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Google has filed an appeal against a landmark antitrust ruling from a US district judge. The court found the company illegally held monopoly power over online search. Google said users select its services voluntarily, not under pressure. Lee-Anne Mulholland, vice president for regulatory affairs, responded to the August 2024 decision. She argued the ruling misrepresented why people rely on Google products. Company disputes court’s take on competition Google announced the appeal on Friday and criticised Judge Amit Mehta’s conclusions. The company said the ruling ignored rapid technological innovation. It also argued that the court underestimated competitive pressure from rivals. Google…

A controversial US-backed study on hepatitis B vaccination among newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled following widespread criticism over its ethics. The decision was confirmed by Yap Boum of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, who said the trial’s design raised serious concerns about withholding proven vaccines in a country with a high burden of hepatitis B. The $1.6m study, funded under the authority of Robert F Kennedy Jr and the US Department of Health and Human Services, had drawn strong opposition from scientists and ethicists. Critics argued it would deny thousands of infants access to a life-saving…

Washington signals readiness to escalate The United States has warned that it is prepared to consider military action if Iranian authorities continue using lethal force against protesters, US officials told an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Thursday. Speaking before the council, US Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump remains open to all options in response to the ongoing violence linked to nationwide demonstrations in Iran. Waltz stressed that Trump would not hesitate to act, describing him as “a man of action” and warning Iran’s leadership that continued bloodshed could trigger a strong response. While the threat…

India’s aviation regulator launched an investigation after an Air India aircraft ingested a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport. No passengers or crew members were hurt. The right engine suffered significant damage, and Air India grounded the aircraft for inspection and repairs. Flight returned after sudden airspace restriction The Airbus A350 was en route to New York when it returned to Delhi shortly after take-off. Iran temporarily closed its airspace, forcing airlines to reroute flights. The aircraft landed safely on Thursday morning. After landing, it exited the runway and taxied toward the parking bay with passengers onboard. Dense fog…

European forces touch down as Washington presses its case Troops and reconnaissance teams from several European countries have begun arriving in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, in what allies describe as a short-term mission to bolster surveillance and training in the Arctic amid rising geopolitical tensions. France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and other partners have dispatched small contingents to work with Danish and local authorities on security tasks in the coming days. (Al Jazeera) White House says deployments won’t change U.S. agenda; Denmark pushes back A White House spokesperson said the arrival of European personnel “does not impact” President Trump’s interest in Greenland…

West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes a loan-back agreement keeping the midfielder until the end of the season, a condition currently resisted by Flamengo. The Brazilian club have seen an opening €35m bid rejected and are prepared to increase their offer to around €40m, but they are reluctant to loan Paquetá back, believing they could secure him more cheaply in the summer. West Ham are locked in a relegation battle and fear losing Paquetá now could severely damage their survival hopes. The Brazil international has become disillusioned in England after…

2026 opens amid global uncertaintyThe year 2026 began with intense political and economic pressure. President Donald Trump threatened decisive action against Iran. The warning followed US forces capturing Venezuela’s leader. His administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair. Officials also targeted major profit sources at banks and institutional investors. These actions rattled markets worldwide. Stocks remain steady despite turmoilInvestors expected a sharp equity selloff. That decline never occurred. Traders largely ignored the political chaos. US stock indexes reached record highs early in the week. Prices later dipped only slightly. Despite growing geopolitical and economic risks, equities remained…

BP has warned it will write down up to $5bn (£3.7bn) from its green and low-carbon energy businesses as it pivots back towards fossil fuels under new chair Albert Manifold. The writedown will mainly affect BP’s gas and low-carbon transition units but is not expected to impact underlying profits when full-year results are published in February. BP has already cancelled hydrogen projects in the UK, Oman and Australia and is seeking to sell a stake in its solar arm, Lightsource. The announcement comes amid weaker oil trading and falling crude prices, with Brent crude averaging $63.73 a barrel in the…

The US government has cleared Nvidia to sell high-performance artificial intelligence chips to China. The Department of Commerce announced the decision on Tuesday. Officials said they reviewed domestic chip supply before acting. The move eases previous export restrictions on sensitive technology. Washington had blocked the sales over national security concerns. Officials warned the chips could strengthen China’s technology sector and military. The new policy lifts some restrictions under strict conditions. Authorities described the change as cautious and controlled. H200 processors now eligible for export The approval applies to Nvidia’s H200 processors. The chip ranks as the company’s second-most-advanced AI product.…

Sanctions and Tariffs Drive Rising Global TensionsEconomic confrontation between major powers has emerged as the most serious threat to global stability, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026. The report, released ahead of the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos, identifies geoeconomic conflict — including the growing use of sanctions, tariffs, and trade restrictions — as the top risk facing the world this year. Based on insights from more than 1,300 experts across business, government, academia, and civil society, the findings suggest anxiety is rising fast. Half of those surveyed expect the world to be “turbulent or stormy”…