Russia fines Google a sum greater than world's total GDP

31/10/2024 20:44 France 24

Russia has fined Google $20 decillion, or $20 billion trillion trillion, a sum greater than the size of the world's total GDP. We find out why. Also, the EU has launched a probe into e-commerce giant Temu. Meanwhile, European markets closed with their steepest loss for a year. Plus, Americans are expected to spend $11.6 billion on Halloween this year.

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