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British energy giant BP extends shakeup with new CEO pick
British energy giant BP, which this year shelved targets on reducing carbon emissions, has appointed industry veteran Meg O'Neill to be chief executive from April, replacing Murray Auchincloss who stepped down Thursday.
EU kicks off crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine
EU leaders kicked off a make-or-break summit Thursday on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition.
Sri Lanka plans $1.6 bn in cyclone recovery spending in 2026
Sri Lanka's government announced plans on Thursday for $1.6 billion in extra spending in 2026 to fund the country's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed more than 640 people.
Most Asian markets track Wall St lower as AI fears mount
Most Asian markets sank Thursday after another sell-off on Wall Street as worries over the tech sector's colossal spending on artificial intelligence continued to dog investor sentiment.
Danish 'ghetto' tenants hope for EU discrimination win
The European Court of Justice is to rule Thursday whether a Danish law requiring authorities to redevelop poor urban "ghettos" with high concentrations of "non-Western immigrants and their descendants" is discriminatory.
What to know about the EU-Mercosur deal
Squabbles over the EU-Mercosur trade deal are likely to punctuate a European Union summit in Brussels on Thursday.
Trump vows economic boom, blames Biden in address to nation
President Donald Trump promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation on Wednesday, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity.
ECB set to hold rates but debate swirls over future
The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Thursday for its fourth meeting in a row as inflation remains in check, although debate is heating up about the path forward.
EU holds crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine
EU leaders gather in Brussels Thursday for a make-or-break summit on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine -- with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition.
Ostrom Climate Exits Existing UPRIIS ERPA Arrangements
BURNABY, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / Ostrom Climate Solutions Inc. ("Ostrom" or the "Company") (TSXV:COO)(Frankfurt:9EAA), a leading provider of carbon project development, net-zero climate solutions, and carbon credit marketing and trading, today announced that it has entered into a mutual settlement and termination agreement with its counterparty to fully exit the Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement ("ERPA") originally executed on April 17, 2024, in respect of the Climate-Smart Agriculture Project in the Upper Pampanga region of the Philippines ("UPRIIS"). The ERPA is terminated effective December 8, 2025. Due to confidentiality obligations, further settlement details cannot be disclosed.
Forum Asset Management Announces Successful Final Close of Forum Priority Partners Development Fund I, Hitting its Target Fundraise to Advance Its University-Anchored Development Pipeline
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / Forum Asset Management ("Forum") today announced the final close of Forum Priority Partners Development Fund I ("PPDF I" or the "Fund"), achieving total equity commitments of $88M+. Raising the full fund amount within the target rangemarks a significant milestone for Forum and underscores strong investor demand for access to its proven development platform and expanding pipeline of high conviction projects.
Gstaad Capital Corp. Announces Closing of Final Tranche of Concurrent Financing
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Claranova Announces Strategic Investment from Resilience Reserve, Led By Rob Reid and Chris Anderson
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Nasdaq tumbles on renewed angst over AI building boom
Tech shares suffered another bout of weakness Wednesday on worries about an AI bubble, hitting US stocks as oil prices advanced following a US announcement of a blockade of tankers to Venezuela.
Billionaire Trump nominee confirmed to lead NASA amid Moon race
The US Senate on Wednesday approved President Donald Trump's re-nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman to head NASA, following months of backtracking and uncertainty over the space agency's future.
CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) destined for a takeover -- and US President Donald Trump hoping the change will allow him to influence the iconic news network's programming.
German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases
German lawmakers Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, as Berlin accelerates defence spending in the face of a hostile Russia and signs of weakening security commitments from Washington.
EU's Mercosur trade deal hits French, Italian roadblock
EU plans to seal a vast trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur this week were thrown into disarray Wednesday as Italy joined France in demanding more time to sign off on it.
Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week to trump plans by streaming giant Netflix to acquire the Hollywood giant and owner of CNN.
Crude prices surge after Trump orders Venezuela oil blockade
Oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of "sanctioned" oil tankers heading to and leaving Venezuela.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount bid
Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week to trump plans by streaming giant Netflix to acquire the Hollywood giant and owner of CNN.
Doctors in England go on strike for 14th time
Doctors in England walked out for the 14th time in less than three years Wednesday in a dispute with the government over pay and jobs.
Ghana's Highlife finds its rhythm on UNESCO world stage
On a humid Tuesday night in Accra, Zen Garden is alive with sound, movement and memory as Highlife melodies spill into the open air, drawing families, friends and office workers who sway long past midnight as if the weekend has come early.
Stocks gain as traders bet on interest rate moves
London's stock market rallied Wednesday as the pound faltered on expectations of cuts to Bank of England interest rates, after data showed UK inflation falling faster than forecast.
France probes 'foreign interference' after malware found on ferry
France is probing possible foreign interference after a Latvian national was arrested and charged over the discovery on a passenger ferry of malware capable of allowing the vessel's operating systems to be be controlled remotely, the interior minister said Wednesday.
Bleak end to the year as German business morale drops
German business sentiment fell to its lowest level in seven months in December, a survey showed Wednesday, with Europe's beleaguered top economy set to end the year on a gloomy note.
Hundreds queue at Louvre museum as strike vote delays opening
Hundreds of tourists lined up outside the Louvre Museum on Wednesday as its opening was delayed while unions voted on continuing a strike over working conditions at the Paris landmark.
Markets rise even as US jobs data fail to boost rate cut bets
Equities mostly rose Wednesday even as US jobs data did little to boost expectations for another interest rate cut next month, while oil rallied after President Donald Trump ordered the blockade of "sanctioned" Venezuelan tankers.
Asian markets mixed as US jobs data fails to boost rate cut hopes
Asian equities were mixed on Wednesday as US jobs data did little to boost expectations for another interest rate cut next month, while oil rallied after Donald Trump ordered the blockade of "sanctioned" Venezuelan tankers.
Bondi shooting shocks, angers Australia Jewish community
Near the iconic, sun-soaked Sydney beach where father-and-son gunmen killed 15 people as they fired into crowds at a Hanukkah festival, Jewish Australians say they feel unsafe and angry.
Right Season Investments Announces Name Change to FutureGen Industries Corp.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / Right Season Investments Corp. (TSXV:LITT) ("RightSeason" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company will change its name to FutureGen Industries Corp. ("FutureGen"), effective December 22, 2025 (the "NameChange"). There will be no change to the trading symbol, and the Company's common shares will continue to trade under "LITT" on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Groom & Associates Named Top Recruitment and Staffing Agency in Canada for 2026
National recognition highlights the firm's 30-year milestone and its leadership in specialized STEM, science technology, engineering, math and finance recruitment