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Maradona trial on hold over possible medical evidence mix-up
The latest trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was suspended Thursday following claims that kidney test results presented to the court came from his father.
What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world
This year's El Nino is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far.
As Europe's rivers recede, shippers scramble to limit damage
Exceptionally low river levels in a Europe hit hard by drought and record heat have plunged transporters into turmoil this summer, driving up costs that everyday consumers could end up bearing.
Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'
Belgium's largest wildfire in a century was brought "under control" Thursday after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.
Germany identifies far-right suspect in deadly 1970 antisemitic attack
German investigators said Thursday they had identified a far-right suspect who allegedly carried out a notorious 1970 arson attack on a Jewish centre in Munich that killed seven Holocaust survivors.
China jails founder, fines disgraced property giant Evergrande
China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the group more than $2 billion on Thursday for offences including fraud, five years after a high-profile default.
Australian prosecutors demand life in prison for mushroom killer
Australian prosecutors asked judges Thursday to stiffen mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's prison sentence -- saying she should never be set free.
Rafts on Rome's Tiber River cool down overheated tourists
Forget the long lines at Roman ruins and overpriced gelato -- sweating tourists are enjoying a break from the scorching heat by rafting on the Eternal City's Tiber River.
Brazilian narco violence spills over into tranquil Bolivia
A river port in the Amazon has emerged as a new battleground in the Latin American drug trade as Brazilian gangs cross into neighboring Bolivia to battle for control of cocaine supply routes.
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen Provided Critical Guidance as Actor Ernest Harden Jr. Faced a Medical Emergency While Filming The Pitt
Beloved Actor Ernest Harden Jr. is Grateful, Healthy and Excited to Get Back to Work
EQ Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
40% Sequential Revenue Growth and Record ClearLake Quarter Reflect Growing Momentum Across EQ's Proprietary Platforms
Wi2Wi Reports 59% Revenue Growth to US$2.32M and Returns to Profitability with US$251K Net Income in Q2 2026
MIDDLETON, WI / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Wi2Wi Corporation ("Wi2WI" or the "Company")(TSXV:YTY), announces financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Q2 2026 Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on the company website at www.wi2wi.com.
Avant Brands Completes EU GMP Audit at Flowr Facility
KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Avant Brands Inc. (TSX:AVNT)(OTCQX:AVTBF)(FRA:1BU) ("Avant" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the completion of its European Union Good Manufacturing Practice ("EU GMP") audit at the Company's largest cultivation facility, The Flowr Group Okanagan Inc. ("Flowr"), located in Kelowna, B.C.
UniDoc Health Signs MOU with Ventripoint Diagnostics to Evaluate Remote Cardiac Assessment and Screening Platform
Proposed collaboration would combine UniDoc's connected-care infrastructure with Ventripoint's AI-enabled cardiac imaging platform
Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Ecuador's intelligence chief and five US citizens died when a tourist helicopter crashed in central Kenya on Wednesday, killing all seven people on board, officials said.
Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab
The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, saying it had ordered a criminal investigation into the killing which drew international outrage.
Evacuation orders lifted in Belgian wildfire zone
Authorities in Belgium and Germany on Wednesday lifted the last remaining evacuation orders in the border region where firefighters appeared to be gaining the upper hand against the massive High Fens wildfire.
Belgian fire of the century 'encircled' but fight goes on
Firefighters hacked their way through boggy terrain overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but crews were still battling numerous flare-ups in the High Fens nature reserve.
Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief Akane
Tokyo objected on Wednesday to sanctions imposed by the United States against International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane of Japan, calling Washington's latest salvo against the institution "very unfortunate".
Australian mushroom killer suffered miscarriage of justice, lawyers say
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson suffered a "substantial" miscarriage of justice in her trial, her lawyers said on Wednesday as they sought to quash her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.
Belgian wildfire 'encircled' but situation still 'complicated'
Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the ground "remains complicated" with crews battling several new flare-ups, authorities said Wednesday.
Aussie Rules club suspends five players for drinking, bringing women to hotel
Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans suspended five players on Wednesday for late-night drinking and bringing women to their hotel after a game.
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to 'innocuous' evidence at appeal
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.
Australian court begins appeal hearing for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson
Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson began an appeal on Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder case that made headlines worldwide.
Onco-Innovations Enters into LOI with Ifowonco for Exclusive Option and Worldwide Licence to LAG-3 Small-Molecule Inhibitor Program
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt:W1H,WKN:A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Ifowonco Informatics Incorporated ("Ifowonco") as an initial step toward negotiating a definitive agreement that would, if completed, grant Onco an exclusive option relating to Ifowonco's proprietary small-molecule inhibitor program targeting lymphocyte-activation gene 3 ("LAG-3") (the "LAG-3 Program").
Jaguar Health Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financials
Company remains sharply focused on its ongoing global development program for crofelemer for rare intestinal failure (IF) diseases; as announced, presentation at ESPGHAN 2026 described additional groundbreaking results of evaluation of crofelemer as adjunctive oral therapy for the treatment of pediatric IF, which demonstrate reduction of parenteral support normalized to body weight of up to 48% in patient with the ultrarare microvillus inclusion disease (MVID); company expects clinical package for NDA for MVID to be ready by end of 2026, allowing submission of NDA in Q2 2027REMINDER: Jaguar to host investor webcast Wednesday, August 19 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern regarding Q2 2026 financials and company updates (click here to register)
Revive Therapeutics Announces Proposed Shares for Debt Settlement
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / Revive Therapeutics Ltd. ("Revive" or the "Company") (OTCQB:RVVTF)(CSE:RVV)(Frankfurt:31R), a life sciences company focused on the research and development of therapeutics for biodefence and pandemic preparedness, announces a proposed debt settlement pursuant to which the Company intends to issue up to 1,221,516 common shares in the capital of the Company (the "Settlement Shares") at a deemed price of $0.05 per Settlement Share to settle an aggregate of $61,061 in outstanding trade payables owing to two arm's length creditors of the Company (the "Debt Settlement").
Revive Therapeutics Outlines Strategy to Build a Biodefence and Pandemic Preparedness Therapeutics Portfolio
Positive DRDC findings support the next phase for bucillamine as Revive plans to pursue government-backed development opportunities, expand intellectual property and evaluate complementary therapeutics
BioNxt Advances Cladribine Clinical Program with Completion of the Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (IMPD) Ahead of Human Clinical Studies
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTCQB:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce the completion of the Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier ("IMPD") for BNT23001, the Company's lead proprietary sublingual cladribine oral dissolvable film (ODF) product candidate for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Completion of the IMPD represents a significant regulatory milestone and advances BioNxt's lead development program toward its planned first human bioequivalence study.
Firefighters in 'crucial' push to encircle Belgian wildfire
Firefighters headed into a "crucial" all-night push Tuesday to encircle Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, despite rainclouds paralysing air support operations over the High Fens nature reserve.
US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized."