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Italy fines Apple $115M over App Store privacy violations

Italy fines Apple $115M over App Store privacy violations

Regulator finds company’s privacy rules disproportionate and abusive of its dominant market position

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France’s Lafarge trial leaves unanswered why firm kept operating in terror zones during Syrian civil war
22.12.2025

France’s Lafarge trial leaves unanswered why firm kept operating in terror zones during Syrian civil war

Trial held Nov. 4-Dec. 19 follows 8-year investigation into cement giant’s alleged payments to terrorist groups

Germany indicts Assad-era Syrian prison guard for crimes against humanity
22.12.2025

Germany indicts Assad-era Syrian prison guard for crimes against humanity

‘Accused is sufficiently suspected of murder, torture, and deprivation of liberty,’ says Federal Prosecutor’s Office

Lithuania says EU-funded tech may have been diverted to Russian military use
22.12.2025

Lithuania says EU-funded tech may have been diverted to Russian military use

Companies under investigation received EU funding and produced equipment intended for navigation and satellite systems, according to authorities

Russia refuses to vacate former consulate in Poland’s Gdansk
22.12.2025

Russia refuses to vacate former consulate in Poland’s Gdansk

Move deepens legal and diplomatic dispute after Warsaw orders mission closed

Italy to keep forces in southern Lebanon after completion of UNIFIL mandate
22.12.2025

Italy to keep forces in southern Lebanon after completion of UNIFIL mandate

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto meets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, his counterpart, Michel Menassa in Beirut