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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

North Korean anthem played for South Korea at Asian Games

Organisers have apologised for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team at the…

US Treasuries Have Become Unappetizing for Foreign Central Banks and Governments

Foreign central banks and governments have significantly reduced their holdings of US Treasury securities, which fell to…

FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading towards US coast

The feds are said to be investigating the compromise of the tankers' networks, which in one case interfered with one of…

Warren Buffett Steps Down As Chairman After 50+ Years at Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years of leadership, officially…

Second Circuit Allows Government to Search Electronic Devices at the Border

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BOJ Raises Rates to 31-Year High, Signals Faster Tightening Path

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on Friday, reaching its highest level in roughly 31…

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry…

Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches

Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at…

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children

It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his…

My “No” Vote on the CLARITY Act is to Protect Missouri Farmers – Josh Hawley

Republican US Senator Josh Hawley was among those who voted against the CLARITY Act, which failed to pass into law on…

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Names Son to Replace Him

Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the…

Trump Signals Key Iran Decision as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates

President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn’t “ready,” framing the standoff as a choice between diplomacy and…

At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan

A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official told the…

At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting

At least one person is believed to have died and several injured after the shooting in Banga in Mindanao province.

Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices

Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 1.25% as Yen Weakens After 31-Year High

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on September 18, taking borrowing…

UK Lords Want Gambling Ads Banned, Sector Growth Goal Dropped

A cross-party House of Lords committee has told the UK government to ban almost all gambling advertising as soon as it…

Brazil Weighs Banning Online Casino Games by Decree

Brazil’s government is drafting a provisional measure that would prohibit online casino games and restrict sports…

Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial

Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.

Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video

The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".

'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy

Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.

RFK Jr. names 8 new members to influential preventive medicine task force

The USPSTF sets insurance coverage from preventive services, like colonoscopies.

Security Experts Want the US and China to Promise Never to Let AI Control Nukes

Brookings researchers in the US and China are urging Washington and Beijing to agree to keep humans in control of…

US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates…

More than 100k people in Japan are now aged 100 or older

Japan now has over 107,000 centenarians—the highest number in the world—with 88% being women, marking the first time the…

Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe

People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this…