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EU regulator flags surge in online sales of counterfeit weight-loss drugs

(Reuters) -The European Union's medicines regulator said on Wednesday there has been a surge in ille...

3rd September, 2025

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Australian regulator sues four ALDI suppliers over alleged price fixing

(Reuters) -Australia's competition regulator said on Monday it has started civil proceedings against...

1st September, 2025

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Meta to add new AI safeguards after Reuters report raises teen safety concerns

By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) -Meta is adding new teenager safeguards to its artificial intelligence p...

29th August, 2025

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Soccer-Police make arrest in relation to online racial abuse of England's Carter at Euros

LONDON (Reuters) -A 59-year-old man was arrested in relation to abusive social media messages sent t...

28th August, 2025

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French prosecutors open inquiry into Kick after livestream death

PARIS (Reuters) -The Paris prosecutor said on Tuesday it has opened a preliminary investigation into...

26th August, 2025

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Online death of abused French streamer was not result of trauma, prosecutor says

By Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) -A French video streamer who died during a livestream after days...

22nd August, 2025

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France recalls soft cheeses after two suspected deaths from listeriosis

PARIS (Reuters) -France has recalled several kinds of camembert, brie and other soft cheeses after t...

13th August, 2025

Image for Judge dismisses US consumer watchdog lawsuit against Experian
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Judge dismisses US consumer watchdog lawsuit against Experian

By Christian Martinez (Reuters) -A lawsuit filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against...

8th August, 2025

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Potential UK car finance compensation scheme would be smaller than PPI, says regulator

LONDON (Reuters) -Any future motor finance compensation scheme for consumers in Britain would be sub...

3rd August, 2025

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UK regulator to review alternative energy pricing for consumers

OSLO (Reuters) -Britain's energy regulator Ofgem on Wednesday announced a review into how costs are...

30th July, 2025

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Last-Minute Schengen Travel Insurance: Can You Buy It the Day Before You Fly?

Schengen travel insurance  is important for travelers heading to Europe, especially when it’s requir...

29th July, 2025

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EU says Temu in breach of rules to prevent sale of illegal products

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission on Monday said Chinese online marketplace Temu was break...

28th July, 2025