Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, after six decades leading the conglomerate he transformed from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion empire. The “Oracle of Omaha” left his successor, Greg Abel, with a very concentrated portfolio: almost 65% of Berkshire’s $381 billion portfolio is invested in…
Public health leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside are welcoming a “once-in-a-lifetime” ruling that will protect future generations from the harmful effects of smoking. The Tobacco & Vapes Bill has been given Royal Assent, meaning people born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be legally sold tobacco products. It also introduces tougher controls on vape advertising and access for young people and, subject to consultation, will allow smoke-free…
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been banned for 13 matches after striking an opponent during Sunday’s derby match against Huesca in Spain’s second division. Andrada, 35, was one of three players shown a red card deep into stoppage time at the end of the match, which Huesca won 1-0 to move above Zaragoza in…
Hong Kong Sees Rise Of Fake Stablecoins Hong Kong’s central bank has warned of a rise in counterfeit or fake stablecoins. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) says criminals are exploiting the city’s incoming stablecoin regime and notes that legitimate stablecoins have not yet been launched. In a news release, the Hong Kong-based regulator said…
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX today announced the launch of six FX Perpetual Swap contracts, enabling traders to access global currency markets using cryptocurrency as collateral on a 24/7 basis. The new offering includes EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CHF, and USD/CAD, providing exposure to some of the most traded currency pairs…
The next TV show from Harlan Coben at Netflix has been revealed. The series now has an official title and a cast. Who is involved in Netflix’s new Harlan Coben TV show? Netflix revealed that Coben’s new show is called The Woods, based on the author’s 2007 novel of the same name. It marks Coben’s…
BERLIN (AP) — A barge carrying a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March has begun its journey toward the North Sea. It reached Danish waters on Wednesday, German authorities said. Nicknamed Timmy by German media, the whale was spotted swimming near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3,…
April 29, 2026, 9:29 a.m. ET Ed Sheeran is providing fans with a life update: a new look and a recent health battle. The “Shape of You” singer showed he has ditched his signature red hair in an Instagram post on Tuesday, April 28. “Yes I’ve shaved my hair. I wanted to shave it to signify…
Guangdong will “actively align” with Hong Kong’s strategy for the Northern Metropolis megaproject and highlight areas of collaboration as part of the province’s 15th five-year plan. The Guangdong provincial government on Tuesday published its development blueprint, with the term “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area” mentioned 57 times in the document and a chapter dedicated to…
Delivered 10% Revenue Growth and 12% Operating Profit Growth with Record Quarterly Net New Store OpeningsOP Margin Expanded Year Over Year for the Eighth Consecutive QuarterDiluted EPS Up 13%, or 11% Excluding Mark-to-Market and F/X ImpactOn Track to Return $1.5 Billion to Shareholders in 2026, Around 9% of Current Market Capitalization SHANGHAI, April 29, 2026…