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French PM strikes defiant note on child abuse scandal
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou struck a defiant tone in parliament on Wednesday as he insisted during a tense hearing that he only knew of claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school from media reports.
Sean Combs's ex Cassie alleges pattern of abuse ahead of defense grilling
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura returned to the stand Wednesday, testifying about a pattern of violence at the music mogul's hands ahead of what is expected to be aggressive cross-examination by his lawyers.
Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'
"Novelty is cool. It's exciting. I want to be new (and) fresh," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told AFP in Los Angeles, where he is presenting a new offering that could bring haircuts and other services into your holiday home.
Turkey eyes legal steps after Kurdish militant group PKK disbands
After the decision by the Kurdish militant group PKK to disband, Turkey was eyeing Wednesday a raft of legal and technical measures to ensure its full implementation and finally end a four-decade insurgency.
Tom Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere Wednesday on a steamroller of hype, with fans asking if this will be the final curtain for secret agent Ethan Hunt.
Rare blue diamond fetches $21.5 mn at auction in Geneva
An exceptionally-rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva late Tuesday, selling for $21.5 million, Sotheby's auction house said.
Umbro owner in joint bid for Le Coq Sportif
A consortium that includes the US owner of sportswear brand Umbro and French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel unveiled Wednesday an offer to acquire France's struggling sportswear label Le Coq Sportif for 60 million euros ($68 million).
China's Tencent posts forecast-beating Q1 revenue on gaming growth
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected increase in first-quarter revenue, propelled by growth in gaming as the firm's strategic drive into artificial intelligence deepens.
French PM to testify on child abuse scandal
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday faces one of the most delicate moments of his five months in office as he responds to questions from a parliamentary committee investigating claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school.
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.
Equity markets swing as China-US trade euphoria fades
Stocks fluctuated Wednesday, with investors struggling to track a strong day on Wall Street as euphoria over the China-US trade detente petered out.
Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss
British luxury fashion label Burberry said Wednesday it could shed almost one-fifth of its global workforce over two years to reduce costs as it fell into an annual net loss.
Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin America
Colombia formally agreed on Wednesday to join China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, as Beijing draws Latin America closer in a bid to counter the United States.
Protection racket? Asian semiconductor giants fear looming tariffs
Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing.
Eurovision stage a dynamic 3D 'playground': producer
The Eurovision Song Contest's groundbreaking stage, built in a race against time, is a hi-tech playground for artists performing at the world's biggest live music TV event, its producer told AFP.
Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' juggernaut at Cannes
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype.
Sony girds for US tariffs after record annual net profit
Japan's Sony on Wednesday reported a record annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast, saying it hopes to "manage the impact" of US trade tariffs on its business.
Sony logs 18% annual net profit jump, forecast cautious
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony on Wednesday reported an 18 percent jump in annual net profit but issued a cautious forecast for the current financial year.
Australian seaweed farm tackles burps to help climate
It is barely visible, and needs no irrigation or fertilisers: lying off the coast of Australia is a vast seaweed crop destined to curb livestock's climate-altering flatulence and belches.
Sadot Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Q1 Net Income Increases to $0.9 million, EBITDA Rises to $2.5 million, Revenue Up 24.1%Dilutive EPS increases to $0.18, improving by $0.24 from prior year
Alset to Host Investor Webinar on May 22, 2025
Investors Invited to Submit Questions for Q&A with Executive Team
GECC Announces Significant Progress: Interest Rate Reduction, Oakridge Construction Underway, and Strategic Partnerships Forged
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) today announced significant advancements across its portfolio. The Company is pleased to provide the following updates:
Ascendant Resources Receives Final Court Order Approving Arrangement With Cerrado Gold Inc.
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Valeura Energy Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") reports its unaudited financial and operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2025.
Valeura Energy Inc. Announces Final Investment Decision on Wassana Redevelopment
Final Investment Decision on Wassana Field Redevelopment
Southern Energy Corp. Provides Operations Update
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Southern Energy Corp. ("Southern" or the "Company") (TSXV:SOU)(AIM:SOUC), an established producer with natural gas and light oil assets in Mississippi, continues to progress its plans to complete its first Gwinville drilled and uncompleted ("DUC") well and has finalized procuring key services. Field operations are scheduled to commence on the 13-13 #2 Lower Selma Chalk horizontal well in the next few weeks, and Southern expects first production from the well during June 2025. This will be the Company's first of three planned DUC completions at Gwinville.
Lift-off at Eurovision as first semi-final takes flight
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday with a first semi-final filled with pyrotechnics, colour and a dazzling sweep of music, from Portuguese guitar ballads to Belgian techno.
Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he forced her into 'disgusting' sex ordeals
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he subjected her to "disgusting" marathon group sex sessions.
Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies
Legendary Brazil striker Marta will return to the national team aged 39 after a nine-month absence for two friendlies against Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Tuesday.
It's showtime at Eurovision as semis begin
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest started Tuesday in a blaze of lights, colour and pyrotechnics as competitors strutted their stuff in the first semi-final in the world's biggest televised live music event.
US inflation cooled in April as Trump began tariff rollout
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed cooler-than-expected April inflation data and reiterated his call for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, as analysts warned that his tariffs may still fuel price hikes in the months ahead.
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to Israel
Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law.