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Australian Dollar slides to one-week low, below 0.7100 ahead of jobs data on Thursday

The AUD/USD pair comes under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday and weakens further below the 0.7100 mark, hitting a one-week low during the early part of the European session.

XRP Ledger delegation upgrade could go live Oct. 5, will XRP benefit?

XRP Ledger has moved Permission DelegationV1_1 into its 14 day activation period after 29 of the network’s 35 trusted validators backed the account permission upgrade. According to the live XRP Ledger amendment dashboard, the countdown began on Sept.

Japanese Yen: Downside still favoured toward 158.40 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann maintain a constructive short-term view on USD/JPY after the pair closed at 157.37. They still see scope for further US Dollar (USD) strength, with intraday moves expected within 157.10–157.90 and firm resistance at 158.40.

UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says

Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

NEAR price outlook strengthens as Hyperliquid adds spot market

NEAR Protocol has gained a new trading catalyst after its native token was deployed on Hyperliquid’s spot market, opening NEAR/USDC trading alongside an already active perpetual futures market. According to NEAR Protocol’s Sept.

Eurozone flash Manufacturing PMI remains steady at 52.7 in September

Preliminary HCOB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the Eurozone remains steady at 52.7 in September, while it was expected to drop to 52.6. The Composite PMI unexpectedly rises to 53.1 from 52.0 in August.

Eurozone PMI jumps as services surge, price pressures keep ECB October rate hike in play

Eurozone September flash services PMI 53.0 vs 51.5 expected Prior 51.6 Eurozone September flash manufacturing PMI 52.7 vs 52.6 expected Prior 52.7 Eurozone September flash composite PMI 53.1 vs 51.7 expected Prior 52.0 Following the stronger showings in both France and Germany earlier, the more robust business activity in the…

The Complex by Karan Mahajan review – a superb family saga set in Delhi

At once a grand sweep through history and a domestic novel of petty differences, this tale of corruption and betrayal is packed with drama We learn about the murder of the Chopra clan’s shifty, crude, charismatic patriarch Laxman in the opening pages of The Complex. Twenty-five years have passed, but the stain on this…

North Sea, Nature Untamed review – stunning footage finds the beauty and splendour under the water

Diver Peter van Rodijnen’s footage of basking whales, plankton blooms and fatherly fish disputes the idea that the North Sea is a bleak wilderness The North Sea, with its cold grey waters, is the world’s drabbest. Or so you might have thought, but this documentary featuring the Dutch diver and underwater cinematographer Peter…

OECD: global economy has been more resilient to Iran war than expected

Paris-based body warns that ‘economic prospects remain heavily dependent on durable resolution to conflict’ The global economy has withstood the strains of the Iran war better than first feared but its outlook is “heavily dependent” on a lasting resolution to the conflict, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…

Hadjar to remain at Red Bull for 2027

Red Bull have confirmed Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 Formula 1 season.

Hadjar to stay as Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate for 2027

Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 season.

Indonesian Rupiah holds losses following BI rate decision

USD/IDR loses ground for the second successive day, trading around 17,850 during European hours on Wednesday. The pair holds losses as the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) remains subdued following the release of Bank Indonesia (BI) interest rate decision.

New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN

PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence Security chiefs will set up a new national centre to tackle disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states such as Russia, Andy Burnham has announced, saying the government had a duty to “stem the poisonous tide” from…

Euro remains muted after mixed German flash PMI data

The Euro (EUR) remains almost steady against its major currency peers after the release of the German preliminary HCOB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for September.

WTI Oil hovers at two-week lows near $89.00 awaiting Middle East developments

Oil prices maintain their negative trend on Wednesday, with the price of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel flatlining at the $89.00 area, its lowest level in nearly three weeks and 13% below last week’s highs.

Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate

Coinbase now allows users to borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin at a fixed interest rate and repayment date.

'Start-up' Newcastle tapping into Red Bulls spirit

Head coach Dan McFarland is excited to have the backing of Newcastle Red Bulls' owners as he tries to fuse a new team together in the Prem this season.

Hungarian Forint: HUF outlook mixed after NBH pause – ING

ING strategist Frantisek Taborsky says the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) delivered an expected pause in rate cuts and lowered its inflation target to 2.5%, creating a supportive backdrop for the Hungarian Forint.

Hyperliquid open interest reaches record $18 billion: What’s driving activity?

Hyperliquid’s open interest has topped $18 billion for the first time, reaching a record as trading activity continues across its crypto and non crypto perpetual markets. According to Lookonchain, official Hyperliquid data showed open interest at $18 billion on Sept.…

Oil prices fall in longest losing streak in a year on hopes of progress in US-Iran talks – business live

Oil prices decline for a sixth session, as Saudi Arabia reportedly restarts its east-west pipeline The picture also brightened in Germany, Europe’s largest economy. Businesses in Germany recorded a “solid and accelerated increase” in output of goods and services at the end of the third quarter, according to the latest PMI…

Binance to rename Funding Account as Stocks Account

Binance will move non-stock crypto from Funding to Spot Accounts from Sept. 29, then rename Funding as Stocks Account in January 2027.

XRP Ledger retries upgrade that lets banks split payment and compliance duties

The upgrade could activate Oct. 5, letting businesses give another account limited powers such as making payments or approving customers without handing over full control.

Germany’s flash Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly drops to 53.8 in September

German flash HCOB Manufacturing PMI has come in lower at 53.8 in September. The data was expected to arrive higher at 54.5 from 54.3 in August.

Booker prize 2026: ask our books team anything about this year’s contenders

This year’s shortlist for the Booker prize was announced last night. Our books editors will be logging on at 1pm to discuss this year’s nominees, from previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart to debut novelist Rebecca Perry.

Equities: Flat close with sector rotation – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists note that United States (US) equities finished virtually flat, as strength in technology and semiconductor stocks offset a sharp decline in financials.

Germany September flash manufacturing PMI 53.8 vs 54.0 expected

Prior 54.3 Services PMI 52.9 vs 50.0 expected Prior 49.7 Composite PMI 53.8 vs 51.8 expected Prior 51.8 Comment: Phil Smith, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence said "German businesses reported further signs of resilience in September, with output growth picking up speed, expectations towards the…

Bitpace taps Fireblocks for stablecoin settlements

Bitpace integrated Fireblocks for cross-border stablecoin settlement, adding custody controls and transaction management for global businesses.

Tom Cruise says AI won’t mean the end of cinema: 'People want to see real things'

The Hollywood star spoke in London ahead of the world premiere of his new film 'Digger', saying that “people want that experience. They’re going to movie theaters.

Solana Alpenglow testnet: What does the 150ms finality upgrade change?

Solana has moved its Alpenglow consensus upgrade toward public testnet deployment as developers prepare to test a design intended to cut transaction finality from roughly 13 seconds to around 150 milliseconds. According to github, the testnet stage will let developers…

France PMI jumps back into expansion in September but inflation pressures complicate the ECB outlook

France September flash services PMI 51.4 vs 48.3 expected Prior 48.0 France September flash manufacturing PMI 50.3 vs 50.9 expected Prior 51.1 France September flash composite PMI 51.2 vs 48.7 expected Prior 48.5 That is a strong read as French business activity moved back into expansion territory (>50.0) in September…

Contagious, confident - the rise of Lewis Koumas

Having made his mark in the early stages of the season at Liverpool, Lewis Koumas will aim to continue his good form with Wales in the Nations League.

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Eyes 1.4100 as bulls retain control near July 29 highs

The USD/CAD pair prolongs its weekly uptrend for the third straight day, hitting a fresh high since July 29 during the early part of the European session on Wednesday. Bulls now await a move beyond the 1.4100 round figure before positioning for further gains amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.

Euro nudges up against British Pound with Eurozone and UK PMIs in focus

The Euro (EUR) edges up against the British Pound (GBP) for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, although it remains halfway within recent ranges, with trading volumes at low levels, and investors awaiting Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data from the UK and the Eurozone.

Russia sets crypto reporting rules as holdings hit $44B

Russia says investors may bear losses from foreign stablecoin freezes as crypto holdings reach 3.7 trillion rubles under its new market rules.

Brent: Price slide extends on pipeline restart – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team notes Brent crude trading near USD 98/bbl after six straight sessions of declines, with Oil acting as the dominant intraday driver for broader markets.

What’s next for Bitcoin price as CLARITY Act stalls?

Bitcoin could face a longer period of regulatory uncertainty after the CLARITY Act stalled in the U. S.

Germany's saviour? How Klopp is looking to turn fortunes around

As Jurgen Klopp prepares for his first game as Germany manager, BBC Sport looks at how is trying to turn their fortunes around.

Prem Rugby 2026-27: the essential club-by-club guide to the new season

Bath have a point to prove, Newcastle are shy of an A-lister and Aaron Wainwright could prove the signing of the summer at Welford Road The 2025 champions go into the new campaign with a point to prove after they were humbled on home turf by Exeter in last season’s semi-finals. Successfully defending the title is no easy task –…

Somerset are poised to finish second again – and after 136 years it still hurts

County Championship is treated like sporting Victoriana by the authorities but it’s some of the hardest cricket around and still means plenty – especially in Taunton Every English cricket season starts with an Indian spring now but they say this one will end in an Indian summer too. The forecast is warm and dry and this, at…

Which football stadiums have the highest and lowest Google ratings? | The Knowledge

Plus: the longest waits for 0-0 draws, more early replica kits and champions with the smallest ground Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “As someone who occasionally has to search for stadiums to find directions and the like, I always enjoy that people take the time to rate their experience of visiting a…

The Italian Job gets a sequel! Can Mancini inspire a new generation?

This year, Italian football fell to its lowest ebb. In Europe, no Italian club made it past the quarter-finals - while Atalanta were the only Serie A side to reach the Champions League last 16.

GB's Connor earns UFC contract despite defeat

Callum Connor wins a UFC contract after losing what Dana White describes as "one of the greatest fights you'll ever see".

New Zealand Dollar declines to near 0.5700 on hawkish Fed remarks ahead US PMI data

The NZD/USD pair declines to around 0.5710 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Hawkish rhetoric from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials regarding sticky US inflation provides some support to the US Dollar (USD) against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

MLS coach sacked after sexist remark to female referee

MLS club Columbus Crew sack their reserve team coach after he refused to let go of a female referee's hand and says "don't forget this is a man's game".

