A Senate hearing on Netflix's proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets veered sharply from competition concerns, as conservative lawmakers launched a series of heated critiques targeting the streamer's content and alleged 'woke' agenda.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a military battalion into Kwara State following one of Nigeria's deadliest attacks in recent months, which left scores dead after gunmen targeted a village. The assault underscores the persistent security crisis plaguing Africa's most populous nation.
Allegations of a $500 million deal between a Trump-linked firm and the UAE have ignited a firestorm in Congress, jeopardizing the timeline for the crucial CLARITY Act and casting a shadow over the crypto industry's push for regulatory clarity.
In a candid podcast interview, Melinda French Gates addresses the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents, describing profound personal pain over claims her ex-husband sought to secretly medicate her. Bill Gates has vehemently denied the allegations, which stem from draft emails written by Epstein.
Two foreign contract workers have been detained on suspicion of deliberately damaging multiple German naval vessels at the port of Hamburg. Authorities allege the sabotage, involving engine sabotage and critical system tampering, was discovered just before a warship's scheduled departure.
A Wahneta, Florida, resident faces enhanced felony charges including arson and criminal mischief. The Polk County Sheriff's Office states the suspect's illegal immigration status factored into the severity of the allegations, reigniting debates around local enforcement and federal policy.
Fidelity Investments and Broadcom have settled a legal dispute that threatened Fidelity's access to business-critical software, averting a potential operational crisis. The agreement, reached just before a key court hearing, ensures continued service for a Fidelity subsidiary.
Vice President Sara Duterte faces renewed impeachment efforts in the Philippine Congress, centered on allegations of misusing millions in confidential funds. The move reignites political tensions in a nation grappling with the legacies of powerful political dynasties.
A woman claiming to be a former girlfriend of TRON founder Justin Sun has made a series of unverified yet damaging public allegations, reviving scrutiny of his ongoing SEC case and accusing him of orchestrating wash trading. The claims also unexpectedly link Sun to Olympic skier Eileen Gu.
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and longtime critic of its recent policy, to be the next chair of the central bank, setting up a potential shift in monetary policy amid ongoing tensions over interest rates and Fed independence.
A sharp sell-off in Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies has intensified, with fears mounting that a breach of key support levels could trigger a deeper slide toward $50,000. The downturn follows cautious remarks from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and significant institutional outflows.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) surpassed profit expectations in Q4 2025 despite a double-digit revenue decline, as management emphasizes disciplined underwriting and portfolio repositioning amid AI-driven disruption in software investments.
President Tinubu deploys a military battalion to central Nigeria's Kwara state following a brutal overnight raid on Woro village, as security analysts warn of jihadist groups expanding their reach southward.
New regulations in Quebec establish fixed, product-specific warranty durations for key household goods, shifting repair costs to retailers and manufacturers while imposing strict disclosure rules on sellers.
Former President Donald Trump has reversed course, stating he will not involve himself in the fierce bidding battle between Netflix and the Paramount Skydance consortium for key Warner Bros. Discovery assets, leaving the decision to regulatory bodies.
In an open letter to the British creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison details commitments for a potential Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, promising at least 30 annual theatrical releases and a staunchly competitive market stance, positioning the move as a counterweight to dominant streaming platforms.
In one of the deadliest attacks in Nigeria this year, armed assailants stormed two villages in Kwara state, killing scores of civilians and burning homes to the ground. The assault underscores the alarming spread of the country's overlapping security crises beyond their traditional strongholds.
A global financial watchdog warns that record hedge fund leverage in government bond markets, concentrated in the $16tn repo market, has created a dangerous vulnerability that could trigger fire sales and a new crisis during economic stress.
In an open letter to the UK creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison outlines his vision for a combined Paramount-Warner entity, pledging sustained investment and theatrical support while sharply criticizing Netflix's rival bid as a threat to competition.
COPENHAGEN, Feb 5 – Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk posted fourth-quarter results in line with analyst projections on Thursday. The company, however, issued a stark warning that a sustained decline in global freight rates, exacerbated by persistent overcapacity and geopolitical tensions, is set to significantly impact its profitability by 2026.
