EU claims 'sovereign right' to regulate tech after Trump threat
The European Commission Tuesday asserted the "sovereign right" to regulate the activities of tech giants within the bloc and rejected claims by President Donald Trump that its rules unfairly harm US firms.
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Israeli protesters demand hostage deal as cabinet set to meet
Protesters demanding an end to the Gaza war and the return of hostages to their homes took to the streets in Israel on Tuesday ahead of a security cabinet meeting scheduled for the evening.
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Veterans Perez, Bottas to drive for Cadillac in debut F1 season
Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season, the new Formula One team announced on Tuesday.
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Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez highlight Saudi double standard
When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement this month, two things stood out: the outsized diamond ring, and their unmarried cohabitation in conservative Saudi Arabia.
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Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing
Stock markets fell Tuesday as political turmoil in France hit investors' risk appetite, as did US President Donald Trump's move to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook.
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Miyazaki overcomes 'anxiety' to win on badminton worlds debut
Japanese teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki kickstarted her maiden badminton world championships with a win on Tuesday, but admitted nerves and a "bad habit" almost got the better of her in Paris.
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Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president granted bail
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail on Tuesday, four days after his arrest on the charge of misusing state funds for an overseas visit.
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Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award
Oscar-winning actor and producer Jennifer Lawrence will receive a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain next month, organisers said Tuesday.
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The European laws curbing big tech... and irking Trump
Fresh off a trade truce with Donald Trump, the EU is back in the US leader's crosshairs after he vowed to punish countries that seek to curb big tech's powers.
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Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials
Germany and Canada will sign an agreement Tuesday on boosting cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as they seek to reduce heavy dependence on China.
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