Child-safety case against Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/25969ddc286f1e409cc42cfafd9d6d2b95bca483/0_135_3936_2363/master/3936.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] Mark Zuckerberg in downtown Denver on 29 July 2024. Photograph: David Zalubowski/AP Mark Zuckerberg in downtown Denver on 29 July 2024. Photograph: David Zalubowski/AP Meta Child-safety case against Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed Judge rules plaintiff, Matt Eisner, failed to … Read more

Santander UK delays results as it considers landmark car loan ruling

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a54dc5dfdac4ca6bd8cd78f5f2cd53623851982f/0_262_4000_2400/master/4000.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] Santander is one of three high-street banks that could be forced to pay up if the FCA decides to roll out a car finance compensation scheme. Photograph: Dinendra Haria/Sopa Images/Rex/Shutterstock Santander is one of three high-street banks that could be forced … Read more

Alibaba founder Jack Ma hiding out in Tokyo, reports say

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/69cd32c3c8fdb56baba9377fefc9ebf668af1f3a/0_178_2815_1690/master/2815.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] The day-to-day running of Ma’s tech interests in China has been delegated to a new generation of executives. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters The day-to-day running of Ma’s tech interests in China has been delegated to a new generation of executives. Photograph: Aly … Read more

Justin Trudeau insists he will lead Liberals into next election amid dissent

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/379ac383c722fcd8ea0fe4cde3fbf6b411c88d80/0_0_7125_4445/master/7125.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] Justin Trudeau said there were ‘robust conversations’ ongoing about the best way forward. Photograph: Canadian Press/REX/Shutterstock Justin Trudeau said there were ‘robust conversations’ ongoing about the best way forward. Photograph: Canadian Press/REX/Shutterstock Justin Trudeau Justin Trudeau insists he will lead Liberals … Read more

Eight go on trial over beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in Paris

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ee248bb7e526623f0b0896e0dd7187e914a53c06/0_106_1648_988/master/1648.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] A woman wears a picture of Samuel Paty in Lille as part of a nationwide rally in solidarity with the killed teacher in October 2020. Photograph: François Lo Presti/AFP/Getty Images A woman wears a picture of Samuel Paty in Lille as … Read more

Meta rides AI boom to stellar quarterly earnings, but slightly less than expected

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/138836fcdbacf121bb554b5a7d017d406f8e4185/0_0_4000_2666/master/4000.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] Mark Zuckerberg speaks in Menlo Park, California, in September. Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg speaks in Menlo Park, California, in September. Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Meta Meta rides AI boom to stellar quarterly earnings, … Read more

HSBC denies breakup plan as it launches $3bn share buyback

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8273921f6297d8fb3b197ee8a193b5acea237772/0_0_2283_1370/master/2283.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] HSBC’s pre-tax profits were up 10% to $8.5bn (£6.6bn) in the three months to the end of September. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters HSBC’s pre-tax profits were up 10% to $8.5bn (£6.6bn) in the three months to the end of September. Photograph: Peter … Read more

Jack Ma to give up control of China’s Ant Group, firm says

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a89978e05dfeda4613fc23d557b647905c666774/0_425_3500_2100/master/3500.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] Jack Ma has relinquished control of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group. Photograph: Yuya Shino/Reuters Jack Ma has relinquished control of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group. Photograph: Yuya Shino/Reuters Jack Ma This article is more than 1 year old Jack Ma to … Read more

Canada alleges Indian minister behind plot to target Sikh separatists

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/bdd1cd0ef6524292f339e786417bcea3cfe57bcc/0_0_2956_1774/master/2956.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] The Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi (left), with his home affairs minister, Amit Shah, who Canada says is behind murder and intimidation plots. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi (left), with his home affairs minister, Amit Shah, who … Read more

Four wounded after axe used in fight on Paris suburban train

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[wpcc-element _tag=”source” srcset=”https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b4ae10442a42befabbb1025047dda4d04a5782f7/0_255_5659_3396/master/5659.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none” media=”(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)” _close=”0″] A Paris RER train. The incident happened at 8am on Monday while the train was stopped. Photograph: Kiran Ridley/Getty Images A Paris RER train. The incident happened at 8am on Monday while the train was stopped. Photograph: Kiran Ridley/Getty Images Paris … Read more