According to the United Nations’ digital agency, global electricity demand increased by an average of 150 percent between 2020 and 2023 as a result of investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers.
According to the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Amazon’s operational emissions increased by 182 percent in 2023 compared to 2020 levels, while Microsoft’s emissions increased by 155 percent, Facebook’s and Instagram’s emissions increased by 145 percent, and Google’s parent company Alphabet increased by 138 percent over the same period.
The figures include emissions that are directly related to the businesses’ operations as well as those that are produced by energy purchases. The top 200 digital businesses in the world will be analyzed by an ITU report that evaluates their greenhouse gas emissions between 2020 and 2023.
The UN agency linked the rapid rise to recent advances in AI and the demand for cloud computing services.
According to Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the ITU’s director, “Advances in digital innovation, especially AI, are driving up energy consumption and global emissions.”
While these technological advancements represent significant advancements, the agency estimates that if left unchecked, emissions from top-emitting AI systems could soon reach 102.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually.
According to the report, “Today, there are no standards or legislative requirements for companies to disclose their AI emissions or energy consumption,” making it more difficult to comprehend how much AI is used at the company level.
However, company-reported data indicates an increasing trend in operating emissions for businesses with high levels of AI adoption.
In Ashburn, Virginia, US, in March 2025, a car passes a building [Photo: Leah Millis/Reuters]
Similar rises in electricity demand from data centers, which provide power for digital services, have been a result of the boom in AI and cloud computing. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data center electricity consumption has increased by 12 percent year over year since 2017.
415 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity was used by data centers alone, or 1.5% of the world’s power demand. By 2030, the demand for data centers will reach 945 TWh, surpassing Japan’s annual electricity consumption, according to the IEA.
According to the report, power-hungry digital companies, which accounted for 581 TWh of global demand in 2024, or roughly 2.1 percent of that figure, despite the fact that the demand was primarily fueled by the largest corporations.
Only 10 of the 200 companies identified by the report’s data contributed to the report’s findings, which stated that 51.9 percent of their electricity demand will be met by 2023. They included Meta, SK Hynix, China Mobile, Amazon, Samsung Electronics, China Telecom, Alphabet, Microsoft, TSMC, China Unicom, and SK Hynix.
Before their split, Dakota Johnson, who was a member of the well-known Fifty Shades movie series, dated Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for almost eight years.
Dakota, pictured at the Cannes Film Festival in May, is understood to be feeling ‘incredible pain’(Image: Getty Images)
Dakota Johnson is has been left feeling “incredible pain” amid her split from Chris Martin, it is said.
The 35-year-old actress, who was in the Fifty Shades film series and last year’s Madame Web, was reportedly determined to make the relationship work but, after almost eight years together, the pair confirmed they’ve gone their separate ways. They found their relationship, which began in 2017, stalled, a source said.
But the split is believed to have hit Dakota hard. A source told The Sun: “Dakota wanted this relationship to work. She not only loves Chris, but his two kids, and that loss feels incredibly painful. The decision to end things was amicable, but Dakota is finding it hard. Over the past year, it became clear that their relationship had stalled and wasn’t moving forwards.”
Coldplay’s epic world tour continues and Dakota has been away on shoots for upcoming films Materialists and Verity recently. It is thought their flourishing careers have provided challenges for their relationship.
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“Settling down, as in Chris properly taking his foot off the pedal, isn’t going to happen,” he said. And ultimately, the source continued, “it was one of the many straws that broke the back of them.”
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Without her engagement ring, Dakota was last seen in New York City on Wednesday, shortly before the split-news story broke. However, according to rumor sources close to the couple, split rumors broke out in August of last year.
But now that decision has been reached with an insider confirming the “relationship had been over for a long time”. Speaking earlier this week, the insider added: “They just haven’t been able to figure out to make it official. Dakota held a flame for them to be together because she loved him so much and loved his kids so much.
Although they don’t always go well together, and because they don’t always make their hearts melt, they do, and sometimes things do, like when they’re away from each other, and when they’re not together anymore, and things just kept getting better. Dakota is devastated that she won’t be around his kids as much, but she wants them to know that she is there for them.
One star sign looks at avoiding arguments in today’s horoscope for June 6, while the other looks at an adventure.
