Zones

• A Guardian investigation has questioned the feasibility of Britain's "AI growth zones," specifically focusing on a proposed Lanarkshire datacentre developed by DataVita. • The project claims it will create thousands of jobs by 2030 and operate independently of the national grid using massive amounts of on-site renewable energy. • Critics argue the plan is unrealistic, as it would require constructing the UK's largest onshore windfarm within just four years to power the facility.

• Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Austria, and other Schengen allies are implementing a new EU digital Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals. • The rollout of these biometric checks has triggered massive airport delays and travel chaos across Europe, prompting an urgent security overhaul of Schengen zones. • This disruption is particularly critical as it coincides with rising summer travel pressure, threatening widespread transit instability.

NSW transport minister says growth in shared schemes is a positive development but pedestrians are ‘crying out for order’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShared ebikes cluttering Sydney footpaths will be kicked to the kerb in the coming months under funding to establish marked parking bays, the New South Wales government says.On Tuesday, the state government announced $6.6m in funding for Sydney local councils to nominate and paint dedicated parking areas. Each council will be given up to $200,000. Continue reading...