British Pound: Testing support near 1.3300 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight tentative downside momentum in GBP/USD after the pair slipped to 1.3322 and closed at 1.3342. They see scope for a dip toward 1.3315, while judging 1.3300 as major support and potentially hard to break.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we get the Flash PMIs for the major Eurozone economies and the UK. The market focus might now shift to growth, given the aggressive tightening already priced in.

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent reportedly in running to become Trump’s AI czar

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Angry Anderson dies aged 79: Rose Tattoo frontman was a ferocious rock ’n’ roll singer and youth advocate

The singer, songwriter, actor and advocate, who has died following a cardiac arrest while touring in Europe, kept his band’s flame burning until the end Gary “Angry” Anderson – who has died aged 79 after he was hospitalised following a cardiac arrest while on tour in Germany with the band Rose Tattoo, the balls-out band he…

Japanese Yen weakens further against US Dollar as hawkish Fed bets dominate

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to underperform against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair trading 0.2% higher to near 157.70 during the European session on Wednesday. The pair trades higher due to continued outperformance by the US Dollar.

Forex Today: US Dollar continues to gather strength ahead of PMI data

Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, September 23:

Euro: De-escalation risk weighs on EUR against US Dollar – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen discusses EUR/USD in light of rising hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East. She notes the US Dollar (USD) has gained as rate expectations shifted in favor of the United States, with Euro Area inflation seen more energy-sensitive.

Bitcoin bull cycle could gain 3–5x, CryptoQuant CEO says

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju expects Bitcoin’s bull cycle to deliver 3–5x gains as institutional ownership reduces extreme volatility.

How Premier League teams have really started - according to xG

Which Premier League teams have overperformed their xG and who has underperformed?

From leaving Rangers to La Liga - Scotland is next step for Ure

Robbie Ure has made it all the way to Sevilla since failing to break through at Rangers and now a first Scotland cap awaits the striker, writes Tom English.

Aston Villa latest: 'LaLiga clubs monitoring Garnacho'

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Aston Villa latest: 'LaLiga clubs monitoring Garnacho'”.

Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD holds within range with bulls capped below $68.00 area

Silver (XAG/USD) has been capped just below the top of the last three weeks' trading range, at the $68.00 area on Wednesday, and pulled back to session lows below $66.50 during the Asian session.

British Pound weakens to near 1.3300 as UK fiscal deficit exceeds market expectations

The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.3310 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The British Pound (GBP) weakens against the US dollar (USD) as the UK’s fiscal outlook has worsened, piling pressure on UK Chancellor John Healey ahead of the first budget.

Euro area PMIs put inflation pressures and the ECB rate path in focus

We will be getting the preliminary PMI data for September for France, Germany, and the overall Eurozone later today. In terms of key estimates, markets are looking for: Manufacturing PMI: France 50.9 (prior 51.1), Germany 54.0 (prior 54.3), Eurozone 52.6 (prior 52.7) Services PMI: France 48.3 (prior 48.0), Germany 50.0 (prior…

United States Dollar Index gains support amid hawkish Fed policy stance

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground for the third consecutive day and trading around 100.70 during Asian hours on Wednesday.

CFTC warns prediction markets over mention contracts

CFTC warns mention markets tied to individual speech or conduct carry heightened manipulation risks and require stronger exchange safeguards.

Ohtani 'considerably' healthier, expected back in Dodgers' lineup Wednesday

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's health is "probably an eight or a nine" on a scale from 1 to 10, according to manager Dave Roberts, and the two-way star will be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

Stumbling Lynx pull starters vs. Fever but still clinch 1-seed with Valkyries' loss

The Lynx went into the second-to-last game of the season against the Fever with a chance to wrap up the No. 1 seed -- which they eventually did thanks to a Valkyries loss -- but coach Cheryl Reeve didn't play her normal starters in the second half.

Macdonald says Broncos' Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says the Broncos wrongfully accused Seattle of a Spygate-like cheating scandal in 2024. Denver coach Sean Payton ultimately "backed off" after the Seahawks threatened a lawsuit if the Broncos went public with the allegation.

Source: Niners signing veteran receiver Cooks to practice squad

The Niners are signing free agent wideout Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.

Sources: Giants QB Dart out for extended period, possibly rest of season

Jaxson Dart's knee injury is more severe than originally anticipated, and the Giants QB could miss the rest of the season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

Woman says she reported alleged 49ers impersonator to team in December

A woman who says she is a victim in the FBI's fraud case against Daejon Love said she sent a "complaint/concern" to the Niners in December 2025, eight months before Love was arrested and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Rasmussen shuts down Yankees to help Rays clinch AL East

Drew Rasmussen took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning as the Rays beat the Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday to clinch their fifth AL East title.

Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst and former Army guard, dies at 47

Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst and former Army starting guard, has died at age 47, the network announced on Tuesday.

🏆 Jeff Passan's 2026 MLB regular-season awards, with a twist

Forget the MVP and Cy Young Award races -- it's time to hand out our annual wide-ranging hardware.

London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised

As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in society Experts warn that slower buses risk driving passengers away: research cited by Transport for London (TfL) suggests a 10% fall in speed leads to a 6% drop in…

Flamingos, family and fear of nuclear disaster: award-winning photos at C/O Berlin – in pictures

The exhibition space is showing the work of the winners of the Ulrike Crespo photography prize, inspired by everything from Chernobyl to migrating birds

Remake review – Ross McElwee’s magnificent and moving tribute to a tragic loss and the art it inspired

Sherman’s March director McElwee revisits footage of his late son for this magnificently affecting film and meditation on making art This new film from revered documentary-maker Ross McElwee is an extraordinary work, arguably his most audacious use yet of autobiographical material while at the same time being a coruscating…

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests 180.00 support near nine-day EMA

EUR/JPY extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 180.10 during Asian hours on Wednesday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows the currency cross remaining within a descending channel, suggesting a persistent bearish bias.

Heisman of the week: Trinidad Chambliss makes impressive case

Ole Miss' electrifying QB could be as hard to catch in the Heisman race as he is on the field.

AUD/USD Price Forecast: 20-day EMA remains key barrier amid firm US Dollar

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is down 0.15% at around 0.7100 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Wednesday.

MLB playoff tracker: Postseason odds, current bracket and who can clinch next

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

Burnham navigates diplomatic rapids in first Trump meeting, but turbulent waters lie ahead

British aides express relief, as the prime minister’s team say the meeting was at the ‘top end of their expectations’ On the flight out to New York this week, one of Andy Burnham’s senior aides warned him that meeting Donald Trump would be the political equivalent of white water rafting. While there is a well-known playbook the…

Seven things Solak thinks: Bucs will regret the Mayfield contract? Chargers are a bottom-10 team?

Can Baker Mayfield rebound? Are the Chargers doomed?

NFL Power Rankings: Our post-Week 2 poll, plus what we know about every QB1

How do all 32 NFL teams stack up? Plus, what we know for sure about the starting QBs around the league.

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Indian Rupee resumes decline amid hawkish Fed expectations

The Indian Rupee (INR) trades lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after rising in the past few trading days.

Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout?

Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.

'Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu

As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009 autobiography.

Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’

Due to take off in 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from…

Solana starts testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds

Alpenglow would let exchanges, bridges and merchants treat payments as irreversible almost immediately.

TV tonight: Martin Compston’s guide to Las Vegas, his bizarre second home

The actor, whose wife is from Vegas, finds a hotel room with a basketball court and loses big at blackjack. Plus: Not Going Out turns 20.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Holds losses below 112.00, retaining bearish outlook beneath 100-day SMA

The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 111.95 during the early European session on Wednesday. A lack of explicitly hawkish guidance from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) after the rate hike last week exerts some selling pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Australian Dollar (AUD).

Bitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012

Bitcoin’s 10% September gain puts it on track for a rare three-month winning streak last seen in 2012.

Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs

Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility Attacks on the government’s independent economic forecaster from left and right of the political spectrum are akin to “shooting the messenger”, according to an influential group of MPs. The Treasury committee…

Can Europe inspire new 'Medinah miracle' at Presidents Cup?

If the International Team are going to end Team USA’s Presidents Cup dominance this week, live on Sky Sports, they may require their own 'Miracle at Medinah' to do it.

Ferrari set Baku target as Rosberg pinpoints team's repeat flaw

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has stressed the importance of executing weekends more cleanly after a costly run of results for the team at recent races.

Riakporhe offers 'big puncher' Fisher British heavyweight title shot

Richard Riakporhe has offered Johnny Fisher the chance to fight him for the British heavyweight title.

Coinbase sees $18.1B BTC, ETH options expire Friday

Bitcoin and Ethereum options carrying roughly $18.1 billion in notional value have moved toward their Sept. 25 quarterly expiry with calls outweighing puts across both markets, according to Coinbase Markets.

CLARITY Act: Lummis blames Democrats after failed vote

Sen. Cynthia Lummis blamed Democrats for the CLARITY Act’s 49-50 procedural defeat as both parties signaled interest in renewed crypto talks.

AI potential to drive crypto demand remains ‘underappreciated’: BlackRock

BlackRock says AI agents could drive demand for stablecoins and programmable payment rails, while tokenized computing capacity could create another opportunity for digital assets.

Circle Foundation launches first U. S. grants for AI

Circle Foundation has awarded its first U. S.

BitGo says Bitcoin absorbed Fed hike, CLARITY failure

BitGo says Bitcoin absorbed a Fed rate hike and failed CLARITY vote before rebounding above $86,000 as ETF demand returned.

Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.

LayerZero backs regulated stablecoins for bank adoption

LayerZero says regulated stablecoins are key to institutional adoption after Anchorage selected its OFT standard for cross-chain issuance.

Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension

‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes A thinktank linked to Reform UK has called for the abolition of the state pension and £75bn worth of sweeping tax cuts in a “radical” report likely to influence the party’s platform for the next election. The…

‘Sometimes I do cruel things – and it’s worth it’: the fabulous shameless art of the great Sophie Calle

The French artist has stalked people, posed as a hotel maid to get into rooms, and filmed her mother’s last breath. Has she any regrets?

Brothers review – Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey’s super-fun sitcom about the chance they’re related

The actors co-star in a lightly fictionalised meta-comedy about their real-life bromance – and possible sharing of parents. It’s a tasty little treat The cheek!

Europe frets about Trump. But soon he could be the least of our problems | Mujtaba Rahman

The US relationship is stabilising, but how will Europe face up to Russia and China if President Le Pen is in power? I addressed a group of more than 100 European ambassadors recently on the big challenges facing the continent this year and next.

