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Greek govt in emergency meeting as farmers block central port
Greece's government held emergency meetings Wednesday to address a growing farm protest movement, as demonstrators temporarily blocked the central port of Volos.
China consumer prices pick up pace but demand still slack
Rising food costs pushed consumer inflation in China last month to its fastest pace in nearly two years, data showed Wednesday, but lower factory-gate prices suggested demand in the world's second-largest economy remains weak.
Not just pizza: Italian cuisine makes UNESCO list
UNESCO recognised Wednesday that Italian food is more than pizza, pasta and gelato, adding the range and ritual of the famed cuisine to its list of intangible cultural heritage.
France's 'Battery Valley' makes use of Asian experts
France is developing domestic production of electric vehicle batteries with an eye on industrial independence but Asian experts are proving key in launching operations.
Stocks in retreat as traders eye Fed decision, tech earnings
Most markets fell Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as investors bided their time ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy announcement later in the day.
China surplus pushing EU to take 'offensive' trade measures: business lobby
China's mammoth trade surplus with Europe as well as challenges faced by foreign firms in the country are incentivising Brussels to adopt more "offensive" policies, a business lobby warned Wednesday.
Veggie 'burgers' at stake in EU negotiations
EU countries and lawmakers will wrangle Thursday over whether to give plant-based "sausages" and veggie "burgers" the chop, amid a push to restrict such labels to meat products.
UK public urged to keep eyes peeled for washed-up bananas
A "major" clean-up operation was ongoing in southern England on Tuesday after eight containers of bananas went overboard a cargo ship, with hundreds of rotting fruits washing up along the shoreline.
South Korea chip giant SK hynix mulls US stock market listing
South Korean chip giant SK hynix said on Wednesday it was considering a US stock market listing using treasury shares as part of efforts to boost shareholder value.
NexgenRx Announces Declaration of Divdends
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / NEXGENRX INC. ("NexgenRx" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a dividend in the amount of one-half of one cent per share ($0.005) has been declared in respect of all of its outstanding common shares and series 1 preferred shares. The dividend on the common shares will be payable on December 19, 2025 to all shareholders of record as at the close of business on December 17, 2025 and the dividend on the series 1 preferred shares will be payable on January 1, 2026 to all shareholders of record as at the close of business on December 31, 2025. As of the date of this press release, there are a total of 71,117,132 common shares and 6,600,000 series 1 preferred shares issued and outstanding. The common shares are listed and posted for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'NXG'. The series 1 preferred shares are not listed or posted for trading on any stock exchange.
Linear Minerals Corp. Announces Private Placement
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / Linear Minerals Corp. ("Linear" or the "Company") (CSE:LINE)(OTCID:LINMF)(WKN:A40 Y3E) is pleased to announce a proposed non-brokered private placement for total gross proceeds of up to $900,000. The private placement will consist of issuing up to 8,000,000 flow-through common shares at $0.05 per share for gross proceeds of $400,000. The balance of the private placement will comprise the issuance of 10,000,000 hard-dollar common units at $0.05 cents per unit for gross proceeds of $500,000.
Ur-Energy Announces Proposed $100 Million Offering of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2031
LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. ("Ur-Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE), today announced its intent to offer $100 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the "notes") in a private placement (the "convertible notes offering") to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Ur-Energy also intends to grant the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, during a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the date on which the notes are first issued, up to an additional $20 million aggregate principal amount of notes. The convertible notes offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the convertible notes offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the convertible notes offering.
Valsoft Corporation Announces Closing of Previously Announced Acquisition of Quorum Information Technologies in an All-Cash Transaction
Transaction values Quorum at approximately $60 million; Quorum shareholders receive $0.80 per share in cash
Linear Minerals Corp. acquires the Kipawa West Rare Earth Project, Quebec
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / Linear Minerals Corp. (CSE:LINE)(OTCID:LINMF)(WKN:A40 Y3E) ("Linear" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest into the Kipawa West rare earth Property in the administrative region of Abitibi‑Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada.
Nordex Group and Alliant Energy Team Up to Increase Manufacturing Jobs and Wind Production in Iowa
WEST BRANCH, IA / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / The Nordex Group is pleased to announce it has been awarded significant contracts by Alliant Energy, following a rigorous and competitive RFP process. Following regulatory approvals, Nordex will supply Alliant Energy up to 190 turbines of the N133 and N163 Delta4000-variants for large-scale projects in the Midwest, including Iowa. Turbine installation is scheduled for 2028 and 2029. Once installed and operational, they will provide up to 1,060 megawatts (MW) of capacity.
Indigenous artifacts returned by Vatican unveiled in Canada
Indigenous artifacts taken from Canada by Catholic missionaries to Rome a century ago were unveiled at a Canadian museum on Tuesday, repatriations that have sparked calls for the Vatican to return other treasured items.
TotalEnergies in deal for Namibia offshore oil field
TotalEnergies said Tuesday it had reached a deal to become a partner in the Mopane oil field off the coast of Namibia, where exploration remains underway.
Stock markets drift on eve of Fed rate call
Global stock markets traded mixed on Tuesday on uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates next year.
Microsoft announces $17.5 bn investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia
Global technology giant Microsoft announced on Tuesday plans to invest $17.5 billion to help build India's artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it "our largest investment ever in Asia".
Bleak year for German engineering firms amid US, China turmoil
Production in Germany's key engineering sector plunged for a third straight year in 2025 as firms were squeezed by US tariffs and fierce Chinese competition, an industry group said Tuesday.
France's prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament
France's social security bill was to go to a vote in parliament Tuesday, in a key hurdle for Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after he pledged to deliver a 2026 budget by year-end.
BMW names new boss to steer car giant in tough times
BMW said Tuesday its head of production Milan Nedeljkovic will take over as chief executive as the German auto giant contends with challenges ranging from the electric shift to Chinese competition.
'Resilient' airlines head for record passenger numbers: IATA
International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry's trade association said on Tuesday.
Greek govt seeks to tackle farmer protests after Crete clashes
Greece's government was on Tuesday scrambling to keep angry farmers from blocking key infrastructure after airports were occupied on Crete in a growing nationwide protest for agriculture funds.
EU launches antitrust probe into Google's data use for AI
The EU announced Tuesday it had opened a probe to assess whether Google breached antitrust rules by using content put online by media and other publishers to train and provide AI services without appropriate compensation.
German exports tread water as US, China shipments fall
German exports almost stagnated in October, official data showed Tuesday, as heavy declines in shipments to the United States and China eclipsed growing trade with the rest of Europe.
South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak
South Korean police raided the Seoul headquarters of e-commerce giant Coupang on Tuesday over a recent data leak believed to have affected almost two-thirds of the country's population.
Most markets track Wall St losses as jitters set in ahead of Fed
Most stocks fell in Asia on Tuesday as investors grow nervous about the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates next year following an expected cut this week.
Konica Minolta Appoints Stacey Lucariello to Senior Vice President, Human Resources for North America
MISSISSAUGA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (Konica Minolta) today announced the appointment of Stacey Lucariello as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for North America, effective December 1, 2025. Reporting directly to Sam Errigo, President and CEO, she will serve on the company's Executive Committee and Executive Leadership Team.
Techmer PM Joins Formerra's Portfolio in North America
Formerra will distribute Techmer PM color masterbatches, high-performance additives, and pre-colored compounds across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Trump says US will allow sale of Nvidia AI chips to China
President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
Mamdani to swap humble apartment for NY mayor's mansion
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that he will be leaving his rent-controlled apartment in the borough of Queens for the luxurious official mayor's residence in Manhattan.