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European Central Bank reduces interest rates again
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates a second year in a row amid growing concerns over a possible recession in the Eurozone.
The 20 central banks that use the Euro lowered their main deposit rate on Thursday by a…
Apple loses landmark tax dispute with the EU
Apple lost a €13-billion battle against unpaid taxes, a landmark in European Union law over "sweetheart tax deals".
The European Court of Justice reversed an earlier ruling that favored the technology group and found that Ireland…
After Trump’s comments on Taiwan, chip stocks have lost nearly $500bn.
Semiconductor shares listed on Wall Street have lost almost $500 billion in market value since Wednesday, amid fears that trade tensions between China and Taiwan could escalate.
Nvidia shares dropped almost 7 percent, losing over $200…
Tycoons back Donald Trump
Elon Musk, Bill Ackman and other tycoons have publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the White House race in the wake of the attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the owner of X/Twitter posted his…
As the election campaign heats up, EU asks France to reduce its spending
Brussels will demand that the new French government cut spending or increase taxes by billions of dollars this year. The hard-right is vying to win in upcoming parliamentary elections.
The European Commission has reprimanded France, the…
Biden raises tariffs in China on electric cars and chips
The United States took another step to end an era of "free trade" with China, by increasing tariffs on imports of "green" technology and other products. This includes a 100% tax on electric cars.
The White House stated that the tariffs…
Microsoft Teams to be sold separately from Office
Microsoft is now selling Teams, its online meetings service, as a separate product from its Office suite, after being scrutinized by competition regulators.
The technology group split Teams and Office in Europe six months ago to try and…
Apple fined €1.8bn after breaking music streaming laws
Apple was fined €1.8billion (£1.54billion) by European regulators because it stifled competition from rival music streaming services.
Spotify has won a major victory in the long-running battle with Apple regarding rules that were placed…
Inside Putin’s Mind: Historical Claims and Roots of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Exclusive: Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin” features an in-depth interview with the Russian President, focusing on the war in Ukraine, its historical context, and potential resolutions. Putin discusses Russia’s historical claims to…