Raptors, Leonard agree to 2-year, $115M extension

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent, Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports, told ESPN on Tuesday.

ADB holds China growth forecast at 4.6%, cuts inflation view as demand softens

A China inflation forecast below 1% for both this year and next underlines how little price pressure the world's second-largest economy is generating, keeping deflation risk in view and leaving room for further policy support from Beijing. That contrasts with much of the rest of the region, where energy costs tied to the Middle…

BlackRock stays overweight U. S. stocks as AI lifts earnings

BlackRock's Q4 outlook keeps U. S.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil slips as US and Iran hold Qatar-mediated talks

Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5% Morgan Stanley prefers Nokia as it turns bearish on Ericsson Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5% Gold edges up or goes nowhere? Headlines clash as rates and oil pull in opposite ways PBOC sets USD/ CNY…

Gold approaches $4,300 as Fed hike bets boost USD to fresh high since late July

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its steady intraday slide through the first half of the European session on Wednesday, reversing a part of the previous day's recovery from sub-$4,300 levels.

OpenAI, Anthropic to brief UN Security Council on AI risks: Reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are expected to brief the UN Security Council as it examines AI risks and global security.

Discord’s age verification era is upon us, despite community backlash

According to Discord, 90% of users will not have to verify their age.

21Shares launches Zcash ETP after U. S. ETF debut

21Shares launched physically backed Zcash and ether.fi ETPs on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, with each product charging a 2.5% annual fee.

As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop

New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvests When schoolchildren in Shiroishi were enlisted to plant rice seedlings in June, Shinto priests blessed the land and asked the deities for a bountiful crop. Judging by the fields behind farmer Haruki Kawasaki…

Will Trump's AI rebrand to 'super intelligence' catch on?

Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.

Brisbane to appeal Lachie Neale’s ban in desperate bid to play AFL grand final

Dual Brownlow medallist guilty of intentional striking Plea of ‘exceptional circumstances’ rejected by tribunal Brisbane will head to the AFL appeals board in a desperate bid to free suspended star Lachie Neale for the grand final. Neale remains banned for the premiership decider against Fremantle after failing to argue his way…

Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5%

With CBA below consensus and Westpac above it , the major banks bracket the market's 20,000 forecast, so a result anywhere in that band is unlikely to move rate expectations much ahead of next week's widely expected RBA hike. The bigger swing factor is the unemployment rate: CBA's view that it needs to drift higher to curb…

AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid deep distrust between US and China

Fears persist about Trump ‘sucking up’ to Xi on Taiwan, but few concrete outcomes anticipated from US meeting When Xi Jinping, China’s leader, touches down in Maryland on Wednesday, he will step out into the arms – perhaps a hug , if Donald Trump’s wishes come true – of a US president who has shown China more bonhomie than any…

At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia

NVIDIA AI Day Singapore, which takes place Sept. 22-23 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, is offering attendees opportunities to explore the hands-on training, expert-led sessions and advanced tools to accelerate their work in AI and high-performance computing.

Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5%

The data land days before the Reserve Bank of Australia's 29 September meeting, where a rate increase is widely expected, so a result near or above forecasts would do little to shift near-term pricing but could firm expectations for further tightening in November. A second straight fall in employment, or a jump in unemployment…

Canadian Dollar seems vulnerable as Iran diplomacy hopes weigh on oil prices

The USD/CAD pair attracts buyers for the third straight day and trades around the 1.4070-1.4075 area during the Asian session on Wednesday, near its highest level since July 29, touched the previous day.

Australian Dollar remains under pressure as PMI slows

AUD/USD loses ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.7110 during Asian hours on Wednesday.

Euro weakens below 1.1450 on hawkish Fed signals, German political risks

The EUR/USD pair loses ground to near 1.1445 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) on the hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the prospect of further interest rate hikes.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7468 vs. 6.7459 previous

On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7468 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7459 and 6.6971 Reuters estimate.

British Pound hangs near late July lows vs USD; looks to UK/US PMIs for fresh impetus

The GBP/USD pair struggles to build on the previous day's modest bounce from the 1.3320 area, or its lowest since July 29, and sticks to a negative bias for the third straight day on Wednesday.

US Special Envoy Witkoff says mediators completed round of US-Iran talks

United States (US) Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said the US held "lengthy" indirect talks with the Iranian delegation via mediators on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Reuters reported on Tuesday.

How would AI actually ‘kill all humans’? Here are the top five most likely scenarios | Toby Walsh

From a dangerous new bioweapon to total societal breakdown, is a ‘superintelligent’ AI capable of wiping out humanity? Earlier this month, artificial intelligence researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic after just four months.

‘Our job was not to attack’: how do you make a documentary about America’s culture wars?

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U. S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platforms

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Google and the Gates Foundation to bring AI resources to 200 million farmers across the Global South.

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Gold recovers above $4,350 on US–Iran diplomacy hopes

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Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?

Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

Australia flash PMI: growth slows to Q3 low as factories contract and firms cut jobs

The survey hands the RBA a mixed signal days before its 29 September decision: softer demand and job cuts argue for caution, while faster growth in output prices keeps the inflation case for a hike alive. With markets already heavily priced for a move, the data may do more to shape expectations for November than for next week.

Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?

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49.3: Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI declines in September

The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) eased to 49.3 in September versus 52.0 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Wednesday.

Rich nations must cut debt as global shocks push up borrowing costs, IMF chief tells BBC

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The New Zealand Dollar dips to a new low and bounces as Crude Oil gets cheaper

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The Aussie Dollar is poised to end Tuesday’s session unchanged versus the Greenback amid renewed hopes for an end of the Middle East conflict, while Federal Reserve officials struck a hawkish tone in their speeches. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7114, near Tuesday’s opening price.

The Japanese Yen spikes and unwinds as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz

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ECB says China's industrial rise is squeezing German manufacturers out of global markets

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UN Security Council Will Get Advice on AI Risks From Tech Giants Building It

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The British Pound sets a new September low as Fed officials argue for more

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Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms

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Chinese Yuan: RMB gains hinge on PBoC fix – OCBC

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Sources: Bagent has concussion, leaving Bears' QB situation muddled

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is in the NFL's concussion protocol, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.

Mets remove interim manager tag, hire Green to 3-year deal

The Mets have removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green, hiring him to a three-year deal through the 2029 season, it was announced Tuesday.

Sources: Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-Smith

The Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith, sources told ESPN.

Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse

Arizona State did not vet the training plan for the workout led by a former Green Beret during which a hockey player collapsed last month, according to a preliminary report the university released Tuesday.

Deion: Buffs remove several players for conduct detrimental to team

Colorado has removed several players for what coach Deion Sanders is calling conduct detrimental to the team.

Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test

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Remarks at the 2026 U. S. Treasury Market Conference

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Trump invades the UN with a brutish speech | Ted Widmer

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Democrats 'chose visceral hatred for' Donald Trump over crypto Clarity Act, Lummis says

Senator Cynthia Lummis said the crypto industry should "pin it on the Democrats" in her first public remarks after last week's failed Clarity Act vote.

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Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, Aston Villa loan attacker Alejandro Garnacho is on the radar of La Liga clubs, while Chelsea want Gambian teenager Adama Jeng, plus more.

New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham

The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

$161 Million in Decade-Old Bitcoin Has Moved in Just Two Weeks

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Singapore Dollar: Sideways bias holds above support against US Dollar – UOB

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Caldentey’s late penalty provides WCL relief for struggling Arsenal against Køge

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Arch Lending eyes tokenized stocks as next collateral market

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Papers: Rice prepared to commit long-term future to Arsenal

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Republican senator calls for probe into US presidents’ sons, citing crypto ventures

Many Democrats have previously called for investigations into the Trump family’s crypto ventures, but now a Republican is asking for an inquiry based on ties to the presidency.

'Outstanding' Jacks 'growing in new role' after five-for vs Sri Lanka

Will Jacks was hailed as "outstanding" by England white-ball captain Harry Brook on Tuesday night as he took five wickets to spur his side to an 89-run victory against Sri Lanka.

Banxico expected to stay put as inflation risks block easing – Reuters

A Reuters poll shows that all economists expect that the Mexican Central Bank (Banxico) will hold rates unchanged at 6.50% for the third straight meeting on Thursday.

CME Expands Crypto Futures Lineup With Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap

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Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports

Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules

Cities defend permit requirements, say ISPs aren't building networks fast enough.

Canada’s Big Six banks explore shared tokenized deposit system

Canada’s six largest banks have formed a joint project to test transfers of tokenized Canadian-dollar deposits between regulated financial institutions. TD Bank has announced that Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of…

ECB’s Nagel says restrictive policy cannot be ruled out

The Bundesbank President and European Central Bank (ECB) member Joachim Nagel crossed the wires at a financial event in London on Tuesday, acknowledging that high energy prices had driven inflation off its 2026 target.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Australian flash PMIs

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Crypto market structure can't wait for shot at post-election Clarity Act surge: White House

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Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation

South Korean Won: Export surge supports BoK stance – Commerzbank

Commerzbank reports South Korea’s exports for the first 20 days of September jumped 78.3% year-on-year, extending nine months of double-digit growth and led by a 259% surge in semiconductor exports.

Mexican Peso carry cushion thins as USD/MXN breaks 100-day SMA

The Mexican Peso (MXN) extended its losses for the third straight trading session on Tuesday, down over 0.4% as investors reduce their exposure to the Mexican currency following last week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to raise interest rates.

Karabell's flex and superflex rankings for Week 3

Trying to decide between a couple of closely ranked players this week? Eric Karabell's rankings are here to help.

Fantasy buzz: Loss of Dart filters down to rest of Giants' skill-position players

Jaxson Dart's injury has a cascading effect on the Giants, whose skill players also take a hit.

Bitcoin may go quantum-safe while Lightning privacy stays exposed

PQLN protects five off-chain surfaces with sub-millisecond cryptography, but its default design drives gossip downloads up 10.2 times.

Power Rankings: Ole Miss on the rise, Miami drops

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Bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams: Dylan Larkin's destination, surprise award contenders, more

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Pi Network KYC and wallet fixes target over 900,000 users

Pi Network has cleared a KYC barrier for more than 417,000 users and prepared a wallet fix for another 497,000 accounts that could not claim migrated PI balances. Pi Network has reopened KYC for 417,000 users Pi Core Team said…

GB boxers guaranteed three medals at Europeans

Britain guarantee at least three medals at the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria as Chantelle Reid, Damar Thomas and Abdul Burton all reach the semi-finals.

investing Live Americas market news wrap: US and Iran officials meet at UN

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O'Neill receives Celtic backing after 'painful' week

Celtic will "come together and support" manager Martin O'Neill after a "painful" week for the club, says chief executive Michael Nicholson.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Inside Coinbase’s $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody

Head of cryptography Yehuda Lindell says the exchange is designing custody that can adapt to whatever post-quantum signing scheme Bitcoin adopts.

Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI

Qualcomm said that its new top chip can run 30B mixture-of-expert model locally.

Giants QB Dart could be forced to undergo knee surgery

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart could be forced to undergo knee surgery that would end his season, according to ESPN.

Canada’s six largest banks explore tokenized Canadian dollar deposits

The country’s largest financial institutions are exploring tokenized deposits for interbank payments, just weeks after regulators clarified how they should be treated.

Taiwan Dollar: Equity inflows support TWD againt US Dollar – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the Taiwan Dollar (TWD) has extended gains, briefly strengthening near 31.71 versus the US Dollar (USD), supported by strong foreign portfolio inflows and domestic equity outperformance tied to tech and AI themes.

Trump praises Burnham despite tensions over AI, Chagos Islands and Iran

US president calls UK prime minister ‘a natural businessperson’ as leaders meet at UN assembly in New York Donald Trump has asserted his relationship with the UK is “more up” with Andy Burnham than under Keir Starmer despite tensions between the two countries on a range of thorny issues including regulation of artificial…

Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts

EvilTokens provided an end-to-end platform that makes mass compromises faster and easier.

England ease to big victory as Sri Lanka crumble in first ODI

England maintain their excellent one-day form in a comfortable victory against Sri Lanka, as Will Jacks' stars with bat and ball to help the home side to an 89-run win at Chester-le-Street in the first ODI.

Gold losses altitude as peace hopes meet hawkish Fed bets

Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats from daily highs of $4,376 on Tuesday as US Treasury yields rise and the US Dollar continues to strengthen, with investors pricing in further Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening towards year-end. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,337, down 0.14%.

First blood to England in ODI series after Will Jacks helps see off Sri Lanka

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White-Hat Hackers Route Coldcard Exploit Bitcoin Into 'Recovery Trust'

Galaxy Research says white-hat actors consolidated coins tied to the exploit into a fresh address tagged for a "Crypto Recovery Trust," though the funds represent just 2.8% of the total haul.

Lawsuit demands OpenAI pay for new school after ChatGPT used in shooting

British Columbia sues OpenAI, demands Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT logs.

Apple could take on Whoop with a new fitness tracker, report says

Apple may be developing a new fitness tracker as part of its new generation of hardware devices.

Leigh and Wigan conduct to be investigated by RFL

Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors will be subject to an independent investigation into their conduct and actions over the past 12 months, the Rugby Football League (RFL) has said.

Israel FA comments on Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable' - Irish taoiseach Martin

Irish taoiseach Micheal Martin says comments made by the Israel Football Association about the Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson are "unacceptable".

Giants’ Jaxson Dart could reportedly miss rest of season with knee injury

Testing said to reveal injury is worse than anticipated Quarterback was hurt against Rams on Monday New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will be out for an extended period of time and could miss the rest of the NFL season after suffering a knee injury in Monday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to reports…

Vital with the bat, crucial with the ball - Jacks stars in England win

Will Jacks produces a match-winning performance to help England to a comfortable 89-run victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street in the first one-day international of the three-match series.

Arsenal penalty clinches late win in WCL; Man City rescue draw at Bayern

Mariona Caldentey's second-half stoppage-time penalty secured Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 win over Danish side HB Koge to open their Champions League campaign at Meadow Park.

Man City fight back from two down to draw at Bayern in WCL

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Animoca Brands suspends Currenc deal that would have taken it public

Exclusivity expired without definitive terms, but Animoca says its broader major-exchange relisting push remains intact.

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Meta admits Muse’s likeness to OpenClaw isn’t a coincidence

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Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it's free

You don't even need a Creative Cloud login to edit clips, but AI features cost extra.

Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka

Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.

Jorge Palma (1950-2026): the songs that will never die

On Tuesday, Portugal woke up in mourning: Jorge Palma died at 76 following a cardiorespiratory arrest. His songs remain.

England beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs: first men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened

Will Jacks starred with bat and ball as England proved too strong for Sri Lanka on a tricky Durham pitch 3rd over: England 16-1 (Root 0, Duckett 4) In comes Joe Root. Poor work at deep fine leg by Madushanka, who goes for a one-handed stop by the rope but lets it slip away for four.

The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist is 'writing at its best'

This year's shortlist is made up of former Booker winners and debut authors, with tales spanning a wide range of genres, from historical fiction to campus novel to dystopian fiction.

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna Minutes After Anthropic Drops Claude Opus 5.5

OpenAI cut prices 50% on its mid-tier models the same day Anthropic shipped a cheaper flagship, escalating a rivalry now measured in minutes.

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Wamser rescues point for gutsy Manchester City in WCL fightback at Bayern

Manchester City produced a gutsy performance to fight back and earn a valuable 2-2 draw away at Bayern Munich on their return to the Champions League. José Barcala’s side took the lead through Giulia Gwinn and an unfortunate Kerstin Casparij own goal but Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser earned the visitors a hard-earned point.

I read 163 novels and these are the six best: Mary Beard on judging the Booker prize

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Previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart shortlisted for Booker prize

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The US Dollar (USD) has extended its recovery on Tuesday, climbing to new multi-week highs on the back of steady bets for extra Fed tightening, while increasing hopes of a potential deal to unlock the US-Iran-Hormuz conflict seem to have been ignored by market participants.

Menzies upsets Van Veen to win second title of year

Scotland's Cameron Menzies celebrates his second tournament win of the year after beating Gian van Veen to the Players Championship 29 title in Den Bosch.

BitMEX enters final shutdown hours after removing all trading services

BitMEX has removed its remaining spot, conversion, and derivatives markets ahead of its Sep. 23 shutdown, ending more than 11 years of exchange operations.

Bitcoin Breaks Out as Nasdaq Hits Records and Oil Slides on Iran Hopes

A stretched but firmly bullish Bitcoin chart is riding the same tailwind lifting stocks: falling oil, a record Nasdaq, and a Fed that hiked rates while quietly pumping liquidity into the system.

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Hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI, stole agents’ and applicants’ data

The theft of agents' personal information could present a major counterintelligence threat, where agents and their families are extorted into cooperating with a foreign government.

UFC champion Sean Strickland in ‘real bad place’ after ATV crash while not wearing helmet

Middleweight shows injuries to head and shoulder Fight says friend was in hospital after crash UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is recovering after ⁠being involved in an all-terrain vehicle accident while not wearing ⁠a helmet. Strickland ⁠said ​in an Instagram video that the accident happened on Monday night in Las…

NEAR adds 20 tokenized US stocks and ETFs via Ondo

NEAR has partnered with Ondo Finance to give eligible users access to 20 tokenized U. S.

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed

British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.

Celtic CEO backs O'Neill despite 'painful' week

Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson has backed manager Martin O’Neill despite a "painful" week.

Yankees don't expect Judge (calf) to play in wild-card series

Aaron Judge is not expected to be available for the Yankees' wild-card series as he continues to recover from a calf strain.

Giants avoid 'devastating outcome' as QB Dart believed to have sprained MCL

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is believed to have sustained a sprained MCL on Monday night based on initial exams, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.

Red Sox commit to Tracy as long-term manager, keep Breslow through 2030

The Red Sox signed Chad Tracy to a three-year contract as manager while also exercising the 2029 and 2030 options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.

Sooners star Stone injured in practice collision with scout team player

Oklahoma star defensive tackle David Stone suffered a knee injury at Monday's practice that will be evaluated throughout the week.

Rams' McVay unsure about Nacua's status for Week 3 vs. Broncos

Sean McVay said he doesn't know wide receiver Puka Nacua's game status for Week 3 against the Broncos, but the Rams' head coach said he's hopeful Nacua will play.

Skenes cites WBC for velocity dip: 'It definitely affected the year'

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, whose season has been marked by an uncharacteristic dip in velocity, cited the World Baseball Classic as a source of his struggles this year.

a16z is challenging Silicon Valley’s love for drop-outs by launching a school

This academy for promising high school grads is somewhere between a trade school, Y Combinator, and Peter Thiel's Fellowship Program.

XLM price climbs as BVNK adds Stellar for global payments

Stellar’s XLM has risen 2.7% to $0.2135 after BVNK added the blockchain to its stablecoin payments platform, opening the network to business payments across more than 130 markets. BVNK announced the integration, saying customers can now access Stellar through the…

Bernstein Predicts $10 Trillion Prediction Market by 2035—10X Its Original Forecast

Bernstein now projects prediction markets will handle $10 trillion a year by 2035, up from its own $1 trillion by 2030 forecast made just five months ago.

UK politics: Trump says he has a better UK relationship with Burnham as PM – as it happened

US president says Burnham will be ‘a great PM’ in friendly first meeting on the sidelines of UN General Assembly but makes jibe at Starmer If Andy Burnham wanted to inject some edge into his meeting with Donald Trump later (which he doesn’t), he could bring along a copy of today’s Financial Times. This front page headline…

Coinbase adds fixed-rate USDC loans backed by cbBTC

Coinbase has added fixed-rate USDC loans backed by cbBTC after its variable-rate borrowing service reached more than $1.4 billion in outstanding loans and nearly $3 billion in collateral. Coinbase fixed-rate loans set costs in advance Coinbase said the new borrowing…

EU removes two oligarchs from Russia sanctions list as deadline looms

Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman delisted in what Ireland’s EU presidency calls ‘a difficult compromise’ for the bloc The EU has agreed to remove two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from its sanctions list, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies accused of supporting…

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The index measures shock-amplification capacity, exposing funding risks that can build while spot demand remains firm.

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes

OpenAI is launching two new models, which it says are cut from the same cloth as Astra.

The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial

As the chancellor, John Healey, ponders options ahead of his first budget, the playwright’s new work offers lessons from the past Still only 44, James Graham has become a formidable chronicler of our national story. On themes such as the rise of Rupert Murdoch , social upheaval in post-industrial Britain and the neuroses of the…

Anthropic’s New Claude Opus 5.5 Matches Fable at 60% the Price

Anthropic's new flagship claims Fable 5.1-level performance at a fraction of the cost—but GPT-6 Astra still beats it on two published benchmarks.

