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Amazon revealed a fresh round of global job cuts after an internal email was mistakenly sent to staff.Workers at Amazon Web Services received a draft message stating affected employees in the US, Canada, and Costa Rica had already been informed.The email, signed by senior vice-president Colleen Aubrey, described the layoffs as “Project Dawn.”Amazon has not confirmed the scale of the cuts, following 14,000 corporate layoffs announced in October.Chief executive Andy Jassy has warned AI could replace some white-collar roles.The news came as United Parcel Service announced plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year.

Lawmakers Call for Clear Rules to Boost Investment MEPs from the European People’s Party are urging the EU to take nuclear fusion seriously as a viable energy source. In a declaration released Tuesday, lawmakers stressed that a clear and predictable regulatory framework is essential to attract the private investment needed to develop fusion technology, given its high costs. “Fusion has reached a turning point. European industrial capability and private investments are converging toward deployment,” the declaration read. MEPs argued that political backing and effective incentives are now needed to bring fusion from the lab into practical use. Turning Science into…

Scientists launched DinoTracker, an AI app that identifies dinosaurs from fossil footprints with about 90% expert-level accuracy.Researchers trained the system using 2,000 unlabelled footprint silhouettes instead of disputed human classifications.The AI compared shape features like toe spread, heel position, and ground contact.The team published the research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Prof Steve Brusatte from the University of Edinburgh said footprints rarely link directly to known dinosaurs.Dr Gregor Hartmann from Helmholtz-Zentrum led the study.The app lets users upload footprints and compare them with similar examples.Results support earlier findings that some ancient tracks appear surprisingly birdlike.Scientists caution these…

A landmark trial over alleged social media addiction starts Tuesday in California. Top technology executives are expected to testify in court. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified by the initials KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. The defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, TikTok owner ByteDance, and YouTube parent Google. Snapchat reached a settlement with the plaintiff last week. The closely watched case unfolds at Los Angeles Superior Court. It marks the first of many similar lawsuits nationwide. These cases could challenge a long-used legal shield protecting technology companies in the…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed its lawsuit against the Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange after investors recovered all assets.Regulators cited the full repayment of Gemini Earn customers through the Genesis Global Capital bankruptcy process in mid-2024.The decision reflects a broader shift toward friendlier crypto regulation under President Donald Trump.Trump reversed stricter enforcement policies, pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, and promoted wider digital asset adoption.The SEC stressed the dismissal does not affect other ongoing enforcement actions.Gemini later debuted on Nasdaq and is now valued at $1.14bn, according to LSEG.

Eight Countries Receive SAFE Funding The European Commission has given the green light to national defence investment plans from eight EU nations under its €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loan programme. Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Finland will share €74 billion in funding, with Poland requesting €43.7 billion alone. SAFE is a key part of the EU’s Readiness 2030 plan, which aims to channel hundreds of billions of euros into defence by the end of the decade amid concerns that Russia could threaten another European country. This is the second round of approvals, following €38…

Gold prices surged above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time in history, extending a powerful rally. The precious metal has gained more than 60% during 2025, marking one of its strongest years on record. The surge comes amid rising geopolitical and financial uncertainty. Tensions between the United States and Nato over Greenland have unsettled markets. Investors have also reacted nervously to global diplomatic strains and trade disputes. US President Donald Trump has added to market unease through aggressive trade policies. Over the weekend, he threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The move would apply if Canada signs a…

The World Bank Group has opened its first office in Doha, signaling a new chapter in its partnership with Qatar and highlighting the country’s growing role in international development and finance. The office was officially inaugurated on Sunday and is expected to strengthen cooperation between the World Bank Group and Qatari institutions, particularly in development funding, private investment and support for countries affected by fragility and conflict. It is housed at the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) headquarters, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance. At the opening ceremony, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said the move reflects a…

Coca-Cola has launched legal action against Vue following the cinema chain’s switch to rival PepsiCo. Vue ended a near 25-year relationship with Coca-Cola after awarding a new European drinks contract to PepsiCo last year. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain filed the claim to recover alleged unpaid debts after the contract ended. Vue said the disputed sum was under £100,000 and has now been fully resolved. The winding-up petition has been withdrawn and no money is currently owed, according to Vue.

US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with severe trade penalties. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump delivered the warning through a post on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would apply immediately. The threat targets any trade agreement between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face punishment if it finalized a deal with Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian goods entering the United States. He framed the move as protection for American workers. He did not mention negotiations or exemptions. The warning intensified pressure on Ottawa.…