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French couple from virus-hit ship describe voyage as 'unlikely adventure'
Julia and Roland Seitre, a French couple aboard the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, said passengers remained calm, called their journey an "unlikely adventure", and urged against unnecessary drama.
WHO says hantavirus risk low as countries prep repatriation flights
The World Health Organization insisted Friday that the hantavirus outbreak posed a minimal risk to the general public, as countries prepared to repatriate passengers stuck on the cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak.
What to know about Nigeria's court martial over 2025 coup plot
A court martial over last year's foiled coup plot in Nigeria is expected to get under way Friday, two weeks after the judges were sworn in.
'Blessed' Leo marks one year as pope with southern Italy visit
Pope Leo XIV said he felt "blessed" as he marked one year as leader of the Catholic Church on Friday with a visit to southern Italy, after weeks dominated by a clash with Washington.
Leo marks one-year anniversary with visit to southern Italy
Pope Leo XIV marks one year as leader of the Catholic Church Friday with a visit to southern Italy, celebrating the milestone with his flock after weeks dominated by a clash with Washington.
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Three hikers, including two foreigners, died and 10 were missing after Mount Dukono on Indonesia's eastern Halmahera island erupted Friday, spewing an ash cloud about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, a local police chief said.
Caged and fed 'cookies': Rescuing Armenia's captive bears
For years, Syrian brown bears Nairi, Aram and their cub Lola were trapped in a three-metre-wide cage in Armenia's capital Yerevan, living in their own faeces and fed with sweets.
Leo marks one year as pope in Pompeii, Naples
Pope Leo XIV marks one year as leader of the Catholic Church Friday with a visit to southern Italy, returning to his flock after weeks dominated by a clash with Washington.
IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
Two Australian women "kept a female slave" after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State group, police said Friday after they were charged in Melbourne.
Onco-Innovations Progresses Toward IND Preparation as Nucro-Technics Commences Bioanalysis for PNKP Inhibitor Technology
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN:A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") announces that Nucro-Technics Inc. ("Nucro-Technics"), a Toronto-based contract research organization collaborating with Onco on preclinical development, has commenced advanced bioanalytical work in support of the Company's ongoing non-GLP1 pharmacokinetic (PK) and biodistribution animal model study involving A83B4C63, the active pharmaceutical ingredient ("API") for Onco's exclusively-licensed PNKP Inhibitor Technology (the "Technology"). The initiation of this work represents a significant step forward in translating the Technology from early-stage discovery into a development-ready therapeutic candidate.
Water Ways Announces Corporate Updates
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Water Ways Technologies Inc. (TSXV:WWT) ("Water Ways" or the "Company") announces that Heartnut Grove WWT Inc. ("Heartnut"), a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the Company, intends to make a voluntary assignment in bankruptcy pursuant to the provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada). Albert Gelman Inc. is the trustee (the "Trustee") to be appointed to administer Heartnut's bankrupt estate.
Integrated BioPharma Reports Results for its Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
HILLSIDE, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Integrated BioPharma, Inc. ((OTCQX:INBP)) (the "Company" or "INBP") reports its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
TruMerit and Credivera Issue First Verifiable Digital Credentials for Global Healthcare Professionals
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / TruMerit, a global leader in healthcare workforce development and credential verification, today announced that it has issued its first verifiable digital credentials to healthcare professionals through a new partnership with Credivera, marking a major step forward in secure, portable credential verification for the global healthcare workforce.
Jaguar Health Regains Compliance with Nasdaq's Publicly Held Shares Requirement and Receives Additional Extension, Until May 18, 2026, to Demonstrate Compliance with Nasdaq's Bid Price Rule
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAGX) ("Jaguar" or the "Company") today provided an update on the status of the Company's listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq"). On May 6, 2026, Jaguar received a decision letter from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel ("Panel") granting the Company's request for an extension to demonstrate compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
Nepra Foods Inc. to Present at the 16th Annual LD Micro Invitational
CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(OTCQB:NPRFF) ("Nepra" or the "Company") announced today that it will be participating in the 16th Annual LD Micro Invitational at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles, CA May 18th and 19th, 2026. Nepra Foods has been invited to present at this year's event. Billy Hogan, CEO, Chadwick White, CVO, and Kim Mayo, Investor Relations, will be speaking on behalf of the Company.
30 passengers left hantavirus ship in Saint Helena: cruise operator
A total of 30 passengers left the hantavirus-stricken Hondius during its call at the remote British island of Saint Helena, the cruise ship's Dutch operator said Thursday.
US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope
The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican on Thursday after talks between top diplomat Marco Rubio and Pope Leo, weeks after Donald Trump's astonishing attack on the first US pontiff.
Queue Ventures Announces Results of Special Meeting of Custom Health, Inc. in Connection With Previously Announced Plan of Arrangement
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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q1 2026 Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, which are available on the Company's website at www.PolarisREI.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The dollar figures below are denominated in US Dollars unless noted otherwise.
UniDoc to Update and Relaunch Legacy eHealth Systems with Pawnee Mental Health Services Across Rural Kansas
Ex-AMD Telemedicine account aims to relaunch utilizing UniDoc Connect-enabled eHealth system
Victim's lawyer alleges Boeing was 'negligent' in 2019 Ethiopian crash
US aviation giant Boeing was "negligent" in the 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the lawyer for the family of one of the victims told a Chicago federal civil court on Wednesday.
Malian singer Rokia Traore gets suspended jail in Belgian custody case
Malian singer Rokia Traore was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence by a Brussels court on Wednesday in a long-running dispute over the custody of her daughter.
Cruise ship passenger with hantavirus being treated in Zurich
A former passenger on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being treated in a Zurich hospital having tested positive for the disease, Swiss authorities said Wednesday.
Ryanair's O'Leary urges pre-flight morning booze ban
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has urged a ban on serving alcohol in airport bars before morning flights in an effort to tackle drunk and aggressive passengers.
Evacuations 'ongoing' from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Evacuations were taking place Wednesday from a cruise ship stricken with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the World Health Organization said, as experts confirmed a rare strain that can be transmitted between humans.
Cambodian PM's cousin says owned 30% of scam-linked firm
A cousin of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Wednesday he owned a 30 percent stake in a digital payments platform linked to cyberscams and money laundering and sanctioned by Washington.
Hegseth's church brings its Christian nationalism to Washington
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth invited Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson, who opposes a woman's right to vote, to preach at the Defense Department earlier this year.
Afrobeats' Tiwa Savage nurtures Africa's future talent
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage walked around a music centre in Lagos, smiling, listening and giving words of encouragement to scores of young artists in an elite music training programme.
Bondi Beach mass shooting accused faces 19 extra charges
A man accused of murdering 15 people in an antisemitic mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach is facing a raft of fresh charges, court records released Wednesday showed.
Judge orders German car-ramming suspect to psychiatric hospital
A man suspected of ploughing a car into a crowd in the German city of Leipzig, killing two people, was ordered into a psychiatric hospital by a judge on Tuesday.
Zomedica Announces Record First Quarter Revenue of $8.8 Million, Reflecting 35% Annual Growth; and $47.5 Million in Liquidity
Zomedica surpasses $8 million in first quarter revenue for the first time and delivers record year-over-year revenue for 21st straight quarter.
Pivotree Announces Resignation of Board Director Patrick Meneley
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / Pivotree Inc. (TSXV:PVT) ("Pivotree" or the "Company") today announced that Patrick Meneley has resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.