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A United Nations University report says data centers already use as much electricity as some of the world’s largest countries and produce a similar amount of pollution. As artificial intelligence (AI) use grows, their energy use, water consumption, and pollution are expected to double in four years.
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In 2023, data centers used 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity, more than all but 10 countries.
Data centers caused about 208 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, similar to Argentina’s total emissions.
Producing this energy for data centers used around 1.2 trillion gallons of water.
By 2030, data centers will use 935 trillion watt-hours of electricity, nearly 3% of the world’s total.
If data centers were a country in 2030, they would rank sixth in electricity use.
Carbon dioxide emissions from data centers are expected to reach nearly 440 million tons by 2030.
The report highlights energy use but notes even more water is needed to cool these centers.
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A 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday. The quake happened at a shallow depth near the Summerlin South area, but no damage or injuries were reported.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.1 and was the strongest in Nevada that day.
It was centered in Summerlin South, on the western side of Las Vegas.
The quake happened about 6 kilometers below the surface.
No immediate damage or injuries were reported from the tremor.
Nevada often has small earthquakes because of local fault lines, but stronger ones are less common.
People nearby, especially in multi-story buildings, may have felt shaking inside homes.
Aftershocks, which are smaller quakes that happen after the main event, can follow a 4.1 magnitude earthquake.
Seismologists are watching the area for more earthquake activity.
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North Korea showed a new facility for making fuel for nuclear bombs. Leader Kim Jong Un said he plans to grow the country’s nuclear weapons quickly and strongly. The plant appears to be a uranium enrichment site, which helps make bomb material.
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North Korea revealed a new plant to produce nuclear bomb fuel.
Kim Jong Un visited the site and emphasized expanding nuclear forces "at an exponential rate."
The facility is believed to be a uranium enrichment plant used to produce bomb material.
South Korea and the U.S. are monitoring the site closely.
This is at least the third uranium enrichment site North Korea has made public.
Experts think the new plant is part of North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex.
Kim said North Korea’s capacity to produce nuclear materials has more than doubled in five years.
North Korea wants recognition as a nuclear weapons state and may seek to trade arms reduction talks for lifting sanctions.
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Hezbollah has rejected a ceasefire plan between Israel and Lebanon that the United States helped arrange. The plan would create security zones near the border controlled by the Lebanese army if Hezbollah pulls back its fighters.
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The ceasefire plan was brokered by the United States.
Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed to the framework.
The plan calls for security zones near the Israel-Lebanon border.
These zones would be controlled by the Lebanese army.
Hezbollah must withdraw its fighters from the border area for the plan to work.
Hezbollah says the deal harms Lebanon’s interests.
The rejection shows ongoing tensions at the Israel-Lebanon border.
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A body was found in France, likely linked to an 11-year-old girl who had been missing. The main suspect had previous accusations of child sexual abuse, but no action was taken against him. An activist said the legal system should listen to and believe victims first.
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An 11-year-old girl went missing in France last week.
A body was discovered on Thursday, and officials were identifying it.
The main suspect had been accused multiple times of sexually abusing children.
Despite repeated accusations, no legal action was taken against the suspect before.
Activist Mié Kohiyama said the justice system should prioritize believing victims and survivors.
The case has caused public outrage in France.
Authorities continue to investigate and look for witnesses.
The case highlights concerns about how the judicial system handles abuse reports.
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The US Secretary of Defence accused protesters in Bolivia of trying to overthrow the country's president, Rodrigo Paz, and linked them to drug traffickers. The Trump administration supports Bolivia’s government and its efforts to fight crime and maintain order during ongoing protests and unrest.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US military will reject any attempt to overthrow Bolivia’s president, Rodrigo Paz.
Protesters include teachers, miners, farmers, and union workers opposing the government.
The Trump administration calls some drug trafficking groups “narco-terrorists” and supports cracking down on them.
President Paz was elected in 2024, ending nearly 20 years of rule by the Movement for Socialism party.
Paz has restored ties with the US, which were cut in 2008.
Bolivia produces large amounts of coca, which is used for cocaine production and traditional practices.
Protests began in May due to economic problems and unpopular government policies like ending fuel subsidies.
Bolivia’s legislature allowed the military to act against protesters, but unrest continues.
The Trump administration created the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) to fight crime with regional partners, and Bolivia participates in it.
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The murder of Henry Nowak has led to a political debate in the UK about "two-tier policing," a claim that police treat people differently based on their background. Some groups say this problem is growing, but official investigations have looked into these claims to see what evidence there is.
