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Luca Anselmi is the name Italians are most searching for right now, though the available reports do not clarify what he did or why interest spiked. The surrounding news cycle in Italy is dominated by the Vinci case, where David Rossi told Il Sole 24 Ore that a file with 191 photos was given to the Carabinieri of Siena to identify people in an alley. Any link between Anselmi and that case is not confirmed.

New reporting indicates that American voters across party lines largely oppose the rapid buildout of AI data centers in their communities, citing concerns over energy use, water consumption, and local impact. The sentiment is drawing attention as several US localities have seen ballot measures and public pushback against large-scale data center projects tied to the AI boom.

A restaurant cook, identified in reports as Elma Booth, has been awarded around £34,000 after an employment dispute with owner Haydar Baran, who a tribunal found repeatedly 'diminished' her authority in the kitchen. The case has drawn attention as an example of how undermining a manager's role in front of staff can lead to costly legal consequences for small hospitality businesses.

German viewers are looking up information about Markus Lanz's talk show on ZDF, including current guests and broadcast dates. Attention also extends to guests like Elmar Theveßen, the well-known ZDF journalist and security expert, who is frequently associated with the program. Searches spiked around the show's scheduled Wednesday broadcast, with audiences checking who will appear on upcoming episodes.

AI data centers became a decisive ballot issue in dozens of US local races, and candidates supporting them lost most of those contests. The results suggest voters are pushing back against the rapid expansion of data center construction in their communities, driven by concerns over power use, water consumption and local disruption. The widespread rejections indicate the issue has moved into mainstream electoral politics.

The UN's top peacekeeping official has warned that a 'security vacuum' could emerge as Blue Helmet missions withdraw from Lebanon and Western Sahara. The drawdowns reduce the UN's long-standing presence in both territories, raising concerns about stability along the Israel-Lebanon border and in the disputed Western Sahara region, where tensions have persisted for decades.

The UN's top peacekeeping official warned on Wednesday that withdrawing Blue Helmet forces from Lebanon and Western Sahara risks creating a dangerous security vacuum. The comments, made ahead of Security Council discussions, highlight concerns over shrinking peacekeeping mandates and the future stability of both regions as UN personnel pull out.

An Oklahoma man has been found guilty in the double murder of two people in Belmont County, Ohio. The Ohio Attorney General's office announced the conviction, which closes a case that has drawn attention in the Ohio Valley region. Details of the sentencing and the victims have not been widely reported yet.

France has announced it will boycott the UN's Durban conference over antisemitism concerns, becoming the eleventh state to do so. Pro-Israel commentators and accounts thanked President Emmanuel Macron and the French foreign ministry for the decision, welcoming the move as a stand against what critics describe as persistent antisemitism at the event, which has long been controversial for its focus on Israel.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity outside the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California, is prompting concern among residents and advocates, according to Bay Area news reports. Observers worry about immigration enforcement operations near the jail and what they mean for detainees and local immigrant communities.

Martin Selmayr, the European Union ambassador to the UN institutions in Geneva and former chief of staff to Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, held a meeting with the newly appointed Executive Director of the World Food Programme. The talks covered cooperation between the EU and the WFP, with the EU being one of the programme's largest humanitarian donors. Details of the agenda were not disclosed.

Writer Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah has published a conversation with artist Velma Rosai exploring art and artistic practices, carried by Brittle Paper, a platform covering African literature and culture. The discussion examines Rosai's creative work and her approach to making art. Further details about the interview's content and reception were not available in the source material.

Ten years have passed since the death of Tina Anselmi, Italy's first female government minister and a key figure in the birth of the Republic, remembered as one of the 'mothers' of Italian democracy. The anniversary is being marked with tributes, including the Rai fiction 'Una vita per la democrazia', available on RaiPlay, which recounts her life and political career.

Columnist Jussi Eronen writes in the Finnish public broadcaster Yle that measures to protect children and young people from social media harms have been ineffective tinkering that failed to address the real sources of the problem. He argues policymakers have lacked the courage to tackle the actual causes behind the harms, and that current approaches intervene at the wrong end of the issue.

New EU requirements concerning smartphone batteries come into force in February. Contrary to what many may have assumed, the rules do not mean a return to easily user-replaceable phone batteries. Finnish tech commentary is explaining what the battery regulation actually requires of phone manufacturers, clearing up common misconceptions about the legislation and its practical impact on consumers.

Voters in several US localities overwhelmingly rejected data center projects in the midterm elections, approving measures and candidates that opposed new facilities. The results followed growing public concern over energy use, water consumption and strain on local infrastructure. Commenters are now questioning whether politicians, who often welcome data center investment despite voter opposition, will heed the outcome.

Delaware, the state whose corporate law governs most large US companies, is weighing a proposal that would allow AI agents to run entire businesses without a human at the helm. The idea raises legal questions about accountability, fiduciary duty and who is liable when an autonomous system makes decisions. Commentators are debating whether corporate law can adapt to non-human managers.

Helmond Sport and FC Eindhoven have announced their line-ups ahead of their Dutch Eerste Divisie derby. Helmond Sport are without defender Frédéric Frans, who is suspended for the match. Local coverage in North Brabant is following the team news closely, with supporters keen to see how both sides set up for the regional clash.

Xavier Becerra is preparing to take office as governor, entering the role with few political debts after a career spanning Congress and his tenure as US Health and Human Services Secretary. Coverage notes he arrives largely unencumbered by favors owed to allies, but questions remain about his governing agenda and what policy priorities he will pursue once in office.

Indie game storefront itch.io has expanded its AI disclosure filters, letting users filter out or identify games made with generative AI tools. The move comes as criticism grows that storefronts like Steam are being flooded with low-effort, AI-generated releases, often called 'AI slop'. Gamers and developers continue debating how stores should label and manage AI-made content.

Apple reported quarterly revenue of $114.5 billion, coinciding with a leadership transition in which John Ternus has taken over a top role at the company. The results mark one of Apple's largest quarters to date, with attention focused on how the new leadership will guide the company's product strategy going forward.

Sudan is rejecting military intervention by the East African Standby Force while remaining open to diplomatic engagement with the regional body. The framing of turning away soldiers but embracing negotiations is drawing commentary across the region, as observers weigh what role East African mediators can realistically play amid the country's continuing conflict.

An inventor is promoting a claimed new design: a smart football helmet with an LCD display built into the face mask, intended for use by NFL coaches during games. The post lists variants aimed at college and other leagues and invites sponsorships from professional athletes. There is no confirmation the product exists or that any league or manufacturer is involved, so the claim remains unverified.