Uber pays $178 million to settle a lawsuit with taxi drivers in Australia | Technology
The law firm behind the class-action lawsuit says the result is one of the most successful legal actions ever taken…
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Thailand's flourishing cannabis culture is under threat as government seeks to ban it | In pictures
Thodsapol Hongtong enjoys smoking with his friends at the Green Party, a place where recreational cannabis enthusiasts gather in Bangkok,…
US prosecutors investigate Meta for his role in the sale of illicit drugs, says the WSJ | Social media news
The Wall Street Journal report also says the Food and Drug Administration is helping investigate Facebook's owner. U.S. prosecutors in…
Biden opposes Japanese takeover of US Steel, touts 'American steelworkers' | Business and Economy
The US president's comments come as he seeks to build support in the key state of Pennsylvania. US President Joe…
Japan's attempt to cancel the residence of foreigners who evade taxes generates unrest | Migration news
Tokyo Japan – For foreigners in Japan, permanent residency has long been a sought-after guarantee of security in a country…
EU investigates Chinese site AliExpress for potentially illegal online products | Technology news
The European Union also sent information requests to tech giants about their use of generative artificial intelligence. The European Commission…
Global oil demand to grow amid Red Sea shipping disruptions: IEA | Oil and gas news
The International Energy Agency says shipping disruptions provide a short-term boost to the oil market with demand at 1.3 million…
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead | Aviation
The coroner's office in the US state of South Carolina says a 62-year-old former Boeing employee died on Saturday. A…
Column: Biden says America is 'coming back'. Trump says we are “in hell.” Are they talking about the same nation?
Biden and Trump offer converging narratives about the country: one optimistic and the other apocalyptic. That collision is at the…
The United States opens a criminal investigation into the explosion of the Boeing 737 MAX in mid-flight | transport news
The investigation comes amid increased scrutiny of Boeing's safety record following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. US prosecutors have…