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Apple loses UK lawsuit over app store commissions

Apple on Thursday lost a London lawsuit accusing the United States (US) tech company of abusing its dominant position by charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its app store.

Consumers seek $2.36 billion from Google after privacy verdict

United States (US) Google users who won a $425 million jury verdict in a consumer privacy class action last month have asked a Federal Judge to force the Alphabet unit to forfeit an additional $2.36 billion in profits.

UN warns only 12% of major methane leak alerts are being acted on

The United Nations (UN) has warned that governments and companies are failing to respond adequately to major methane leaks, despite new satellite technology dramatically improving detection.

IMF appoints Christian Mumssen to lead Strategy, Policy, Review Department

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, has announced the appointment of Christian Mumssen as Director of the Strategy, Policy and Review Department (SPR), effective 3 November 2025.