on military matters.
As war and sexual violence rage in eastern DRC, women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves
Some 700,000 people are estimated to have packed the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde in Paris on Saturday for Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass, the high point of his first official visit to France. Scouts, nuns, families and curious onlookers told FRANCE 24 why they came, from quiet prayer to hopes of spotting…
New strikes come after the US proposes a fresh round of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in the UAE.
Father Philip Larrey and Father Michael Baggott are on France 24.
As the UN General Assembly enters its fifth day, with world leaders denouncing Israeli violence against Palestinians.
Attorney says fishers ‘losing their livelihoods’, but Marco Rubio maintains US still willing to ‘blow up ships if need be’While the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, was being decorated in Quito by Ecuador’s president for “helping to promote peace in the region”, 10 Ecuadorian fishers whose boat had been blown up by…
Man City to appeal 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, chairman says club is confident of success.
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Vatican estimates 700,000 people in attendance as the Catholic religious leader continues four-day tour of France.
At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian deaths as Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on critical infrastructure.