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Amazon’s cloud division reportedly suffered outages last year after an internal AI agent altered system settings.One disruption in December lasted about 13 hours when the tool deleted and recreated part of its environment. The company said the incidents were limited and blamed misconfigured access controls rather than artificial intelligence.It added that only one event affected customer-facing services. The reports have raised questions about Amazon’s rapid AI expansion as it cuts thousands of jobs.Andy Jassy has said automation will reduce routine work and shrink the workforce over time. Some cybersecurity specialists dispute Amazon’s explanation.They argue AI systems can act quickly without…

Justices Limit Executive Authority The US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs on Friday, ruling that he exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers. In a 6–3 decision, the majority emphasized that the Constitution grants Congress — not the president — the power to levy taxes, including tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the Framers “did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch.” Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, arguing the tariffs were legally defensible even if their policy merits were debated. Emergency Powers and Legal Challenges The…

US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a Board of Peace meeting. He created this Middle East coalition to stabilise the region. He could soon drag 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 highlights 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 long-running deadlock with Dassault Aviation over leadership of the €100bn Future Combat Air System. The FCAS programme, launched in 2017 by Germany, France and Spain, also includes drones and a combat cloud.Airbus chief Guillaume Faury said the dispute over the main jet must not endanger Europe’s defence plans.He argued a dual-fighter model could attract additional partners if governments approve. German chancellor Friedrich Merz recently questioned whether the current design meets Germany’s needs.Berlin does not require a nuclear-capable aircraft, unlike France.The partners must soon…

Police Action and Custody Prince Andrew was taken into police custody on Thursday over allegations of misconduct during his tenure as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy. Authorities also carried out searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. While the police statement did not initially identify Andrew by name, it confirmed that a man in his sixties remains in custody. Investigators emphasized the need to maintain objectivity and said updates would be provided as the case progresses. Unmarked police vehicles were spotted at Sandringham, where he has been living since leaving Windsor. Questions Around Trade Envoy Role Recent reports suggest Andrew…

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 marked 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 shape thousands of similar 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…

Commercial property investors are preparing to increase their allocations in 2026, taking advantage of stabilized borrowing costs and growing confidence in key sectors such as multifamily and logistics. Analysts say that as financing conditions become more predictable, investors are willing to commit capital to properties that offer steady income and potential long-term appreciation. Multifamily housing and logistics facilities are particularly attractive due to sustained demand. “Investors are returning to the market with more certainty,” said a commercial real estate expert. “Stabilized borrowing costs allow for better planning and risk management, which supports growth in key sectors.” Multifamily properties continue to…

Leading Alpine racers including Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Federica Brignone have voiced alarm over rapidly shrinking glaciers.They say the changes are visible from Olympic host Cortina d’Ampezzo, where ice once seen from town has largely disappeared. Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Scientists report the decline has accelerated in the past two decades.Many smaller glaciers in the Dolomites have already been reduced to residual ice. Skiers rely on glaciers for reliable early-season training.Vonn said most of the glaciers she used as a child are now gone.Shiffrin called the transformation a “front-row…

Preparing for a Smooth Launch of ETS2 EU countries have agreed to strengthen a financial tool designed to prevent sudden spikes in carbon prices as the bloc prepares to introduce a new carbon tax on cars, vans, and buildings. The updated system, part of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (ETS2), will take effect in 2028 and is expected to raise costs for households and businesses that rely on fossil fuels for heating and transport. To keep prices stable, member states will extend the mechanism beyond 2030. While Slovakia and the Czech Republic have called for a delay due 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 sits 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…