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Most watched female artist on Amazon Music record set by Shakira

The global broadcast of the Colombian singer's Madrid concert has become the most-watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music. The platform highlights the role of the Spanish capital as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.

11 October 2026

Economy

Europe misses out on €120 billion in investment a year, report finds

Different national rules and systems for transport, energy, technology and skills are holding back investment across Europe, a new study argues.

24 September 2026

USA

Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, at least five dead

An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said.

6 September 2026

Culture news

Controversial sequel: New 'Melania' docu-series is coming to Amazon

A new documentary series focusing on Melania Trump is coming this fall, following the critical and box office flop that was the controversial 'Melania' movie.

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Cinema

New 007: 'Good bet' that new James Bond revealed in 2026 says producer

Who will take the 007 mantle after Daniel Craig? Not long to find out, as the identity of the new James Bond will be announced this year, according to producer Amy Pascal.

Earth News

Good news for Brazil as Amazon forest fires fall to lowest level ever

"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".

Iran

Iran's IRGC claims attack on Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain

The IRGC claimed its cruise missiles destroyed Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain and hit US air defence systems. Bahraini, US and Amazon officials have not responded.

Tech News

Amazon set to launch Leo, its rival to Starlink, later this year

Amazon has deployed enough satellites to begin offering its Leo internet service this year, marking its most significant step yet in the race to take on SpaceX's Starlink.

Tech News

'Bruising' film on OpenAI picked up by indie studio after Amazon snub

Neon has bought Luca Guadagnino's unflinching drama about Sam Altman, weeks after Amazon walked away from the nearly finished film following its $50 billion tie-up with OpenAI.

Europe News

Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers in tech sovereignty push

The European Commission has decided that Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services should face strict rules to improve cloud competition. The move risks angering Washington as Brussels pushes the European tech sovereignty agenda.

Tech News

You have to fail at AI to succeed, says Amazon Web Services executive

"AI is a wonderful thought partner — but it's not a tastemaker," says AWS marketing chief Julie White in an interview with Euronews Next.

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Inside Amazon’s vision for AI, robotics and jobs in Europe

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As policymakers across Europe debate how AI should reshape labour markets, Amazon’s European operations are a working example of how technology deployment and workforce participation can evolve together.

Markets

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm

Just three trading days after its record IPO, SpaceX has leapfrogged Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable listed company, with its shares briefly carrying it past Microsoft during a frenetic Tuesday session.

Tech News

Inside the busy Amazon warehouse redefining delivery in Europe

Amazon says robots will make work safer and deliveries faster. Euronews Next saw them in action.

Tech News

Amazon pledges €10bn for Europe with 25,000 jobs and warehouse robots

Amazon is making one of its biggest new bets on Europe, announcing more than €10 billion in investments to expand and modernise its warehouse and delivery network across the continent over the coming years.

Health news

Deadly snakes might be coming to a neighbourhood near you

Highly venomous snake species such as cottonmouth moccasins in North America, kraits in Asia and the black mamba in Africa could all increasingly move habitats due to rising temperatures and human encroachment.