Find out what’s written in the stars with our astrologer Russell Grant(Image: Daily Record/GettyImages)
One star sign must sacrifice something for another as one assumes too much responsibility for one on June 6.
There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.
These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
You’re determined to concentrate on the advantages of a challenging situation. You are also beginning to acknowledge the necessity to omit certain past experiences. Even if you can’t travel too far away, a change of scenery will be very beneficial.
Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)
You always choose to approach tasks with caution and care because you are aware that this will produce high-quality output. You are aware of the value of adhering to rules, so you are bound to get frustrated when you work with someone who is careless, skips, and disregards crucial procedures.
Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
You recently consented to take over a coworker’s commitments while some personal matters were resolved. You did not consent to the existence of a permanent arrangement. Remind them that you can’t continue to carry more than your fair share if it seems like they aren’t in a rush to resume their duties.
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Cancer (June 22 – July 23)
For the sake of your family, you are making a few sacrifices. When you give advice instead of instructions, a teenager will respond to it more favorably. You might need to take a few days off or work from home due to issues with childcare arrangements.
Leo (July 24 – Aug 23)
You haven’t had much fun in a while. A good friend and I could have a little adventure together on this day. Consider traveling somewhere else but staying local. You might enjoy taking a stroll along the coast or hiking in the countryside. Be creative.
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sept 23)
You might have a few other options if a senior colleague insists there is nothing they can do to resolve the current, challenging situation. They will only make things worse if you argue with them. You might have to make alternative plans without their knowledge.
Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)
A more organized way of life is now necessary. Start by sorting through your paperwork and putting any outdated correspondence in the trash. File important documents away in a secure location. Consider delegating some responsibilities to your family members if daily tasks are becoming too much for you.
Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)
You are more likely than ever to have a clear idea of what you want to do in the future. Your friends and family are aware of how crucial it is for you to set yourself goals. They’ll give you their help.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)
Plans that you initially anticipated will be delayed will happen suddenly. Many people will feel let down by this, including yourself. It’s possible that you yearn for life to return to the way it was, but at this point it’s difficult to define what “normal” actually means.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
It’s important to avoid letting a colleague’s justifications for controversial decisions go unchallenged, regardless of their role or position. You might suggest a number of other options that are available to them when they say they have no other choices. They are aware of this, but they refuse to admit it.
Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)
Address immediate issues that arise. It won’t take long after this for you to regain your balance. Be open to discussing various options and remain patient. Give someone a gentle recommendation to take their time if they appear to be too busy to complete tasks.
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Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
You might find yourself volunteering to help someone else’s responsibilities go beyond your own. You should be able to handle the extra workload without any issues because you know it’s only going to be a short-term solution to help them through a difficult time.
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The makers of a private lunar lander made by Japan have officially declared the mission a failure after the mission crashed while attempting to land on the moon.
Resilience, a lander owned by the Tokyo-based company ispace, was reported to have left lunar orbit as planned and that the mission appeared to be proceeding well.
Resilience, which was carrying a mini rover, was tipped off by flight controllers just before its hour-long descent and scheduled touchdown on the moon’s surface. As they attempted to regain contact with the lander, ground support was silenced, and the mission was later declared ineffective.
The attempt to land on the ground was abruptly ended by the company’s livestream.
After the failed mission, Takeshi Hakamada, the CEO and founder of ispace, apologised to everyone who contributed. “We have to take the facts seriously what happened,” he said.
Two years after the Japanese start-up’s first attempt to reach the moon was met with a crash landing, the company’s second unsuccessful attempt to soft land on the surface of the moon.
On June 6, 2025, an image of the lunar lander Resilience, operated by ispace, is displayed in Tokyo, Japan. [Manami Yamada/Reuters]
The Hakuto-R Mission 1 by the company, which was launched in December 2022, crashed during its final descent after the lander was mistaken to believe it was lower than it was.
Resilience, the follow-up to that mission, was launched in January from Florida on a lengthy, roundabout journey. It shared a ride on a SpaceX rocket with Blue Ghost from Firefly Aerospace, making the US company the first private company to perform a “fully successful” soft landing there when it first reached the moon in March of this year.
