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German factory orders drop in new blow to Merz
German industrial orders unexpectedly fell in August, marking a fourth straight month of decline, official data showed Tuesday, the latest blow to the government's efforts to reboot the ailing economy.
Tokyo stocks hit new record as markets extend global rally
Japanese stocks eked out another record Tuesday following the weekend election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also hit a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.
Indonesia school collapse toll hits 67 as search ends
The search for victims of last week's Indonesian school collapse ended on Tuesday with the death toll climbing to 67, an official said.
EU channels Trump with tariffs to shield steel sector
The European Union will take a page out of US President Donald Trump's tariff playbook on Tuesday with a plan to hike levies and slash quotas for imported steel -- to protect the bloc's struggling industry from cheap Chinese competition.
Open AI's Fidji Simo says AI investment frenzy 'new normal,' not bubble
The dizzying investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure do not constitute a bubble but rather represent today's "new normal" to meet skyrocketing user demand, Fidji Simo, OpenAI's de facto number two, said on Monday.
Tokyo stocks hit new record as Asian markets extend global rally
Japanese stocks hit another record Tuesday, building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed to a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.
Indians lead drop in US university visas
The United States issued nearly one-fifth fewer student visas in August following a crackdown by President Donald Trump, led by a steep drop for India which was overtaken by China as top country of origin, data showed Monday.
Shhhh! California bans noisy TV commercials
Noisy TV commericials were banned in California on Monday, with a new law that demands pitchmen turn the volume down.
Carcetti Announces Further Upsize of Brokered Private Placement and Closing of Financings for Aggregate Gross Proceeds of Approximately C$756 Million ($542 Million)
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESAll dollar figures are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated. Canadian dollar amounts converted into US dollars based on the October 6, 2025 Bank of Canada Daily Exchange Rate of 1.3955.
Jericho Energy Ventures and Smartkem Sign Letter of Intent to Create U.S.-Owned, Nasdaq-Listed AI-Focused Infrastructure Company
Proposed all-stock transaction aims to align JEV's scalable energy platform with Smartkem's semiconductor innovations to power next generation AI data centers
Bird River Announces Closing of 4th Tranche of Common Share Financing For Gross Proceeds of Approximately $709,299 and Early Warning Disclosure
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Horizon Aircraft to Participate in October Conferences
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / October 7, 2025 / New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ:HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company"), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of one of the world's first hybrid eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, announces that management will participate in the following conferences in October:
E-Cite Motors Eliminates Additional 671,000 Shares Through Debt Reduction, Continuing Aggressive Efforts to Minimize Dilution and Build Shareholder Value
Company Reinforces Commitment to Minimizing Dilution While Leveraging Its Regulatory Advantages Over Traditional OEMs
Ur-Energy Participates in TD Cowen's 10th Annual Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Next Generation Nuclear Roundtable
LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / October 7, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy") announces that it will participate in TD Cowen's 10th Annual Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Next Generation Nuclear Roundtable.
Trump 'happy' to work with Democrats on health care, if shutdown ends
President Donald Trump said Monday he would be "happy" to negotiate a deal on health programs with Democrats, but demanded the federal government first be re-opened, as a crippling shutdown entered its second week.
Unreachable Nobel winner hiking 'off the grid'
One of this year's Nobel winners is a leading medical researcher who also offers a shining example of work-life balance -- so much so that he might not know he won.
Paris stocks slide amid French political upheaval, Tokyo soars
Stock markets were mixed Monday as a deepening political crisis in France sent Paris into a tailspin while a new Japanese ruling party leader boosted Tokyo and the AI investment boom lifted US stock indices to fresh heights.
US government shutdown enters second week, no end in sight
The US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with no sign of a deal between President Donald Trump's Republicans and Democrats to end the crisis.
Cash-strapped UNHCR shed 5,000 jobs this year
The United Nations refugee agency has shed nearly 5,000 jobs this year following swingeing cuts in international aid, its chief said Monday, decrying the "disastrous" political choices behind the crisis.
