Skanska takes a $1.2bn order to build four US data centres for an unnamed client
Skanska has signed a $1.2bn contract to build four data centres in the southeastern United States, the largest single data centre order the Swedish construction
Month: August 2026
Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence
The foreign minister says in an interview that Turkish military officials had visited the airbase as part of training.
Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition
The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the “massive attack” on Thursday, officials say.
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
Israel opens up bids for highly sensitive West Bank settlement project
The UK’s foreign secretary condemned the move as “an unacceptable and destructive act”.
Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia’s international airport and has not commented on the allegations.
Why are women going to London for abortions?
Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.
What supplements do athletes consume every day?
Team GB rower Heidi Long takes BBC Sport through her vitamin and supplement routine.
‘I can’t do the things my friends do’: Life as a teenage carer
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up – one teenager explains what life is like.
NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced Wednesday they are giving up on a robotic mission to rescue the Swift gamma-ray telescope before it falls out
Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data
Last Friday, Google won an auction to acquire a huge amount of Spirit Airlines data. The data doesn’t include personal information or customer data, but
Pilot killed, 2 state troopers hurt after small plane and helicopter collide in Pennsylvania
A state police helicopter and a small plane collided over Carlisle Airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, resulting in the death of the plane’s pilot