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Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluentLevels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water pilots for a controversial multimillion pound water recycling scheme that will pump millions of litres of treated sewage into the River Thames during drought.The data from the pilots is in stark contrast to public comments from Thames Water that their water recycling project in south-west London will not harm the riverine environment. Continue reading...

• Thailand and Taiwan led Asian earnings upgrades in August, with BofA reporting a global revision ratio surge to 1.35 across all regions. • On a rolling three-month basis, Taiwan recorded the highest regional ratio at 2.02, followed closely by Thailand at 1.93. • Thailand's growth was driven primarily by analyst upgrades in the Energy, Materials, Banks, Consumer Discretionary, and Tech Hardware sectors.

Surgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoidedNeurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said.The surgery was performed in May at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London hospitals NHS foundation trust, but details were kept secret until Thursday while the patient, Rhys Hibbert, recovered. Continue reading...

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the USTA are offering 1,000 discounted US Open tickets priced at $100 each to city residents. • Eligible residents can purchase up to two tickets for grounds passes or seats at Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums for matches from Aug. 30 through Sept. 8. • The initiative aims to increase accessibility for everyday New Yorkers who are currently priced out by surging resale costs.

To Nicola, Love Peter will focus on couple’s relationship during 12-year period of embezzlement and fallout of caseChannel 5 is reuniting with the producers of Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards for a drama about how Nicola Sturgeon’s former husband embezzled £400,000 from the Scottish National party and the impact it had on her reputation.To Nicola, Love Peter will examine the couple’s relationship over the 12-year period that Peter Murrell diverted funds from the SNP while he was the chief executive to spend on items including a £124,550 motorhome and more than £2,600 on a pair of luxury salt and pepper grinders. Continue reading...

• AI and generative AI investments across Asia are projected to surge, reaching an estimated $175 billion by 2028. • Singapore and India are emerging as primary strategic hubs for the development and deployment of AI technologies. • The trend is driven by widespread adoption, with many employees across the Asia-Pacific region already integrating AI tools into their weekly work routines.

Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffsThe chief executive of Volkswagen has faced boos and whistles of protest at the company’s headquarters after telling thousands of workers that a comprehensive reorganisation, which could include job losses and factory closures, is vital for its future.As Oliver Blume urged more than 10,000 workers on Tuesday to “pull together”, saying drastic restructuring measures at the struggling manufacturer were essential, they held up banners and shouted slogans, including: “Our jobs are not your balance sheet adjustments”. Continue reading...