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Main Amazon tributary in Brazil at lowest level in over a century

One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded Brazil’s geological service said on Friday.

Culture news

Why are MrBeast and Amazon being sued by game show contestants?

Five anonymous participants claim they were denied minimum wages, proper breaks, and faced a toxic work environment during the production of the show.

Work

Amazon tells employees to go back to the office five times a week

Last year, Amazon asked all employees to come back to the office for three mandatory days, resulting in protests.

Green News

Ecuadorians demand government honour vote to stop Amazon oil drilling

Supporters were jubilant last year when almost 60 per cent of voters supported the referendum on ending drilling.

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Culture news

The Rings of Power season 2's return to Middle Earth is middling

Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' makes the cardinal mistake of assuming we care without doing any of the legwork to achieve that.

Europe News

100 Belgian delivery drivers for Amazon sacked via WhatsApp

The drivers were informed via text message that their employer, KM Group, had gone bankrupt, leaving them without July's salary. Unions say they also haven't received the necessary paperwork to be able to access unemployment benefit.

Nature

Amazon deforestation in Brazil down to lowest level since 2016

But environmental activists say the country's Cerrado savannah has become a ‘sacrificed biome’.

Business

China takes bite out of Apple's earnings as Amazon numbers weaken

The US tech giants Apple and Amazon reported mixed earnings results for the June quarter. While Apple consolidated its position as the world's most valuable company, Amazon disappointed investors with its light guidance.

Europe News

Italy seizes €121 million from Amazon over alleged tax fraud

Investigations by the Milan prosecutor's office have uncovered an alleged illegal subcontracting scheme.

The Big Question

AI adoption could boost European business but what’s holding us back?

“Digital skills will actually become more important going forward in the workplace than your actual university degree,” says AWS.

Business

Formula 1 turns to AI to speed up connections with worldwide fan base

F1 is teaming up with Amazon Web Services to provide data-rich info for fans to help create meaningful insights, as well as using the technology to make the sport more competitive.

Green News

Good news for the Amazon as Colombia cuts deforestation by 36%

President Gustavo Petro is coming good on his election promise to cut tree felling.

Business

Amazon latest to join trillion market cap club amid AI-fuelled rally

Amazon surpasses $2 trillion in market cap amid optimism towards its AI-powered cloud business.

Tech News

AI could solve our ‘hardest problems,’ says Amazon CTO Werner Vogels

Amazon’s Chief Technology Officer discusses how the company is using artificial intelligence (AI).

Tech News

Exclusive: Unions seek Amazon surveillance systems privacy probes

The tech giant received a data protection fine in France last year for monitoring employee activity.

Markets

Riding the AI Wave: Amazon’s growth accelerates in the first quarter

Amazon delivered strong first-quarter earnings owing to robust growth in its cloud business, AWS.

Markets

Amazon earnings preview: A focus on AI-powered business growth

Amazon is set to unveil its first-quarter earnings after the US market closes on 30 April. The e-commerce behemoth is anticipated to showcase its advancements in the AI-powered cloud business.

Business

Italy delivers €10 million fine to Amazon over 'unfair' practices

Authorities say the firm's pre-ticking site design limits the freedom of choice for consumers.

Tech News

Lawmakers visit Amazon facilities across Europe after parliament ban

The visits aim to give an insight into working conditions.

Nature

‘Progress is possible’: How have Brazil and Colombia cut deforestation

Tropical forest loss would have been much higher without improvements in Brazil and Colombia where the analysis finds that political action has had a massive impact.