Bitcoin ETF inflows confirm $86K uptrend: Analysts

Bitcoin has climbed above $86,000 and briefly touched $87,000 as analysts linked the breakout to falling oil prices, lower Treasury yields, a short squeeze and returning U. S.

Waymo’s latest expansion strategy: teenagers

Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Nashville, its second city to offer rides to minors.

Canada's 'Big Six' banks to launch interbank tokenized deposit initiative

Initial testing will focus on moving digital commercial deposits across participating institutions before linking to broader digital asset ecosystems.

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Director Zach Cregger's clever reboot strikes perfect balance between horror, humor, and over-the-top gore.

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Entire £233m budget for 2026 allocated in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers disappointed Thousands of farmers have been left empty-handed with the government’s 2026 nature funding spent in just six hours. The £233m sustainable farming incentive (SFI) scheme opened for applications from farmers at 10am on Tuesday.

Dogecoin Jumps to Highest Price in Months: Here's What's Going On

Dogecoin is rallying, and once again, Elon Musk may have something to do with it.

Toyota orders workers to train humanoid robots but says humans won't be replaced

Toyota's push comes as automakers race to develop and deploy humanoid robots.

US treasury sells $69 billion of two-year notes at a high yield of 4.787%

High yield of 4.787% WI level at the time of the auction 4.785% Tail 0.2 basis points versus average of 0.1 basis point Bid to cover 2.63X average of 2.61X Directs 29.2% versus average of 28.3% Indirects 57.79% versus average of 58.6% Dealers 13.19% versus average of 13.1% Auction grade: C The auction was close to average…

Narrowing price cushions leave Bitcoin loans vulnerable to 4.7% price dips as Aave weighs higher leverage

The plan would lift WBTC and cbBTC borrowing limits while shrinking the simplified maximum-leverage price cushion from 6.4% to 4.7%.

Keeping billionaires and the taxman happy | Letters

Stephen Gillian says the super-rich could help guarantee a decent wage for low-paid people in return for some tax benefits. Plus letters from Les Bright and Steve Brown I have a simple solution to help keep the super-rich happy with their tax bills while keeping their enormous wealth safely stored offshore and allowing them…

IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records

The English hospitals recovered patient care data only.

Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market

The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.

'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers

The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.

SEC Censures OTC Link LLC for Repeated Compliance Failures Related to Regulation SCI

The Securities and Exchange Commission today censured New York-based broker dealer OTC Link LLC and ordered it to pay a $575,000 civil penalty for longstanding violations of Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (SCI). According to the SEC’s settled…

ECB seeks MiCA reserve change flagged by Tether in 2024

The European Central Bank and the EU’s 27 national central banks have asked regulators to replace MiCA’s 30% and 60% bank-deposit floors for stablecoin reserves with maturity-based liquidity requirements. The European System of Central Banks said in its response to…

Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 with lower prices and Fable-level performance

Anthropic called it "the strongest-performing model we've tested to date."

Effort begins to fill the void left by terminated US climate report

First paper added to community collection is a roadmap for research.

Zcash gets first European ETP following US ETF launch

21shares listed physically backed ZEC and ETHFI products on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, as issuers broaden their offerings beyond major cryptocurrencies.

Jim Ratcliffe halts production at Hull chemical plants over ‘ridiculous’ gas prices

Billionaire owner of Ineos says company ‘cannot compete’ with global market despite efficiency of Humberside sites Billionaire industrialist Sir Jim Ratcliffe is pausing production at three chemical plants in Hull, blaming the UK’s “ridiculously high” gas prices. Ratcliffe’s chemicals conglomerate, Ineos , said on Tuesday it…

Prometheum details ownership rights for tokenized US stocks

Prometheum has detailed how international investors would hold, redeem, and receive legal protection for tokenized US stocks under a proposed distribution arrangement involving HashKey and Velocity Capital. Tokenized US stocks will use existing ownership rules Prometheum co-CEO Aaron Kaplan told…

Oil falls below $100 a barrel; UK government borrowing paints ‘dismal picture’ as bond vigilantes assemble – as it happened

The rising cost of servicing the UK national debt pushed up borrowing last month, while oil is dropping, and M&G holds Bond Vigilantes Forum in London How much ‘headroom’ might John Healey still have to keep within the government’s fiscal rules? That’s the question dogging Westminster and the City.

Bitcoin price seeks $86K as new support after oil dips below $90

Bitcoin price action avoided a significant drop below $86,000 as US president Donald Trump pledged a deal with Iran after November’s midterm election.

Bitcoin ETFs just absorbed 11,500 BTC in their biggest buying day in nearly two years

ARKB and FBTC each drew substantial capital, widening participation without displacing BlackRock from the top spot.

Investing in global talent and AI literacy

Google is providing 100,000 scholarships to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through the AI Skills Coalition.

Geo launches TikTok-style debates with CLARITY Act face-off

Geo has launched a short-form video debate platform that turns opposing views into traceable claims, starting with whether crypto needs the CLARITY Act to succeed. Geo said in a Sep.

CLARITY vote failure could stoke more crypto PAC spending in key races

Control of the US House and Senate is up for grabs in 2026, and some advocates speculate that the crypto industry could ratchet up attempts to sway elections after the CLARITY vote.

Watch: Trump floats rebranding artificial intelligence as super intelligence

"The use of the word artificial makes it sound fake," he said told the UN. "It's not fake, it's actually amazing."

Nephos, Brinc bring crypto compliance support to GCC startups

Nephos Group has partnered with venture accelerator Brinc to provide accounting, compliance, corporate structuring, and tokenization support to more than 250 startups in Brinc’s portfolio. In a Sep.

Stolen passwords are exposing America’s water providers to hackers

Researchers say another looming threat hangs over some of America's most important critical infrastructure.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices

Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

ECB, EU cenbanks seek changes in MiCA’s minimum bank deposit for stablecoins

The ECB and EU central banks want to replace MiCA’s stablecoin bank-deposit requirements with liquidity thresholds, warning that sudden withdrawals could strain lenders.

ECB wants stablecoin yield ban expanded across crypto lending and staking

The European Central Bank and national central banks across the European Union have called for MiCA’s stablecoin remuneration ban to cover lending, borrowing, staking and other arrangements that can generate indirect returns for token holders. According to the European System…

Shuffling the deck chairs: Xbox continues its "reset" with dramatic restructuring

Activision gets Halo , Obsidian becomes part of Bethesda, and more internal shake-ups.

Foreign Currency Reserves 2026 – Market Notice 22 September 2026

Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan or any other jurisdiction where it is unlawful to distribute this announcement

Next for the U. S. SEC: Agency's chief crypto counsel illuminates path for custody

Taylor Lindman, the top lawyer on the agency's Crypto Task Force, says the SEC is trying to get firms comfortable with blockchain technology and crypto assets.

‘How do you get a result without contacting a newspaper?’: your questions for our consumer champion answered

In her weekly column for the Guardian, Anna Tims solves readers consumer problems – ranging from the devastating to the ridiculous . She answered your questions on AI chat bots, consumer protection and how companies keep getting away with terrible customer service TLouis1990 asks: What are your tips for getting the best out…

Crypto firms still face full AML rules after CLARITY Act vote

The Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act has left existing customer identification, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and suspicious activity reporting requirements unchanged for covered U. S.

Magritte: This Is Still Not a Pipe review – brilliance and trash from the surrealist who sent up Freud

Gagosian Gallery, London With his clever conundrums, the Belgian loved satirising both psychoanalysis and surrealism – and occasionally painted rubbish to annoy his family. What a dude!

European drugmakers say they are ‘losing ground’ to US and Chinese rivals

Some of continent’s biggest pharma firms write to national leaders calling for action to safeguard their futures Some of Europe’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have said the continent is “losing ground” to rivals including the US and China in developing new drugs and attracting investment. The chairs of nine companies…

Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?

Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?

Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 agenda

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, five sessions across the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage cover AI safety, featuring leaders from Anthropic, Nvidia, AWS, Waabi, and more. Register before September 25 to save up to $200.

Noble Carbon will show how it’s making EV charger installs painless at TechCrunch Disrupt

Noble Carbon has developed a smart circuit breaker that allows households to electrify without the pain of a main panel upgrade.

AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft

Autonomy-1 will have a small, transformer-based AI model taking charge of a space probe.

Bitcoin ETFs Take Nearly $1B in a Day as Average Holder Returns to Profit

The funds pulled in more on Monday than across the whole of last week, when they posted the weakest net inflow of their history.

Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation

The former UK deputy prime minister is a board member of the UK-based company and owns 917,000 shares Nick Clegg could make approximately $40m (£30m) from the planned float of Nscale as the UK-based datacentre company prepares for a US stock market listing. The former UK deputy prime minister owns more than 917,000 shares in…

Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for event contract margin trading

Kalshi has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to approve a margin framework for eligible event contracts, limiting access to qualified participants and excluding markets tied to sports. Kalshi margin framework targets eligible event contracts Kalshi Klear’s Sept.

Coinbase targets stock futures but CFTC standstill blocks launch

The cash-settled contracts would offer price exposure without ownership or delivery of the underlying shares.

SoFi moves $25 billion card program to SoFiUSD settlement on Mastercard

SoFi Technologies has moved its entire $25 billion card program to blockchain based settlement using SoFiUSD as its bank issued stablecoin goes live across Mastercard’s global payments network. According to a joint announcement from SoFi and Mastercard on Sept.

‘We didn’t set out to make a show for animals!’ The Netflix seal cartoon that’s a huge hit … with pets

Videos of cats and dogs transfixed by Netflix kids’ show Sealook – or pawing at its characters – are everywhere. We tried to find out why … and asked a goldendoodle for its verdict Ozzy the four-month-old goldendoodle isn’t normally allowed on the sofa.

Protests for Germany’s car industry as job losses loom

A combination of Chinese competition and US tariffs is causing problems in Germany.

European central banks push to expand stablecoin yield ban to crypto lending and staking

Central bankers argue that indirect yield structures blur the line between electronic payment tokens and commercial bank deposits, distorting financial system competition.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage

Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will bring Stretch 4 for a live demo on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200, plus get a second pass at 50% off.

Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

Trump adopts Scalia’s ire for feds protecting populations of endangered animals.

Can a ballerina do a stomp? Natalia Osipova on making her fearsome, foul-mouthed acting debut

Osipova plays the wife of bisexual economist John Maynard Keynes in a new play. The ballerina talks about the allure of her Russian character, dismissed as a ‘frivolous foghorn of a chorus girl’ When Natalia Osipova started rehearsals for her first ever play, it didn’t go well.