Paris stocks slide as French PM resigns, Tokyo soars
Stock markets diverged Monday as a deepening political crisis in France sent Paris into a tailspin while a new Japanese ruling party leader buoyed shares in Tokyo.
Paris stocks drop as French PM resigns, Tokyo soars
Stock markets diverged Monday as a deepening political crisis in France sent Paris into a tailspin while a new Japanese ruling party leader buoyed shares in Tokyo.
Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot back in court as man appeals rape conviction
Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, whose ex-husband recruited dozens of strangers online to sexually assault and rape her while drugged, arrived in court Monday for an appeal trial triggered by the bid of one man to overturn his conviction.
Paris stocks drop as French PM resigns
Stock markets diverged Monday, with Paris dropping as France plunged further into political crisis after the prime minister’s resignation, while Tokyo surged on new leadership of its ruling party.
Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 63
The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 63 on Monday, officials said, as workers pulled more remains from the rubble of the building that collapsed last week.
UN rights council launches probe into violations in Afghanistan
The UN Human Rights Council decided on Monday to launch a probe into serious rights violations in Afghanistan, amid growing alarm over the Taliban's measures targeting women and girls.
Jilly Cooper: Britain's queen of the 'bonkbuster' novel
Jilly Cooper -- who has died aged 88 -- was the best-selling British writer whose racy novels were famously filled with sex, snobbery and fun.
Tokyo stocks soar on Takaichi win, Paris sinks as French PM resigns
Tokyo stocks surged almost five percent to a record high Monday and the yen sank on bets that the new leader of Japan's ruling party will embark on a new era of loose monetary policy to kickstart the country's economy.
Tokyo soars, yen sinks after Takaichi win on mixed day for Asia
Tokyo stocks surged more than four percent to a record high Monday and the yen sank on bets that the new leader of Japan's ruling party will embark on a new era of loose monetary policy to kickstart the country's economy.
China's chip challenge: the race to match US tech
China's push to develop top-end artificial intelligence microchips is gaining momentum, but analysts say it will struggle to match the technical might of US powerhouse Nvidia within the current decade.
UN rights council to decide on creating Afghanistan probe
The UN Human Rights Council is set to decide on Monday whether to set up an investigation to gather evidence on the most serious violations of international law in Afghanistan.
Source Energy Services Announces TSX Approval of Amended Normal Course Issuer Bid
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2025 / Source Energy Services Ltd. ("Source" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted Source's application to amend its previously approved Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") to purchase up to 1,189,458 of its outstanding common shares ("Common Shares") for cancellation through the facilities of the TSX. The number of Common Shares authorized for purchase represents 10% of Source's public float as of April 30, 2025, as calculated pursuant to TSX rules. Under the amended NCIB, Source is permitted to purchase up to $15.6 million of its Common Shares, subject to the maximum of 1,189,458 Common Shares including 392,900 Common Shares purchased prior to the amendment of the NCIB. The amended NCIB will terminate on May 12, 2026 and allows for a further 796,558 Common Shares to be purchased for cancellation. Pursuant to the rules of the TSX, the maximum number of Common Shares that the Company may repurchase in any one day is 25% of the ADTV, which totals 7,289 Common Shares and is unchanged from the previously approved NCIB. Source may also make one block purchase per calendar week which exceeds the daily repurchase restriction.
Park Lawn Expands Presence in Georgia
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2025 / Park Lawn Corporation ("Park Lawn"), is pleased to announce that, effective today, it acquired substantially all of the assets of Atlanta Crematory located in Stone Mountain, Georgia; Cremation Society of Georgia located in Atlanta, Georgia; Wages & Sons Funeral Home located in Stone Mountain, Georgia; Wages & Sons Funeral Home Gwinnett Chapel located in Lawrenceville, Georgia; and Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel Crematory located in Lawrenceville, Georgia (collectively "Wages"). This transaction strengthens Park Lawn's presence in the greater Atlanta, Georgia market through the addition of two (2) stand-alone funeral homes as well as a cremation focused provider.