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Italy Fines Trustpilot $4.6 Million for Misleading Consumers
US Closes Probe Into 7.4 Million Stellantis Vehicles Without Seeking Recall
Europe Squares up to Big Tech, Risking Ire of Washington
FinanceFrance Investigates Death of Third Baby Who Consumed Recalled Formula
Bmw Recalls Hundreds of Thousands of Cars Over Fire Risk
Date: February 11, 2026
Feb 11 (Reuters) - BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars, newspaper Bild reported on Wednesday, citing the German premium carmaker. Increased wear and tear can occur in the magnetic switch...
Israeli Antitrust Body to Fine El Al $39 Million for Price Gouging During War
Date: February 8, 2026
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel's Competition Authority said on Sunday it planned to levy a fine of 121 million shekels ($39 million) on flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines for...
Elton John Tells UK Privacy Trial He Was 'incensed' by Daily Mail Hacking Allegations
Date: February 6, 2026
By Michael Holden LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Singer Elton John told London's High Court on Friday he was incensed to learn of allegations his landline phones had been bugged on behalf of the Daily Mail...
France to Wage 'year of Resistance' Against Shein, Online Platforms, Minister Says
Date: February 5, 2026
PARIS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Serge Papin, the French Minister for small and medium sized businesses, said on Thursday that 2026 will be the year of resistance against Shein and other on-line platforms...
Italy Watchdog Blocks Byd Advert After Stellantis Complaint
Date: February 4, 2026
ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's advertising standards authority has blocked an ad campaign by Chinese EV maker BYD on defamation grounds, heeding a complaint by Franco-Italian rival Stellantis. The...
Shein Could Face EU Investigation but No Interim Measure, Commission Official Says
Date: January 27, 2026
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chinese fast-fashion online retailer Shein could face an EU investigation on the sale of illegal products on its platform, but is unlikely to be hit with...