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Amazon is preparing to slash tens of thousands of office positions as part of a sweeping global restructuring, multiple media reports indicate. The layoffs could begin as early as this week. Reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters suggest the company plans to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs. The move is part of a cost-cutting strategy led by CEO Andy Jassy, designed to streamline operations and shift the company’s focus toward efficiency and innovation. Amazon declined to comment when approached by international media. Largest workforce reduction since 2022 If confirmed, the layoffs would rank among the biggest in the…

Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run across all competitions, the club confirmed on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” the statement read. Massimo Brambilla, manager of the club’s reserve side, will take temporary charge. Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March, was Juventus’s first foreign coach since Didier Deschamps in 2006–07. A former Juve defender, he enjoyed a successful playing spell in Turin, winning two Serie A titles and reaching a Champions League final. After…

Real Madrid produced a commanding performance at the Bernabéu, defeating Barcelona 2-1 to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Xabi Alonso’s side controlled the game with precision, intensity, and structure in his first Clasico as manager. Jude Bellingham ended his goal drought with his first league goal and an assist after recovering from shoulder surgery. Kylian Mbappé maintained his sharp scoring form, leading the attack with composure. Yet the celebration was clouded by Vinicius Jr’s explosive reaction to being substituted. The Brazilian winger erupted in the 72nd minute after being replaced. He ignored Alonso,…

The United States and China have reached a framework for a new trade deal, signaling a potential easing of tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The agreement focuses on rare earth materials and includes discussions about pausing certain tariffs. Officials from both countries described the talks as productive, highlighting cooperation on key economic issues. Treasury and trade representatives emphasized that the agreement aims to foster stability, secure supply chains, and encourage investment. Rare earths, critical for technology and green energy production, were a central topic during the discussions. Both sides agreed on measures to ensure a reliable and fair…

The US and China have agreed on a final deal to transfer ownership of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced on Sunday. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation, Bessent said the agreement was reached in Madrid and will be officially confirmed when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week in South Korea. The $14 billion deal gives US and international investors a 65% stake in TikTok’s American arm, with ByteDance and Chinese shareholders retaining less than 20%. Oversight of the app’s algorithm will pass to the new owners, who will control six of seven board seats.…

Talks Produce Temporary Trade Understanding Officials from the United States and China have reached an initial agreement designed to avert the enforcement of sweeping 100 percent tariffs on Chinese imports. The arrangement, formed after several rounds of talks in Kuala Lumpur, calls for Washington to suspend its planned tariff measures while Beijing delays new restrictions on rare earth exports. The framework is expected to be presented to Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during their upcoming summit in South Korea for possible approval. Economic Cooperation at the Heart of Discussions Under the draft plan, China will expand purchases of U.S.…

Camden, New Jersey, has achieved a major milestone: a summer with zero homicides. City officials and residents are celebrating this remarkable success, which reflects the impact of community policing and local initiatives aimed at improving public safety. Local authorities credit the achievement to strong partnerships between police officers and community members. Officers have focused on building trust, engaging residents, and addressing concerns proactively. Programs such as neighborhood patrols, youth outreach, and conflict resolution workshops have played a key role. City leaders say the homicide-free summer is more than just a statistic. It represents safer streets, stronger community relationships, and a…

US President Donald Trump has announced higher tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advertisement featuring former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump denounced the ad as a “fraud” and accused Canadian officials of refusing to remove it 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 tensions soar between US and Canada Trump’s announcement followed his withdrawal from trade talks with Canada on Thursday, intensifying…

The Co-op has instructed staff to increase the visibility and promotion of vape products in its stores to recover from a major sales slump caused by a cyber-attack earlier this year, according to internal documents. The retailer — which brands itself as an ethical, member-owned business — has launched a campaign to make vapes more prominent through new displays, in-store advertising, and an expanded product range that includes nicotine pouches. The initiative, outlined in a document titled “Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape”, notes that the April cyber incident has left “£1m missing sales per week” and 100,000…

Early Ballots Cast in New York City’s Mayoral Battle New Yorkers have begun heading to polling sites as early voting opens for the city’s highly competitive mayoral race. Polls opened on October 25 and will stay open until November 2, giving voters more than a week to make their choice. The ballot includes Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, who reentered politics after current Mayor Eric Adams withdrew and threw his backing behind him. Gubernatorial Showdown Begins in New Jersey In neighboring New Jersey, voters are also participating in early balloting for the governor’s seat.…