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Japan's Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets
Japanese stocks soared to record highs Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, but experts warned that the country's first woman leader could struggle to keep both voters and markets happy.
'Want to go home': Indonesian crew abandoned off Africa demand wages
Abandoned for months on their fishing boat off West Africa, Indonesian sailor Surono and his shipmates face a dilemma: return home without almost a year's wages or stay on the docked vessel.
Arguments to begin in key US social media addiction trial
Arguments are set to begin Monday in a landmark US trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to lead to addiction in children.
RE Royalties Announces Second Tranche Investment of $800,000 in Solaris Energy's U.S. Distributed Generation Solar Portfolio
All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
South Dakota Lawmakers Vote To Kill Government "Transactional Gold" Boondoggle
PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / The South Dakota legislature today rejected a vendor-inspired "transactional gold" bill that would harm South Dakotans, free enterprise, and the gold industry by entangling the state in a sweeping, government-run gold scheme.
TFS Financial Appoints Jason Cirankewitch as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Industry veteran will help clients craft and deliver branded, full-spectrum equipment financing programs
Sands & Associates Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Sands & Associates, British Columbia's largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees, has been awarded the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Licensed Insolvency Trustee category for Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria. Recognized for its compassionate, client-focused approach and trusted financial-recovery expertise, Sands & Associates continues to lead the province in helping individuals and families achieve a financial fresh start.
Resolve Legal Group Receives Consumer Choice Award for Family Law in Southern Alberta
CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Resolve Legal Group has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Family Law category for Southern Alberta. This recognition reflects the firm's unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional legal representation while providing clients with comprehensive, wraparound support services.
Zakhary Rhinoplasty & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic Wins Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Procedures
CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Zakhary Rhinoplasty & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic, led by Dr. Kristina Zakhary, has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Cosmetic Procedures category for Southern Alberta. This honour highlights the clinic's longstanding reputation for excellence in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as its dedication to patient-centred care.
Money Mentors Wins Consumer Choice Award for Credit & Debt Counselling Services in Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Money Mentors, an accredited non-profit credit counselling agency serving Albertans since 1997, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Credit & Debt Counselling Services category for Northern Alberta. Recognized for its high-integrity service, client-centred education programs and its role as the exclusive provider of the Orderly Payment of Debts (OPD) program on behalf of the Government of Alberta, Money Mentors continues to set the standard for financial wellness and debt relief counselling in the region.
Fraser Valley Pre-Owned Wins Consumer Choice Award for Automobile Sales - Pre-Owned in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Fraser Valley Pre-Owned, a trusted dealership located in the Abbotsford AutoMall, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Automobile Sales - Pre-Owned category for the Abbotsford region. Recognized for its transparent pricing, quality selection, and customer-focused approach, Fraser Valley Pre-Owned continues to set a high standard for the pre-owned vehicle market in the Fraser Valley.
Lions Park Denture Clinic Recognized With Consumer Choice Award for Denturists in Southern Alberta
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Lions Park Denture Clinic has once again been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Denturists category for Southern Alberta. This marks the twelfth consecutive year the clinic has received this honour, highlighting its reputation for trusted care, innovation, and dedication to helping clients regain confidence in their smiles.
Southern Energy Corp. Announces US$23.5 Million Financings and Royalty Sale
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Trump says China's Xi to visit US 'toward the end of the year'
US President Donald Trump has said he will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House late this year, as the world's top two economies look to reset ties marred by a roiling trade war.
'Send Help' repeats as N.America box office champ
Horror flick "Send Help" showed staying power, leading the North American box office for a second straight week with $10 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.
French police arrest six over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping
French authorities have arrested six suspects, including a minor, after a magistrate and her mother were held captive last week for around 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom plot, prosecutors said on Sunday.
UK foreign office to review pay-off to Epstein-linked US envoy
The UK foreign ministry said on Sunday it was reviewing an exit payment to former US envoy Peter Mandelson, who was sacked over links to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
French police arrest five over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping
French authorities have arrested five suspects after a magistrate and her mother were held captive last week for around 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom plot, prosecutors told AFP on Sunday.
De Beers sale drags in diamond doldrums
Even with its legendary image of glitz and glamour, diamond icon De Beers has struggled to attract a buyer after nearly two years on a market dulled by falling prices and the allure of lab-grown gems.
What's at stake for Indian agriculture in Trump's trade deal?
Indian farmers have expressed concern that New Delhi has made too many concessions to Washington after the two countries brokered a new trade deal that would lower tariffs.
Pakistan's capital picks concrete over trees, angering residents
Pakistan's capital Islamabad was once known for its lush greenery, but the felling of trees across the city for infrastructure and military monuments has prompted local anger and even lawsuits.
Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
For nearly a year, repeated misdiagnoses of the deadly kala-azar disease left 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman's health deteriorating, as an outbreak in Kenya's arid regions claimed a record number of lives.
Chile's climate summit chief to lead plastic pollution treaty talks
Countries on Saturday elected Chile's COP climate summit chief negotiator to drive forward stalled talks on striking a landmark global treaty tackling the scourge of plastic pollution.
Opinions of Zuckerberg hang over social media addiction trial jury selection
A jury has been confirmed in a landmark social media addiction trial in the US state of California, a process dominated by references to tech giant Meta's divisive founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Dow surges above 50,000 for first time as US stocks regain mojo
The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Danone expands recall of infant formula batches in Europe
French food giant Danone recalled batches of infant formula in Britain, Spain, Croatia and Slovenia over the possible presence of a toxin, food safety authorities said on Friday, expanding the measure across Europe.
EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
European nations voted Friday to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles, overcoming reservations about the energy-intensive technology.
Why bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise
Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, sank this week, wiping out gains sparked by Donald Trump's presidential election victory in November 2024.
Stellantis takes massive hit on 'overestimation' of EV demand
Jeep maker Stellantis warned Friday that it would take a 22 billion euro hit after a slower take up of electric vehicles than it expected, heaping pressure on its new chief executive to navigate a chaotic transition from combustion engines.
Stocks rebound though tech stocks still suffer
US and European stock markets recovered Friday following a tech stocks rout triggered by growing unease about the billions being spent on artificial intelligence.
Digital euro delay could leave Europe vulnerable, ECB warns
The European Central Bank urged the European Union on Friday to swiftly press ahead with adopting a digital euro, warning that delays would leave the continent reliant on foreign "big tech" players.
German exports to US plunge as tariffs exact heavy cost
German exports to the United States plunged in 2025 amid President Donald Trump's tariff blitz, driving down the trade surplus of Europe's top economy with the crucial US market to a four-year low, data showed Friday.