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Judge rules it illegally maintains search monopoly

A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on online searches and related advertising. Google was sued by the Department of Justice in 2020 for its control of about 90% of the online search market. US District Judge Amit Mehta noted that Google paid billions to ensure it is the default […]

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Somali police seize hundreds of veils in Kismayo amid security fears

Security forces in Somalia’s southern city of Kismayo have seized hundreds of Islamic face veils from female residents, the city’s police chief says. Warsame Ahmed Gelle told state TV that authorities have been conducting operations to “fight” the veils, also known as niqabs. The crackdown was sparked by concerns that jihadists could conceal their identity […]

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Titan sub witness tells of fear and false hope

Kevin Church/BBC Rory Golden was on the Titan’s support ship when the submersible went missing A witness to the Titan submersible disaster has told BBC News about the fear and false hope felt by those on its support ship. Rory Golden was on the Oceangate expedition when contact with the sub and its five passengers […]

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Illegal ‘semaglutide’ slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Vicky Boyd Peter and Vicky Boyd say her symptoms after taking fake semaglutide were terrifying For those with severe weight issues, semaglutide – the active ingredient in slimming drugs – can be a life-changer. Celebrity success stories have massively increased demand, but brought with it a booming black market for illegal and often life-threatening products. […]

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Asia stocks slump after shares fell sharply last week

Stock markets in Asia slumped on Monday morning, following big falls by major indexes around the world last week. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 was trading around 6.4% lower, while the Topix was down more than 7%. It comes after weak jobs data in the US on Friday sparked fears of a recession in the […]

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