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Aussie Rules fires appeals chair over ruling on anti-gay slur

Australian Rules football said Saturday it has fired the chair of its appeals board after it reduced a player's penalty for using a homophobic slur because offensive language was "commonplace" on the field.

Billionaire Elon Musk enters courtroom showdown with OpenAI

Jury selection is to begin Monday in a high-profile legal battle between billionaire Elon Musk and artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which he accuses of betraying its non-profit mission.

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Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity: W.House

A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.

Cyberattack hits European airports

Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow were Saturday hit by a cyberattack on checkin systems that caused cancellations and long delays for many passengers.

Novartis chief eyes ways to end higher US drug prices: media

Amid a threat of towering US tariffs, Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to enable Americans to pay less for their medicines, its chief said in an interview published Saturday.

Australia telco outage leaves three dead

The Australian government said Saturday that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services.

US stocks end at records again as Trump and Xi talk

Stock markets steadied and the dollar mostly rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Colombia slams 'excessive' US military buildup, warns against Venezuela intervention

Colombia on Friday blasted the United States' "excessive" military presence in the Caribbean as destabilizing for all Latin America, a sharp rebuke from one of Washington's oldest regional allies.

Porsche slows electric shift, prompting VW profit warning

German sports car maker Porsche said Friday that it would dramatically slow its shift to electric vehicles amid weak demand, prompting parent company Volkswagen to warn of a multibillion-euro hit.

Independence of central banks tested by Trump attacks on US Fed

For months, US President Donald Trump has been piling pressure on the Federal Reserve over delayed cuts to interest rates, casting the institution's independence into doubt.

Trump sees progress on TikTok, says will visit China

US President Donald Trump hailed Friday what he called progress with Chinese President Xi Jinping including on selling blockbuster app TikTok and said he would visit the Asian power, which offered a more cautious assessment of their talks.

Sweden offers $23 bn to finance nuclear power construction

Sweden's government said Friday it was ready to offer up to 220 billion kronor ($23.3 billion) in loans to utilities for the construction of new nuclear reactors as the Nordic country commits to developing more nuclear power.

Stocks steady, dollar up as Trump and Xi talk

Stock markets steadied and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

No letup in migrant crossings after UK-France 'one in one out' deal

As an agreement for the return to France of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers arriving in Britain in small boats is being haltingly implemented, an undiminished number of people are attempting the cross-Channel journey and taking advantage of stable weather.

Tariff uncertainty delays World Cup orders for China's merch makers

Tariff fears are hurting World Cup merchandise orders at Shang Yabing's Chinese knitwear factory, where racks of scarves bear the logos of national teams from Ireland to Tanzania.

Stocks diverge, dollar up before Trump-Xi talks

Stock markets diverged and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Asian markets mixed ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping due later in the day.

Asian markets mostly drop ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Asian markets mostly fell Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping due later in the day.

BoJ holds interest rates but to sell funds in shift from easing policy

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Friday amid lingering political uncertainty and economic concerns but said it would start offloading funds bought as part of its earlier monetary easing campaign.

Asian markets fluctuate as focus turns to Trump-Xi, BoJ

Asian markets swung Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following the US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Canada, Mexico leaders agree to seek 'fairer' trade deal with US

The leaders of Canada and Mexico on Thursday defended their three-way free-trade deal with the United States, while agreeing to try and make it "fairer" in the face of tariff pressure from President Donald Trump.

Netflix seeks 'Money Heist' successor in Spanish hub

In a cavernous studio outside Madrid teeming with TV industry stars, Netflix is blending old knowledge with modern technology to try to concoct a successor to its global hit "Money Heist".

Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP

Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China.

Japan inflation slows in August, rice price surges ease

Inflation in Japan slowed to 2.7 percent in August due partly to government energy subsidies, official data showed Friday, with the cost of rice easing following a huge price spike.

Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case

Argentinian officials seized assets Thursday from two of deceased soccer idol Diego Maradona's sisters, as well as his attorney and three other individuals, alleging fraudulent management of the player's brand, according to a ruling obtained by AFP.

Atlas Salt Issues Compensation Securities

ST. GEORGE'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / Atlas Salt Inc. ("Atlas Salt" or the "Company") (TSXV:SALT)(OTCQB:REMRF) announces the issuance of compensation securities to members of the Board of Directors of the Company. A total of 600,000 deferred share units ("DSUs") has been granted today pursuant to the Company's Equity Incentive Plan. The DSUs will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, provided the recipient remains in service to the Company. The DSUs are subject to the terms of the applicable grant agreements and the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange and all applicable securities laws.

One Scan, Two Proofs: SMX Exposes the Fatal Flaws in Recycling and Fire Safety

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / Recycling and fire safety share the same original sin. Both are built on claims that rarely get tested outside of glossy reports and corporate presentations. A green arrow slapped on packaging is supposed to signal recycled content. A chemical datasheet is supposed to guarantee fire resistance. In practice, both are taken at face value, with regulators, insurers, and consumers left in the dark until reality intrudes. And when reality intrudes, it doesn't knock politely. It crashes through with devastation.

Epique Realty Wins 2025 Globee(R) Innovation Awards, Capturing Two Gold and One Silver

Company Honored for Overall Excellence, Women-Owned Leadership, and Groundbreaking Innovation

Enlivex Therapeutics and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq:ENLV) and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SXTP) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, September 20, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Tradable Bits Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Liga MX Club Querétaro F.C. Collaboration to Deliver Innovative, Fan-Centric Experiences

MEXICO CITY, MX / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / Tradable Bits, the global leader in fan data technology, today announced a multi-year partnership with Mexican soccer club Querétaro F.C. The agreement marks a significant step toward modernizing the club's fan engagement under its new ownership, Innovatio Capital.

SMX Becomes the Ghost Buster of Buried Black Carbon and Fire Retardant Plastics (NASDAQ:SMX)

Exposing carbon black and flame-retardant plastics with one scan

IRS to Monitor Vacation Home Rentals More Closely - Clear Start Tax Explains How Short-Term Use Can Spark Tax Liability

New IRS focus on short-term rental income could leave homeowners facing unexpected tax bills in 2025.

Solterra Wellness Spa Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Day Spa in Halton

MILTON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / Solterra Wellness Spa, a sanctuary devoted to transformative self-care and holistic renewal, has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the Day Spa category for Halton. Recognized for its innovative blend of luxury treatments, authentic wellness practices, and a nature-inspired philosophy, Solterra is redefining what it means to invest in personal well-being.

Shajani CPA - Chartered Professional Accountants & Advisors Recognised With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Small Business Accounting

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / Shajani CPA - Chartered Professional Accountants & Advisors has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Accountants - Small Business category for Southern Alberta. This recognition highlights the firm's dedication to building lasting client relationships, delivering exceptional accounting and advisory services, and supporting the success of small businesses across the region.

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