France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls across all sectors, in a move hailed by consumer groups as a major victory while drawing criticism from business associations and Morocco's call centre sector over potential job losses.
Joanne Brown, mother of late AFL player Adam Hunter, dismissed an outreach call from AFL executive Laura Kane as 'too little, too late,' while accusing the league of a brain injury cover-up following her son's CTE diagnosis.
President Trump has shifted his approach to the Federal Reserve, now frequently communicating with Chairman Kevin Warsh, unlike his contentious relationship with predecessor Jerome Powell. While this engagement may seem beneficial, it poses risks to the Fed's independence, crucial for protecting against political pressure that could lead to reckless economic decisions.
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke with US President Donald Trump by phone to discuss regional developments, US-Iran de-escalation efforts, and diplomatic solutions.
Fifa council members are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to challenge president Gianni Infantino. The rebellion stems from demands for an independent review of Folarin Balogun's suspension, which involved Donald Trump, and Infantino's secret plan to sell World Cup stakes, now abandoned.
Gianni Infantino faces a rebellion from Fifa Council members attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) and a potential leadership challenge. The moves stem from demands for an independent review of Folarin Balogun's suspension and Infantino's aborted plan to sell World Cup stakes, which drew condemnation from several confederations.
Iran warned the US against any 'adventurous action,' stating it would retaliate decisively to fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi conveyed this to Turkish, Pakistani, and Saudi officials, hours after Kuwait's army reported destroying hostile drones. An Iranian media outlet also threatened strikes on regional oil and gas fields.
Smallest.ai, a startup founded in late 2024, secured $13 million in Series A funding led by Seligman Ventures to develop small, specialized AI voice models. The company aims to create real-time conversational agents indistinguishable from humans by mimicking simultaneous listening, thinking, and speaking.
Five months into the unpopular US-Israeli war on Iran, American voters across the political spectrum express frustration over economic hardships, moral dilemmas, and the war's lack of clear justification or resolution, amid rising gas prices, deployment notices, and comparisons to past conflicts like Iraq and Gaza.
Heartbroken women in China are spending thousands of yuan on "relationship coaches" to win back ex-lovers. One woman, Wan, paid 3,500 yuan for a month of coaching, including a "no contact" rule and social media guidance, but her ex ultimately blocked her.
Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed a phone call with former US President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, describing it as a good and important conversation on activating diplomacy and resuming efforts to end the Ukrainian conflict.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham had an "extremely warm" 20-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump, who offered an early endorsement and pledged US support. The call signals a fresh start for UK-US relations, despite underlying policy differences on North Sea drilling. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio at the ASEAN summit.
US President Donald Trump announced he expects to meet new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham soon, following a phone call where they discussed oil production, trade, military cooperation, and the Strait of Hormuz. Burnham took office on July 20 after receiving a mandate from King Charles III.
Pakistani, Qatari, and Egyptian negotiators held new mediatory talks with the US and Iran over the weekend. This comes after the US launched new strikes on Iran and the IRGC claimed to destroy US facilities in Kuwait, despite a prior ceasefire agreement.
Virgin Media has been fined £28 million by Ofcom for repeatedly hindering customers from cancelling contracts. Tactics included agents hanging up calls and excessive hold times, affecting millions of calls over three years. The penalty was reduced due to Virgin Media's admission and settlement.
Telstra, Australia's largest mobile network, experienced a nationwide outage for most of Wednesday morning, affecting millions of users. The disruption impacted mobile calls, internet access, Eftpos machines, and public transport, prompting concerns about reliance on the network and comparisons to past outages.
UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for hindering customers trying to cancel contracts between 2022 and 2024. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents financially incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest fine under consumer protection rules.
UK watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts over nearly three years. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest consumer protection fine.
UK watchdog Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts between 2022-2024. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents financially incentivized to delay cancellations. Virgin Media has since made changes and apologized.
Prince Harry and other claimants lost a £50m High Court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publisher of the Daily Mail. The judge found no proof of unlawful information gathering, dismissing lurid accusations and focusing on the failure of key witness testimony.
Virgin Media has been fined £28m by Ofcom for repeatedly making it difficult for customers to cancel contracts. The regulator found "deliberate call-dropping" and excessive call transfers over nearly three years, impacting millions of customers. The fine, reduced by 30% due to settlement, is the largest ever under Ofcom's consumer protection rules.
The US football team's World Cup exit is overshadowed by allegations that President Trump intervened to overturn a player's red card, sparking international criticism and calls for an ethics investigation into FIFA.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that no agreements have been reached regarding a potential visit by US President Donald Trump to Russia, including a tour of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Trump had previously expressed admiration for the museum.
The U.S. men's national team's World Cup run ended in the Round of 16 with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in Seattle. Despite a strong lineup and homefield advantage, the Americans were outclassed by the Belgians, marking a familiar exit from the tournament.
