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Serbia protesters mark three-months since roof collapse with mass rally
Tens of thousands of protesters blocked roads and occupied bridges in Serbia's Novi Sad on Saturday to push the government into new concessions as they marked three-months since the fatal collapse of a train station in the city sparked an anti-corruption movement.
Overwhelmed? DC crash puts spotlight on US air traffic agency
Prior to this week's fatal airplane crash in Washington, the US air traffic control (ATC) system was regarded as an understaffed operation beset with old and sometimes obsolete equipment.
Marseille's giant 'Good Mother' statue to gleam brighter
A huge golden statue of the Virgin Mary that has for more than a century watched over the French port city of Marseille and its seafarers is this summer to receive a gold-leaf facelift.
Istanbul opposition mayor slams 'judicial harassment'
Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, condemned on Friday what he described as "judicial harassment" targeting him, as thousands of supporters demanded justice outside the court.
Critics say image concerns behind Indian stampede information blackout
Indian officials downplayed a deadly stampede at the world's largest religious festival because they wanted to protect the public image of a potential successor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, analysts and witnesses have said.
US newspaper popularized by 'The Sopranos' to cease printing
Two longstanding US city newspapers, including one immortalized in "The Sopranos," will vanish from newsstands leaving Jersey City without printed news as the media struggles against headwinds nationwide.
Japan sinkhole grows to almost Olympic pool length
Emergency workers in Japan began building a ramp Friday to try and reach a 74-year-old truck driver who has not been heard from since his vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole this week.
Hermoso: Spanish football icon against sexism after forced kiss
Spain attacker Jenni Hermoso lifted the Women's World Cup in August 2023 but her joy was curtailed in the aftermath as she unexpectedly became the leader of a stand against sexism in Spanish football.
'Shouldn't have happened:' DC air collision stuns experts
The midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a US Army Blackhawk helicopter in Washington has puzzled experts, given the perfect flying conditions and strict controls in one of the world's busiest air corridors.
Donald Trump: air crash investigator-in-chief?
Faced with the first big test of his new administration, Donald Trump wanted to show he was in control. Not just as America's consoler-in-chief, but as its chief prosecutor and air accident investigator-in-chief too.
1933 Industries Appoints New CFO and VP Finance
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 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 Mr. Jeremy Fong as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1st, 2025. Mr. Fong brings valuable auditing, capital markets and financial experience.
Figure skating in shock as athletes, coaches perish in US crash
Global figure skating's tight-knit community was in mourning on Thursday after a passenger jet crash in Washington killed two former world champion coaches and young stars from the next generation of top US talent.
Trump blames deadly Washington air collision on 'diversity'
US President Donald Trump -- speaking as the bodies of 67 people were being pulled from Washington's Potomac River -- launched a political attack Thursday blaming diversity hires for the midair collision between an airliner and a military helicopter.
Benin court jails two ex-allies of president for 20 years
A court in Benin on Thursday sentenced two former allies of President Patrice Talon to 20 years in jail on charges of "conspiring against the authority of the state".
BBC apologises to staff over Russell Brand sex complaints
The BBC has apologised to members of staff after an investigation into actor and comedian Russell Brand found some employees felt "unable to raise" concerns about his behaviour, a review released Thursday said.
No survivors after helicopter collides with plane over Washington
Divers pulled bodies from the icy waters of Washington's Potomac river Thursday after a US military helicopter collided midair with a passenger plane carrying 64 people, with officials saying there were likely no survivors.
French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cases
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot, convicted in December for organising the rape of his then wife Gisele Pelicot by dozens of strangers, was being questioned Thursday by an investigating magistrate over an attempted rape, as well as a rape and murder, in the 1990s, his lawyer said.
El Salvador merchants no longer obliged to accept bitcoin
Merchants in El Salvador, the first country to make bitcoin legal tender, will no longer be obliged to accept the cryptocurrency as payment, under a reform adopted to comply with conditions for an international loan.
