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Disney suspends Venezuelan workers after protected status revoked
Entertainment giant Disney has placed at least 45 Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave, the company told AFP Thursday, following the US Supreme Court's decision to allow the revocation of a special legal status that shielded them from deportation.

Rapper Kid Cudi testifies of torched car in Sean Combs trial
US rapper Kid Cudi on Thursday described having his home broken into and his car set on fire amid music mogul Sean Combs's rage over his one-time girlfriend Casandra Ventura's relationship with the rapper.

France detains 55 men in child sex abuse crackdown
Fifty-five men including a priest, a paramedic, and a music teacher were arrested in France this week as part of an operation to dismantle a suspected paedophile ring operating via the Telegram messaging app, authorities said on Thursday.

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington
Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead at a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine" as he was arrested, sparking new international tensions over anti-Semitism.

UK agrees deal over Chagos Islands despite court challenge
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Thursday he had signed a contentious deal to return the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius after a judge paved the way for the deal to proceed.

France detains 55 men in paedophile ring crackdown
Fifty-five men were arrested in France this week as part of an operation to dismantle a suspected paedophile ring operating via the Telegram messaging app, authorities said Thursday.

Romanian court rejects far-right candidate's election appeal
Romania's constitutional court on Thursday validated the results of the presidential run-off vote at the weekend, won by pro-European Nicusor Dan, after rejecting an appeal by his defeated far-right rival.

Spain probes organised crime link in murder of ex-Ukraine MP
Spanish authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a pro-Russia former Ukrainian MP as a likely organised crime hit but have not ruled out political motives, a police source said Thursday.

Jewish museum shooting suspect mistaken for victim: witnesses
A gunman who killed two people outside a Jewish museum in Washington on Wednesday was initially mistaken for a victim of the shooting and allowed into the building, witnesses said.

Irish rappers Kneecap deny Hezbollah support after terror charge
Irish rappers Kneecap on Thursday denied supporting a proscribed group and vowed to defend themselves after a singer was charged with a "terror" offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert.

'Serious' accident at North Korea warship launch: state media
A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act".

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington
Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US and Israeli leaders expressing shock and outrage over the killings.

Two Israeli staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington
Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings.

India's mother tongue teaching spells reading success
Sitting together on the classroom floor in Kalyanpur in northwest India, a dozen children aged five and six are trying to identify Hindi words beginning with the "p" sound.

Young Mongolians demand PM resign over corruption claims
Hundreds of young Mongolians turned out this week in the country's capital calling for the prime minister's resignation on allegations of corruption, a longstanding source of deep public anger in the landlocked democracy.

Onco-Innovations Announces Appointment of Professor Steven Jones as Senior Scientific Advisor, Strengthening Technical Acumen in AI-Powered Precision Oncology
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN:A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Steven Jones as Senior Scientific Advisor. Professor Jones will play a key role in advancing the Company's mission to transform cancer care through AI-powered precision oncology.

Bio_Sole International Acquires Atlantic Footcare, Establishing U.S. Manufacturing Hub for AI-Powered Wearables
Acquisition establishes U.S. manufacturing base to scale AI-powered biometric wearables across healthcare, enterprise safety, and identity sectors.

1933 Industries To Complete Purchase of 9% Interest of Cultivation and Production Subsidiary
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTC PINK:TGIFF), a Nevada-focused cannabis cultivator and producer, is pleased to announce that the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "MIPA") entered into by its wholly owned subsidiary, FN Pharmaceuticals, and Mr. Caleb Zobrist (the "Seller") to acquire his nine percent (9%) of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Alternative Medicine Association LC ("AMA") has been amended (refer to news release dated April 8, 2024).

AI/ML Establishes Innovation Committee, Appoints Dr. Drew Dundas as Chair
New board‑level committee will steer regulatory strategy, IP development, and product innovation across AIML's AI‑driven health‑tech portfolio

The New Rational FDA COVID Vaccine Policy is Long Overdue, Says NanoViricides' Dr. Diwan
SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2025 / Dr. Anil Diwan, President of NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE Amer.:NNVC ) (the "Company"), comments on the new COVID Vaccine policy adopted by the US FDA.

Consumer groups want airlines to pay for baggage fees 'distress'
Sixteen European consumer groups on Wednesday called on the European Union to take action against seven low-cost airlines over their baggage fees.

Irish rapper charged over Hezbollah flag at London concert: police
A member of Irish rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert, police said on Wednesday.

Vietnam jails 23 people over rare earths exploitation
A Vietnamese court on Wednesday jailed 23 officials and business people over the illegal exploitation and export of rare earths.

Macron party backs banning hijab in public spaces for under 15s
French President Emmanuel Macron's political party wants to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, with the government set to review a report Wednesday on the spread of "political Islamism" in France.

Cyberattack costs UK retailer Marks & Spencer £300 mn
British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer on Wednesday said a cyberattack disrupting its online service is set to last through to July and hit group profit by around £300 million ($404 million).

Flood victims stranded on roofs as downpours lash eastern Australia
Fast-moving floodwaters rose Wednesday in eastern Australia, inundating homes and leaving residents stranded on their roofs overnight, as authorities warned more rain was expected in coming days.

High-flying young electricians wire UK energy switch
Perched 45 metres (148 feet) high, young apprentice electricians replace a connection atop a pylon. In the UK, National Grid recruitment is at full power as its electricity network adapts for renewables.

Medicure Reports Financial Results for Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 and Annual General Meeting Director Election Results
WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC Pink: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, 2025.

Pet Diets Are Quietly Contributing to Climate Change - but There's a Simple Fix
A new study has revealed that conventional meat-based pet food carries a largely unrecognized environmental cost - contributing significantly to land use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and climate breakdown. The review, just published, found that pet food production is closely tied to the livestock industry, which is responsible for at least one-fifth of annual global GHG emissions.

Jaguar Health Announces $1.5 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAGX) ("Jaguar" or "the Company"), today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the purchase and sale of 246,306 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $6.09 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In a concurrent private placement, the Company agreed to issue to investors unregistered warrants to purchase up to 492,612 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.84 per share that will be immediately exercisable upon issuance and will expire on the earlier of (i) 24 months from the date of issuance, (ii) the consummation of a fundamental transaction and (iii) the consummation of a liquidation event. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about May 22, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Zomedica Launches Enhanced Equine Insulin Assay for the TRUFORMA(R) Diagnostic Platform Featuring an Extended Range and Automatic Sample Dilution
The TRUFORMA Platform now has the widest dynamic range (without manual dilution) available either at the Point of Care or from a Reference Lab

Mother of Combs's ex Cassie testifies at music mogul's trial
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs's ex-partner Cassie testified Tuesday about threats and violence experienced by her daughter during her decade-long relationship with the music mogul.