European Commission fines Google €890mn for Digital Markets Act violations
The European Commission has imposed two separate fines totaling €890mn on Google for anti-competitive practices, specifically self-preferencing in search results and restricting app store steering. This enforcement action marks a significant escalation in the EU's application of the Digital Markets Act against major US tech platforms.
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European Wildfires Escalate in France and Spain; Global Markets Volatile
Large-scale wildfires are actively spreading across France and Spain, particularly threatening Bordeaux and Madrid, leading to mass evacuations and significant atmospheric impact. Concurrently, global markets are exhibiting increased volatility, with the VIX rising and the Japanese Yen reaching a 40-year low. The full extent of property damage and the long-term economic impact of both situations remain unclear.