TikTok talks: who wins if Washington strikes a deal?

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The future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance today with two President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi jinping talking over the phone. Will Bain gathers fresh perspectives on why the short video app matters so much to American users and creators.

Also, Premier League tickets are flooding dodgy resale sites, despite UK laws. So what’s the risk for fans?

And in India, the latest iPhone launch sparked a frenzy queues formed from the crack of dawn as eager buyers tried to get their hands on Apple’s newest drop.

19 Sep 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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