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China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations
China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations
by  AFP

China on Tuesday said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10 percent levies on Chinese goods. Beijing's State Administration for Market Regulation said the US tech giant was "suspected of violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China".

How China could respond to Trump's new tariffs
How China could respond to Trump's new tariffs
by  AFP

From retaliatory tariffs on US goods like car parts and soy beans to controls on raw minerals essential for American manufacturing -- analysts say China has plenty of options if it wants to reply to fresh US levies.

Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe
Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe
by  AFP

Apple on Monday called a pornography app available for iPhones in the European Union a danger to children, saying landmark digital rules there allowed it to get on to its handsets via an alternative to its App Store.

France pitches AI summit as 'wake-up call' for Europe
France pitches AI summit as 'wake-up call' for Europe
by  AFP

France hosts top tech players next week at an artificial intelligence summit meant as a "wake-up call" for Europe as it struggles with AI challenges from the United States and China. "The summit comes at exactly the right time for this wake-up call for France and Europe, and to show we are in position" to take advantage of the technology, an official in Macron's office told reporters.

Musk's US government 'takeover' sounds alarm bells
Musk's US government 'takeover' sounds alarm bells
by  AFP

Elon Musk has begun swinging his wrecking ball at the US government, with concerns growing over the unprecedented power that President Donald Trump has handed to the world's richest man. Musk's powers have seemed almost unbounded, leading to accusations by Democrats of an unconstitutional power grab by both him and his fellow business mogul Trump.

In fire-ravaged Los Angeles, a long road of rebuilding
In fire-ravaged Los Angeles, a long road of rebuilding
by  AFP

After the loss of more than 10,000 homes in last month's Los Angeles fires, the region faces a daunting challenge to rebuild with a tight labor market, constrained construction supplies and strict regulations. Supplies have remained tight for some construction materials.