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Henry Nowak was murdered, causing public and political concern.
The term "two-tier policing" means police may treat some groups of people differently than others.
Far-right groups in the UK have used the case to highlight their claims about unequal policing.
Official investigations have been conducted to check the truth behind these claims.
Evidence from these investigations is a key part of the debate on police fairness.
The discussion about policing practices reflects broader social and political tensions in the UK.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for direct peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a neutral country to end the war between their countries. He proposed a ceasefire during negotiations and highlighted the heavy losses both sides have suffered, while President Donald Trump expressed support for such a meeting.
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Zelenskyy wrote a public letter directly addressing Putin, urging face-to-face talks in a neutral location like Switzerland, Turkey, or Arab states.
This is Zelenskyy’s first public message to Putin since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Zelenskyy warned Russia plans to extend the war into 2027 and 2028 and is relying more on missile attacks.
He accused Russia of trying to involve Belarus more in the conflict and destabilize the breakaway region Transnistria in Moldova.
Ukraine claims Russia suffered over 30,000 killed or seriously wounded soldiers in May 2026 alone.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire while negotiations take place.
He proposed an all-for-all prisoner exchange and the return of civilians and children taken from Ukraine.
President Donald Trump said it would be good if Putin and Zelenskyy met and mentioned compromises would be needed.
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Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian-French cartoonist known for her graphic novel "Persepolis," died on June 4, 2026, at age 56. She told her story of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution and adapted her book into an animated film that was nominated for an Oscar.
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Marjane Satrapi was an Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker.
She created "Persepolis," a graphic novel about her childhood in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution.
"Persepolis" was turned into an animated movie.
The film received an Oscar nomination.
The movie featured voices by Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni.
Satrapi passed away on June 4, 2026, at 56 years old.
The article references a 2008 interview where she discussed her work.
The story shares family history and cultural experiences during a major political change in Iran.
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Protests have taken place in Albania for four days against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law. Some videos shared online about the protests are old or unrelated but are mistakenly presented as current events. The project concerns building hotels on protected natural areas, and many Albanians worry it will harm the environment.
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The protests in Albania have lasted four days against a $1.6 billion luxury resort project.
Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, plans to develop the resort starting in 2024.
The project includes building on Sazan Island and a protected wetland home to flamingos, seals, and sea turtles.
Albanians use the flamingo as a symbol of their protests, calling it the "Flamingo Revolution."
False videos online show old events or unrelated footage wrongly linked to the protests.
One viral video showed a burning house said to be Albania’s Prime Minister's home, but it was actually the former communist leader's villa from a past protest.
Albania’s prime minister supports the project, saying it will boost the country’s tourism and economy.
Albanian authorities gave special investor status to Kushner's firm, prompting a government probe into these decisions.
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A new $20 million wildlife bridge in Siskiyou County, California, designed to help animals cross a busy highway safely, is already being used by mule deer even though it is not fully finished. The bridge aims to reduce accidents involving animals and cars, protecting both drivers and wildlife.
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The wildlife bridge crosses Route 97 and is California’s first over-crossing for animals on a major highway.
Cameras captured three mule deer using the bridge before the project was fully completed.
The bridge is finished, but fencing needed to guide animals to the crossing is still being installed.
Fencing is important because it helps prevent animals from crossing roads and getting hit by cars.
Nearly 50,000 mule deer are killed every year by vehicles in California, about 10% of the state’s deer population.
Between 2015 and 2020, 50 deer and 16 elk died near this bridge location due to vehicle crashes.
More wildlife crossings will open soon, including the Wallis Annenberg crossing in southern California, which will be the world’s largest.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) funded and built the bridge to improve road safety and protect animals.
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The U.S. Coast Guard took control of a small boat in the Bahamas that was linked to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a woman from Michigan. Her husband said she fell off the boat in rough water, but new information from GPS data has raised questions about what really happened.
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Lynette Hooker, 55, went missing in early April in the Bahamas.
Her husband, Brian Hooker, reported her missing and said she fell off their dinghy during a nighttime ride.
The U.S. Coast Guard seized the eight-foot dinghy linked to the disappearance.
Investigators used a cadaver dog and examined a life jacket found on the boat.
Brian Hooker was questioned and held by Bahamian authorities for five days but was released without charges.
GPS data from an electronic device seized by authorities does not fully match Brian Hooker’s story.
The couple’s sailboat was also seized by the Coast Guard last month.
Lynette Hooker has not been found, and her disappearance is under investigation, possibly as a murder case.
