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The United States Department of Justice has filed an application to intervene in the European Court of Justice on behalf of Elon Musk and X. The move challenges a €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his administration has examined the extreme‑tail risk of a U.S. military action against Canada. He also noted ongoing trade tensions with the United States and the possibility of resuming negotiations.
President Donald Trump said he would support a ban on U.S. diesel exports to lower domestic fuel prices. Treasury officials are evaluating the feasibility of such a restriction amid rising diesel costs and geopolitical tensions.
DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million settlement with New York City regulators after admitting it had underpaid or delayed wages for thousands of delivery workers. The settlement addresses disputes over pay for time spent waiting for orders and other technical errors.
The Irish Data Protection Commission has imposed a €403 million fine on Google for unlawful processing of location data under the GDPR. Google must bring its practices into compliance within six months.
Paramount and Skydance have settled a multi‑state antitrust lawsuit, clearing a key obstacle to their $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The settlement includes production commitments that could add $300 million to $1.5 billion in U.S. film and TV output.
President Donald Trump said his son, Donald Trump Jr., has repaid a Russian oligarch who helped fund part of his wedding celebrations. The BBC has not independently verified the repayment.
President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill that authorizes up to 100% tariffs on the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas. The legislation also targets Russian officials, financial institutions and a shadow fleet of tankers, while carving out exemptions for nations importing less than 15% of their gas from Russia.
JP Morgan has told investors it cannot model the end‑game of the US‑Iran conflict and therefore lacks a baseline view for oil prices. The bank’s note reflects broader market uncertainty as oil trades above $100 a barrel while key economic thresholds are being tested.
A California court ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the parents of Emily Normandin‑Parker, a 23‑year‑old who was killed after a driver forced her and a friend from the vehicle on a highway. The decision came after a five‑day arbitration in which the arbitrator held Uber liable despite the company’s claim that the driver was an independent contractor.
Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, moving into an advisory role while his son Howard assumes the chair. The transition follows the earlier handover of the CEO position to Greg Abel and marks the end of Buffett’s six‑decade leadership of the conglomerate.
Nigerian investors celebrated the debut of Aliko Dangote’s refinery IPO, buying millions of shares in a record‑breaking sale. Social media memes and the hashtag “Yangote” reflected a newfound sense of ownership among ordinary citizens.
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25%, a 31‑year high, in an effort to curb rising prices. Core inflation fell to 1.7% in August, still close to the bank’s 2% target.
The U.S. House passed a bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil, putting India’s imports at risk. India, which sources about 30% of its crude from Russia, says it is monitoring the development while weighing energy security against potential trade penalties.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate to a range of 3.75%‑4%, ending a three‑year pause in policy adjustments. The unanimous decision, announced amid President Donald Trump's criticism, signals a renewed focus on curbing inflation that has lingered above the Fed’s 2% target for over five years.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt after he ignored a subpoena from the Oversight Committee. The contempt measure was adopted by unanimous consent and will be forwarded to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution.
