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India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink
India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the crisis-ridden Middle East, analysts say.
Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks
From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.
Aussie Rules fires appeals chair over ruling on anti-gay slur
Australian Rules football said Saturday it has fired the chair of its appeals board after it reduced a player's penalty for using a homophobic slur because offensive language was "commonplace" on the field.
Billionaire Elon Musk enters courtroom showdown with OpenAI
Jury selection is to begin Monday in a high-profile legal battle between billionaire Elon Musk and artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which he accuses of betraying its non-profit mission.
OpenAI CEO apologizes to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has apologized to a Canadian town devastated by a February mass shooting, saying he was "deeply sorry" the company did not notify police about the killer's troubling ChatGPT account.
'Natural' birth control risks unwanted pregnancy, experts warn
After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant.
EU trade chief seeks 'positive traction' on US steel tariffs
The EU is seeking more progress in easing the effects of US steel tariffs, its trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Friday, adding that talks are "going in a positive direction."
Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget
EU leaders had their swords already drawn when they plunged into intense discussions Friday over the 27-country bloc's next seven-year budget, with the usual frugal nations pushing to contain spending.
Renewed hopes of Iran peace talks keep oil under $100 per barrel
Oil prices fell on Friday after it appeared a second round of Middle East talks was back on, bolstering prospects for an end to a war that has crippled energy shipments from the Gulf.
Ryanair says to cut Berlin flights, blaming taxes
Budget airline Ryanair said Friday that it would reduce flights to and from Berlin starting in October and relocate aircraft based in the German capital, citing comparatively high costs and taxes.
From sun to subsoil, how countries are moving away from fossil fuels
Heating with geothermal energy, lighting with solar panels, cooking with biodegradable waste: how can we live with less oil and gas?
Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac
German carmaker Porsche announced on Friday the sale of its stakes in sports car manufacturer Bugatti Rimac to a consortium led by a US fund founded by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family.
Bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales set to fail
A contentious bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was set to fail Friday after running out of parliamentary time, having been stuck in the UK's unelected upper house.
Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show
Thousands squeezed into the world's biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market.
Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk
Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.
Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production
Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, a day after the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.
Appeal board says homophobia 'commonplace' in Aussie Rules
Australian Rules Football said Friday that homophobia had no place in the game after an appeals board reduced a penalty for a player who used an anti-gay slur on the grounds such comments were "commonplace" in the sport.
Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle East War.
Chinese EV makers take centre stage at world's biggest auto show
Thousands snapped selfies beside sleek Chinese electric vehicles on Friday at the world's biggest car show in Beijing, where automakers are seeking to lure buyers in a cut-throat market.
Concern stirs Lula camp as election bid loses momentum
Four months ago, the stars seemed to be aligned for veteran left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in his quest for an unprecedented fourth term as Brazilian president.
China's top AI players
China's artificial intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday highlighting the country's rapid progress despite US export restrictions on advanced microchips.
China's DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model
Chinese startup DeepSeek released "preview" versions of a new artificial intelligence model Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals.
Oil extends gains, stocks sink as peace talk hopes fade
Oil prices extended gains Friday and stocks struggled as investors worried about a lack of progress in ending the Middle East crisis, with Tehran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and the US maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports.
Chinese EVs geared up to dominate world's biggest auto show
The world's biggest car show opens Friday in Beijing, with hundreds of thousands of auto fans expected to descend on the Chinese capital to size up the latest sleek, teched-out models on the market.
Dr. Mandana Edalati, ND Wellness Naturopathic Centre Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Naturopathic Medicine in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Wellness Naturopathic Centre, led by Dr. Mandana Edalati ND has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Naturopathic Medicine category. This recognition highlights the clinic's commitment to delivering personalized, root cause focused care and supporting long term health and wellbeing within the North Vancouver community for over 20 years.
KCD Quartz & Granite Inc Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Countertops in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / KCD Quartz & Granite Inc has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, advanced production capabilities, and its commitment to delivering custom solutions for every client.
Laffalot Summer Camps LLC Recognized With 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Summer Camps in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Laffalot Summer Camps LLC has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Summer Camps for the Cincinnati region, recognizing the organization's long-standing commitment to providing fun, active, and memorable summer experiences for children across the community.
Alset AI Announces Closing of Second Tranche of Loan Transaction of up to $3 Million
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC: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 the Company closed an additional tranche (the "Second Tranche") of its previously-announced loan transaction with Mr. Randy Gilling (the "Lender") in the principal amount of up to $3,000,000 (the "Transaction"). The Lender advanced $195,000 in the Second Tranche, and to date, has advanced $695,000. The Lender is an insider of the Company, holding greater than 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares on the capital of the Company ("Common Shares").
ROK Resources Files 2025 Financial Results and Management Discussion & Analysis
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Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery.
Stocks mostly fall as US-Iran peace talks stall and oil prices rise
Global stocks mostly fell Thursday, retreating after recent gains as investors tempered their enthusiasm for a quick end to the Middle East war.
Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: source
Meta plans to cut a tenth of its workforce, looking for productivity gains from its remaining workers as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.