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Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companiesThe US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."31 mins agoTechnology

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Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivalsIt is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.20 mins agoEurope

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Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so highThe government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.1 day agoBBC Verify