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Africa's informal economy: a burden and lifeline
Across the pavements, residential areas and public spaces of African cities, the informal economy is booming under the noses of authorities, who are often powerless to stop it.
Sweden immigration restrictions spark healthcare concerns
A dramatic tightening of Sweden's migration policy has sparked concern in a healthcare sector that is ever more dependent on immigrants, professionals warned ahead of a general election on Sunday.
Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids
In a school for the deaf in Kenya, children signed their excitement as a team demonstrated how a robotic arm could revolutionise their studies.
From trenches to catwalk: Ukraine's amputee soldiers hit the runway
In the corner of a vast brick hall, models slipped silently and elegantly into linen dresses, as the chink of a metal prosthetic limb pierced the quiet.
UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch
UK travellers faced more misery on Wednesday with more than 150 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain's air traffic control service scrambled to rescover from a technical glitch that sparked chaos.
Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation
Norway bids farewell on Wednesday to King Harald V, a modern and unifying figure whose end of reign was tarnished by scandals, in a funeral attended by European royals and foreign dignitaries.
EU faces revolt over social media ban for children
The European Union is poised for a big reveal of its plans to keep minors safe online -- but proposals to restrict their social media access and force age checks have drawn fire from children's rights groups and privacy defenders alike.
FutureGen Industries Announces Closing of Debt Settlement
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / FutureGen Industries Corp. (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (TSXV:LITT)(Frankfurt:T500) (WKN: A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") announces that it has closed its previously announced debt settlement agreement with a director of the Company (the "Creditor") dated September 4, 2026 (the "Settlement Agreement"). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company has issued to the Creditor 201,600 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share" and, collectively, the "Shares") at a deemed price of $0.125 per Share in settlement of $25,200 of outstanding indebtedness (the "Settlement"). Pursuant to applicable securities laws, all securities issued pursuant to Settlement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day, expiring January 10, 2027.
Currency Exchange International Reports a 24% Increase in its Third Quarter Group Net Income
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Currency Exchange International, Corp. (the "Group" or "CXI") (TSX:CXI)(OTCQX:CURN), today reported revenue of $22.4 million for the third quarter ended July 31, 2026, an increase of $1.1 million, or 5%, compared to the same period last year. Reported net income was $5.2 million, up $1.0 million, or 24%, from the same period last year. Results for the current quarter included $0.3 million, after tax, of stock based compensation expense. Excluding this expense amount, as well as certain non-recurring items and discontinued operations recognized in the third quarter of the prior year, the Group generated adjusted net income1 of $5.6 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 31%, compared to the same period last year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 ("EPS") was $0.93, compared to $0.68 in the same period last year. Unless otherwise stated, all figures are in U.S. dollars. The Group's condensed interim consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") are available on the Group's SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Steelcase Names Proven Growth Leader Irene Tasi as President
Experienced commercial and innovative leader will guide the Steelcase business as the company builds on its design leadership, dealer network and customer-focused strategy.
Sonera Acquires Blacklist Alliance and Number Verifier, Uniting Litigation Protection and Caller Reputation on One Platform
The companies behind the industry's most-referenced litigator data and a carrier-spanning caller reputation testing network join the control plane for regulated outbound engagement, as the private equity-backed platform opens its downtown Austin office.
Carney touts Canada 'pivot' away from US as Trump levels new threat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that reducing economic ties with the United States would come at a cost but the benefits were clear, as President Donald Trump threatened new penalties targeting Canada.
Nearly 1,100 flights cancelled after UK air traffic control glitch
Almost 1,100 flights to and from UK airports were cancelled Tuesday due to what the country's air traffic control service called a technical issue, in the latest glitch to spark travel chaos.
Carney touts Canada 'pivot' away from US as tariffs rise
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said reducing economic ties with the United States would come at a cost but the long-term benefits were clear, as retaliatory tariffs on US products took effect.
