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A federal judge in Virginia rejected the Department of Justice's demand that Google sell its advertising exchange. Judge Leonie Brinkema accepted behavioral remedies instead, finding a forced sale would be technically difficult and harmful to customers. Google faced the lawsuit after the DOJ and multiple states challenged its advertising technology market power in 2023.Brydon Carse has been omitted from England's 15-man squad for the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston. The seam bowler was stood down before the second Test after being arrested and then de-arrested; Derbyshire Police is investigating an allegation of assault at a Derby nightclub.A judge in Majadahonda, Madrid has summoned Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's president, to testify after far-right activist Vito Quiles filed a complaint accusing her of filing a false assault report against him. The incident occurred at a restaurant in Las Rozas, and both are scheduled to appear on 23 October. A judge had previously dismissed Gómez's original complaint against Quiles after reviewing video evidence.Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Greg Abel said the conglomerate sees significant opportunities for its energy business as AI data centers expand. Abel and Chairman Warren Buffett authorized an additional $10 billion investment in Alphabet three months ago, viewing Google as a significant player in artificial intelligence.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent identified airlines, the maritime sector and digital assets as possible sanctions targets as the Trump administration moves to squeeze Iran's economy. He cautioned all nations against supporting Tehran, calling such backing the main obstacle to resolving the conflict.French police dismantled a criminal gang planning to kidnap and rob wealthy targets including footballer Kylian Mbappé. The gang was led by 18-year-old Clément L., a Franco-Swiss inmate coordinating from Villepinte prison via smuggled mobile phones and Snapchat under alias "Lester Z". Police found approximately 26 targets' addresses including rappers, footballers and businessmen on seized devices.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that a surge in Ukrainian drones in Russian skies would make Russian airspace "effectively" closed. Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among carriers still operating there, while Russian drones have struck Kyiv for a seventh consecutive day.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pressed G20 countries to avoid writing regulations for artificial intelligence that focus on theoretical harms at a tech-focused meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday. Huang appeared alongside U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.The EU's foreign policy chief said the attempted assault in Germany bore the marks of state-sponsored terrorism, as European ministers convened in Ireland to plan a coordinated response. Germany has blamed Russia for the strike, and officials are working to expand sanctions against Moscow's military sector.A bus crashed in South Sinai governorate on Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing at least 22 people. Jordanian nationals were among those killed in the accident.A federal judge in Virginia rejected the Department of Justice's demand that Google sell its advertising exchange. Judge Leonie Brinkema accepted behavioral remedies instead, finding a forced sale would be technically difficult and harmful to customers. Google faced the lawsuit after the DOJ and multiple states challenged its advertising technology market power in 2023.Brydon Carse has been omitted from England's 15-man squad for the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston. The seam bowler was stood down before the second Test after being arrested and then de-arrested; Derbyshire Police is investigating an allegation of assault at a Derby nightclub.A judge in Majadahonda, Madrid has summoned Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's president, to testify after far-right activist Vito Quiles filed a complaint accusing her of filing a false assault report against him. The incident occurred at a restaurant in Las Rozas, and both are scheduled to appear on 23 October. A judge had previously dismissed Gómez's original complaint against Quiles after reviewing video evidence.Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Greg Abel said the conglomerate sees significant opportunities for its energy business as AI data centers expand. Abel and Chairman Warren Buffett authorized an additional $10 billion investment in Alphabet three months ago, viewing Google as a significant player in artificial intelligence.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent identified airlines, the maritime sector and digital assets as possible sanctions targets as the Trump administration moves to squeeze Iran's economy. He cautioned all nations against supporting Tehran, calling such backing the main obstacle to resolving the conflict.French police dismantled a criminal gang planning to kidnap and rob wealthy targets including footballer Kylian Mbappé. The gang was led by 18-year-old Clément L., a Franco-Swiss inmate coordinating from Villepinte prison via smuggled mobile phones and Snapchat under alias "Lester Z". Police found approximately 26 targets' addresses including rappers, footballers and businessmen on seized devices.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that a surge in Ukrainian drones in Russian skies would make Russian airspace "effectively" closed. Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among carriers still operating there, while Russian drones have struck Kyiv for a seventh consecutive day.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pressed G20 countries to avoid writing regulations for artificial intelligence that focus on theoretical harms at a tech-focused meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday. Huang appeared alongside U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.The EU's foreign policy chief said the attempted assault in Germany bore the marks of state-sponsored terrorism, as European ministers convened in Ireland to plan a coordinated response. Germany has blamed Russia for the strike, and officials are working to expand sanctions against Moscow's military sector.A bus crashed in South Sinai governorate on Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing at least 22 people. Jordanian nationals were among those killed in the accident.

Ikea cuts prices by €1.2 billion across Europe to revive sales

Swedish furniture retailer Ikea announced the investment on Tuesday as it seeks to attract cost-conscious shoppers after two consecutive years of falling revenue. Rising housing costs and reduced consumer spending on homeware prompted the move, with price reductions on more than 1,500 products in Germany alone.

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