A Swedish court orders Google to pay Klarna antitrust damages of about $1.5 billion, according to reporting by Channel NewsAsia and Yahoo Finance. The decision comes in a case brought by Klarna against Google over competition-related conduct. While both outlets describe the ruling in similar terms, Yahoo Finance characterises the damages as “nearly $2 billion,” reflecting currency conversion and reporting differences. The court’s order makes Google liable to pay Klarna a substantial sum for the antitrust harm alleged in the lawsuit. The available reports do not provide further details on the legal reasoning, the specific conduct found unlawful, or whether the decision is final or subject to appeal. Hacker News also relays the same headline figure and outcome, citing the Swedish court’s determination that Google must pay Klarna $1.5 billion in damages. Overall, sources agree on the key outcome: the Swedish court finds Google liable and directs payment of roughly $1.5 billion to Klarna in an antitrust case, with the reported equivalent amount varying slightly across articles.