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Greenpeace slams fossel fuel sponsors for Winter Olympics
Greenpeace activists staged a protest in Milan on Thursday against the sponsorship of the Milan-Cortina Olympics by energy giant Eni, warning that fossil fuel emissions were threatening the viability of winter sports.
Russia says thwarted smuggling of giant meteorite to UK
Russian investigators have prevented a giant meteorite fragment being smuggled to Britain disguised as a garden ornament, the Federal Customs Service reported Thursday.
Heathrow still Europe's busiest airport, but Istanbul gaining fast
London Heathrow remained the busiest aviation hub in Europe last year but Istanbul Airport was nearly neck-and-neck and is likely to overtake it soon, an industry group said Thursday.
Shell profits climb despite falling oil prices
British energy giant Shell said Thursday that its net profit rose 11 percent last year as higher volumes and lower costs helped to offset falling oil and gas prices.
German factory orders rise at fastest rate in 2 years in December
German factory orders unexpectedly posted their biggest rise in two years in December, official data showed Thursday, fuelling hopes that a turnaround is taking hold in Europe's struggling top economy.
Trump fuels EU push to cut cord with US tech
Until President Donald Trump's return a year ago, when the EU talked about cutting economic dependency on foreign powers -- it was understood to mean China. But now Brussels has US tech in its sights.
Top US news anchor pleads with kidnappers for mom's life
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleaded with kidnappers to share proof that her 84-year-old mother was still alive in a video posted to her social media Wednesday night.
The coming end of ISS, symbol of an era of global cooperation
When the International Space Station comes back to Earth in 2030, it will mark the end of three decades of peaceful international cooperation -- and an era when space became central to our daily lives.
New crew set to launch for ISS after medical evacuation
Four astronauts could blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) next week, after setbacks including a mysterious medical evacuation of the previous crew, last-minute rocket problems, and some scheduling conflicts with NASA's Moon mission.
Stocks in retreat as traders reconsider tech investment
Asian stocks fell Thursday to track more losses on Wall Street, where tech firms were again under pressure as fears over vast AI investments and extended valuations gained momentum.
Rising euro, falling inflation in focus at ECB meeting
A rising euro and falling inflation will present fresh challenges for the European Central Bank at its meeting Thursday, potentially reviving debate about if and when policymakers should start cutting interest rates.
Google's annual revenue tops $400 bn for first time, AI investments rise
Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday reported blockbuster earnings, its revenue climbing as it invests massively in cloud computing services enhanced with artificial intelligence.
Mississippi Lawmakers Summarily Reject Three Big Government "Transactional Gold" Bills
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Mississippi lawmakers rejected three vendor-inspired bills this week that would harm Mississippians and the gold industry by entangling the state in a government-run gold scheme. House Bills 1440, 1530, and 1531 are each now considered "dead' after having failed to pass out of committee before a key legislative deadline.
Davos Neurodiversity Summit 2026 during World Economic Forum Drives Global Momentum for Neuroinclusive Leadership
This year's Summit theme was, "Intergenerational Dialogues in the Intelligent Age."
Pentagon I Capital Corp. Enters into Letter Agreement to Complete Qualifying Transaction with Prospectiva Resources Ltd.
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Boxer Khelif reveals 'hormone treatments' before Paris Olympics
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif revealed in an interview with French sports daily L'Equipe that she had undergone hormone treatments to lower her testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Games, but reaffirmed that she is not "transgender".
BHP damages trial over Brazil mine disaster to open in 2027
Australian mining giant BHP will face trial before a British court from April next year to determine how much it must pay in damages to victims of a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil, lawyers said Wednesday.
Bezos-led Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts
The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced major job cuts Wednesday, saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper.
UK PM says Mandelson 'lied' about Epstein relations
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Wednesday said he regretted naming Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, following fresh allegations about the disgraced envoy's close ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump suggests 'softer touch' needed on immigration
US President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that a "softer touch" may be needed on immigration, as his administration said 700 federal officers would be pulled from Minnesota after weeks of aggressive and even deadly operations.
Panama hits back after China warns of 'heavy price' in ports row
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino on Wednesday rejected China's threat to make the Central American country pay a "heavy price" after a Hong Kong company was evicted from two ports on the Panama Canal.
US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
US President Donald Trump's administration called Wednesday for a preferential trade zone among allies on critical minerals crucial for advanced technology, in a rare turn to multilateralism in the face of China's dominance.
US removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota
Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced the removal of 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage across the United States.
US calls for minerals trade zone in rare move with allies
US President Donald Trump's administration called Wednesday for a preferential trade zone among allies on critical minerals crucial for advanced technology, in a rare turn to multilateralism in the face of China's dominance.
Stocks stabilise after Wall St AI-fuelled sell-off
Stock markets stabilised Wednesday following a tech-led selloff spurred by AI disruption fears, while precious metals recovered further.
Netflix film probes conviction of UK baby killer nurse
A Netflix documentary released Wednesday about a former UK nurse jailed for life for murdering seven babies is taking a fresh look at the puzzling case of the prolific child killer.
Sales warning slams Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk's stock
Shares in Danish pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk plunged Wednesday after the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs warned of lower sales this year in the key US market.
GSK boosted by specialty drugs, end to Zantac fallout
British pharmaceutical group GSK reported Wednesday a sharp rise in annual net profit, boosted by strong sales of HIV, respiratory and cancer treatments as it recovered from costly US lawsuits over its Zantac heartburn treatment.
Stocks fluctuate after Wall St AI-fuelled sell-off
European and Asian stock markets struggled for direction Wednesday following a tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals recovered further.
Stocks swing following latest AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St
Stocks fluctuated Wednesday following another tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals continued their recovery on dip-buying following a two-day collapse.
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Gstaad Capital Corp. Amends and Restates Amalgamation Agreement with Claranova Technologies Inc.
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