Amazon Web Services back online after 15-hour global outage takes down thousands of websites

A 15-hour Amazon Web Services outage, triggered by a DNS failure in a Virginia data center, crippled over 1,000 websites and applications globally. Millions were affected across banking, gaming, and social media, with services like Duolingo, Roblox, and Zoom experiencing disruptions. This marks the third major outage from the facility, raising concerns about infrastructure dependency.

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Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah’s Puttur Deepavali event turns chaotic; 12 hospitalised amid heat and crowding

A Deepavali celebration in Puttur, attended by CM Siddaramaiah, turned chaotic as 12 people, primarily women, fell ill due to dehydration, heat, and overcrowding. Organizers planned to distribute free household items to a large crowd. Security protocols prevented water bottles from entering the venue, exacerbating the situation. Most attendees were treated and discharged.

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Who was Stacey Hatfield? Australian influencer dies from ‘extremely rare complication’ shortly after birth of first child

Australian food influencer Stacey Hatfield, also known as Stacey Warnecke, has tragically passed away shortly after giving birth to her first child. The qualified nutritionist and founder of Natural Spoonfuls died due to unforeseen complications during a home birth. Her husband, Nathan Warnecke, described her as the “light of his life.”

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Ariarne Titmus opens up on the emotional moment she leaves behind years of anti-doping routines after retiring from swimming

Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming. Her career included Olympic medals and record-breaking performances. Titmus also ended her anti-doping whereabouts submissions. This marks a significant personal transition for the athlete. She reflects on the sacrifices made for elite sport. Titmus is now embracing freedom beyond the pool and a new chapter.

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University tuition fees in England to increase yearly from 2026, linked to RPIx inflation rate

University tuition fees in England will rise annually from 2026, linked to the RPIx inflation rate. The DfE confirmed that maintenance loans will also increase in line with inflation. Only universities meeting OfS quality thresholds can charge the full fee. A new Lifelong Learning Entitlement will begin in autumn 2026. Universities UK welcomed the plan,…

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