Author: Grace Johnson

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine were suspended. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to halt fighting along the current front line remained the key obstacle to peace. White House drops plans for Budapest summit 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 that both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. This week exposed…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday it had fixed a massive technical failure that took down thousands of websites and apps around the world for much of the day. More than 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and banks like Lloyds and Halifax — went offline after problems emerged in Amazon’s US-based cloud network. Outage tracker Downdetector recorded more than 11 million reports of service disruptions worldwide. Experts warned the incident revealed how heavily the global economy depends on a handful of dominant cloud providers. A single error causes worldwide disruption Professor Alan Woodward from the University of Surrey said…

It took 11 months and 35 tense matches to reach this point. Rúben Amorim once called his squad “maybe” the worst in Manchester United’s history. He doubted his future, faced relentless pressure, and needed public backing from minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to keep his job. Then came Anfield — the most daunting of stages. There, Amorim’s United finally produced the performance he had been promising. A victory built on resilience and courage This was no fluke like last December’s win at Manchester City. From the first whistle, United showed intent and composure. Bryan Mbeumo’s early strike gave them the…

When Kerry Dunstan and his partner went car shopping this summer, one question guided them: “How’s the battery?” They found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles, and the dealer said its state of health (SOH) was still 93%. That was enough to convince them. For £12,500, they bought a practical electric car with a large boot and decent space. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a sleeker electric Volvo SUV, admits the Leaf doesn’t excite him. “I like sporty cars – and this one’s a bit dull,” he says. Still, he’s satisfied. “It’s done exactly what I expected,” he…

Lamborghini’s chief executive says the brand’s fans still crave the roar, emotion, and power of petrol engines. The Italian supercar maker plans to keep them alive for at least another decade before going fully electric. Turning away from an all-electric rush During an interview at Lamborghini’s London showroom, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said enthusiasm for electric cars is falling. He sees this as a chance for the company to strengthen its commitment to hybrid performance instead of going all-in on electric power. The company will decide within weeks whether its upcoming grand tourer, the Lanzador, will be a pure electric model…

A surprise phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday has disrupted Ukraine’s diplomatic plans. The two agreed to meet soon to discuss the war in Ukraine, a move that caught Kyiv completely off guard. The timing was grim. Within a single day, Russia launched dozens of missiles and more than 300 drones across Ukraine. The attacks struck civilian sites, damaging gas pipelines just as cold weather begins. Power cuts have spread nationwide as strikes cripple the energy grid. Moscow’s attacks hide deep frustration For Ukraine’s government, the new wave of strikes signals Russian…

President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to reduce and eventually end India’s imports of Russian oil. The announcement 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 described the move as “a big stop.” Washington tightens economic pressure on India The US president has used India’s reliance on Russian energy as a bargaining tool in wider trade negotiations. So far, New Delhi has resisted, insisting…

Huawei is rapidly expanding its 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network, signaling a major step forward in global wireless technology. The company expects over 100 million smartphones to be 5G-A compatible by the end of 2025, demonstrating the growing adoption of next-generation connectivity. The firm is also deploying more than 50 large-scale 5G-A networks worldwide. These networks combine artificial intelligence with wireless infrastructure, allowing operators to optimize spectrum use and reduce energy consumption. Experts say this approach could set new industry standards for efficiency and sustainability. By integrating AI into 5G-A networks, Huawei aims to improve overall network performance. AI algorithms can dynamically…

The United States has seized over $14 billion in bitcoin and charged Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, for allegedly running one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud networks in the world. The joint US-UK operation revealed a criminal empire built on deception, forced labour, and international money laundering. Cambodian Businessman Allegedly Behind 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 19 London properties…

Virudhunagar, a quiet town in southeastern India, is known for temples that date back thousands of years. Yet among its ancient lanes, people are building something entirely modern—artificial intelligence systems used worldwide. Tradition meets technology Mohan Kumar helps machines learn how to think. “I work in AI annotation. I collect and label data to train models that recognize and predict objects. Over time, they learn to make decisions independently,” he explains. India has long been a leader in outsourced technology services, with Bangalore and Chennai as its main centres. But a new shift is taking shape—tech work is spreading to…