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Jonathan Anderson brings new twist to Dior women with Paris debut
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson drew a standing ovation as he launched a bold first women's ready-to-wear collection for Dior on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week.
'I'm breathing again': Afghans relieved after internet restored
Just before nightfall on Wednesday, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan's capital Kabul suddenly filled with people -- mobile phones everywhere had pinged back to life.
Shein picks France for its first permanent stores
Asian fast-fashion giant Shein said Wednesday it had picked France to open its first permanent physical stores in November.
Wall Street stocks slide as US shutdown begins
Wall Street stocks slid on Wednesday as the US government started to shut down after Democrats and President Donald Trump failed to break a deadlock over spending.
US senators struggle for off-ramp as shutdown kicks in
The United States entered a government shutdown Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Democrats in an acrimonious stand-off and banking on the other side to blink first in what could be a prolonged crisis.
Two pulled from Indonesia school collapse as rescuers race against time
Rescuers pulled two survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens of children believed still trapped in the rubble two days on.
Russia says situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under control
The situation at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine is "under control", the Moscow-installed operator said Wednesday, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was "critical" following a week-long power cut.
European stocks rise, Wall St futures drop as US shutdown begins
European stocks and gold prices rose, while Wall Street futures fell on Wednesday as the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal.
Thousands protest in Greece over 13-hour workday plans
Thousands of Greek workers prompted large-scale disruption during a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting against the conservative government's plans to introduce a 13-hour work day.
Spanish court opens 550-mn-euro Meta data protection trial
A Spanish court opened a trial on Wednesday over a 550-million-euro lawsuit brought by more than 80 Spanish media organisations against Facebook owner Meta for allegedly breaching European Union data protection rules.
Gold hits record, Wall St futures drop as US shutdown begins
Gold hit a record high and Wall Street futures fell with the dollar Wednesday as the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal, though most Asian and European markets edged up.
US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal
The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
Taiwan says 'will not agree' to making 50% of its chips in US
Taiwan "will not agree" to making 50 percent of its semiconductors in the United States, the island's lead tariff negotiator said Wednesday, as Washington pressures Taipei to produce more chips on US soil.
Gold hits record, Wall St futures drop as US heads for shutdown
Gold hit a record high and Wall Street futures fell Wednesday as the US government went into shutdown after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a deal to keep it funded, though most Asia markets held gains.
General strike in Greece over 13-hour workday plans
Greece will grind to a halt on Wednesday in a 24-hour general strike against plans by the conservative government to introduce a 13-hour workday.
Spanish court to start hearing media case against Meta
A Spanish court will open a trial on Wednesday over a 550-million-euro lawsuit brought by more than 80 Spanish media organisations against Facebook owner Meta for allegedly breaching European Union data protection rules.
Asian stocks mixed, Wall St futures drop as US heads for shutdown
Asian markets stuttered, US futures fell and gold hovered near record highs Wednesday after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown.
South Korea posts record semiconductor exports in September
South Korea recorded its highest ever semiconductor exports in September, official data showed Wednesday, despite growing pressure from US tariffs and other restrictions on the crucial sector.
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Early Warning News Release Regarding the Acquisition of Over 10% of the Common Shares of Alset AI Ventures Inc.
This press release revises and replaces the press release dated September 29, 2025 with respect to the subject matter disclosed herein.This press release is issued pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 62-104 - Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids and National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issuers ("NI 62-103").
Saudi Electricity Company Appoints Eng. Khalid Bin Salem AlGhamdi as Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Electricity Company Appoints Eng. Khalid Bin Salem AlGhamdi as Chief Executive Officer
Carcetti Announces Total Gross Proceeds From Financing of Approximately $492 Million Comprised of Upsized Bought Deal Private Placement of $437 Million and Concurrent Non-Brokered Private Placement of Approximately $55 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 September 29, 2025 Bank of Canada Daily Exchange Rate of 1.3921.
1377319 B.C. Ltd. Announces Business Combination With Buffalo Potash Corp.
Buffalo Potash is leveraging mature and well-proven horizontal well drilling and completion technology to advance Canada's next wave of potash supply, led by an experienced management team and a patent- protected, modular solution-mining strategy at the Disley Project in Saskatchewan-the epicenter of new Canadian potash development.
Matt's Home Services Honoured with 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Pressure Washing in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2025 / Matt's Home Services, a trusted, community-focused provider specializing in property maintenance, has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the Pressure Washing category for Vancouver. Known for blending European craftsmanship with Canadian values, the company delivers top-tier services to residential, commercial, and strata clients across the Metro Vancouver area, including Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond.
Adcore to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase in Toronto
Showcasing Proposaly's Latest Features & AI Capabilities
Six Star Travel Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Travel Agencies in Guelph
GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2025 / Six Star Travel, a boutique agency specializing in travel planning, has been awarded the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Travel Agencies category for Guelph. Known for its expertise, personalized service, and commitment to excellence, Six Star Travel has built a reputation as a trusted partner for travellers seeking exceptional experiences.
Caldwell Expands Technology Practice with Addition of Jake Parish in London
TORONTO, ON AND LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2025 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Jake Parish as a partner in the firm's London office, further strengthening its global Technology Practice.
OpenAI launches Sora 2 with TikTok-style app
OpenAI on Tuesday released Sora 2, its most advanced video generation model yet, alongside a TikTok-style social app that will let users insert themselves into AI-created scenes through a feature called "cameos."
Nike shares rally on progress in turnaround
Nike reported a surprise increase in quarterly sales Tuesday, pointing to progress on a turnaround as it forecast a bigger cost hit from US tariffs.
Stars align for Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week
Louis Vuitton showcased a collection of flouncy skirts and sculptural ruffles in front of a star-packed audience while Stella McCartney had war and peace on her mind for her show on day two of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.
Dow ends at record as US stocks shrug off shutdown risk
The Dow finished at a fresh record Tuesday as markets largely shrugged off the likelihood of a partial US government shutdown due to a stalemate on budget talks.
Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects improved BBVA takeover bid
The board of Spanish bank Sabadell on Tuesday rejected larger national rival BBVA's improved hostile takeover bid as 10 days remain for shareholders to make a final decision.
US stocks slip as government shutdown looms
US stock markets edged lower and gold retreated from a record high on Tuesday as traders steeled themselves for a possible US government shutdown.