Author: Grace Johnson

U.S. stock markets showed modest gains as investors reacted to positive corporate earnings reports and improved guidance from leading firms. Analysts noted that the broader market moved higher on news of stronger-than-expected earnings, signaling renewed investor optimism. The Nasdaq and other major indexes experienced upward momentum after several prominent companies reported results that beat expectations. These earnings announcements suggest that corporate profitability remains robust, even amid economic uncertainties. Investors welcomed the news, which points to continued growth and a supportive business environment. The improved earnings reports come from a range of sectors, including technology, industrials, and consumer services. Many companies…

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after cancelling plans for face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to stop fighting along the current front line made any progress impossible. White House scraps Budapest summit plan A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The statement came only days after Trump had announced both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. This week exposed the deepening divide between Washington…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed late Monday that it had fixed a large-scale outage that shut down thousands of websites and apps worldwide for much of the day. More than 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and major banks such as Lloyds and Halifax — went offline after technical failures in Amazon’s cloud network in the United States. Global outage tracker Downdetector recorded over 11 million reports during the disruption. Experts said the collapse showed how dangerously dependent the global internet has become on a handful of cloud providers. How one fault took the world offline Professor Alan Woodward from the…

Eleven months, 35 matches, and countless doubts later, Rúben Amorim finally has his defining moment. The Portuguese coach once called his squad “maybe the worst Manchester United team in history.” His job looked doomed, his confidence shaken, and only Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public support kept him in charge. Then came Anfield — the ground where legends are made or broken. Against their greatest rivals, United found their spirit again. A victory shaped by courage and control This was no fortunate escape like last December’s win at Manchester City. Amorim’s side started with purpose and poise. Bryan Mbeumo struck early, setting…

When Kerry Dunstan and his partner started searching for an electric car this summer, one question topped their list: “How’s the battery?” They soon found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles. The dealer said its state of health (SOH) was still 93%. That was enough to convince them. For £12,500, they bought a roomy, practical electric car with space for both family and luggage. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a sleeker electric Volvo SUV, admits he’s not smitten. “I like cars with character and punch – this one’s a bit plain,” he says. Still, he’s content. “It’s done…

Lamborghini’s chief executive says the brand’s passion still lives in the roar of combustion engines. The Italian supercar maker plans to keep them running for at least another decade before going fully electric. Hybrids take centre stage At Lamborghini’s London showroom, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said enthusiasm for electric cars is cooling down. He believes this creates space for Lamborghini to invest deeper in hybrid performance rather than switching entirely to electric. The company will decide within weeks whether its long-awaited grand tourer, the Lanzador, will debut as a pure electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid. Winkelmann stressed that Lamborghini remains…

A surprise phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday has disrupted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s diplomatic plans in Washington. The two leaders agreed to meet soon to discuss the war in Ukraine, blindsiding officials in Kyiv who had been counting on new American military aid. The timing could hardly have been worse. Within just 24 hours, Russia unleashed dozens of missiles and more than 300 drones across Ukraine. Civilian infrastructure took heavy damage again, with gas supplies hit just as temperatures began to drop. The attacks left entire regions in the dark, signaling…

President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had committed to reducing India’s purchases of Russian oil. The statement came as Washington intensified efforts to cut Moscow’s energy revenue and pressure the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters that Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil “within a short period of time.” He called the commitment “a big stop.” US ramps up pressure on India The US president has used India’s reliance on Russian oil as leverage in trade talks. So far, New Delhi has resisted, saying its energy policies prioritize domestic consumers…

The United States has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, for allegedly running one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency scams. The joint US-UK operation uncovered a sprawling criminal network built on deception, forced labour, and international money laundering. Cambodian Businessman Accused of Running Global Fraud Chen Zhi, a dual citizen of Cambodia and the UK, was charged in New York with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Both the US and UK have sanctioned his companies and frozen his assets. UK authorities confirmed that 19 London…

Wall Street rebounds strongly as U.S. stock markets gained momentum following eased trade tensions. Investors welcomed a softer stance from President Trump on China, which alleviated concerns over global trade and economic stability. Major indexes saw significant gains, with technology, manufacturing, and financial sectors leading the rally. Analysts noted that market confidence improved quickly as investors interpreted the shift as a sign of progress in U.S.-China trade relations. The president’s comments suggested a more flexible approach to negotiations with China. This easing of trade rhetoric reduced fears of escalating tariffs and potential supply chain disruptions. Investors responded positively, driving a…