'I'm out of here': French town braces for rising floods
Floods had nearly encircled and seeped into a French town on Thursday, with officials warning that one nearby river could reach historic levels in coming days.
Six arrested over plot to kidnap French YouTube star
French police have arrested six people on suspicion of plotting to kidnap YouTube star Inoxtag or one of his relatives and demand a ransom, a source close to the case and prosecutors said on Thursday.
Russian champion skaters aboard crashed US plane: state media
Russian figure skaters including world champion couple Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who won the 1994 pairs title, were on board a US passenger jet that crashed in Washington on Wednesday, Russian state news agencies reported.
Koran burner shot dead in Sweden, five arrested
A man who repeatedly burnt the Koran in 2023 in Sweden, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, has been shot dead south of Stockholm, investigators said Thursday, adding that five people had been arrested.
1.2 million in Japan told to use less water to help rescue man from sinkhole
Hopes faded for a 74-year-old man in Japan whose truck was swallowed by a sinkhole as a difficult rescue operation entered its third night Thursday, with the chasm widening and locals urged to limit water use to aid efforts.
Survivors of India festival stampede recount deadly crush
Hindu pilgrim Parvati Gupta braved jostling crowds to be at the world's largest religious festival in India but will leave with injuries that will keep her bedridden for months.
1.2 million in Japan told to use less water to help sinkhole rescue
Japanese authorities have asked 1.2 million people to cut back on showers and laundry to prevent leaking sewage aggravating an operation to rescue a truck driver in a sinkhole.
Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India mega-festival
Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at the world's biggest religious gathering in India on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day earlier that killed at least 30 people.
With 'I'm Still Here,' Brazil confronts ghosts of dictatorship
The global success of Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here" -- riding high after three Oscars nominations -- has set off a national fervor usually reserved for Carnaval or the football World Cup.
Onco-Innovations' Licensed Technology Shows Promise in Enhancing Chemotherapy Effectiveness by Overcoming Cancer Cell Resistance and Inhibiting Cancer Cell Repair
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to provide information on its licensed technology of a new class of PNKP (Polynucleotide Kinase 3'-Phosphatase) inhibitors (the "Technology") which has demonstrated, in a study[1], the ability to enhance the efficacy of cancer killing inhibitors, known as topoisomerase I poisons, in certain cancer treatments. By enhancing cancer cells' sensitivity to topoisomerase I poisons, this breakthrough technology shows the potential, through further research and development, to one day improve patient outcomes across certain cancers by making chemotherapy more effective while also directly inhibiting cancer cells' ability to repair their own DNA. This innovation holds the potential to become a promising and important part of the expanding global cancer therapy market.[2]
The Fresh Factory Appoints Tim Doelman to the Board of Directors
CAROL STREAM, IL / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd. (TSXV:FRSH)(FRA:Q4Z) ("The Fresh Factory" or the "Company"), a mission-driven company for fresh, clean-label, and better-for-you food and beverage brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Doelman to its Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2025. Tim will succeed Besar Xhelili, who is departing from the Board effective January 29, 2025. Mr. Xhelili will continue to serve as an advisor to the Company.
LQR House Launches SWOL Tequila Merch Line, Expanding the Brand’s Bold Identity Beyond the Bottle
MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche ecommerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, is proud to announce the launch of the official merchandise line for its flagship tequila brand, SWOL Tequila. Known for its bold flavors and innovative branding, SWOL Tequila continues to set itself apart with these exciting products designed for tequila enthusiasts who want to carry the SWOL spirit with them everywhere.
CTT Pharma Submits Proposal for NIH Grant
TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / CTT Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (OTC:CTTH) has submitted a grant to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that will aid in further research and commercialization. This grant is being submitted in addition to the Johns Hopkins University grant for clinical trials and this opportunity was suggested to CTT as a grant that would allow for further research and testing.
Spain's top prosecutor denies leaking documents against opposition
Spain's top prosecutor on Wednesday denied leaking legal documents about the partner of the Madrid region's influential conservative leader, legal sources said, a case embarrassing Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.