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Sony has announced a price increase for its PlayStation 5 consoles across global markets, citing "challenging" market conditions. The price of the digital edition of the PS5 in the UK will rise by £40 to £429.99, while European customers will see an increase of approximately €50 to €499.99. The company attributed the decision to high inflation and "fluctuating exchange rates" in a blog post.

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A chilling case has rocked Germany's medical community after a Berlin-based doctor was officially charged with 15 counts of murder, accused of fatally administering lethal drugs to palliative patients under his care. Prosecutors revealed on Wednesday that the 40-year-old physician, whose name has been withheld in line with German privacy laws, has been in custody since August 2024.

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Google has vowed to "vigorously" defend itself against a multi-billion-pound legal claim filed by approximately 250,000 UK businesses, alleging the US tech giant overcharged for online advertising.

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The UK government has pledged an additional £450 million in military support to Kyiv as the UK and Germany co-hosted a meeting of 50 nations in Brussels aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense. The package includes funding for hundreds of thousands of drones, anti-tank mines, and the repair of military vehicles. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the meeting sought to "pile pressure" on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine.

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Japanese authorities announced Tuesday that they have issued a cease-and-desist order to US tech giant Google over an alleged violation of national antitrust laws. The order, the first of its kind issued to a global technology giant by Japan, follows similar actions taken in Europe and the United States, according to Japanese media reports.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla held a private meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where the pontiff congratulated them on their 20th wedding anniversary. Buckingham Palace released a statement indicating that the King and Queen were "delighted the Pope was well enough to host them - and to have had the opportunity to share their best wishes in person".