The Mare Frigoris, or Sea of Cold, was the location of the Resilience lander’s 2.5-meter (7. 5-foot) landing pad for the flat, flat area with few boulders.
Before the European-built rover, named Tenacious, was lowered onto the lunar surface this weekend, Resilience was anticipating beaming back images within hours of landing. The rover, which was equipped with a high-definition camera and made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, would have then scouted the area and collected lunar dirt for NASA.
A toy-sized red house by Swedish artist Mikael Genberg was also present in Resilience. In a nod to Hakamada’s vision of people living and working on the moon as early as the 2040s, the model Swedish-style cottage was called “Moonhouse.”
The Japanese entrepreneur’s vision is still unsure as a result of ispace’s second failed landing. By 2027, NASA is expected to start launching the aerospace company’s upcoming, much bigger lander.
Regardless of the outcome, the Japanese company’s chief financial officer, Jumpei Nozaki, promised to carry on its lunar search even after Friday’s failed mission.
However, Jeremy Fix, the company’s chief engineer for the US division of ispace, claimed last month that the company cannot afford to have “infinite funds” and cannot afford to have repeat failures.
The discount is valid on the newly renovated Bognor Regis resort, which features a puppet theater and soft play area.
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Families can save on breaks at Butlin’s Bognor Regis where there is a VR-cade at PLAYXPERIENCE(Image: Butlin’s)
Butlin’s is having a major summer sale throughout 2025 and 2026, with up to 40% off sales available right now. This includes special Justin Fletcher Tots Breaks starting at just £79 in September, Summer Holidays Feating Stephen Mulhern 3-night getaways starting at £69 in June, and Midweek Showtime breaks at Bognor Regis starting at just £69 in June.
Butlin’s resort resort, which has recently undergone a renovation, is making the most of its summertime visitors. The resort’s largest-ever indoor soft play facility and brand-new Puppet Theatre have been unveiled.
Families across the country are already taking advantage of the new attractions, with many more predicted to descend during the school holidays. The new soft play center has a capacity of double the previous attraction’s 3, 000 square feet, which makes it possible to accommodate up to 200 lively little explorers at once.
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A family break and day pass cost are included in the price of access to the play area. The Skyline Soft Play caters to children of all ages, with each zone featuring a different butlin’s Skyline Gang character. Each character has a large multi-sensory area for babies, as well as a dedicated section filled with slides, climbing challenges, log ramps, cargo nets, and other things.
There is a cozy new 100-seat café area where parents can unwind with a cup of coffee if they need a break while the kids play. This most recent addition to the soft play facility, according to Bristol Live, follows the £15 million PLAYXPERIENCE, a cutting-edge 50, 000 square feet immersive gaming attraction, that opened last year.
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A brand-new Puppet Theatre has been added to the West Sussex resort’s exciting soft play facility. With new productions like Under the Sea, Jingle in the Jungle, and Christmouse allowing guests to enter the magical world that awaits them this year, this enchanting venue will house captivating, family-friendly string puppet shows.
The puppet shows are complimentary for Butlin’s breaks and day trips to make family vacations more affordable. The entertainment team’s thrilling experience includes mesmerizing string-pulling action, hilarious characters, and plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” from the kids.
The most recent in a line of exciting developments to be made in Butlin’s three seaside resorts is a £1.8 million investment. The £15 million indoor activity complex PLAYXPERIENCE in Bognor Regis offers nine immersive gaming experiences, including laser tag, an arcade for VR games, escape rooms, and more.
Additionally, a second $ 2.5 million SKYPARK in Minehead has opened, making it accessible to children of all ages. A significant £12 million was also invested in the brand-new Maple Walk Premium Lodges in Skegness last year, which have 128 contemporary lodges located in the resort’s heart of Lincolnshire.
Millions of families visit holiday parks each year to join in the fun, and they continue to be a beloved part of Great Britain. Haven Holidays is renowned for its breathtaking coastal views and a variety of caravan accommodations if Butlin’s isn’t quite the right fit. Although Butlins is unchallenged for providing top-notch family fun with its array of immersive and themed adventures, it’s a wonderful choice for those drawn to the call of nature and traditional seaside excursions.
