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Christ icon's procession draws thousands to streets of Philippine capital
Tens of thousands of Philippine Catholics twirled white cloths and chanted "Viva, viva" as a historic statue of Jesus Christ was paraded through the streets of Manila on Friday in the nation's biggest annual religious event.
Avant Brands Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Avant Brands Inc. (TSX:AVNT)(OTCQX:AVTBF)(FRA:1BU0) ("Avant" or the "Company"), a leading producer of innovative and award-winning cannabis products, announces that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved the adoption of a shareholder rights plan (the "Shareholder Rights Plan"), pursuant to a shareholder rights plan agreement entered into with Computershare Investor Services Inc., as rights agent, dated and effective January 9, 2026.
Brazil's Lula vetoes bill reducing Bolsonaro's sentence
Brazil's left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday vetoed a measure that would have dramatically reduced the prison sentence of former far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, convicted last year of coup plotting.
Trump says no pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related crimes, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon, but the US president said he does not plan to grant clemency to the hip-hop star.
New protests, strikes hit Iran as security forces open fire
Protesters denounced the Iranian authorities and staged strike actions Thursday in a new wave of demonstrations that have spread across the Islamic republic, as rights groups accused security forces of shooting on people in several locations.
Joshua pays tribute to close friends killed in crash
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua paid a moving tribute on Thursday to the two close friends killed in a car crash in Nigeria, labelling them "brothers" and "great men".
Protesters, US law enforcement clash after immigration officer kills woman
Protesters clashed with law enforcement officers in Minneapolis on Thursday after the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent triggered outrage fueled by the Trump administration's insistence she was guilty of "domestic terrorism."
French ex-spy chief cops suspended jail term for 15 mn euro shakedown
A former head of France's foreign intelligence agency was handed a one-year suspended jail sentence Thursday for attempted extortion worth millions of euros.
New clashes hit Iran as opposition urges protests, strikes
Security forces used tear gas and live fire to disperse protesters in Iran, rights groups said Thursday, as people angered by economic crisis kept up their challenge to the authorities and exiled opposition groups urged new protests as well as strikes.
China confirms extradition of accused scam boss from Cambodia
Accused scam boss Chen Zhi has been extradited to China from Cambodia, Beijing confirmed on Thursday, after he was indicted by the United States over alleged multibillion-dollar fraud.
New clashes in Iran as opposition urges more protests
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in Iran as people angered by the economic situation in the Islamic republic kept up their challenge to the authorities and the exiled opposition Thursday urged them to step up their actions.
Australia to hold royal commission inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting
Australia will hold a royal commission inquiry into the mass shooting that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as he faced public demands for answers.
Viral 'Chinese Trump' wins laughs on both sides of Pacific
Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, impersonator Ryan Chen mimics the US president's voice and gestures with such accuracy that he has become a social media phenomenon with his funny videos.
Lidl to drop broadcast TV ads in France
German hard discount food retailer Lidl announced Thursday it would halt spots on broadcast television in France, where it is one of the country's top advertisers.
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests
A US immigration officer shot and killed an American woman on the streets of Minneapolis Wednesday, leading to huge protests and outrage from local leaders who rejected White House claims she was a domestic terrorist.
Travel Nevada Presents The Neon in Nature Series, Featuring Artwork by DARIUSTWIN, at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, January 15 - April 6, 2026
Unique exhibition marks DARIUSTWIN's first museum show in the U.S.
AIML subsidiary NeuralCloud Solutions Inc., Signs Non-Binding Commercial Term Sheet with Lakeshore Cardiology to Deploy CardioYield(TM) for AI-Powered Holter Analysis
Agreement positions NeuralCloud's AI-driven cardiac platform for Holter monitoring and ambulatory patient workflow.Partnership introduces CardioYield™ powered by MaxYield™ for automated, reliable Holter analysis.
Ascend Advanced Therapies - ABL Inc. Further Strengthens Executive Team as It Drives Forward an Ambitious Growth Strategy
Seiga Ohmine to join as Chief Commercial Officer, Sharad Dubey as Chief Financial Officer and Patrick Lansky as Senior Vice President of Global Business DevelopmentAppointments underscore Ascend-ABL's commitment to scientific rigor, operational excellence, and strategic growth
Lighthouse Names Georg Beyschlag Chief Financial Officer as Company Scales for Next Phase of Global Growth
Current CFO Matthias Geeroms transitions to Head of Corporate Development
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
An immigration agent in Minneapolis shot dead a woman Wednesday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense.
3,000 tourists evacuated as Argentine Patagonia battles wildfires
Argentine authorities have evacuated some 3,000 tourists from a sparsely populated Patagonian district ravaged by wildfires for days, officials said Wednesday.
Arraignment postponed for Rob Reiner's son over parents' murder
An arraignment for the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner over the stabbing deaths of his parents was postponed Wednesday, after his lawyer stepped back from the case.
Accused scam boss Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China: Phnom Penh
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, who was indicted by the United States on fraud and money-laundering charges for running a multibillion-dollar cyberscam network from Cambodia, has been arrested there and extradited to China, Phnom Penh said Wednesday.
Frenchwoman accused of libel over Nazi 'collaborator' family novel
A historian of the Nazi occupation of France was being sued Wednesday by her own relatives for alleged libel after she promoted her first novel as inspired by her family's history.
UN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid'
The United Nations on Wednesday said decades-long discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its "apartheid system".
Vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown
For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan's dire labour needs.
EQ Works Renews Multi-Year Partnership with One of Canada's Leading Media and Entertainment Companies
Engagement Continues to Build Upon EQ's Powerful Data Solutions, Advanced Targeting and Real-Time Reporting
Ovation Science Secures New Canadian Patent; Strengthening IP Position and Expanding Commercial Opportunities for Topical Cannabis Products
Canadian Patent Enhances Market Exclusivity and Licensing PotentialExpands Global Intellectual Property Portfolio Supporting Long-Term Revenue Growth
Forte Group Confirms Effective Date of Corporate Name Change to VANTA, advancing its Blackwater Ready-to-Drink Platform and Longevity-Focused Nutraceutical Strategy, and Announces Strategic Share Consolidation to Advance Corporate Growth and Capital Markets Presence
News Release Highlights:Forte Group has confirmed the effective date of its previously announced corporate name change to Vanta Holdings Inc. ("VANTA") and approved a strategic 10-for-1 share consolidation, both to take effect at the start of trading on January 13, 2026, advancing the Company's corporate growth strategy and capital markets positioning.The transition to the VANTA identity unifies the Company's Blackwater ready-to-drink platform and longevity-focused nutraceutical portfolio under a single, modernized brand, aligning the parent company and its consumer-facing product ecosystem and supporting scalable commercialization across Canadian, U.S., and international markets.The share consolidation is intended to enhance the marketability of the Company's common shares, improve investor accessibility, and provide flexibility to support future corporate initiatives and financing activities, while aligning the Company's capital structure with its long-term operational and growth objectives.
Nepra Foods Appoints Cotter Stern as Director of Ingredient Sales
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(FSE:2P6)(OTCQB:NPRFF), a leader in specialty ingredients and allergen-free products, today announced the appointment of Cotter Stern as Director of Ingredient Sales. With over 15 years of experience in organic food trading, Mr. Stern brings deep technical understanding of global commodity markets and a proven track record of building sustainable supply chains. Mr. Stern's esteemed reputation will accelerate Nepra Foods' growth trajectory.
AI/ML Appoints Erik Suokas as Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate Commercial Execution and Operational Scale
Appointment Supports AIML's Commercial Execution and Operational Scale as the Company Advances Its AI-Driven Cardiac PlatformLeadership Addition Aligns Revenue, Delivery, and Product Execution as AIML Transitions from Innovation to Scale
AMC Health Announces Breakthrough in AI-Driven Alert Precision for Virtual Care Program
New data science-driven alert framework expected to reduce clinician burden by 45% while preserving industry-leading outcomes, critical amid workforce shortages and rural care challenges