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EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams

The EU is increasing its regulatory scrutiny of major US technology companies via the Digital Services Act

Lithium Americas soars on report Trump administration seeking equity stake

TD Cowen analysts said a government stake would lend credence to project completion and expansion to multiple phases with perhaps enhanced economics

Man arrested in UK over alleged cyberattack that affected European airports

The UK's National Crime Agency said the suspect was held in West Sussex on Tuesday on suspicion of offenses involving the misuse of computers

'Worst in Europe': Eli Lilly CEO slams UK drug prices, warns of fewer drugs

Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks slammed the UK's strict drug pricing rules, warning that the country risks losing new medicines and investment unless changes are made to its rebate scheme

Can humans outsmart AI? This New York job seeker's clever trick says yes

Cameron Mattis, a US-based professional, came up with a creative way to distinguish AI recruiters from human ones on LinkedIn

TikTok tracked and collected Canadian children's personal data, probe finds

A Canadian investigation found TikTok collected sensitive data from children and failed to block underage users; the company has agreed to improve safety and privacy measures

Trump blames India, China again for Russia's war, threatens more tariffs

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump also attacked his Nato allies, and reiterated his claim of stopping seven wars

Super Typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan, China evacuates over 1 million

The typhoon's outer circulation continues to lash Taiwan's eastern, northern and southern coastal areas, triggering heavy rainfall

WhatsApp, Reddit hit by Australia's social media ban; check full list here

eSafety Commissioner has written to 16 firms, warning that the ban may apply to their services and encouraging them to use the 'self-assessment' tool

AI joins list of global challenges on agenda for UN high-level meet

The UN's adoption of a new governance architecture is the latest and biggest effort to rein in AI

'Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings': Trump slams ABC over return

US President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment as ABC reinstated Jimmy Kimmel's show after a six-day suspension, questioning the network's decision and Kimmel's popularity

Rubio defends India-US bond, but warns tariffs signal stance on Russia war

Rubio made the comments in an interview with Good Morning America, stating that Trump's additional tariffs on India were part of actions taken against Russia for its war on Ukraine

Elon Musk's father accused of decades-long sexual abuse of children

Errol Musk, 79, faces allegations of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993

UN escalator halts with Trump, Melania on it; White House demands probe

Following escalator mishap incident, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took to X, calling for an investigation into whether UN employees deliberately stopped the escalator

'Ended 7 wars, never got call from UN': Highlights from Trump's UNGA speech

From a broken escalator and teleprompter mishap to jabs at India, China, and the UN, here are the top takeaways from US President Donald Trump's speech at UNGA

Trump calls Gaza talks 'successful' despite Palestine recognition dispute

Trump reiterated his opposition to unilateral moves by some countries to recognise a Palestinian state, calling such efforts a 'reward' for Hamas

Nato should shoot down Russian aircrafts breaching airspace, says Trump

Trump said he believed that Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, was positioned not only to fight back but to reclaim all the territory taken by Russia

Tylenol maker Kenvue faces crisis after Trump's warning on pregnancy use

Trump's warnings about the unproven link between Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism in children risks reinvigorating a barrage of litigation

Hong Kong bankers book luxury hotels near offices for typhoon trading

Super Typhoon Ragasa marks the biggest test yet for a change implemented last year by the Hong Kong stock exchange to keep trading open during severe weather

Asian stocks fall after Powell's remarks, Wall Street overnight losses

Asian stocks are pausing for breath after hitting a four-year high and remain on track this month for their best monthly performance in a year