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Amazon’s cloud division reportedly suffered outages last year involving its own AI systems.One disruption in December lasted 13 hours after an AI agent deleted and rebuilt part of its environment.Another earlier incident affected a limited customer service. AWS said the problems were caused by user misconfiguration, not by artificial intelligence itself.The company added that the impact was small and core services were not disrupted. The reports come as Andy Jassy pushes efficiency gains from AI while cutting jobs.Amazon announced 16,000 layoffs in January after 14,000 reductions last year.The chief executive said the cuts reflect culture and strategy rather than direct…

Justices Rule President Overstepped His Authority The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers to impose them. At the heart of the case were the broad “reciprocal” tariffs Trump introduced on nearly every US trading partner, relying on a 1977 emergency powers law. The court’s majority made clear that the Constitution assigns the power to levy taxes — including tariffs — to Congress, not the president. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the Constitution “very clearly” places taxing authority with…

US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a Board of Peace meeting. Trump formed this Middle East coalition to stabilise the region. He could soon pull that region into a new war. The tension between calls for peace and threats of military action exposed the contradictions in Trump’s second-term foreign policy. The standoff between Washington and Tehran illustrates this conflict most clearly. The escalation could trigger the largest US air campaign in years. Trump said he prefers diplomacy and wants a deal to end Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. A White House official said Iran…

Airbus has suggested splitting Europe’s next-generation fighter project into two separate aircraft.The proposal aims to break a deadlock with Dassault Aviation over leadership of the €100bn Future Combat Air System. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said the dispute must not endanger Europe’s long-term defence capability.He added that a dual-fighter approach could attract additional partners if governments approve it. The programme, launched in 2017 by Germany, France and Spain, also includes drones and a combat data network.Tensions have grown as the countries differ on military requirements.Friedrich Merz recently said Germany does not need a nuclear-capable jet, unlike France. Governments must soon decide…

Arrest and Ongoing Police Investigations Prince Andrew was taken into custody on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his former role as the UK’s trade envoy. Police also conducted searches at his residences in Berkshire and Norfolk. While officials did not initially name him, they confirmed that a man in his sixties remains in police custody. Andrew turned 66 on the day of his arrest. Unmarked police cars were spotted at Sandringham in Norfolk, where he has been living since leaving Windsor. Authorities emphasized the need to maintain the integrity of the investigation while acknowledging high…

Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court Wednesday to defend Meta against allegations it targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents suggesting the company prioritized younger users. Zuckerberg said the communications were misrepresented. This was his first jury appearance amid years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also part of the trial, which could influence thousands of related lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial, with terms undisclosed. Meta insisted it protects young users and blocks accounts under 13. Still, lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier presented emails and research showing Meta employees discussed…

Existing home sales are showing strong momentum, reaching the fastest pace in nearly three years. Recent data indicates that lower borrowing costs are encouraging buyers to enter the market and make purchases. Analysts say the increase reflects renewed confidence among buyers who had delayed home purchases due to higher interest rates earlier. With mortgage rates dipping, many buyers are moving quickly to secure favorable financing. Month-over-month sales reports show a notable uptick, driven primarily by first-time buyers and homeowners looking to move up. These groups are taking advantage of lower rates to lock in more affordable monthly payments. “Even a…

Top Alpine skiers have raised alarm over rapidly shrinking glaciers during the Winter Olympics in Cortina.Lindsey Vonn said many glaciers she trained on as a child have almost disappeared.Mikaela Shiffrin added that athletes witness climate change firsthand on the mountains. Glaciers once visible from the host town have retreated to high elevations.Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Scientists report the pace of melting has accelerated in the past two decades. Skiers rely on glaciers for early-season training and reliable snow.Their decline puts the future of the sport at risk.Federica Brignone said the…

Governments Seek Stability Ahead of 2028 Rollout European Union governments have agreed to strengthen a financial safeguard designed to prevent sudden spikes in carbon prices, as the bloc prepares to expand its carbon market to cover road transport and buildings. The updated system — often referred to as ETS2 — will place a carbon price on fuels used for cars, vans and heating. Once fully in force in 2028, households and businesses that rely on fossil fuels are expected to face higher costs. That prospect has triggered growing political tension across the EU. To ease concerns, member states decided to…

“Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly food budget jumped by more than 22% in one month, rising from 35,000 roubles to 43,000 roubles. Russia’s economy now hovers between stagnation and decline, and many citizens feel the financial impact of the war in Ukraine as it approaches its fourth year. Alexander noticed price increases for almost all essential goods in supermarkets, including eggs, chicken fillets, and seasonal vegetables. Journalists changed all names in this report to protect sources. Even his daily Americano on the way to work…