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UK seeks $6 billion fine against Google, claims unfair practices
US says Google stifles competition, sues for $6 billion

LONDON - Google is facing a multibillion-pound legal challenge in the UK over allegations it misused its dominance in online search...

Eyeing new opportunities, Lyft joining European market
Lyft to enter European market with $200 million FreeNow acquisition

Lyft is making its first move into Europe with the purchase of mobility platform FreeNow, a nearly $200 million deal that signals a...

Dublin councils unite to propose tourist tax
Dublin councils working together to implement a tourist tax

DUBLIN, Ireland: Dublin's four local councils are joining forces to push for the introduction of a tourist tax, aiming to unlock a...

Report: Fuel prices unchanged in Ireland
Ireland fuel prices remain steady for third consecutive month

DUBLIN, Ireland - Fuel prices across Ireland have held firm for another month, with no change recorded in petrol, diesel, or electric...

EU to strengthen Schengen area governance
EU to strengthen Schengen area governance

A newly installed sign indicating the direction for Schengen travelers is seen at Henri Coanda International Airport near Bucharest,...

Turning bagasse into treasure, Chinese biodegradable tableware goes global
Turning bagasse into treasure, Chinese biodegradable tableware goes global

A staff member checks the samples of degradable tableware products on display at a product showroom of a local new material enterprise...

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US to restrict visas for 250 Nicaraguan officials
US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaraguan officials

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States will limit visas for more than 250 officials from Nicaragua, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

Measles outbreak confirmed in Michigan's Montcalm County
Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

LANSING, Michigan: The Health Department in Michigan confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County this week, marking the first such...

US Supreme Court to review trump birthright citizenship move
US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid on birthright citizenship order

WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 about President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict automatic...

Trump signs order to ease seafood industry rules
Trump order seeks looser regulation of US fishing industry

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the U.S. Commerce Department to ease regulations on...

World mourns loss of Pope Francis, dead at 88
Peacemaker Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday

THE VATICAN - The world is in shock and mourning on Easter Monday as it woke to the news that Pope Francis had died. Having recently...

Ex NYC police officer sentenced for illegal work tied to China
Ex NYC police officer gets 1.5 years for acting as Chinese agent

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A former New York City police sergeant, Michael McMahon, was sentenced this week to 1.5 years in prison. He...