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PlayStation outages frustrate users around the world
PlayStation outages frustrate users around the world
by  AFP

From the United States to Thailand, users of the popular Sony PlayStation consoles might encounter "difficulties," the Japanese group said Saturday, as game players around the world expressed their frustration. PlayStation's online services allow users of Sony consoles like the PS4 or the PS5 to play hugely popular multiplayer games like "Fortnite" and "Call of Duty."

Baltics begin decoupling from Russian power grid
Baltics begin decoupling from Russian power grid
by  AFP

The Baltic states on Saturday began cutting ties with Russia's power grid in order to integrate with Europe's system, a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The Baltics have long prepared to integrate with the European grid but faced technological and financial issues.

Demi Moore wins at Critics Choice with disgraced rival Gascon absent
Demi Moore wins at Critics Choice with disgraced rival Gascon absent
by  AFP

Demi Moore won best actress at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday, confirming her status as favorite for the Oscars in a week that saw scandal envelop her "Emilia Perez" rival Karla Sofia Gascon. But neither Audiard nor Zoe Saldana, who won best supporting actress for "Emilia Perez," mentioned Gascon in their remarks from the stage.

Airbus and Boeing eye India's 'soaring skies'
Airbus and Boeing eye India's 'soaring skies'
by  AFP

Air traffic is booming in India, even though only a tiny fraction of its people fly each year, and manufacturers are seeking lucrative deals at the flagship Aero India exhibition from Monday. Neither aircraft manufacturer wanted to detail its ambitions for the Aero India show.

Japan PM, Trump play nice despite tariff threat
Japan PM, Trump play nice despite tariff threat
by  AFP

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump struck a warm tone at their first meeting on Friday, with Tokyo avoiding tariffs that Trump has slapped on other allies -- for now. So far the US president has slapped tariffs on China and ordered them on Mexico and Canada before halting them for a month.

Trump says Nippon Steel to 'invest' in US Steel, not buy it
Trump says Nippon Steel to 'invest' in US Steel, not buy it
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will make a major investment in US Steel, but will no longer attempt to take over the troubled company. Trump, referring to the Japanese car company Nissan but apparently meaning Nippon Steel, said "they'll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase."

Despite Trump, Mexico avocado farmers see no end of Super Bowl demand
Despite Trump, Mexico avocado farmers see no end of Super Bowl demand
by  AFP

Despite Donald Trump's tariff threats, Mexican farmers working flat out to meet Super Bowl fans' appetite for guacamole believe that, as long as they keep growing avocados, people will keep buying them. As the Super Bowl approached, farmers were working at full capacity to meet demand.

Airbus acknowledges slow progress on hydrogen plane
Airbus acknowledges slow progress on hydrogen plane
by  AFP

Airbus acknowledged on Friday that progress on developing an aeroplane operating on hydrogen was slower than expected, but said it was not reviewing its approach to decarbonising aviation. "Recent developments show that progress on indispensable elements for this transition, including the large-scale availability of hydrogen from renewable sources, have been slower than expected," said Airbus.