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Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire HathawayEconomy

Warren Buffett announced that he is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years with the company. Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver examines Buffett’s impact on the investment world.

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AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes rebuts reports that airline needs government bailoutEconomy

AirAsia shares remain under pressure after plunging 21 per cent on Sep 17, following reports that raised concerns about the carrier’s finances. Co-founder Tony Fernandes rejected claims that AirAsia needs a government bailout, defended its financial resilience and said its expansion plans remain on track.

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Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib granted conditional pardon, allowed to serve sentence at homePolitics

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has received a second royal pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, subject to conditions including payment of a fine of about US$12 million and compliance with Pardons Board terms. The case concerns abuse of power, breach of trust and money laundering linked to SRC International.

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Can drones prevent disorder at Premier League football matches?Sports

West Midlands Police says drones are playing a key role in a £2m pilot aimed at preventing trouble outside Premier League stadiums. The league calls the trial “really positive” because live footage helps direct officers to potential incidents, while drones are used only before and after matches to protect fans.

BBBC News
RFK Jr. gets standing ovation at anti-vaccine event amid measles outbreakHealth

Amid the worst US measles outbreak in decades, largely driven by unvaccinated people, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received a standing ovation after delivering the keynote at the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense conference. The appearance would have been unthinkable for previous health secretaries and marked a striking moment for Kennedy, who founded the organization before stepping away to run for office.

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US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange as Iran eases currency rulesEconomy

The United States has sanctioned an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange over alleged payments linked to passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is also easing currency rules and expanding trade channels based on crypto.

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Why top AI researchers are resigning from major tech labsTech

The race to build superintelligence is accelerating, while the researchers developing it are warning of the dangers. Prominent AI safety researchers and engineers at OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are stepping down amid growing commercial pressure, saying unchecked progress could create catastrophic risks for humanity.

TTRT World
Gas prices drop 8 to 10 cents in some Canadian citiesEconomy

Gasoline prices fell by about eight cents per litre overnight in Canada, with some cities recording declines of 20 cents. The drop reverses the broader fuel-price rise seen since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.

CCBC News
Police launch probe after several women killed in JohannesburgSociety

The discovery of a ninth woman’s body dumped in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, has raised fears of a possible serial killer. Violence against women remains a major concern in South Africa, with many cases going unreported. Lawyer and legal analyst Vishalan Naidu shares his perspective.

TTRT World
LIVE: Parliamentary voting begins in RussiaPolitics

Russia’s three-day parliamentary poll is now open. President Vladimir Putin has portrayed it as a gauge of support for the war in Ukraine; it is the first parliamentary vote since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

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Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian attackWorld

A shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, was engulfed by fire on Thursday following a Russian attack, officials said. Video released by the regional military administration showed flames sweeping through the building. No casualties were reported.

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What would Houthi control of oil-rich Marib mean?World

Yemen’s government forces are striking back as the Ansarullah Houthis seek to expand their control and advance into the oil-rich east. Chatham House Associate Fellow Neil Quilliam explains the possible implications.

TTRT World
Police fire warning shots as thousands of migrants moved to new Ceuta facilityWorld

Thousands of migrants are being transferred to a new temporary reception facility in Ceuta, with police firing warning shots into the air. It is the fifth temporary site created to handle a crisis that began in late July, when more than 70,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta.

Eeuronews
Yen Falls After BOJ Hike as US Said to Delay New China TariffsEconomy

The yen extends its decline against the dollar after BOJ Governor Ueda sent mixed signals on the prospect of further rate increases. The central bank raised rates by a quarter point to 1.25%. The US is expected to wait until after next week’s summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping before announcing new tariffs on China and other trading partners.

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'Disastrous consequences': Iran's AI-powered cyber threat sparks alarmTech

Cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton examines the threat of cyberattacks targeting energy tankers bound for the United States and says Iran is using artificial intelligence to strengthen digital attacks on American infrastructure. The discussion also covers AI safety, Y2K lessons and the global technology race with China.

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Prized Aztec codex returns to Mexico on loanCulture

A cherished 16th-century Mexican manuscript depicting Aztec history in pictograms went on display in Mexico City on Thursday, nearly two centuries after it was taken to France. France’s National Library loaned it to mark 200 years of bilateral relations, while Mexico continues to seek its permanent return.

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France’s Yellow Vests to return as fuel prices soar?Politics

Eight years after fuel taxes helped ignite France’s Yellow Vest movement, growing calls are being made for a return to the streets as energy prices surge. Fishermen have recently blocked ports and oil terminals over price increases, but they are not the only group under pressure.

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