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Thousands protest in Afghanistan to support Gaza
Thousands of Afghans protested across the country on Friday against the Israeli bombardment in Gaza, responding to a nationwide call by the Taliban authorities.
No permit, no hajj: Saudi intensifies crackdown after heat deaths
Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week's hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions.
Swiss officials halt further evacuations after glacier collapse
Swiss authorities said Friday that they were no longer considering evacuating most residents in the vicinity of a collapsed glacier that destroyed a village, but that they remained vigilant.
Egypt denies court ruling threatens historic monastery
Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine's monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.
Severe floods threaten historic Romanian salt mine
Romanian authorities scrambled Friday to save a salt mine in the northern village of Praid from further damage after heavy rains worsened flooding at a site that provides the region's economic lifeblood.
Ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins BBC libel case
Former Irish republican leader Gerry Adams won a libel case against the BBC on Friday, and was awarded 100,000 euros ($113,000) in damages over a report containing allegations he was involved in killing a British spy.
Comedian Russell Brand to enter pleas on rape charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrived at a London court on Friday where he was due to enter pleas on five charges of sexual offences including rape and sexual assault.
China establishes global mediation body in Hong Kong
China signed a convention on Friday setting up a global mediation body in Hong Kong, which aims to be comparable to organisations such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Second former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmare
A second former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testified Thursday in the music mogul's federal trial, alledging he committed acts of violence against her and others, including sexual assault.
Avant Brands Inc. Announces Voting Results From 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 30, 2025 / Avant Brands Inc. (TSX:AVNT)(OTCQX:AVTBF)(FRA:1BU0) ("Avant" or the "Company"), a leading producer of innovative and award-winning cannabis products, held its annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "Shareholders") on May 30, 2025 (the "Meeting").
GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2025 First Quarter Financial Results
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 30, 2025 / GLG Life Tech Corporation (TSX:GLG) ("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, 2025. 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.
Canadian wildfire emergency spreads to second province
The western Canadian province of Saskatchewan declared a wildfire emergency on Thursday, becoming the second to do so after neighboring Manitoba had ordered 17,000 people to quickly flee their homes in remote communities a day earlier.
Switzerland monitoring for flood risk after huge glacier collapse
Swiss authorities were on Thursday monitoring for possible flood risk in a southern valley, following a massive glacier collapse that created a huge pile of debris after destroying a small village.
Thousands to evacuate as Canada's Manitoba province declares wildfire emergency
More than 17,000 people in Canada's western Manitoba province were being evacuated on Wednesday as the region experienced its worst start to a wildfire season in years.
US vows to 'aggressively' oust Chinese students
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education.
French court jails ex-Syria rebel for 10 years for war crimes
A French court on Wednesday jailed a former Syrian Islamist rebel spokesman to 10 years for his role in atrocities committed in Syria's civil war in the country's first universal justice case.
In world first, Mexican voters to elect all judges
Mexico is set to become the world's only country to let voters elect all of their judges, sparking sharp disagreement about whether the reforms will diminish or strengthen criminal influence over the courts.
Chelsea and Real Betis fans clash before Conference League final
Riot police deployed a water cannon and sealed off parts of central Wroclaw after Chelsea and Real Betis fans clashed ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final in the Polish city.
French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for abusing children
A French court on Wednesday gave the maximum 20-year jail term to a surgeon who admitted sexually abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, but victims, some in tears, expressed disappointment with the verdict.
Kazakhstan to allow hunting once endangered antelopes
Kazakhstan said Wednesday it will authorise the hunting of saiga antelopes, once an endangered species that the government says is now threatening farming in the vast Central Asian country.
Iran hangs man convicted of Israel spying, activists slam 'unfair' trial
Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, in defiance of pleas from his family and activists for his life to be spared after what they described as an unfair trial.
More to life than football, says Klopp after Liverpool parade crash
Liverpool's beloved former manager Jurgen Klopp said there are more "serious things in the world than football" after car ploughed into supporters at the end of a parade to celebrate the club's Premier League title triumph.
US suspends student visa processing in fresh swipe at foreign applicants
The US State Department on Tuesday ordered the suspension of student visa processing, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks unprecedented control of the nation's universities by slashing funding and curbing international enrollment.
Sun, sand and suspects: Spain seduces fugitive criminals
With its sun-drenched beaches and vibrant nightlife, Spain has long been a top destination -- not just for tourists, but also for criminals looking to vanish.
Rocking 'King Lear' to draw young audience in Iran
An Iranian director is breathing new life into William Shakespeare's "King Lear" with a bold staging in Tehran infused with rock music and a dazzling light show to attract younger audiences.
Peru arrests extortion gang that used Nazi symbols to sow terror
Police in Peru have captured a group of extortionists that used Nazi insignia to intimidate their victims, authorities said Tuesday.
EQ Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results
EQ Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Updates from the Company's AGM
FP Newspapers Inc. Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / FP Newspapers Inc. ("FPI" or the "Corporation") announces that all resolutions presented to shareholders at the Corporation's annual general meeting held on May 28, 2025, were approved by the shareholders.
Organto Foods Announces Record First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO, ON AND BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTC PINK:OGOFF)(FSE:OGF) ("Organto" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), except where specifically noted.
NanoViricides to Present at the BIO International Convention in Boston on Monday, June 16, 2025
SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American:NNVC) (the "Company"), a clinical stage leader developing revolutionary broad-spectrum antiviral drugs that the virus cannot escape, announced that it will be presenting on Monday, June 16th, at 2:30pm at the BIO International Convention 2025 in Boston, MA.
At trial former Combs employee alleges kidnapping, death threats
A former assistant of Sean Combs testified Tuesday that the music mogul often threatened and once kidnapped her in a jealous rage related to his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura.
France foils new crypto kidnapping plot, arrests over 20: source
France has foiled the latest in a spate of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, and detained more than 20 people over that attempt and another against crypto boss Pierre Noizat's family, a police source said Tuesday.