Microsoft-Activision: $69bn deal temporarily blocked in US
The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry.
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Avatar 3 and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty pushed back by Disney
The studio reshuffles release dates for eagerly awaited blockbusters, including Star Wars sequels.
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Using AI for loans and mortgages is big risk, warns EU boss
Margrethe Vestager tells the BBC using AI for decisions that affect lives could lead to discrimination.
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Kelly Hoppen: ‘Music is design to me’
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen explains the role of music in her life and work.
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Amazon server outage makes some websites go dark
The outage is being resolved and affected web services for some fast food apps, airlines and others.
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‘Taxpayers will be furious’ as HMRC self-assessment tax helpline closes
HMRC has shut down its main self-assessment helpline over the summer, raising concerns.
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US inflation at lowest since 2021 as fuel prices fall
Falling prices for eggs, petrol and furniture helped to cut inflation in the US to 4% in May.
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Sainsbury’s and Asda told not to block rival stores
The supermarkets are accused of stopping rivals opening nearby, potentially reducing consumer choice.
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Mortgages: New squeeze on landlords will hit renters too
High mortgage costs mean landlords face a "turning point", a firm warns, leading to fewer homes to rent.
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US moves to block Microsoft’s Activision takeover
Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels.
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