The "Everlasting Battery" Inside Your Joints:UConn Professor's Self-Powered Healing Material just Got Acquired
A material that turns your own movement into medicine has just landed a corporate home. PetVivo Holdings (OTCQX: PETV), a veterinary biotech and biomedical device company focused on treating osteoarthritis in dogs and horses, has acquired PiezoBioMembrane (PBM) — a startup built around a biodegradable implant that generates electricity from the everyday force of a joint in motion, and uses that charge to help regrow cartilage from the inside out. The material is the invention of Thanh Nguyen, a professor of mechanical engineering in UConn's College of Engineering, who founded PBM in 2021 to advance new implementation methods for his work with piezoelectric materials — substances that convert mechanical force into electrical energy. These materials are typically ceramics: hard, brittle, and poorly suited for medical use. But Nguyen's lab developed new forms that are so , flexible, and biodegradable, breaking down naturally within the body over time. wound healing, The materials have already shown strong potential across a range of medical applications, including tissue regeneration, implanted force sensors, and targeted drug delivery in tumor treatment. How It Works biodegradable ultrasound for In the case of arthritis, Nguyen explains, the piezoelectric materials function as an off-the-shelf product that can be implanted or injected directly into the ailing joint — with no drugs, chemicals, or cells required. The everyday force exerted on the joint generates a small electrical charge, which helps regrow healthy cartilage, mimicking the body's natural use of electricity to regenerate tissue. "The body can be electrically stimulated to regrow," Nguyen says. PBM's materials "act like a battery — an everlasting battery that works whenever there is a force applied, and vanishes safely inside the body over time." PetVivo's Vision for the Acquisition PetVivo Holdings CEO John Lai expressed enthusiasm for the merger's potential to improve the lives of companion animals globally. "PBM has developed a compelling functional biomaterials platform with the potential to support the development of multiple medical device and therapeutic product lines across both human and animal health markets," Lai said in a press release. "By combining PBM's scientific innovation with PetVivo's product development capabilities, commercialization experience, regulatory expertise, and public company infrastructure, we believe we can accelerate theadvancement of technologies that may serve as the foundation for numerous future products and strategic opportunities." For Nguyen, the deal is a chance to scale technology that could eventually benefit both animals and people. "PetVivo is an animal health company, but they do have a big passion: pushing the technology towards clinical trials for human use," Nguyen says. "That aligned perfectly with my passion for developing technology that has an impact on human life. That is why I am excited about this merger, which facilitates my passion." A Track Record of Innovation Nguyen's research sits at the intersection of medicine, micro/nanotechnology, and biomaterials. His inventions have earned him publications in prominent scientific journals and media coverage from outlets including NPR. Nguyen founded PBM during the COVID-19 pandemic, a er realizing the material he had developed could be used to create an especially effective, biodegradable face mask — one where the mechanical force of breathing generated an electrical charge that provided an extra layer of protection against viruses. PBM is not Nguyen's only venture in the acquisition pipeline. His other startup, Single-Time Microneedles (STM), is also currently undergoing an acquisition process. STM has pioneered stable, efficient vaccine delivery technology in the form of an adhesive patch. shelfNguyen's focus on biodegradable materials has translated into a remarkably diverse range of medical applications. He has received five R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting research in cartilage regeneration, bone regeneration, HIV antibody delivery systems, and biodegradable ultrasound technology to boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy for brain cancer. "Whatever we are working on, we want to show that it works very well in vitro and in vivo," Nguyen says. "Then, when we are at the point of commercialization, we set up a startup or license the technology — or maybe team up with an industry partner." Thanh Nguyen is a professor of mechanical engineering in UConn's College of Engineering. (Courtesy of Thanh Nguyen
Octrado introduces its proprietary trading offering: "Your Skill. Our Capital"
Infrastructure, transparent rules and clear legal boundaries positioned as the core of the funded-account model
Could gas prices return to 2022 highs on US-Iran war?
European gas prices have more than doubled owing to the US-Iran war, just as Europe needs to replenish its reserves ahead of winter.
