Author: Grace Johnson

Amazon is preparing to lay off tens of thousands of office employees in a major restructuring, multiple media reports say. The layoffs could start as early as this week. According to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, the company plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions. The cuts are part of a cost-cutting and efficiency drive led by CEO Andy Jassy, aimed at streamlining operations and refocusing company priorities. Amazon declined to comment when contacted by international news organizations. Largest workforce reduction since 2022 If confirmed, the layoffs would be among the biggest in the tech industry this year. They…

Real Madrid outclassed Barcelona 2-1 at the Bernabéu, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Xabi Alonso’s side combined precision, intensity, and tactical discipline in his first Clasico as manager. Jude Bellingham ended his goal drought with his first league goal and an assist since recovering from shoulder surgery. Kylian Mbappé continued his scoring streak, leading the attack with confidence. Yet the victory was clouded by Vinicius Jr’s furious reaction to being substituted. The Brazilian winger lost his temper after being replaced in the 72nd minute. He ignored Alonso, stormed down the tunnel, and returned…

US President Donald Trump has imposed higher tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advertisement featuring former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump called the advert a “fraud” and criticized Canadian officials for allowing it to run before the World Series baseball championship. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now,” he wrote on social media on Saturday. Trade relations between US and Canada worsen Trump’s announcement followed his withdrawal from trade talks with Canada on Thursday, escalating tensions.…

Beef prices in the United States have climbed to historic highs, turning a staple grocery item into a political flashpoint. Donald Trump, who once declared inflation “dead,” now faces criticism as soaring beef costs threaten his promise to make groceries more affordable. This week, he urged ranchers on social media to lower cattle prices. But his demands — and other administration proposals — have angered ranchers, who warn these measures could hurt small producers while doing little to reduce prices for consumers. Declining herds tighten supply The US cattle industry has been shrinking for decades. Domestic beef supply has dropped…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the high-stakes meeting, scheduled on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. The encounter has been planned for weeks, though rising tensions between Washington and Beijing nearly derailed it. This will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office. Trump recently warned he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in November if Beijing does not ease restrictions on rare earth exports. White House finalizes agenda for Gyeongju summit White House press secretary…

Tesla posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue, yet profits dropped significantly. Rising tariffs, growing research costs, and intense competition weighed on earnings despite strong demand. Revenue climbs while profits slide For the quarter ending September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, a 12% increase from last year. Profits fell 37% due to higher tariffs and rising research and development spending. Investors reacted cautiously. Tesla shares fell 3.8% in after-hours trading. Still, the company’s market value remains around $1.4 trillion, supported by confidence in Elon Musk’s long-term ambitions in AI and robotics. Federal tax credits boost US sales Tesla reversed…

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after abandoning plans for direct 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 blocked any chance of meaningful progress. White House calls off Budapest summit A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The statement came just days after Trump had announced both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. The week revealed growing differences between…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday that it had restored service after a massive outage left thousands of websites and apps offline across the globe for most of the day. More than 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and banks such as Lloyds and Halifax — were affected by technical failures in Amazon’s US-based cloud network. Downdetector, a global outage tracker, recorded over 11 million reports during the disruption. Experts said the incident highlighted the dangers of concentrating critical digital infrastructure in the hands of just a few major providers. Millions affected by a single technical failure Professor Alan Woodward…

After 11 months and 35 matches, Rúben Amorim finally achieved a breakthrough at Manchester United. The Portuguese coach had once called his team “maybe the worst in the club’s history.” Criticism piled up, his job seemed fragile, and only minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public backing kept him in place. Then came Anfield — the home of United’s fiercest rivals. There, Amorim’s team showed resilience, belief, and determination. A triumph forged through resilience This was no lucky escape like last December’s win at Manchester City. United started the game with intensity and focus. Bryan Mbeumo scored early, giving the side…

When Kerry Dunstan and his partner went looking for an electric car this summer, one question led the way: “How’s the battery?” They found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles. The dealer said its state of health (SOH) was 93%. That convinced them. For £12,500, they bought a practical, spacious EV with room for passengers and luggage. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a stylish electric Volvo SUV, admits the Leaf doesn’t excite him. “I like cars with energy and character – this one’s a bit flat,” he says. Still, he’s satisfied. “It has performed exactly as I expected,”…