83 m. ago Amazon goes DOWN as chaotic global outage leaves millions of customers saying checkout is not working

Amazon's website, which receives billions of visitors each month, is reportedly down worldwide.

Economics

2 h. ago The Guardian view on Spain: a progressive beacon in dark times | Editorial

Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist-led government has welcomed immigration and boosted public spending, with stellar resultsCoverage of this week’s seismic election result in Germany focused on the disturbing rise of the far right, and chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz’s warning that Europe can no longer rely on the United States for its security. But for European progressives, there was also a third depressing takeaway: the comprehensive rejection of Olaf Scholz’s Social Democratic party, which recorded its worst postwar result.Across the continent, centre-left parties have been exiled from the corridors of power, while the radical right has fuelled anxieties over immigration and economic stagnation to extend its influence. There is, however, one startling outlier to this dismal trend. Last year, Spain recorded the highest growth of any major country, at 3.2%. This was achieved under a Socialist-led coalition government that has welcomed high levels of immigration as a driver o...

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2 h. ago UK watchdog probes private asset managers over conflicts of interest

Financial Conduct Authority has put firms on notice over fears that investors may be suffering

Events

2 h. ago Trump praises Doge in first cabinet meeting and claims ‘billions’ in savings without evidence – live

Elon Musk attends first cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term amid chaos and confusion caused by his efforts to cull the federal government workforceThere has been reaction to Trump’s proposal for a “gold card” for wealthy foreigners (post 11.14am) which would give them the right to live and work in the US as well as a route to citizenship in exchange for a $5million fee.Immigration and wealth advisers have said the proposed initiative is unlikely to trigger a major inflow of wealthy global investors seeking US citizenship because of concerns over higher taxes, Reuters reports.I do not believe that the current POTUS offer will have a big impact, as getting a green card in the US if you meet certain criteria, is not difficult.Paying $5 million for a golden visa and getting taxed on your global income defeats the purpose. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Teachers at a Stockport high school plan six days of strike action over 'violence and abuse from pupils'

The first day of strike action is planned this Thursday

Events

3 h. ago Global stocks rise as investors await Nvidia earnings after DeepSeek knock

The UK’s FTSE 100 moved 62.79 points higher, or 0.72%, to close at 8,731.46.

Economics

3 h. ago Hamzah Sheeraz shares shocking injury update after controversial Carlos Adames decision

Sheeraz controversially earned a split draw in his bid to claim the WBC middleweight title

Events

3 h. ago BP's radical shift from green energy to fossil fuels has stunned the market... but what does it mean for YOU? Read our ultimate guide on whether you should invest in the oil giant

The boss of BP insists investors will 'love' his radical plans to revive the struggling oil giant - but the jury remains very firmly out.

Economics

3 h. ago Who is Benson Boone, the American Idol teen turned TikTok megastar?

His song was the global number one of 2024, yet no one of legal voting age seems to have heard of him. Who exactly is Benson Boone and how did he shoot to fame?

Politics

3 h. ago Nvidia to report first earnings since shock debut of Chinese AI DeepSeek

Investors will be eyeing firm’s financials for signs of slowing demand after revelation high-end chips not necessaryNvidia will deliver its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2024 Wednesday evening, which investors will be watching closely for any signs of slowing demand for semiconductor chips. The chipmaker’s financials will face scrutiny over possible signals of an end to the AI-fueled market boom that has propelled the company to a stratospheric valuation of $3.1tn.Analysts expect Nvidia to maintain its leadership position as the maker of the AI industry’s favorite chips, but recent news has presented new potential challenges to the company’s ownership of the market. For one, analysts at TD Cowen published findings earlier in the week that Microsoft, one of Nvidia’s biggest customers, was cancelling leases with private data center operators. Investors expressed concerns about the sustainability of mass investment into AI infrastructure, including Microsoft’s $80bn, which ...

Events

3 h. ago Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma Brockes

Encased in chocolate, blended into martinis, baked in a croissant – tasty, maybe, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefitsOn my desk as I write this I have a packet of shelled, unsalted pistachios, a snack about which I have no particular feelings beyond the fact they’re better for me than Hula Hoops and, like so many things I’ve been persuaded to buy by my doctor, can be integrated into a “heart healthy diet”. Pistachios are also, it turns out, having a moment. We’ve been here before, with pomegranates and acai and, a few years ago, bone broth and anchovies. Now it’s the turn of the upmarket green peanut (oh look, I do have an opinion), which, once you start noticing it, you’ll find appears to be everywhere.It started last year with the rise of what is informally known as Dubai chocolate, the so-called confectionery invented by the British-Egyptian entrepreneur Sarah Hamouda, that took over the world – and that became, according to Deliveroo, one of last year’s top ite...

Politics

4 h. ago What would really happen if the Gulf Stream collapsed? Scientists warn major global current is WEAKENING

Scientists at the Met Office warn that Earth's system of ocean currents is 'weakening' - with devastating consequences felt around the world.

Events

4 h. ago BRIT Awards confirm winner days before ceremony as champ hailed for 'global phenomenon'

The BRIT Awards confirmed who has taken home one of the hotly contested awards for Songwriter Of The Year, as fans insist another artist was 'robbed' for not winning

Events

4 h. ago A total of 18% of Brits have caught their partner in a digital affair as 'red flags' of cheating revealed

With the rise of social media and expansion in modern technology, including a boom of online dating apps accessible on mobile phones, being unfaithful has become easier to do and to hide.

Society

4 h. ago Anastacia to be honoured with prestigious award at 2025 Pride Awards

The US singer is set to be honoured with the Global Recognition Award at the 2025 Pride Awards which is sponsored by Legal & General

Events

4 h. ago Total collapse of vital Atlantic currents unlikely this century, study finds

Climate scientists caution, however, that even weakened currents would cause profound harm to humanityVital Atlantic Ocean currents are unlikely to completely collapse this century, according to a study, but scientists say a severe weakening remains probable and would still have disastrous impacts on billions of people.The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is a system of currents that plays a crucial role in the global climate. The climate crisis is weakening the complex system, but determining if and when it will collapse is difficult. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Annie Kilner hits the supermarket back home in Cheshire after enjoying Dubai night out with the Rooneys amid split from Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker's ex was spotted stocking up at her local supermarket, looking sporty chic in a red jacket and black leggings as she pushed her trolley.

Events

5 h. ago Community rallies round Glasgow shopkeeper after teen gang rampages through store

A gang of teens wreaked havoc in a Glasgow store, attacking a man and stealing stock.

Events

5 h. ago BP slashes green energy spending and turns back towards fossil fuels

The move follows pressure from some investors to boost profits at the firm, but has also angered environmental groups.

Events

5 h. ago Wall Street is anxiously watching Nvidia earnings again. What to know, by the numbers

Wall Street is once again fixated on Nvidia, as the main player in the artificial intelligence mania is set to report earnings after the bell Wednesday and give an update on demand for its semiconductors, which are used to power AI applications

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