Italy's antitrust watchdog orders Meta to suspend WhatsApp contract terms that could block rival AI chatbots. Meta calls the decision 'flawed' and vows to appeal. Read more on the EU's Big Tech crackdown.
Google's parent company Alphabet acquires clean energy firm Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash to meet surging AI data centre power demands. Deal to close by 2026.
NBA and FIBA announce a new pan-European men's basketball league with a January application process. The league promises merit-based qualification and support for domestic leagues. Read the full details.
Explore how wrestling legend Big Show built a $16-20M net worth with WWE, AEW, and Netflix. Discover his wife Bess's transition from model to his fitness trainer.
The Trump administration launches US Tech Force, offering tech experts up to $200,000 salary without a college degree. Apply now for a 2-year government fellowship.
The US Trade Representative accuses the EU of discriminating against American tech giants like Google and Apple, threatening to penalise European firms like SAP and Spotify in return. Read the full details of the escalating trade tensions.
US tech sector faces a reckoning as job postings fall by 31,800 and unemployment rises to 4%. AI is now a baseline skill, reshaping hiring towards precision over scale. Read the full analysis.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory sanctions on European companies like Spotify and Siemens if the EU continues its strict rules on American tech giants. Read the full details.
India and the European Patent Office strengthen ties, emphasizing the crucial role of patents in the deep tech era for innovation and economic growth. Discover the key insights from EPO's Roberta Romano-Götsch.
From Elon Musk's election meddling to Palantir's US contracts, tech giants are eroding state authority. Explore the alarming merger of Silicon Valley power and politics. Read more.
EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne defends relaxing car emission targets as a pragmatic move amid industry challenges. The bloc's 2050 carbon neutrality goal remains unchanged. Full details inside.
Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk debate if AI can run companies. Explore the challenges, trillion-dollar bets, and the future of human leadership in the age of artificial intelligence.
As AI and Big Tech dominate India's ₹1.55 trillion ad market, the government's 26% print ad rate hike is seen as inadequate. We explore the structural crisis facing legacy news and the need for bold policy intervention.
A top US official criticizes the EU's $1.3 million fine on Elon Musk's X, calling it a tax on Americans. Get the full story on this transatlantic digital policy clash.
The European Commission has fined Elon Musk's X €120 million for deceptive blue checkmarks and lack of ad transparency. Read details on the first major DSA ruling.
The European Commission fines Elon Musk's X €120 million for deceptive 'verified' accounts. Discover the details of the breach and its global implications for digital platforms.
Apple's stock hits a record high as its patient, privacy-centric AI approach contrasts with Big Tech's costly sprint. Discover why Wall Street is betting on Apple's long game.
SAP CEO Christian Klein warns Europe's strict AI regulations could hinder innovation, urging a unified market and focus on industrial strengths. Read his full critique.
US Vice President JD Vance criticises the EU's expected fine on X, calling it an attack on free speech. The EU's first DSA fine targets ad transparency violations, not content removal. Read the full story.
The European Commission investigates Meta for allegedly abusing its dominance by restricting third-party AI providers on WhatsApp Business, favoring its own Meta AI. Read the full story.
Australia enforces a landmark social media ban for children under 16, with Big Tech complying. eSafety Commissioner calls it a global 'first domino' in regulating platforms like Meta and TikTok.
The European Union has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Meta over its AI features in WhatsApp. The probe, reported on 4 December 2025, could have major implications for the tech giant's data practices.
The EU unveils a multi-billion euro strategy to secure critical raw materials, boosting mining and recycling to counter supply chain risks. Read the full details.
French President Macron accuses Brussels of moving too slowly on Big Tech investigations amid US trade pressure. Read how this affects digital regulations enforcement.
Google withdraws its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft's cloud practices as regulators launch broader investigation. Discover the licensing penalties and market implications.
A one-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Amreli's Trambakpur village. This marks the third big cat attack in Gujarat this week. Forest department has deployed cages.
Apple challenges India's Competition Act amendment allowing penalties based on global turnover. The case could set precedent for Big Tech regulation in India's digital market. Read more.
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues will not return to complete WBBL with Brisbane Heat, choosing instead to support teammate Smriti Mandhana following wedding celebrations.
Apple Inc challenges India's competition law allowing penalties based on global turnover. Delhi High Court hearing set for December 3. Case could reshape Big Tech regulation in India.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories secures European Commission marketing authorisation for AVT03, its denosumab biosimilar for osteoporosis treatment across EU markets. Learn about this major regulatory milestone.