CapTLX Expands Institutional-Oriented Platform for Access to U.S. Capital Markets
CapTLX, the securities trading and investment platform operated by CHAINLION TECH LTD, today announced the continued expansion of its technology infrastructure for qualified investors and institutional market participants seeking structured access to U.S. equity and private capital markets.
France's Mistral sees value soar with 3 bn euro cash infusion
French AI firm Mistral said Tuesday that it raised three billion euros in what it called the largest-ever European tech fundraising, propelling its overall value to 21 billion euros ($24 billion).
Forex Expo Dubai to Take Place as Scheduled on 22–23 September 2026
Ninth edition proceeds as planned, bringing the industry together as the sector moves through a period of rapid platform and technology change.
French AI firm Mistral valued at 21 bn euros after latest funding
Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described as the largest-ever European tech fundraising, valuing the French AI firm at over 21 billion euros.
Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goods
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the North American neighbors heats up.
China's trade booms as focus turns to expected Trump-Xi summit
China's imports and exports surged in August, helped by a global AI buildout that has fuelled demand for technology products and ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump.
Yen extends gains as traders eye rate hike, tech rallies again
The yen extended gains Tuesday, putting it in range of a 2026 high against the dollar as investors ramp up bets on Bank of Japan interest rate hikes, while tech firms once again stood out on equity markets.
Mongolians wait hours for fuel as reliance on Russia bites
After a five-hour wait for petrol, Mongolian pensioner Nasanjargal is still 10 places from the pump, with dozens of cars behind him in a queue snaking into the arid steppe.
The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited Announces Intention to Commence Normal Course Issuer Bid
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (the "Company", or "Western") (TSXV:WI) today announces its intention to commence a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") and/or alternative authorized Canadian trading systems to repurchase, for cancellation, up to 8,353,100 common shares of the Company, representing 5% of the Company's presently issued and outstanding common shares (the "NCIB"). The NCIB remains subject to the final approval of the TSXV.
LEE Q. SHIM Increases Percentage Position of Common Shares held in CANADIAN NORTH RESOURCES INC
MISSISSAUGA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / Lee Q. Shim ("Mr. Shim"), the Chairman of Canadian North Resources Inc. ("Canadian North" or the "Company") (TSXV:CNRI)(OTCQX:CNRSF)(FSE:EO0) (E-O-zero)) announces that he has acquired from the Company a Series 1 Convertible Promissory Note (the "Note") payable in the principal amount of $1,000,000 (the "Principal Amount"), with interest at the rate of 10% per annum and with a maturity date of July 31, 2027. The Principal Amount of the Note is convertible at any time, and from time to time, into common shares ("Common Shares") of the Company at a conversion price of $0.25 per Common Share. If Mr. Shim converts the full Principal Amount into Common Shares, his percentage position of ownership or control of Common Shares held in CNRI would increase from 12.22% to 15.18%.
Valsoft's TAG Software Group Acquires Square 9, a Provider of AI-Powered Intelligent Document Processing Solutions
MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and long-term development of vertical market software businesses, today announced the acquisition of Square 9 Softworks, Inc. ("Square 9"), a New Haven, Connecticut-based provider of intelligent document processing solutions. The acquisition was completed through TAG Software Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valsoft.
iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference, September 15-16, 2026
RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / iAccess Alpha today announced that it will host its Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference on September 15-16, 2026, bringing together small and microcap public companies and investors for two days of company presentations and 1x1 meetings.
Horizon Aircraft to Participate in September Investment Conferences
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:HOVR), an advanced aerospace company developing one of the first hybrid-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, announces that management will participate in the following September investment conferences:
The Mortgage Is Changing. So Is the Lender: Ginkgo MIC on the Future of Private Lending
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / The Canadian mortgage market is changing.
Alset AI Announces Extension of Lyken.AI Cloud Compute Services Contract with Multinational Technology and Telecommunications Company
Purchase orders totaling approximately C$580,000 extend cloud compute services from August 25, 2026 through March 31, 2027