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The companies are responding to an Italian government appeal to ease costs for households and businesses. Fuel distributors, however, warn of unfair competition and risks to the wider sector.
Major U.S. television networks have ended a brief boycott over the exclusion of CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House. Their return comes as the administration has been evading a federal court order to restore the journalists’ credentials, leaving the broader conflict over press freedom unresolved.
Four in ten Italians over 16 never take part in sport. The divide is not simply a question of motivation: income, education and the cost of participation shape access to physical activity, with consequences for public health and spending.
Andy Burnham’s call to reconsider restrictions on drinking within sight of the pitch has exposed mixed views among supporters. Advocates argue that football should be brought into line with other sports, while opponents fear beer-soaked celebrations and disorder. Police and supporters’ representatives want consultation before any change.
Sustainability labels would become mandatory in August 2027 for data centres above 500 kilowatts. The rules seek to balance Europe’s ambitions in artificial intelligence with the growing energy and environmental demands of computing infrastructure.
Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day restraining order after finding that the outlets were likely to succeed on their procedural due process claim. He questioned the administration’s national security justification, while leaving the broader First Amendment dispute unresolved.
Italy need consistency, France expect greatness, Germany want to rebuild trust and the Netherlands must turn talent into trophies. Four high-profile coaches begin their next international assignments with plenty to prove.
China is building vast data centres while investing in AI education and homegrown talent. In Inner Mongolia, the construction drive has brought work and national pride, but also questions about compensation, lasting jobs and who will benefit.
Calls to slow AI development have exposed a split between leading model developers and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, who rejects warnings of catastrophic risks. The dispute also raises questions about commercial interests and who would benefit from tighter regulation.
Mikel Arteta is set to extend his stay at Arsenal after leading the club to its first Premier League title in 22 years. With formal confirmation still to come, attention is turning to defending the trophy and pursuing a first European Cup.
Major U.S. television networks have suspended pooled White House coverage in protest at bans on several outlets. New York Times correspondent Luke Broadwater described a troubled debut for Trump TV, the administration’s new online channel, and questioned whether the restrictions would survive in court.
In remarks before a concert, Ed Sheeran apologised for mistakes amid a week of criticism, expressed concern about venues pre-approving performers’ content and addressed the suffering in Israel and Palestine, while reaffirming a commitment to bringing audiences together.