Massive ETF capital exits threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 price surge

Spot taker flow and realized-cap growth improved while futures exposure and profit-taking climbed with the rebound.

Exhibit tables added: One last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

We have reopened our exhibitor program for 1 more week. Book your exhibit table by September 30 at 11:59 p.m.

'I'm done with medical abuse': actor Arnaud Denis dies by euthanasia in Belgium

The French actor and director had been in unbearable pain since a polypropylene prosthesis was fitted in 2023 after a right groin hernia. Aged 43, he was euthanised this Tuesday in Namur, Belgium.

UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget

Some economists say it is now ‘inevitable’ that chancellor will need to raise taxes in the budget next month The UK government borrowed a higher-than-expected £18.3bn last month, increasing the pressure on John Healey as he attempts to calm jittery bond markets before next month’s budget. Some economists said it was…

We just shipped support for the ugliest part of HTTP: Vary

Vary support is now available in Cache Rules on every plan. You can normalize known negotiation headers, pass exact values through to the origin when those small differences matter, or bypass cache when the variation is too unpredictable.

Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists review – It caused fury across Europe. In the UK? Laughter and coughing

National Theatre, London Tiago Rodrigues’s play has incensed audiences abroad with one character’s hellfire rightwing invective. But its combination of boredom and shocks ultimately feels confusing What does it say about an audience who, while watching a character make a speech that has sparked screeching protests and angry…

US September Richmond composite index -2 vs +4 prior

Services index 0 vs -8 prior Composite index -2 vs +4 prior Manufacturing shipments -5 vs +11 prior This is a mixed bag relative to the prior numbers but none of it is good, as all the main indexes are at zero or below. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

EU Consumer Confidence (flash) for September -16.5 vs -16.0 estimate

Prior -15.5 last month. Euro area flash consumer confidence: -16.5 vs -16.0 expected.

Using AI to help local governments connect with constituents

We’re supporting Jigsaw’s collaborative Sensemaking AI fund — and calling on leaders around the world to join us.

4 days to save up to $200: Reason 2 of 5 to be at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, plus 50% off a second pass before prices increase on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

TikTok’s US arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative

Eight months after establishing a U. S.-based joint venture, TikTok is getting on board fellow platforms to support industrywide child safety work.

The amazing life of 101-year-old art warrior Ce Roser: ‘We made noise. We closed the streets’

Sick of her friends getting nowhere, she co-founded The Women in the Arts Foundation and they protested across New York. Ahead of a UK show, Roser talks about escaping wartime Shanghai – and still painting three a day In January of 1971, the American art historian Linda Nochlin published a landmark essay, Why Have There Been No…

GameStop may have surrendered $31 million of Bitcoin upside with one options trade

Bitcoin traded above the $70,000 strike ahead of the Sept. 25 maturity, but GameStop’s position status and settlement terms remain undisclosed.

High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds

EVs with 90,000 to 120,000 miles on the clock are more likely to pass MOTs than petrol models of the same age Motorists buying a secondhand car with a lot of miles on the clock are likely to find an electric vehicle (EV) ultimately more reliable than a petrol vehicle, according to a study. An analysis of 47.4m MOT tests found…

Dyson’s most overengineered gadget may have a waterproofing problem

Dyson admits a component issue but won't say what's failing in its $500 toothbrush.

Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address

António Guterres says humanity faces unprecedented convergence of threats but mechanisms for collective action are under growing strain The world’s fault lines have turned from cracks into canyons as superpowers show that they alone do not have the military, economic and technological power to guarantee security or solve the…

Big Questions: Does Satoshi actually own 1.1 million Bitcoin?

Researchers can trace an estimated 1.1 million BTC to a distinctive early mining operation. The harder question is whether that miner was actually Satoshi.

Post your questions for Miranda Richardson

She has lit up screens large and small playing Ruth Ellis, Rita Skeeter, Barbara Castle and the hilarious Queenie in Blackadder. Alternatively, you could ask about birds of prey, orangutans or playing the cello Judging by the size of her awards cupboard, Miranda Richardson has had quite the career.

Singapore’s Nexstrom wants to bring 2D semiconductors to chip fabs

Singapore-based Nexstrom has raised new funding to develop equipment that could help chipmakers manufacture 2D semiconductor materials at scale.

Great to see what Tom Cruise’s belly button looks like, but it’s the stuff he is never asked about that interests me | Marina Hyde

Most stars, and especially women, are endlessly expected to explain the past: the lessons learned and all the regrets. But not Tom – it’s Hollywood’s free pass There really is no press tour like a Tom Cruise press tour – which is why there have not really been any Tom Cruise press tours for a very long time indeed.

These journalists share vital reporting with thousands of US immigrants – all by text and WhatsApp

Independent outlets are leaning on social media, chat and other nontraditional methods to fight disinformation When Allan Marrero, an asylum seeker from the Cayman Islands , was released after five months in immigration detention, his family made sure to invite one journalist to his celebration: Eileen Grench, a reporter with…

The world freaked out about AI doomsday. Now what?

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet each other next week, but it’s unlikely they’ll agree to AI regulation Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you while reading and disagreeing with Jenny Odell’s 2019 book How to Do Nothing .

Heart of the Beast review – Brad Pitt survivalist dogmance serves up wilderness with side of cheese

Pitt and loyal hound Odin get stuck in remote Alaska in this serviceable adventure with hints of Jack London and Marley & Me One man and his dog have an amazing adventure in this survivalist drama starring Brad Pitt, from screenwriter Cameron Alexander and director David Ayer, for which the first and last words of the title…

Introducing Worker Previews: Isolated preview environments for every change your agent makes

Worker Previews gives every branch its own URL, configuration, state, and observability, so you and your agents can test changes in parallel without affecting production.

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy bets these 21 startups will shape energy’s future

To the investors at Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, the coming wave of electrification will make data center energy demands look quaint by comparison. Here's how they're preparing.

Everyone can find a reason to dislike data center construction

Inside two years of fraught AI data center debates in Pennsylvania.

Philly Fed nonmanufacturing survey -22.0 vs -10.6 prior

Regional activity -22.0 vs -10.6 prior (lowest since June) New orders -2.2 vs -10.1 prior Sales/revenues 6.8 vs 7.9 prior Full-time employment 19.0 vs 2.1 prior (highest since June 2022) Part-time employment 10.7 vs 1.1 prior Prices paid 37.8 vs 29.2 prior Prices received 20.0 vs 10.3 prior (highest since June) Wage and benefit…

Bitcoin, ether perpetual volumes on Kalshi are dominated by an unusual, repetitive trade, data shows

CoinDesk found one $5,499 trade size accounting for 57% of sampled ether-perpetual volume, while recurring $2,500 and $5,000 trade sizes made up 54% of sampled bitcoin-perpetual volume.

Moscow Exchange launches 5 crypto perpetual futures as demand tops 600 billion rubles

The automatically rolling contracts track Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and Tron prices, but settle in rubles and never deliver cryptocurrency.

Nscale’s IPO will test Wall Street’s appetite for concentrated AI bets once again

The British AI data center developer depends on tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic for most of its revenue.

Binance takes $100M stake in Circle under expanded USDC deal

Circle sold Binance $100 million in stock and agreed to pay monthly incentives under an expanded five-year partnership promoting USDC.

Morning Minute: Robinhood CEO Bets Crypto Will Beat Sports at Prediction Markets

Crypto is interesting again and that means attention is flowing back to the sector. And it’s starting to show in the data.

Why Payward-backed Reap is betting on non-USD stablecoins for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement

Reap is preparing to add a Mexican peso stablecoin and is exploring Hong Kong dollar, euro, won and yen tokens for foreign exchange outside banking hours.

Using AI to ‘talk to animals’ might make us feel clever – but what, if anything, does it do for them?

As animal behaviorists increasingly use AI in their research, they grapple with how to wield the technology responsibly I’m sitting in a small boat in Shark Bay, Australia, eavesdropping on a conversation between some of Earth’s most intelligent beings. The motor is off, the turquoise sea is glassy, and Stephanie King and I are…

NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 Advances Agentic, Open Source Robotics Development

To build and deploy sophisticated robotics applications that can perceive, reason and act in dynamic environments, developers need new physical AI models and tools. The ROS open framework is a project from Open Robotics that helps humans build robots.

FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options

The Federal Trade Commission strongly endorsed the Department of Education’s proposed reforms to promote competition among accreditation agencies. Increased competition among accreditors and lower administrative burdens could lower the cost and improve the quality of higher education for millions of American students.

Best Monero exchanges without registration in 2026

Monero users are turning to instant swaps and decentralized platforms as centralized exchanges restrict access to XMR.

EU spends three times more on imports from China than bloc exports there

Days before Xi Jinping’s summit with Donald Trump, new study shows trade deficit ran at more than €1bn daily in July Consumers and businesses in the EU are spending three times more on Chinese imports than their counterparts in China are buying from the bloc, a study has shown. Customs data showed the gap between the EU’s…

OpenAI’s George Osborne says datacentre nimbys holding back Britain

Former chancellor, now senior figure at OpenAI, says UK needs datacentres to maintain ‘sovereignty’ over AI tech UK politics live – latest updates Datacentre nimbys are holding Britain back, George Osborne has said in reaction to nationwide protests about the giant water- and energy-guzzling structures. The former Tory…

Binance takes $100 million stake in Circle with five year USDC agreement

Binance has invested $100 million in Circle Internet Group while entering a new five year commercial agreement that will pay the crypto exchange to promote USDC across its platform. According to a securities filing cited in reports published Tuesday, Circle…

Binance Takes $100M Stake in Circle Under Five-Year USDC Promotion Deal

The two sides closed an equity placement and a five-year commercial deal on the same day, with money moving in both directions.

investing Live European FX news wrap: Oil prices extend losses as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz, Saudi Arabia prepares to resume oil exports

Headlines: Fars news denies reports of Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if the US eases blockade Oil prices extend decline as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline, prepares to resume crude exports Silver remains supported amid growing Middle East de-escalation hopes as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz Oil prices hover near…

A $3.2 million 'bitcoin butterfly' option trade bets on $95,000 by the end of October

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 22, 2026

Coinbase pushes beyond crypto with retail access to $2.2 billion Oura IPO

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ECB to put its own money into tokenized securities via new Pontes DLT

The ECB aims to gain firsthand DLT market experience by buying tokenized public-sector securities and settling the trades through Pontes.

Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife

The country’s licensing laws mean the supermarket has opened a pub so it can sell alcohol, while campaigners are fighting to help other venues open and get people dancing At first sight The Middle Ale in Dundonald, Northern Ireland looks just like any other pub. There is a big TV, an array of seating, and beer pumps behind the…

Fars News denies reports of Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases blockade

Reports of potential negotiations between Iran and the US and the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz reopening pushed oil prices lower earlier in the session, but Iranian sources are now denying the claims via Fars News. Kyodo and Reuters reported earlier, citing Iranian sources, that Tehran could be prepared to reopen the…

Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation

Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.

Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros

The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

Amar Kanwar review: unflinching Indian artist dares you to step into the darkness (literally)

Serpentine North, London Making lyrical films for over 40 years, about everything from the end of empire to sexual brutality, Kanwar focuses on the parts of gruesome stories that are often missed The exhibition begins in darkness. A darkness so complete, in fact, that I’m forced to wait at the threshold while my eyes adjust…

New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles

After excerpts of the book were published last week, Buckingham Palace responded with a strongly-worded statement that's rare by the measured standards of the royal household.

Swan Song by Charles Spencer review – a furious exercise in score-settling by Diana’s brother

Amid genuinely touching passages about his sister, the earl can’t help but put himself and his grievances centre stage Charles Spencer’s Swan Song, a memoir of his relationship with his sister, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is a fascinating document that tells us a little about Diana and a great deal about Charles…

Binance buys $100 million Circle stake in five-year USDC promotion deal

Circle sold 1.24 million shares at $80.84 each and will pay Binance a monthly fee tied to USDC held through its wallet infrastructure.

Crypto firms pour $206 million into 2026 US election cycle

Crypto companies have contributed $206 million toward the 2026 U. S.

NASA chief: I'm only interested in "good deals" from international partners

"There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy."

Bitcoin clears $86,000 as $1B in shorts liquidated again – battle now shifts to $90k

Bitcoin’s break above $86,000 has cleared a major pocket of bearish leverage and put $90,000 back in traders’ sights. The largest cryptocurrency climbed as high as $87,363 over the past 24 hours, its strongest level since January, before easing to $85,824 at press time, CryptoSlate data show.

Meta deal will help plastics recycling startup MacroCycle build its first factory

Meta is giving plastic recycling a boost in a new deal with startup MacroCycle, which is building its first commercial plant.

Bitcoin recovers from Asian-session lows as falling oil price supports risk appetite

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 as WTI crude dropped below $90 and strong stock markets supported risk appetite.

A journalist once barred from the White House says this media ban is different

Jim Acosta has already been through a White House press-pass fight. Now, three news organizations are barred, and he says the press is showing solidarity that should have come sooner.

A cowboy act: Photographer Ivan McClellan on capturing the world of Black rodeo culture

Photographer Ivan McClellan has a new edition of his Eight Seconds project, featuring 91 unseen photographs capturing Black cowboy and rodeo culture in the United States.

CLARITY Act needs 11 more Senate votes, but 4 of the 49 it already has want the bill changed

Four Republican senators who voted to advance the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15 also appear as named supporters on a bank-backed amendment seeking tougher restrictions on stablecoin yield.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $86,000 as U. S. stocks post small gains

WTI crude oil dropped to $90 as reports suggested Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.

Archaeology at Troy: 2,800-year-old agora found, city was not abandoned after war

Excavations on Hisarlik hill in Turkey have uncovered the site’s oldest agora, proving Troy was resettled 80–90 years after the war, not deserted for centuries before the Aeolians arrived.

Oil prices extend decline as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline, prepares to resume crude exports

Saudi Arabia is preparing to resume crude oil exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu as early as Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter, in another sign that the kingdom is gradually restoring its disrupted oil export infrastructure. Several Asian refiners have reportedly been informed by Saudi Aramco that they…

Binance probed by U. S. federal prosecutors for sanctions violations: Bloomberg

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Justice Department are said to be investigating whether the crypto exchange knowingly permitted users to bypass U. S.

South Korea targets November review for second stage crypto legislation

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has set November for a National Assembly subcommittee review of the Digital Asset Framework Act, rejecting claims that work on the country’s second stage crypto legislation has been delayed. According to Seo Na yoon, head…

Heresy review – feminist folk horror summons something scary in the woods with supply of fresh blood

A childless woman flees into the forest and emerges with a swollen belly in director Didier Konings’ short, sharp fable Before fertility tourism, the only option for your average medieval serf struggling to conceive was heading to the nearest foreboding woods and summoning weird, antlered dryads. Or so it seems from Didier…

AI is generating a new wave of US populism. It could be a tipping point | Robert Reich

It’s becoming obvious to many Americans that corporations have been raking it in while workers take it on the chin Last week, the unlikely duo of Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon spoke before a Washington group demanding a stop to AI and its datacenters. Notably, both lambasted the corporate oligarchs behind AI.

Crypto metric signals altseason as Bitcoin market-cap share stalls below 60%

Glassnode’s Altcoin Cycle Signal printed a new altseason signal after a month of Bitcoin and altcoin market-cap gains.

New DNA analysis adds evidence Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings

A lock of hair, 15 years of sleuthing and a 200-year-old question. In History by a Hair , Smithsonian Institution scholar Richard Kurin follows the DNA trail back to Thomas Jefferson.

21Shares: Privacy coins grow nearly 5x in one year

Privacy coins have grown nearly fivefold to around $30 billion in one year, 21Shares says, as Zcash leads gains and institutions test private rails.

Crypto market cap reclaims $3 trillion as Bitcoin, altcoins rally

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 as major altcoins gained, while rising derivatives leverage pointed to growing speculative activity across crypto markets.

Kazakhstan crypto trading turnover surged past $10 billion in 2025

Kazakhstan’s regulated cryptocurrency market has surpassed $10 billion in annual trading turnover as the country expands licensed digital asset services and builds its domestic Web3 developer ecosystem. According to Deputy Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Gizzat Baitursynov, trading…

US Probes Whether Binance 'Knowingly' Let Iran-Linked Trades Through: Report

Binance says it has a "zero-tolerance policy" for sanctions violations. Prosecutors are asking whether its 2023 compliance fixes held.

Animoca Brands delays IPO plans, suspends merger talks with Currenc

Talks between the two kicked off late last year, with plans for the former to own 95% of the merged company.

What is ‘Trump TV’ - and how does Family Guy and 'Home Alone' come into it?

Critics were quick to slam the “state-run” TV platform, especially considering its timing, which coincides with the ban on traditional media outlets. The promotional clip for 'Trump TV' has also raised concerns regarding copyright, as it features numerous clips from beloved TV shows and movies.

Crypto firms put $206 million behind the midterms: here’s who their political machine is backing

Crypto corporations contributed $206 million to super PACs and hybrid PACs through the second quarter of 2026, according to Public Citizen's Aug. 27 analysis of FEC records.

EURC scam: Dutch police arrest 2 over fake Rolex deals

Dutch police arrested two men accused of using fake EURC tokens to buy Rolex watches from Marktplaats sellers in an ongoing fraud probe.

Spain battles climate change on several fronts

A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

White hats outrun Coldcard hackers in 52-Bitcoin evacuation

White hats secured about 40% of the Bitcoin moved in the Coldcard exploit’s second wave, transferring it to a Wyoming trust for victims.

Nimesh Patel on stand-up, Palestine and politics: ‘The way that religion’s been weaponized is ugly’

The comedian went from being discovered by Chris Rock to making Saturday Night Live history. Now his new Netflix special, Buy the Dip, tackles timely topics with optimism There is a single minute in Buy the Dip, Nimesh Patel’s new Netflix comedy special, in which the comedian nimbly and hilariously goes from describing his…

The best and biggest games of September

From Silent Hill: Townfall to Control Resonant to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave , we review the best new games to play as autumn begins, ahead of the titanic GTA6 release.

AI could be a bubble and is not yet making Australia more productive, Michele Bullock says

RBA governor says AI is ‘great white hope’ but its adoption is so far adding to inflation, rather than economic growth Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank governor said AI could be a bubble and there was no evidence it is making the economy more efficient, as the Albanese government…

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US eases blockade

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States takes steps to ease military and economic pressure on Tehran, according to a senior Iranian government official cited by Kyodo News . The proposal was reportedly conveyed to Washington through intermediaries as diplomatic efforts intensify…

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

Upbit flags SOPH as Binance drops 7 USDC pairs

Upbit flagged SOPH for review and halted deposits, while Binance will remove seven USDC spot pairs on Sept. 25 over liquidity and volume.

California Attorney General Bonta says states made demands in Paramount-Warner deal

The settlement brings a two-month legal fight over Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover closer to an end.

Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in new trailer – and everyone is complaining about the same thing

Brad Pitt is reprising his Oscar-winning role from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood’ - and the new trailer looks awfully murky...

10-year Treasury yields stay near 5%, what would trigger the next break higher?

After all the hype and talk about the Fed, somehow stocks are finding some breathing room again. The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Monday as AI optimism returned, while the S&P 500 also posted a strong rebound.

Terry Denton, beloved Australian illustrator best known for Treehouse series, dies aged 76

The illustrator and author ‘gave joy to millions of children around the world’, his family says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The beloved Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton, most famous for his work on the Treehouse series, has died aged 76. His publisher, Curtis Brown, released a…

Bitcoin’s $87,000 breakout puts $90,000 in sight, but history comes with a catch

Bitcoin closed the week of Sept. 20 at $81,178, its first weekly settlement above the 50-week moving average since November 2025, and pushed further to an intraday high above $87,000 the next day.

Crypto’s wild boom-and-bust cycles are fading, Solstice CEO says

Solstice CEO Ben Nadareski says deeper liquidity and growing institutional participation could make future crypto bull runs less volatile than previous cycles.

Shadows of Beirut review – chaos and crisis as woman goes back to birth city in fractured Covid-era drama

A London-dwelling émigrée goes back to Lebanon to see her dying father in this somewhat overwrought film examining a difficult childhood This somewhat overwrought drama was apparently shot during the Covid-19 pandemic, partly in the city of the title and partly on sets in a Bulgarian studio. Its higgledy-piggledy production…

Autumn by Kate Mosse review – tender reflections on time and place

The author of Labyrinth on the turning of the seasons and the lore and landscape of her beloved Sussex Kate Mosse’s new book is a love-song to West Sussex, part of a series designed to bring out its authors’ personal connections to a home landscape. It began last year, with Michael Morpurgo welcoming spring in Devon, where he…

Coldcard whitehats move 52.37 BTC to recovery trust

Coldcard whitehats moved 52.37 BTC from exploit-linked wallets into a recovery trust that will verify claims from affected owners.

Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion on Monday, the 9th largest inflow ever

Inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs picked up Monday as bitcoin rallied to its highest since January.

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Hana Bank, Upbit Global to develop Travel Rule infrastructure for crypto transfers

Hana Bank has signed an agreement with Upbit Global to develop Travel Rule infrastructure for digital asset transfers, extending its work with South Korea’s crypto sector into transaction compliance and transfer technology. Digital Today reported on Sept.

Bitcoin ETFs flirt with $1B as inflows hit 2026 high

US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew nearly $1 billion on Monday, their largest daily inflow since October 2025, as Bitcoin briefly climbed above $87,000.

Brigitte Bardot’s personal items sell for nearly €1m at auction in Paris

Dog collars, guitars and self-portraits among 285 objects, with money going to her animal welfare foundation and son An auction of the French film star turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot’s personal items has fetched nearly €1m (£858,000, US$1.15m, A$1.61m) in Paris, almost 20 times the estimate, according to the…

Bitcoin should be on Apple, Meta balance sheets: Draper

Tim Draper says Apple and Meta should hold Bitcoin as a treasury hedge, warning current U. S.

Ripple powers Absa digital asset custody launch in Africa

Ripple technology now powers Absa Digital Asset Custody, giving institutional clients in South Africa bank-grade digital asset safeguards.

Animoca puts Currenc merger on ice, delaying its Nasdaq debut

Animoca Brands suspended its reverse merger talks with Currenc but said it remains committed to pursuing a listing on a major exchange.

Converse apologises and removes ad featuring K-pop singer Karina over image critics say evokes racist imagery

The ad, posted on Instagram, showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of trainers. Critics claimed the lighting on Karina's skirt created a white triangular image which resembled a KKK hood.

Agora moves closer to U. S. national trust bank after OCC approval

Agora has secured preliminary conditional approval from the U. S.

Elon Musk’s X adds Bitcoin trading links for U. S. users

X now links U. S.

Whitehats move 52 bitcoin from the Coldcard hack to a recovery trust

According to Galaxy Digital, the good guys have moved 52 BTC to an address carrying an OP_RETURN message reading "claim:cryptorecoverytrust dot com."

South Korea to test CBDC backed deposit tokens for government expenses

South Korea has approved a pilot that will let public officials pay government operating expenses with blockchain based deposit tokens instead of physical government cards. According to The Chosun Daily, the Ministry of Science and ICT approved the project during…

Polymarket pushes for MiFID status as Europe weighs prediction market rules

Polymarket has stepped up talks with European and UK regulators as the prediction market platform seeks financial services oversight for its contracts instead of being regulated primarily under national gambling laws. According to the Financial Times, the New York based…

Australia’s 40-year outlook names AI, omits crypto

Australia’s 40-year economic outlook names AI among five major transitions while separate Treasury policy addresses tokenized finance.

Stand With Crypto’s 4 million registered advocates couldn’t get the CLARITY Act through the Senate

A million-plus contacts showed mobilization; the 49-50 Senate defeat showed why reach alone cannot deliver a bipartisan coalition.

Babystar review – a new arrival upends camera-ready life in disturbing family influencer satire

Every ethical issue surrounding parents vlogging their kids’ childhoods for money is raised in Joscha Bongard’s debut, but it releases the dysfunctional tension too easily When teenager Luca (Maja Bons) wants to watch the film of her birth, she finds it on YouTube. Same with the sweet, thoughtful chat her mum gave her about…

Doom Painting by AK Blakemore review – a dazzling epic of the Peasants’ Revolt

This recklessly ambitious doorstopper follows the 16 days of England’s medieval uprising from a vast array of viewpoints, and in startlingly rich prose AK Blakemore’s third novel tells the story of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, when commoners of all classes – not only peasants, but merchants, servants, smugglers, and some…

‘Addiction is not only caused by weak will’: how a talking pigeon got Czechia to face up to its alcohol problem

Director Pepa Lubojacki’s heartbreaking film chronicles the lives of her brother as he struggles with drink and homelessness – and her own shame in the face of societal prejudice Czech film-maker Pepa Lubojacki originally set out to make a film about pigeons. What fascinated the 39-year-old director was that the grey birds…

Land of the free? Suspects, souvenirs and sex scandals in New York – in pictures

William Meyers spent 25 years photographing New York – and noticed how small, everyday acts of civic engagement helped sustain the nation. He talks us through his favourite images

Morphotonics raises €40M to expand its display tech into data centers

Deep tech company Morphotonics raises €40M from investors including 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, and Invest-NL.

Jorge Palma, Portuguese singer-songwriter, dies aged 76

The singer behind "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

Jorge Palma dies: Portuguese singer-songwriter was 76

The singer of "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 following cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies aged 76

The singer behind "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

Australian 40-year economic outlook recognizes ‘AI revolution,’ omits crypto

Treasury named AI among five major transitions expected to reshape Australia’s economy, while Coinbase says the report overlooks the digital financial infrastructure AI agents could eventually need.

Elon Musk's X brings crypto and stock trading via Coinbase, Kraken and Interactive Brokers partnership

Elon Musk’s X lets U. S.

Britain needs cash and everyone knows we should break the pensions triple lock. Where is the courage? | Gaby Hinsliff

The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution There is always something oddly unreal about party conference season.

Philip R. Lane: Interview with Le Temps

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Philip R. Lane: Interview with Le Temps”.

Dogecoin leads market rebound with 15% pump, bitcoin steady above $85,000

A wave of forced buying that cost short sellers $844 million has run its course, leaving the largest cryptocurrency flat over the past hour and ZEC the only major token in the red.

British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting

Canadian province alleges deadly attack could have been prevented if company had warned police of shooter’s ChatGPT use British Columbia has sued OpenAI in California, saying a mass shooting at a school in the province could have been prevented if the company had warned local ⁠law enforcement that the shooter ⁠had used…

Cardano joins Solana, XRP Ledger in race to power AI agent payments

The official x402 kit now includes Cardano tools for apps and AI agents to pay with ADA and other network tokens, though the facilitator has so far only been tested on pre-production.

Trueo prediction market moves from Base to Ethereum

Trueo said Base was the right choice when it launched, as Ethereum gas fees were higher, but said mainnet now offers greater integration potential.

Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war

Trump’s announcement on Russia ally comes as he steps up his trade war with Canada, a long-term US ally and top supplier of potash President Donald Trump has said he is working on a “massive” deal to buy fertiliser from Belarus, pivoting away from main supplier Canada amid an escalating trade dispute, and moving instead…

The rise of Big Toothbrush: how did our mouths become such a lucrative market?

People in the UK are more interested in oral health than ever - and you can now buy prebiotic toothpastes and brushes that cost up to £600. Yet we remain in the midst of a serious dental crisis A December 1969 report from the consumer magazine Which?

Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing, leaving liquidation risk with Morpho protocol

The Mint workflow removes operational steps, while variable market terms and liquidation risk remain with the third-party lender.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Central bankers flag inflation risks

RBA's Bullock says supply shocks hard for policy to manage, flags second round risk Low expectations set for Trump-Xi meeting as trade truce set to be extended RBNZ's Breman says higher oil prices point to firmer near-term inflation ICYMI: Bessent says all Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide from September 23 ICYMI…

Kakao Pay, KakaoBank to explore stablecoin opportunities with Fireblocks

Kakao Pay and KakaoBank are exploring digital asset opportunities with Fireblocks, including infrastructure for stablecoins.

Low expectations set for Trump-Xi meeting as trade truce set to be extended

With both sides signalling modest ambitions, markets are unlikely to see a major trade breakthrough from this week's meeting, reducing the odds of a sharp risk on move tied to US-China relations specifically. The expected extension of the Busan trade truce, due to expire in November, removes a near term tail risk of renewed…

Manhattan US Attorney leading probe into Binance’s Iran compliance: Bloomberg

The investigation is reportedly examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, months after reports first revealed a Justice Department probe.

Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.

Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers

The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.

Pragma flags 6 price feeds as critical risk following $3.5M Starknet lending exploit

The September 18 assessment exposes a gap between oracle valuations and the liquidity lenders need to sell collateral.

Australian state slaps tight restrictions on data centers: 150 metre buffer, self power, water curbs

The rules add a fresh layer of regulatory cost and complexity for data centre developers operating in Victoria, potentially slowing approvals or raising build costs for companies required to source dedicated renewable energy and non-drinking water supplies. Because the changes are not retrospective, already approved projects…

The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping

Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple's secret sauce has always been its people.

Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial

Lawyers say Black employees at Tesla experienced ‘rampant racism’ that was left unchecked for years at their flagship factory in California Dozens of Black employees at Tesla’s flagship plant in California said they were subject to racist slurs, unequal pay and promotions, and bullying by supervisors on a daily basis, a…

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance

The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Google Admits Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies—It Stayed Silent for 7 Weeks

Google learned in late July that Gemini had breached three real companies during a May security test, but said nothing publicly for seven weeks.

Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day

A simple ClickFix attack is only one way to completely hijack the new agent.

Halt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to say

At Lib Dems’ conference in Brighton, leader will accuse Andy Burnham of relying on Donald Trump and ‘tech bros’ to solve problem Ed Davey is to call for a global nuclear-style non-proliferation treaty to halt the development of super-intelligent AI when he makes his keynote speech at the Liberal Democrat conference, accusing…

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 21 Sept: Nasdaq closes at a record,oil slides, Fed officials discuss more hikes

Fed's Collins pencils in second hike this year, then expects rates on hold in 2027 Nasdaq Composite closes at a record as Meta and chip stocks surge Trump proposes USD 5 billion fund to help rebuild Gulf energy sites — WSJ St. Louis Fed’s Musalem: Interest rates likely need to rise further to tame inflation Meta shares surge…

Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat

Drone boat battle occurs as Ukraine and Russia target Black Sea ports and ships.

Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs

The new carmaker is a joint venture between the Saudi PIF and Foxconn.

Airlines urge action after UK flights delayed and cancelled again

Nats says fault at Prestwick has been ‘fixed’ after airports in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland are hit Airlines have called for “action and accountability” over the UK’s air traffic control services after a technical issue led to flights being disrupted for the second time in a fortnight. Dozens were…

Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems

The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.