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Hitler's Austrian birthplace to become a police station
Austria will formally open a new police station on Wednesday in Adolf Hitler's former house, in the hope of deterring today's ascendant far-right extremists from making the pilgrimage to the Nazi dictator's birthplace.
India's domestic workers go online as instant services boom
Racing against a stopwatch, a group of women folds bedsheets as they train to join an Indian startup that offers instant home services, transforming a traditionally word-of-mouth sector and promising better pay.
Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history
Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history.
Shareholder Presentation via Investor Meet Company
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V:SEI)(AIM:SEI)(OTCQX:SEUSF) ("Sintana" or the "Company") an international upstream oil and gas exploration company, advises that Robert Bose, Chief Executive Officer and Eytan Uliel, President will provide a live Management Update presentation via Investor Meet Company on Aug 6, 2026 at 11:00 EDT/16:00 BST.
AI boom lifts Mexico tech exports, complicating Trump trade goals
The United States' frenzied rush to build out AI infrastructure has boosted exports of Mexican technology, complicating President Donald Trump's hand heading into trade negotiations.
French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
France's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.
Trump 'not finished' with Iran as Tehran steps up strikes
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States was not finished attacking Iran, as Tehran stepped up its strikes across the Middle East.
French senators back social media ban for under-15s
France's parliament on Tuesday was set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.
Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane
With its extended, foldable "wing of tomorrow" unveiled Tuesday at the Farnborough airshow, Airbus is moving closer to the 2030 launch of its new single-aisle aircraft, Bruno Fichefeux, head of future programs at Airbus, told AFP.
French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first
French lawmakers on Tuesday were set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, putting France at the forefront of such efforts in the European Union.
Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices
Stock markets rose Tuesday as technology shares rebounded further, while oil prices climbed as Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf.
General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat
General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offset a hit from costs tied to winding down electric vehicle investments.
Philippines, China summon ambassadors over clash in disputed waters
The Philippines and China summoned each other's ambassadors on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manila's allies.
Stock markets, oil prices climb
Stock markets rose Tuesday, with rebounding technology share prices helping Asian indices in particular.
South Africa's anti-migrant unrest sparks smalltown suspicion, fear
Armoured vehicles carried around 20 soldiers through a rundown area outside South Africa's normally calm seaside town of Jeffreys Bay, back up for police after an explosion of anti-migrant violence.
Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.
New UK govt tackles cost of living with energy tax cut
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by planning to remove tax on household electricity bills.
Novartis says buoyed by new treatments in second quarter
Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said Tuesday that group sales exceeded expectations in the second quarter of 2026, on the back of a range of new products.
South Korea president urges regulator action on leveraged stock funds
South Korea's president urged financial watchdogs to take "necessary measures" over new highly speculative investment products tied to the fortunes of the nation's AI chipmakers after share price declines left investors nursing losses.
For Ukraine's drones, names are part of the battle
Some intercept drones attack Ukrainian cities, while others strike oil refineries hundreds of kilometres away in Russia. But Ukrainian drones are also known for their unconventional names, with humour becoming part of psychological warfare.
Countries move to ban social media for children
Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures.
Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases
Asian stocks mostly rebounded after days of losses on Tuesday led by technology shares, while oil prices eased slightly even as Iran said it had struck hit US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.
French youth social media ban meets age check conundrum
France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities are facing a puzzle on how to manage age checks.
French lawmakers expected to approve social media ban for under-15s
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union.
Rubio in Philippines as US condemns 'dangerous' China actions
The United States condemned "dangerous and aggressive actions" by China following a clash with the Philippine navy in the South China Sea, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila on Tuesday for a meeting of Southeast Asian nations.
Redwood AI Announces Closing of $3.5 Million Private Placement
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Caldwell Appoints Steven Price Co-Leader of Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the appointment of Steven Price as co-leader of its Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice. Price will join John Blank in leading the practice as Caldwell continues to expand its capabilities across the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Horizon Aircraft Secures LOI with V-Star Powered Lift Aviation for the Purchase of Up to 100 Hybrid eVTOLs for $600 Million
V-Star's addition of Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOLs to its fleet will deliver faster, more affordable emergency air response across Australia
Allied Universal Appoints Melissa Butler Vice President of Communications
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that Melissa Butler has joined the company as vice president of communications.
Alset AI Announces Closing of Third Tranche and Five-Year Maturity Extension of Loan Transaction
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTCQB:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60,WKN:A40M0J) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated July 20, 2026, it has closed the third tranche (the "Third Tranche") of its loan transaction with Mr. Randy Gilling (the "Lender") in the aggregate principal amount of up to $3,000,000 (the "Transaction"). The Lender advanced $220,000 in the Third Tranche, and to date, has advanced $915,000.
iFabric & GermstopSQ Advancing New Hard Surface Antimicrobial
MARKHAM, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / iFabric Corp. ("iFabric") (TSX:IFA)(OTCQX:IFABF) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc. ("IFTNA"), has signed an agreement with GermstopSQ Inc. ("Germstop") to formulate, manufacture, and commercialize new durable, active antimicrobial hard-surface coating technology.
Latin-America Updates
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V:SEI)(AIM:SEI)(OTCQX:SEUSF) ("Sintana" or the "Company"), an international upstream oil and gas exploration company, provides the following updates in relation to activities in Latin-America.