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Google ordered to overhaul global ad empire after judge finds it abused illegal monopoly
A US judge has ordered Google to overhaul parts of its online advertising business after finding that it unlawfully maintained a monopoly in open-web display advertising. The ruling aims to increase competition in a market that helps fund publishers, including news organisations, whose advertising income is under pressure from artificial intelligence and changing online habits.…
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The Guardian view on EU-Canada relations: strategic ambition with lessons for Britain | Editorial
The European Commission has invited Canada to establish a new form of “associate membership” with the EU, creating a relationship of strategic alignment without full membership. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced this proposal, calling for deep cooperation across trade, defence, industrial capacity, science, space and AI, positioning Canada’s response to Donald Trump’s hostility…
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Tiny Maine village badly spooked after group of 700 Christian men hold CHANTING festival
Residents of Kingfield, Maine, a town of fewer than 1,000 people, have raised concerns about repeated retreats by Legendarios, an evangelical Christian movement from Guatemala, which hosted over 700 men at a local campsite this summer. The community claims the group’s activities—including unauthorised trail clearing, marching, and chanting throughout day and night—have caused significant disruption…
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Two years and one World Cup down, Mauricio Pochettino is still assessing
Mauricio Pochettino has selected a youthful squad featuring 13 uncapped players for the US men’s national team’s upcoming friendlies against Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile. This represents a significant shift in approach following the team’s disappointing 4-1 exit in the last 16 of this summer’s World Cup, and signals his commitment to rebuilding around younger…
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Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K
Apple is discounting refurbished third-generation Apple TV 4K models by $30–$40, helping offset rising hardware prices. The deals offer near-new devices with Apple’s standard one-year warranty, making them a cheaper way to access the company’s streaming and smart-home features. The 64GB Wi‑Fi model costs $169, while the 128GB version with Ethernet is $209. Both support…
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Sweden’s PM resigns after losing general election to centre-left opposition
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after the centre-left opposition narrowly won the general election, securing 176 of the parliament’s 349 seats. The result gives opposition leader Magdalena Andersson an opportunity to return as prime minister, but forming a stable government may prove difficult because of divisions among left-leaning parties. The opposition’s small majority…
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Outraged ex-Fox News star turned CEO is latest victim of American Airlines’ tanking customer service… as pilots condemn embattled boss
Sailfish Productions CEO and former Fox News anchor Melissa Francis has criticised American Airlines after saying a first-class booking was changed to a coach seat without explanation or a refund. She also complained about TSA-related problems and said she would avoid the airline if alternative routes were available, highlighting wider concerns about its customer service.…
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Border guard sacked for using company car to visit dying father and drop off dog medicine loses unfair dismissal case
Border Force officer Alexander Casteel was dismissed for using an official vehicle for three unauthorised personal detours, including visits to his terminally ill father and delivering dog medication. An employment tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim, ruling that his employer reasonably treated the conduct as gross misconduct under its strict vehicle-use policy. The diversions totalled…
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Revolut reportedly facing $3m ransom demand after hackers steal hundreds of customers’ data
Revolut, Europe’s largest financial technology company, has fallen victim to a sophisticated data breach orchestrated through a compromised Italian government email system. Hackers posing as government officials contacted Revolut staff to obtain personal details of cryptocurrency customers, with attackers subsequently demanding $3 million to prevent publication of the stolen data. The incident raises concerns about…