From the BBC World Service: Apple has called for the European Union's antitrust watchdogs to scrap some of its tech regulations.

Birth family search is becoming increasingly common with new technologies.

From the BBC World Service: After nearly a decade of negotiations, the European Union and Indonesia have agreed to a trade deal.

Undersea cables face threats from fishing, nature, and state-sponsored sabotage.

From the BBC World Service: Hong Kong International Airport is halting flights on Tuesday as the Asian financial hub braces for one of the strongest super typhoons it's seen in years.

From the BBC World Service: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung discusses the potential impact of the expulsion of Korean workers from a U.S. battery plant.

From the BBC World Service: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed to deepen ties as both countries face U.S. tariffs.

From the BBC World Service: In France, 800,000 people are expected to participate in a day of protests to rally against planned budget cuts.

From the BBC World Service: Microsoft has announced a $30 billion investment in the U.K.'s artificial intelligence sector, its largest outside of the U.S.

From the BBC World Service: Argentina’s president Javier Milei announced plans to increase spending on pensions, health and education. Plus, the drive in some African countries to create more AI products in different languages.