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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...

Global EV sales soar in March, led by China and Europe
Global electric vehicle sales up 29 percent in March, researchers find

LONDON, UK: Electric vehicle sales surged globally in March, with strong growth in China and Europe offsetting slower momentum in North...

Bowen Yang supports Aimee Lou Wood's criticism of 'White Lotus' parody on 'SNL'
Bowen Yang supports Aimee Lou Wood's criticism of 'White Lotus' parody on 'SNL'

Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): Actor and comedian Bowen Yang, after her criticism of the 'White Lotus' parody on the latest Saturday...

"Civil service evolved significantly in independent India": Former IPS Iqbal Singh Lalpura on Civil Service Day
"Civil service evolved significantly in independent India": Former IPS Iqbal Singh Lalpura on Civil Service Day

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities and former IPS officer,...

CANADA-RICHMOND-EASTER BUNNY FEST
CANADA-RICHMOND-EASTER BUNNY FEST

(250421) -- RICHMOND, April 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Children interact with a rabbit during the Easter Bunny Fest event in Richmond, British...

"Khalistanis won't decide Canada's election outcome": Former Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria
"Khalistanis won't decide Canada's election outcome": Former Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, highlighted the influence of Khalistani...

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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...

U.S. halts Equinor's Empire Wind Project over environmental concerns
US halts construction of Equinor's New York offshore wind project

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has ordered a stop to construction of Equinor's Empire Wind project off New York's...

Asian nations boost US energy buys amid trade tensions
Asian countries look to buy more US energy to offset trade imbalance

SINGAPORE: Amid rising trade tensions, several Asian nations are stepping up energy purchases from the U.S. in hopes of easing tariff...

US turns over border area to US Army to prevent crossings
US Army to control land on Mexico border to stem crossings

WASHINGTON DC - In a bid to combat illegal border crossings, the Trump Administration has enacted an emergency transfer of some 110,000...

Photo of 9-year old Palestinian double-amputee wins top honors
Horror of war highlighted in 2025 World Press Photo of Year

More than 200 journalists and news photographers, together with family members, have been killed in Gaza in the last 16 months. Despite...

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