- Oracle made two major infrastructure investment announcements this week
- It’s planning to spend big on compute upgrades in Germany and The Netherlands over the next five years
- But zooming out, the money is a fraction of its…
Category: 3. Europe
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Oracle plots $3B European expansion
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Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: When photography meets science, health and the human experience
Now in its 28th year, the Wellcome Photography Prize honours photography at the intersection of science, health and the human experience. This year’s winners capture powerful stories exploring domestic abuse, climate migration and the hidden dangers of cholesterol.
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Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival
A fire has destroyed the main stage at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, just two days before the event was due to open.
“Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged,” festival organisers said on Wednesday evening.
The statement…
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Council President Costa ‘very concerned’ by Israel’s strikes on Syria
European Council President António Costa expressed concern Wednesday about Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian defense ministry in Damascus.
“Very concerned by the Israeli strikes on Damascus today. Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity need to be respected. I call on all parties to…
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How to Beat the Heat When Traveling in Europe This Summer
Millions of tourists heading to Europe this summer, particularly around the Mediterranean, are trying to figure out how they will handle their vacations in the middle of massive heatwaves. Tourist hotspots like Spain and France are facing…
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Fire breaks out at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival ahead of Friday opening
No festival-goers are currently in attendance, although several employees are believed to be on-site for set up.
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Main stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival completely destroyed by fire
Organisers say posts on social media from festival-goers claiming to have received emails saying Tomorrowland had been cancelled were “Fake news”.
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Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
A volcano has erupted in Iceland spewing out streams of bright yellow and orange lava – the latest in a string of volcanic events in the region in recent years.
Iceland has seen about 12 eruptions since volcanic systems on the Reykjanes peninsula – close to the capital Reykjavik – became active…
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Trump says he will set tariffs for 150 small countries in one swoop
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he intends to send a single letter telling more than 150 countries what tariff rate they will face.
“It’s all going to be the same for everyone, for that group,” Trump told reporters during a meeting with the Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin…
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