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A mountain guide named Dawa Sherpa was missing on Mount Everest for six days after reaching a high camp near the summit. He has now been rescued, and his survival is being called a "miracle."
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Dawa Sherpa, also known as Hillary Dawa Sherpa, went missing above Camp 3 on Mount Everest at about 7,500 meters (24,600 feet).
He was last seen descending after reaching the summit.
He was stranded for six days before rescue teams found him.
His survival is considered extraordinary given the harsh conditions on Everest.
The story was reported by the BBC and involved their correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan.
Mount Everest is located in Nepal and is the world’s highest mountain.
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Gunfire was reported in Somalia's capital during a meeting at the former prime minister's house, where opposition members said security forces attacked them. Other news from Africa includes criticism of a family values conference in Ghana and efforts to modernize Nigeria's National Museum.
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Gunfire occurred in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
Opposition leaders in Somalia claim security forces attacked them at a private meeting.
The meeting took place at the former prime minister’s residence.
An African family values conference is happening in Ghana, drawing criticism for potentially rolling back LGBT rights.
Nigeria’s National Museum has reopened a gallery designed to offer a hands-on experience to visitors.
There were also reports of related African regional news such as protests in Kenya and efforts to contain Ebola in DR Congo.
The information was shared through France 24’s news coverage on June 4, 2026.
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A Boeing 787 airplane belonging to Lufthansa had its nose landing gear collapse while at the gate in Frankfurt airport. Some Lufthansa employees who were on or near the plane were injured. No passengers were on board at the time.
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The incident happened at Frankfurt airport during plane parking.
The nose gear of the Boeing 787 jetliner collapsed.
Lufthansa staff, including crew and ground workers, were injured.
No passengers had boarded the plane yet.
The event occurred on a Thursday.
The plane involved is a Boeing 787 model.
Lufthansa confirmed the injuries happened during this accident.
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Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon killed eight people and wounded eight others, including children and women. These attacks happened a day after Lebanon and Israel agreed to a ceasefire plan, which the group Hezbollah did not accept.
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Five people were killed in an Israeli strike in eastern Lebanon.
Three more were killed near the southern city of Tyre.
Eight people were wounded, including three children and two women.
The attacks occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Hezbollah, a Lebanese political and militant group, rejected the ceasefire plan.
The ongoing conflict is part of the broader Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon.
Reports were provided by the Lebanese health ministry and France 24 news.
The region remains unstable, with recent violence continuing despite diplomatic efforts.
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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 363 confirmed cases and 62 deaths, with cases also appearing in neighboring Uganda. Aid groups say that building trust with local communities is crucial because fear and mistrust are making it harder to control the spread of the virus.
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has spread to 25 health zones, including recently Rimba in Ituri province.
So far, there are 363 confirmed Ebola cases and 62 deaths in the DRC.
Uganda has reported 16 cases and one death linked to the outbreak.
Contact tracing—tracking people who may have been exposed—is difficult, with only 45.5% of contacts reached recently; health officials want this to increase to about 90%.
Fear, rumors, and mistrust of health workers are slowing efforts to control Ebola.
A burial team was attacked in South Kivu province, causing unsafe handling of an infected body.
Mercy Corps is working with community leaders, teachers, and religious groups to spread accurate information about Ebola.
Trust is important because it influences whether people seek care quickly or avoid health teams, affecting how fast the virus spreads.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that Ukraine will follow a clear schedule for talks about joining the European Union (EU). He also promised that Ukraine will meet all the EU’s requirements during this process.
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Ukraine is in talks to join the European Union, a group of 27 countries in Europe.
President Zelensky confirmed a clear timetable will guide these talks.
Ukraine will work to meet all obligations set by the EU.
The announcement was made on April 6, 2026.
The EU membership process involves meeting political and economic standards.
This promise comes amid ongoing conflict and tensions in the region.
The news was reported by France 24 with commentary from an expert on European affairs.
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Casey Wasserman said he will not resign as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This comes after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass asked him to step down.
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Casey Wasserman is the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has urged Wasserman to resign.
Wasserman has stated he has not considered resigning.
The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles.
The leadership of the Olympics is currently a topic of discussion.
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The upcoming "No Kings" event is scheduled soon after a major event in March that attracted millions of people. This new event might draw a similar number of attendees, but many of them may not be visible to the public.
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The last "No Kings" event happened in March.
That event attracted millions of people.
A new "No Kings" event is planned soon.
This new event might have as many attendees as the March event.
Many attendees at the new event might not be seen by others.
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