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Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage
More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.
Slow Food's 'visionary' founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Carlo Petrini, whose worldwide Slow Food movement has spent 40 years promoting quality traditional cooking and sustainable farming, has died at the age of 76, his organisation announced Friday.
Organized criminals kill at least 25 in Honduras
Organized criminals killed at least 25 people, including civilians and police officers, Thursday in two attacks in northern Honduras, authorities said, as the Central American nation prepares a crackdown on crippling gang violence.
No way home for Eid as jihadists cut off Mali capital
Hemmed in by a jihadist blockade of the Malian capital, Muslims in Bamako have been forced to spend Eid away from their families this year.
Vietnam auctions convicted tycoon's Hermes handbags for over $500k
A pair of luxury Hermes handbags that once belonged to a jailed Vietnamese property tycoon sold at auction for more than $500,000, state media reported, as the government seeks to recover funds linked to a $27 billion fraud.
Gibraltar monkeys eat soil in junk food detox: study
A colony of macaques that gorge on snacks offered by tourists in the British territory of Gibraltar swallow soil to recover from their junk food binges, a study has found.
'Filter of fantasy': Japan trials anime therapy to treat depression
As a teenager struggling to fit into life in rural Sicily, psychiatrist Francesco Panto found refuge in anime, where he discovered characters that resembled the kind of man he wanted to be.
Memorial Day at LiberNovo: A Salute to Veterans, A Chair Built for Motion
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2026 / Sitting isn't a posture. It's a thousand small movements across a workday, and LiberNovo Omni is built to track every one of them. For five days over Memorial Day weekend, the chair ships in a flash bundle that takes US$481 off the regular price, with an extra stack waiting for Veterans, students, teachers, and healthcare workers.
GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2026 First Quarter Financial Results
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2026 / GLG Life Tech Corporation (NEX:GLG.H) ("GLG" or the "Company"), a global leader in the agricultural and commercial development of high-quality zero-calorie natural sweeteners, announces financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The complete set of financial statements and management discussion and analysis are available on SEDAR and on the Company's website at www.glglifetech.com.
EQ Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Annual General Meeting Results
31% Year Over Year Revenue Growth, New ClearLake Licenses, and Improving Margins Reflect Growing Platform Momentum
Wi2Wi Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results (Unaudited)
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2026 / Wi2Wi Corporation (TSXV:YTY) a leader in precision timing devices, frequency control products, and wireless technologies, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Court ousts leadership of Turkey's main opposition party
An Ankara court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership election of Turkey's main opposition CHP party, in a sharp escalation against the country's embattled opposition, court documents showed.
Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash
A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history.
Top UN court says right to strike protected in key labour treaty
The top United Nations court ruled Thursday that the right to strike was protected in a key treaty of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a decision that could have profound implications for global labour relations.
Air France, Airbus guilty of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash: French court
Paris' appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history.
Denmark to autopsy 'Timmy' the whale
Scientists will conduct an autopsy on "Timmy", the humpback whale whose ordeal to return to the open seas captured Germany's hearts and sparked a media frenzy, Denmark's environmental protection agency said on Thursday.
War risks choking Iran's world-beating cinema, warn directors
Independent filmmakers in Iran face a fresh wave of repression and extreme economic hardship because of the war, risking choking off a mainstay of world cinema, industry insiders say.
Spain to launch biggest forest fire campaign after record losses: PM
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday presented what he called Spain's biggest-ever campaign against forest fires after deadly blazes devoured a record amount of land last year.
Tourists in Thailand plan for coming cuts to visa-free stays
The backpackers on Khao San Road, a Bangkok thoroughfare famous for its wild nightlife, are waking up this week with an extra headache: the Thai government is set to shorten the length of visa-free stays.
Top UN court to rule on right to strike
The top United Nations court will on Thursday issue a ruling on the right to strike that both unions and employers say could have profound implications for global labour relations.
Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists
Israel's far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.
Police defenders of US Capitol sue to stop Trump 'slush fund'
Two police officers filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block the Trump administration from creating a compensation fund that could provide payouts to the president's supporters who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Psyence Group Inc. Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Psyence Group Inc. (CSE:PSYG) ("Psyence" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held today (the "Meeting").
Medicure Announces AGM Results and Appointment of New Director
WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, announces the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held today, including the appointment of Kerrie Hayes to the board of directors of the Company. A total of 5,237,796 common shares (representing 50.19% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares of the Company as at the record date) were voted in person or by proxy at the Meeting. All resolutions presented to shareholders were approved. More specifically, shareholders voted in favour of:
Medicure Reports Financial Results for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 and Schedules May 25, 2026 Conference Call
WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today reported its results from operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and will have a conference call to present the Financial Results on May 25, 2026 at 8:30 am Eastern Time.
HealthJoy's Benefits Operating System Drives 18% Savings on Medical Procedures Through Intelligent Steerage
Independent analysis confirms HealthJoy saves $327 per employee per year by influencing heavy utilizers and high-volume care categories
UniDoc Reflects on Successes One Year After AMD Telemedicine Software Purchase
AMD Telemedicine software and related systems now fully integrated; UniDoc Connect used at more than 800 sites across 48 countries
INEO Announces Q3 2026 Financial Results Release Date and Investor Webinar
SURREY, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV:INEO)(OTCQB:INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), a retail technology company modernizing store entrance infrastructure through connected loss prevention, digital media and operational intelligence solutions, today announced it will release its financial results for the Company's fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
UN members reinforce nations' climate change obligations
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing states' obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move toned down under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters.
Ubisoft counts cost of restructuring with record annual loss
French games giant Ubisoft on Wednesday reported a record annual loss of almost 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for its 2025-26 financial year, in the midst of a far-reaching restructuring, game delays and cancellations.
Ubisoft reports record annual loss after game delays, cancellations
French games giant Ubisoft on Wednesday reported a record annual loss of almost 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for its 2025-26 financial year, in the midst of a far-reaching restructuring.
Bangladesh measles deaths near 500 but vaccines offer hope
Bangladesh has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign to combat its deadliest measles outbreak in decades that has killed nearly 500 children in just two months, the United Nations children's agency said Wednesday.