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San Francisco (AFP) - A leaked cache of confidential files from ride-sharing company Uber illustrates ethically dubious and potentially illegal tactics it used to fuel its frenetic global expansion beginning nearly a decade ago, a joint media investigation showed Sunday.

Files appear to show Neelie Kroes trying to assist firm during ‘cooling-off’ period after leaving commission

124,000 documents expose inner workings behind US tech firm’s rise as a global empire responsible for 19m journeys a day

Uber sought access to leaders, officials and diplomats through David Plouffe and Jim Messina, leak shows

As the Uber files shine a light on activities at the height of the app’s growth, we look at how it started and where it stands today

Senior executives involved in global operation to thwart law enforcement, leaked files reveal

Trove of documents leaked to the Guardian cast light on firm’s operations at height of its global rise

Leaked messages show then French economy minister told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’

Spokesperson for former Uber chief executive issues statement to global journalistic investigation

Leak suggests former CEO believed there was an upside to attacks on drivers as firm campaigned for law changes

Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:UBER) had weighed strategic options for its Indian ride-hailing business, including a sale, but suspended discussions following the meltdown in tech startup valuations, the Bloomberg reports. Uber began weighing alternatives, including a stock swap with local companies or a pullout, before a global equity market selloff spoilt the plans.…