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#Denmark has paused new grid connection agreements after surging electricity demand tied to #AI data centers and wider electrification pressures. Around 60 GW of projects await access, raising concerns over future energy infrastructure across Europe. cnb.cx/4wybJJG

The U.S. government is reportedly exploring stronger oversight of advanced AI systems as concerns grow about cybersecurity and national security risks. Federal testing programs are increasingly evaluating powerful unreleased AI models before wider deployment.

ECMWF model guidance shows the 2026–27 #ElNiño may intensify further, with equatorial #Pacific anomalies possibly peaking near 3.0–3.5°C by fall 2026. A historically strong event could affect global weather into early 2027. bit.ly/4nxbcDL

Heightened security, travel disruptions, and #Protest activity are expected in #Vienna during #Eurovision2026 this week. Thousands are expected at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with the largest planned during Saturday’s final at Wiener Stadthalle.bit.ly/4ufosPK

Growing anti-immigration demonstrations in South Africa are increasing fears among immigrant communities and foreign governments. Business closures, reported assaults, and diplomatic warnings highlight concerns that violence could escalate further in coming weeks.

#NakbaDay demonstrations across #Israel, the #WestBank & #UK are expected to coincide with #JerusalemDay events, London rallies and the #FACupFinal this weekend. Security concerns are rising amid fears of clashes, unrest & major travel disruptions.bbc.in/49QQkBz

Vienna authorities are preparing for major security operations during Eurovision 2026 as thousands of fans and demonstrators arrive in the Austrian capital. Protests linked to the Gaza conflict are expected throughout the week, with the largest demonstrations planned during Saturday’s final.

Severe #thunderstorms across northern India, particularly in #UttarPradesh, killed over 100 people late Wednesday and caused widespread damage. bit.ly/49kyIy3

#Hungary has summoned Russia’s ambassador over a drone strike on western #Ukraine that occurred early Wednesday near the Hungarian border. reut.rs/3R8YWNF

#Russia launched the largest aerial attack on #Ukraine over a two-day period since the war began, killing at least five people and injuring several others in #Kyiv. reut.rs/4fgbEEc

Latvian Prime Minister #EvikaSilina announced her resignation, triggering the collapse of the coalition government. bit.ly/4dpERu0

#WesStreeting resigned as U.K. Health Secretary on Thursday after publicly stating he had lost confidence in Prime Minister #KeirStarmer. reut.rs/4flCgUc

#Cuba’s energy minister has stated that the country has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, as #Havana experiences some of its worst rolling #blackouts in decades amid ongoing U.S. sanctions. bbc.in/4uQPcWX

#Turkey’s Samsun province experienced severe flooding in the #Havza district on Tuesday. bit.ly/4no19Rc

#Serbia and #NATO have launched their first-ever joint military exercise, which began on Tuesday, May 12, and will continue until May 23. bit.ly/4wxxzNA

The #Philippine Senate was placed under lockdown Wednesday evening local time following reports of gunfire and an attempted arrest of a senator inside the chamber. bit.ly/4tzwzFT

Four U.K. Ministers have resigned, and 87 #LabourMPs have publicly called for the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down following the latest local election results. bit.ly/49y9tYX

#Iran warned it could produce weapons-grade uranium if it is attacked again. Iranian parliamentary spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei said, “One of Iran’s options in the event of another attack could be 90 percent enrichment.” bit.ly/4nrBIOD

Are you using AI to inform your decisions, or is AI making decisions for you? 🤖 In this episode, Jason Hoss, Founder of Whirlybird Labs, breaks down the growing gap between AI adoption and application. From governance challenges to the risks of relying on incomplete data, Jason shares what risk and resilience teams need to consider as they operationalize AI. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4ex18bk

Storms in #SouthAfrica have killed at least ten people, and tens of thousands of residents have been displaced. bit.ly/4dnByU4