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Google hit with 250 million euro fine

France's competition watchdog fined Google 250 million euros for breaching EU intellectual property rules in its dealings with media publishers. The AI-powered chatbot Bard, now rebranded as Gemini, used content from publishers and news agencies without notifying them. Google accepted the settlement and proposed remedy measures, stating the fine was disproportionate. The dispute arose from complaints by French news organizations, and the watchdog found Google violated several commitments. The fine follows a trend of publishers seeking to protect their content from unauthorized use by AI services.

Germany to provide EUR 45 million support to Pakistan

Germany signed agreements with Pakistan to contribute 45 million Euros for bilateral cooperation in climate, energy, economic development, training, health, and social protection. The partnership aims to address global challenges and benefit both countries. The ongoing and new projects are aligned with German development cooperation thematic areas. The cooperation underlines a longstanding relationship and supports Pakistan's socio-economic development.

Princess Diana dress sells for record $1.1 million at auction

Princess Diana's Jacques Azagury evening dress, worn in 1985 and later in 1986, was sold at Julien's Auctions for a record-breaking $1.1 million, surpassing its $100,000 - $200,000 estimate. The Hollywood Legends sale also featured other items including Diana's engagement portrait blouse and gowns by designers Lord Snowdon and Catherine Walker. - Khabristan.PK

NAB files reference in £190 million settlement case

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) formally implicated former Prime Minister Imran Khan as an accused in the £190 million settlement case by filing a reference. A total of eight individuals have been named in the case, including Imran's wife, Bushra Bibi, her associate Farhat Shahzadi (Farah Gogi), PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari, former accountability chief Shahzad Akbar, and Barrister Zia-ul-Mustafa Naseem.