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Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated their Champions League victory, resulting in nearly 600 arrests due to clashes with police near the Champs-Elysees. A car incident in Grenoble injured four celebrating fans. Despite the unrest, joyous fans sang and danced, celebrating PSG's historic win. President Macron will host the team, and a victory parade is planned on the Champs-Elysees.
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A federal appeals court has denied Apple's request to pause a court order, compelling the tech giant to allow app developers to bypass its payment system without commission fees. This ruling is a blow to Apple's App Store business model and a victory for Epic Games.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi may face police interrogation over alleged Pakistan links, as stated by police sources. This follows the questioning of Ripun Bora, ex-Rajya Sabha MP, regarding his defense of Gogoi against these allegations.
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Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Radico Khaitan and JK Cement as top stock picks for the week starting June 2, 2025. Radico Khaitan, a leading IMFL manufacturer, is projected to experience robust growth driven by premiumization. JK Cement reported strong fourth-quarter results and aims for significant volume growth and cost savings, making it a preferred pick in the cement sector.