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Apple profit beats forecasts on strong iPhone sales
Google must open Android to rival app stores: US court
Google must open Android to rival app stores: US court

A US federal court ruled Thursday that Google must open its Android operating system to rival app stores, after the internet giant lost an appeal in an antitrust case filed by Fortnite maker Epic Games.

July 31, 2025

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Amazon profits surge 35% as AI investments drive growth
Amazon profits surge 35% as AI investments drive growth

Amazon reported a 35 percent jump in quarterly profits Thursday as the e-commerce giant said major investments in artificial intelligence began paying off.

July 31, 2025

Zelensky urges allies to seek 'regime change' in Russia
Zelensky urges allies to seek 'regime change' in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged his allies to bring about "regime change" in Russia, hours after a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 16 people including a six-year-old boy.

July 31, 2025

Trump envoy to inspect Gaza aid as pressure mounts on Israel
Trump envoy to inspect Gaza aid as pressure mounts on Israel

President Donald Trump's envoy met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday ahead of a visit to inspect aid distribution in Gaza, as a deadly food crisis drove mounting international pressure for a ceasefire.

July 31, 2025

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Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider
Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider

Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday's opening day of their series-decider against England at the Oval.

July 31, 2025

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Verstappen quells speculation by committing to Red Bull for 2026
Verstappen quells speculation by committing to Red Bull for 2026

Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday when the reigning Formula One world champion said he would be staying with Red Bull in 2026.

July 31, 2025