Paramount CEO David Ellison’s WBD acquisition can’t clear final hurdle
David Ellison — the founder of a film production company and son of billionaire Larry Ellison — has…
Newsom looks to shield utilities from ballooning wildfire costs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The bookends of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s nearly eight years in office have been…
Trump eyes new tariff on China amid economic tensions, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving toward levying a new tariff on China that would penalize…
UK government urges TikTok to remove viral videos of dangerous driving
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government Monday urged TikTok and other social media companies to take down viral videos…
Post ordered to reinstate Black writer fired for Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer fired over social media posts…
Ontario says Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals to US
TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that U.S. trade demands confirmed Canada’s fears that U.S.…
Reopening US border to Mexican cattle not expected to drop beef prices
The U.S. plans to reopen a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico on Monday as part…
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks rally; US threatens ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran
Monday 24 August 2026 6:30 am | Updated: Monday 24 August 2026 4:14 pm Welcome back to the City…
Trump: Canada auto tariffs to hit 50% amid trade war
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on…
Iran’s rial currency hits new record low of more than 2 million to the dollar
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions…
Iran’s currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as trading opened on currency markets. The currency…
Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region. Meanwhile, Israeli…