With 66 parks spread along the country’s sought-after coastal regions, Parkdean Resorts shares a similar vibe. Parkdean thrives in keeping with the values of Choing Haven, which includes inviting pools, convenient on-site dining, and a variety of family-friendly water sports.
Many families are fond of Center Parcs, which is known for its variety of activities set among the UK’s enchanting forests. The only drawback is the price, which is notably high over school breaks, despite being widely adored.
A new soft play area has opened at Bognor Regis(Image: Butlins)
TripAdvisor has received more than 3, 900 five-star reviews for Butlin’s Bognor Regis. A guest recounted a wonderful Easter break at Butlin’s Bognor, captivated by their experience. We had excellent weather, excellent entertainment, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Both young and old will enjoy this. Very pleased with the new soft play, the Splash water park, and the outstanding customer service from beginning to end.
Another person expressed their gratitude, saying that this was their third time visiting Butlin’s in the last two years. The brand-new soft play and play experience are fantastic, soft play has very generous opening hours, and the staff is very watchful. It would appear to be a much better alternative to the arena soft play.
We had a fun-filled tots week, according to one family member, and it was busy all day. We all enjoyed playing Neo games from the age of four right up until the 1960s with Playxperience.
Not all visitors, however, left with positive reviews. A less enthusiastic visitor expressed concern about running Butlin’s for half-term. Overall, everything was okay for us adults, with the exception of the awesome entertainment.
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Another reviewer wrote, “Always things to do never get bored.” Apartment that is very clean. The brand-new experience building is excellent and full of enjoyable new experiences. had a lot of fun with laser tag. Excellent and accommodating staff.
Following a failed inaugural launch in May, North Korea raised a capsized warship and moored it there for repair. The ship was damaged, according to the country’s state news media.
The team moored the destroyer at the pier in Chongjin on Thursday after recovering its balance at the beginning of June, according to KCNA.
The 5, 000-tonne destroyer was restored to upright position on May 21 after a transport cradle prematurely detached during a launch ceremony, according to South Korea’s military assessments and recent commercial satellite images, which indicated that the ship’s hull had suffered damage after its “serious accident” on May 21.
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, witnessed the ship’s failed side-launch, which also resulted in its partially capsized ship in a port.
Kim called the incident a “criminal act perpetrated by total carelessness.” Four officials were detained and accused of tarnishing North Korea’s national dignity as part of a search into the accident, according to KCNA.
The next phase of restorations, which will be carried out at Rajin Dockyard over the next week to ten days, will now be conducted by experts, according to KCNA. A ruling party meeting later this month is anticipated to be held to finalize the ship’s complete restoration.
According to Jo Chun Ryong, a senior official from the ruling Workers’ Party in North Korea, the “perfect restoration of the destroyer will be completed without fail” before the Kim-ruled nation’s ruler, Kim.
The damaged warship is seen as a crucial component of Kim’s effort to modernize his nation’s naval forces because it is the second-known destroyer of North Korea.
The new warship is reportedly equipped in line with the 5, 000-tonne destroyer-class vessel Choe Hyon, which North Korea also unveiled last month, based on its size and scale.
The Choe Hyon, according to Pyongyang, has the “most powerful weapons” and will “enter into operation early next year.”
According to South Korea’s military, the Choe Hyon could have been developed with Russian assistance, perhaps in exchange for Pyongyang deploying tens of thousands of soldiers to support Moscow’s conflict with Ukraine.
The Choe Hyon deck was used to test-fire a weapons system, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in April 2025. [KNS/AFP]
Kim, who are significant allies and jointly conduct military exercises, has framed the modernization of his military as a response to threats from the US and South Korea, who regularly conduct joint military exercises.
The next step in strengthening his nation’s navy would be the acquisition of a nuclear-powered submarine, according to the leader of North Korea.
Kim and Sergei Shoigu, the head of the Russian Security Council, met in Pyongyang on Wednesday, the latest indication of the two countries’ deepening ties, which were strengthened when they signed a mutual defense pact in June last year, which mandates them to use “all means” to provide immediate military assistance to one another if either faces “aggression.”
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, arrives at a ceremony reportedly announcing a new tactical nuclear attack submarine in North Korea in September 2023.
