Après une réunion à Medellin, Abelardo de la Espriella a annoncé que le bureau colombien du "Bouclier des Amériques", une alliance dirigée par Donald Trump, s'installerait dans la ville pour lutter contre le narcotrafic. Il a donné un ultimatum de dix-huit jours aux "bandits".
Gritt, an AI robotics startup founded by Carnegie Mellon alumni, raised $26 million in Series A funding to deploy intelligent systems that automate solar panel installation. The company uses off-the-shelf hardware and AI models to address labor shortages and accelerate construction, with systems already deployed and contracted for 2.8 gigawatts of solar.
AI robotics startup Gritt secured $26 million in Series A funding, totaling $32 million, to automate solar panel installation. Using off-the-shelf hardware and AI models, Gritt aims to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in the solar energy build-out, with plans to expand to other construction tasks.
Iran targeted US radar and air defense installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning of further attacks after US strikes on Iran. This follows Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels blockading Saudi ports, escalating regional tensions.
The United States has accused China of operating three intelligence-gathering facilities in Cuba and significantly expanding its personnel, portraying Havana as a strategic platform for monitoring American military activity. A State Department report also implicated Russia in tripling intelligence personnel at Cuban facilities since 2023.
Les États-Unis ont mené une huitième nuit de frappes en Iran, ciblant des installations militaires après la mort de deux soldats en Jordanie. Téhéran a riposté avec des attaques de drones contre des bases américaines au Koweït, interceptées par la défense koweïtienne. La tension monte dans la région.
Smaller Indian cities are leading rooftop solar adoption, with households in Lucknow, Nagpur, and Surat seeing reduced electricity bills. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has driven installations, benefiting over 44 lakh households, while major metros lag behind.
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam recreated Wim T. Schippers' 1969 'Peanut butter floor' installation, using 800lb of peanut butter to honor the late Dutch artist's absurdist legacy. The work, displayed with his posthumous instructions, continues to provoke questions about art's nature.
Volkswagen's plant in Poznań, Poland, is using 100 sheep to manage vegetation at its 18.3 MW solar farm. This agrivoltaics approach cuts machinery use, reduces emissions, and allows researchers to study coexistence of renewable energy and agriculture.
Des élus d'opposition lyonnais demandent l'installation rapide de fan-zones de quartier pour le quart de finale de la Coupe du Monde, critiquant la décision du maire écologiste Grégory Doucet de ne pas en organiser. Ils proposent un dispositif décentralisé pour éviter les rassemblements massifs et la chaleur.
A tribute to Dutch artist Wim T. Schippers features a floor covered in 800 pounds of peanut butter at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. The installation, first created in 1969, will be on display for two months.
The US and Iran have escalated tensions with an extensive exchange of fire, threatening to reignite conflict. The US conducted strikes on 80 Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial vessels, while Iran retaliated against US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Oil prices surged amid the renewed hostilities.
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is plotting his assassination, stating he's 'on every single one of their list.' This follows US strikes on Iranian targets and subsequent Iranian drone and missile attacks on US-linked facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating regional tensions.
Research suggests millions of UK households could save hundreds annually on energy bills through low-cost solar panel loans backed by the Bank of England. The proposed scheme aims to enable installation on 8m homes without direct government cost, potentially freeing up funds from the Warm Homes Plan.
Jane Ouartsi, 60s, suffered severe injuries after being hit by a Lime e-bike rider in London. The company has refused compensation, citing the bike was stolen and not rented, despite the rider being underage. Another victim, Helen Goodsell, 79, also faced difficulties securing compensation.
Les salariés de RTE ont exercé leur droit d'alerte face aux risques d'explosion d'appareils sur le réseau électrique français dus aux canicules. Ils dénoncent le manque de mesures de protection et demandent l'identification et la sécurisation des équipements à risque.
A greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been installed and is now operational on China's Tiangong space station. Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, was involved in its installation.
US home battery installations hit a record 673 megawatts in Q1 2026, driven by state incentives and rising electricity costs. This trend enhances grid flexibility and could power AI data centers, with California and Hawaii leading installations.
Künstlerin Dorothee Bielfeld wirft Nasan Tur Plagiat vor. Turs Installation "Elevation" mit Kirchenbänken in einer Essener Kirche ähnelt stark Bielfelds Werk "aufrichten" von 2010. Die Manifesta 16 Ruhr prüft den Urheberrechtsanspruch.
Emmanuel Macron annonce un partenariat entre la France et le Kenya pour un investissement de 615 millions d'euros dans le port de Mombasa, illustrant la confiance des entreprises françaises dans le potentiel africain.
Washington a mené des frappes ciblées contre des installations militaires iraniennes en réponse à l'attaque d'un cargo dans le détroit d'Ormuz, relançant les craintes d'escalade et provoquant une volatilité accrue sur les marchés du pétrole.
Un propriétaire à Clichy se heurte à des obstacles administratifs et des oppositions de voisins pour installer la climatisation dans son logement neuf, malgré la chaleur estivale croissante.
Face à la canicule attendue samedi à Paris, la Ligue nationale de rugby a mis en place un dispositif exceptionnel pour la finale du Top 14 au Stade de France, incluant l'interdiction de vente d'alcool, des rampes à eau et l'ouverture anticipée des portes. La finale des cadets Alamercery a été annulée.
A 15-year study found 94% of migratory swifts return to the same nest sites annually, highlighting the critical need for nesting bricks in new buildings as traditional sites are lost. Despite conservation concerns and a 70% decline since 1995, England's government has refused to mandate swift bricks, unlike Scotland.
