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Temu’s Chinese owner sees profits plunge as trade war bites

US-listed shares of PDD Holdings fell over 13% on Tuesday as the firm reported a near 50% drop in profit.

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Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Under the new law, minors will need parental approval before they can download apps or make in-app purchases.

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Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Under the new law, minors will need parental approval before they can download apps or make in-app purchases.

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‘We make more money from weddings now than farming’

From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

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‘We make more money from weddings now than farming’

From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

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Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme

Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.

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Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme

Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.

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Tesco shoppers mock ‘VAR’-style cameras at self-checkout

The supermarket's latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints.

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Thousands to get payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.

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Thousands to get payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.

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