Author: Grace Johnson

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced late Monday that it had fixed a massive outage that had disrupted some of the world’s biggest websites for most of the day. More than 1,000 apps and sites – including Snapchat and banks such as Lloyds and Halifax – went offline due to issues within Amazon’s US cloud operations. The global platform monitor Downdetector reported over 11 million user complaints during the incident. Experts warned the disruption revealed how dependent modern infrastructure has become on a handful of providers. A global web blackout exposes fragile digital systems Professor Alan Woodward from the University of…

It took 11 months and 35 matches for this moment to arrive. It followed a period when Rúben Amorim described his own side as “maybe” the worst Manchester United team in history. It came after weeks of public uncertainty, self-doubt, and rumours that his job was on the line. Even minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had to step in recently to back him publicly. Finally, at Anfield – the home of United’s fiercest rivals – Amorim’s team delivered a statement win. A victory that changed the mood This wasn’t another lucky strike like the smash-and-grab win against Manchester City last…

When Kerry Dunstan and his partner looked for a new electric car this summer, they asked one key question: “How’s the battery?” They found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles on the clock. The dealer told them its battery’s state of health (SOH) stood at around 93%. That figure convinced them. For £12,500, they got an electric car with plenty of space and a roomy boot. Kerry Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a stylish electric Volvo SUV, hasn’t quite bonded with the Leaf. “I like sporty, jazzy cars – and it’s just a bit ‘meh’,” he says. Still,…

The head of Lamborghini says customers still crave the roar and emotion of combustion engines. The Italian supercar maker plans to keep them alive for at least another decade. Hybrid power takes centre stage Speaking at the brand’s London showroom, chief executive Stephan Winkelmann explained that interest in electric cars is fading. This, he said, gives Lamborghini room to focus on hybrid technology instead of going fully electric. Within weeks, the company will decide whether its long-anticipated model, the Lanzador, will be a pure electric car or a plug-in hybrid. Winkelmann stressed that Lamborghini acts responsibly but added that as…

News of the phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday landed like a thunderbolt in Kyiv. The two leaders agreed to meet in person to discuss the war in Ukraine, a move that caught Ukraine’s government off guard. The country is under relentless attack. In just 24 hours, Russia launched dozens of missiles and over 300 drones at several targets. Many of these struck civilian infrastructure, damaging gas networks as the first cold winds signal another brutal winter. Power outages now sweep across the country as strikes hit the electrical grid. Signs of…

President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil. The statement came as Washington intensified its efforts to pressure Moscow economically and push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters he had received Modi’s assurance that India would halt oil purchases “within a short period of time,” calling the decision “a big stop.” Pressure on India and ongoing talks The US president has used India’s Russian oil imports as leverage in broader trade negotiations. So far, New Delhi has resisted American pressure. An Indian government spokesman responded that discussions…

Virudhunagar in southeastern India is known for temples that date back thousands of years. But just beyond those ancient walls, people train artificial intelligence for the modern world. The rise of AI annotation in small towns Mohan Kumar spends his days teaching machines to think. “My role is in AI annotation. I collect data, label it, and train AI models so they can recognize and predict objects. Over time, these models become semi-supervised and make their own decisions,” he explains. India has long led the world in outsourced IT support, with cities like Bangalore and Chennai dominating the sector. But…

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland has brought an impressive boost to the country’s tourism and hospitality industry. The football tournament attracted more than 657,000 spectators across several Swiss cities, driving a surge in hotel bookings and visitor spending. Officials confirmed that the event led to a 1.6% increase in hotel overnight stays in the host cities. This growth highlights how major sporting events can have a strong positive effect on local economies. Hotels, restaurants, and small businesses all benefited from the influx of international fans. Tourism experts say that the tournament’s success reflects Switzerland’s ability to host large-scale…

China has accused the United States of applying double standards after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. Beijing called the move “a typical example of unfair U.S. behavior” and warned of possible countermeasures if Washington follows through. A spokesperson for China’s commerce ministry said the country was “not afraid” of a trade war. Trump escalates tensions with a new tariff threat Trump reacted sharply to Beijing’s decision to tighten export rules for rare earth materials. He accused China of becoming “very hostile” and trying to hold the world “captive.” The former U.S. president even suggested…

A major shift is coming for millions of computer users around the world. Microsoft will stop supporting its Windows 10 operating system after Tuesday, 14 October. This move could leave many computers exposed to security threats. Without regular security updates, devices will become more vulnerable to attacks and malware. Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but not every computer can handle the new system. Nathan Proctor, senior director at US consumer group PIRG, warns that ending Windows 10 support could be a disaster for both users and the environment. Who will feel the impact Windows remains…