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Amazon’s cloud division suffered outages last year that were reportedly triggered by its own AI systems.One disruption in December lasted 13 hours after an AI agent autonomously deleted and rebuilt part of its environment. The incidents were smaller than earlier AWS failures and only one affected customer services.Amazon said the root cause was human misconfiguration, not artificial intelligence.It added that new safeguards and mandatory peer review are now in place. The outages come as Amazon cuts thousands of jobs.Chief executive Andy Jassy has said AI will improve efficiency and reduce routine work.The company insists layoffs are about culture rather than…
Justices Limit Executive Authority The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday struck down Donald Trump’s broad global tariffs, ruling that he overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to impose them. In a 6–3 decision, the court emphasized that the Constitution grants Congress — not the president — the power to levy taxes and 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, with Kavanaugh arguing that the tariffs were lawful based on precedent and history,…
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 draw that region into a new war. The clash between peace language and military threats revealed competing impulses in Trump’s second-term foreign policy. The standoff between Washington and Tehran illustrates this contradiction most clearly. The escalation could now trigger the largest US air campaign in years. Trump said he prefers diplomacy and wants a deal that ends Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. A White House official said Iran would be…
Airbus has proposed building two separate fighter jets to rescue Europe’s stalled Future Combat Air System.The €100bn project has been blocked by a dispute with Dassault Aviation over leadership of the aircraft element. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said the impasse must not endanger Europe’s long-term defence capability.He argued that a split solution could allow progress if governments approve it.Germany and Spain back Airbus, while France supports Dassault. The disagreement reflects different military needs.Friedrich Merz said Germany does not require a nuclear-capable fighter, unlike France.That difference has raised doubts about a single design. The FCAS programme, launched in 2017, also includes…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his former role as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy, according to a police statement. Officers also carried out searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. Authorities did not identify him by name in their announcement, but confirmed that a man in his sixties remains in custody. Mountbatten-Windsor turned 66 on the same day. Police said they are working closely with partners as the investigation unfolds and emphasized the need to protect its integrity. They acknowledged the intense public interest and said further updates would be provided…
Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court Wednesday to defend Meta against accusations of targeting young users. Lawyers presented internal documents suggesting the company prioritized children and teenagers. 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 maintained it protects young users and blocks accounts under 13. Still, lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier presented emails and research showing Meta employees discussed…
Top alpine skiers have raised alarm over accelerating glacier loss during the Winter Olympics in Cortina.Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Federica Brignone said the changes are clearly visible from the mountains where they train. Glaciers once seen from the host town have largely disappeared.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. Athletes rely on glaciers for early-season training and consistent snow.Vonn said many of the glaciers she used as a child have already vanished.Shiffrin described winter athletes as having a “front-row…
Protecting Households and Businesses from Price Shocks EU countries have agreed to tighten rules that prevent sudden spikes in carbon prices as the bloc prepares to launch its new carbon tax on cars, vans, and buildings. The updated emissions trading system, ETS2, is set to take effect in 2028, and households and businesses that rely on fossil fuels for heating and transport are expected to face higher bills once the system is fully operational. While some nations, including Slovakia and the Czech Republic, have called for a delay to 2030 due to social impacts, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, and…
“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 stands 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…
Brussels May Act Independently of G7 The European Union is prepared to move forward with a complete ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers, even if G7 countries fail to reach a consensus. Valdis Dombrovskis said the EU prefers coordinated action but will not hesitate to implement the measure on its own. The 20th sanctions package aims to be approved by 24 February, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. If enacted, EU companies would be barred from servicing Russian tankers, effectively ending the G7’s oil price cap within EU jurisdiction, which currently stands at…