London, October 23, 2025 — In a major legal setback, Apple Inc. has lost a landmark UK antitrust lawsuit over App Store commissions after a London tribunal ruled that the tech giant abused its dominant market position and charged unfair, excessive fees to app developers. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) found that Apple’s practices between…

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A sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games has led to the arrests of more than 30 individuals, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Authorities say the probe uncovered two interconnected schemes involving insider sports betting and poker…

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A devastating road accident in Andhra Pradesh, India, has claimed at least 25 lives after a passenger bus burst into flames following a collision with a motorcycle early Friday morning. The tragic incident occurred near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district, about 210 kilometers (130 miles) south of Hyderabad, along a busy national highway. Bus Erupts…

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A major political storm in Turkey has eased after an Ankara court dismissed a high-profile corruption case seeking to unseat Ozgur Ozel, the leader of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The ruling, announced on Friday, was hailed by Ozel’s supporters as a victory for judicial independence amid growing concerns over government influence on…

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet a coalition of European leaders in London to discuss ramping up military aid to Ukraine and strengthening Western unity against Russia’s ongoing invasion, now in its fourth year. The high-level talks aim to ensure continued support for Kyiv even as the prospect of a ceasefire remains uncertain…

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The Netherlands is heading into a high-stakes parliamentary election on October 29, 2025, following the collapse of Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s ruling coalition earlier this year. With just days to go, opinion polls show the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, gaining strong momentum amid growing national anxiety over immigration, housing shortages,…

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly denounced the United States’ recent air strikes in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, condemning them as violations of international law and threats to regional sovereignty. The strikes, part of Washington’s escalating anti-narcotics campaign, have drawn widespread criticism across Latin America for causing civilian casualties and potentially breaching…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday dismissed Western attempts to force Moscow to change course after the United States and European Union unveiled fresh sanctions aimed squarely at Russia’s energy sector. Washington moved against oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, while Brussels adopted sweeping measures that include a ban on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports —…

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Richmond, Virginia, October 23, 2025 — As the ongoing U.S. government shutdown stretches into its 23rd day, Virginia has become the first state in the nation to declare a state of emergency in response to the growing threat to federal food assistance programs. Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the decision on Thursday, saying it would allow…

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