A2Google’s €13bn AI plan in Finland
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Google will spend €13bn in Finland to build AI infrastructure. The plan includes three new data centres in Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala, and it will expand Google’s existing site in…
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A2Eiffel Tower staff swap sparks strike
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
France has launched an investigation after female staff at the Eiffel Tower were replaced by male colleagues during a visit on Saturday. A delegation of around 100 people linked…
A2Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan
Monday, 7 September 2026
Radiohead are playing 16 shows in Australia and five in Japan in May 2027. It is their first tour of Australia in 15 years. The tour is starting at Perth's RAC Arena on 3 May.…
A2Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Cheshire Police say thieves stole more than 800 barrels of Guinness from a depot in Runcorn. They drove off with two lorry trailers from Whitehouse Industrial Estate on Aston…
A2Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Friday, 4 September 2026
It is your birthday! Many UK brands give freebies if you join a loyalty scheme. Greggs, Costa and Caffè Nero offer a sweet treat when you add your date of birth. Burger King…
A2London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Londoners can now hire autonomous taxis, as rides in Wayve’s cars were added to the Uber app. Only 15 vehicles are licensed, so getting one may be rare. The launch is small, but…
A2New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of meteorological autumn and the UK storm season. The Met Office has released new storm names for 2026-2027, chosen by the public. The first…
A2NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
Monday, 31 August 2026
The NHS in England will offer free cholesterol checks on the high street. People aged 40 to 84 who are not pregnant and have not had a blood test in the past year will be…
A2Large Lake Ontario sign installed in Canada in latest jab at US
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a large billboard on Canada's shoreline. The billboard reads: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." The sign answers US President Donald Trump's plan…