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Germany move against far-right AfD sets off US quarrel
Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, setting off a diplomatic spat with the United States.
Germany's AfD dealt blow with right-wing extremist label
Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.
Lower profits at US oil giants amid fall in crude prices
US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported lower profits Friday, reflecting the hit from falling crude prices amid global economic uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Carney vows to transform Canada economy to withstand Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised Friday to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of the Second World War to enable it to "stand up" to Donald Trump.
GM cuts shift at Canada plant over 'evolving trade environment'
General Motors said Friday it would reduce the number of shifts at a truck assembly plant in Canada, as US President Donald Trump's trade war upends the North American auto sector.
US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business
Google on Friday faced a demand by the US government to break up its hugely profitable ad technology business after a judge found the tech giant was commanding an illegal monopoly.
Renewables sceptic Peter Dutton aims for Australian PM's job
Former policeman Peter Dutton, the rival for the Australian prime minister's job in Saturday's election, is a self-professed sceptic of the rush to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Grand Theft Auto VI release postponed to May 2026
The creative team behind the popular Grand Theft Auto videogame series postponed the launch of the latest installment by several months to May 2026, hitting shares of parent Take-Two Interactive.
US hiring better than expected despite Trump uncertainty
US hiring slowed less than expected in April while the jobless rate remained unchanged, according to government data published Friday, as businesses navigated the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency.
Stocks gain on US jobs data, tariff talks hopes
Global stock markets rose on Friday as jobs data reassured investors on the US economy as did indications Beijing and Washington may begin to talk about resolving their tariff standoff.
US hiring slows less than expected, unemployment unchanged
US hiring slowed less than expected in April while the jobless rate remained unchanged, according to government data published Friday, as businesses navigated the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency.
Grand Theft Auto VI release postponed to May 2026: publisher
The much-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto VI, the latest instalment of the popular video game series, has been postponed by several months to May 2026, its publisher said Friday.
S.African mother found guilty of selling young daughter
A South African court found a woman guilty Friday of trafficking her six-year-old daughter who has been missing for more than a year, in a case that has outraged the nation.
Pakistani Kashmir orders stockpiling of food as India tensions flare
Pakistan-administered Kashmir called on residents near the de facto border with India to stockpile food on Friday as tensions flare between the arch-rivals following a deadly attack last month.
Stock markets gain as China mulls US tariff talks
European and Asian markets rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.
UK comedian Russell Brand appears in court on rape charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Friday to face five charges of rape and other sexual offences.
'No dumping ground': Tunisia activist wins award over waste scandal
Tunisian environmentalist Semia Labidi Gharbi, awarded a global prize for her role exposing a major waste scandal, has a message for wealthy nations: developing countries are "no dumping ground".
Hong Kong posts 3.1% growth, warns of trade war 'risk'
Hong Kong's economy grew by 3.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, the city's government said Friday, though it warned US tariffs had heightened "downside risks" in the global economy.
German chemical giant BASF keeps outlook, warns on tariffs
German chemicals giant BASF stuck to its 2025 earnings outlook on Friday, despite the turmoil unleashed by hardline US trade policies, but warned of high levels of uncertainty.
Shell net profit sinks 35% in first-quarter as oil prices fall
British energy giant Shell on Friday reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit as it was hit by weaker oil prices but pushed ahead with shareholder returns.
Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer
Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party on Friday in local elections that dealt a blow to Britain's two establishment parties.
Asian stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.
Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California.
Tokyo's tariff envoy says US talks 'constructive'
Tokyo's envoy for US tariff talks in Washington said Thursday that the second round of negotiations between the two countries had been "frank and constructive."
Snipp Interactive Announces Delay in Filing Audited Fiscal 2024 Financial Statements
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSXV:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company in the global loyalty and promotions sector, today announced that it was not in a position to file its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and the related management's discussion and analysis (collectively, the "Annual Filings") by the prescribed filing deadline of April 30, 2025.
RE Royalties Announces Fiscal 2024 Year End Results and Highlights
All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated
Discovery Energy Metals Corp. Announces Amendment of Sakami and Radisson East Asset Purchase Agreement & OTC Trading Symbol Change
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Discovery Energy Metals Corp. (CSE:DEMC)(OTCQB:DCLIF)(FRA:Q3Q0)(WKN: A3EFKA) (the "Company"), a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing domestic energy freedom through regional lithium discovery, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an amending agreement (the "Amending Agreement") with the vendor of the group of claims generally known as the Sakami and Radisson East Lithium Properties (the "Claims"), located in the James Bay lithium district to amend the asset purchase agreement between the parties dated July 24, 2024 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement"). See the news release of the Company dated August 14, 2024 for more information about the Asset Purchase Agreement.
Jericho Energy Ventures' AI Data Center Sites Favorably Positioned on Major U.S. Fiber Route
IEA Predicts AI Data Centers Will Account for Half of U.S. Electricity Demand Growth
MPR Landscapes Wins Consumer Choice Award for Landscape Design in Peel Region
MISSISSAUGA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) is pleased to announce MPR Landscapes as the 2025 winner in the Landscape Design category in Peel Region. This prestigious recognition celebrates the company's commitment to creative outdoor solutions, expert craftsmanship, and long-lasting client relationships throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
The Renovators of Canada Sets the Standard for Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations in York Region
MARKHAM, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) is proud to announce The Renovators of Canada as the 2025 winner in the category of Kitchen & Bathroom Renovator in York Region. This prestigious recognition honours the company's commitment to craftsmanship, transparency, and delivering exceptional home renovation experiences tailored to each client's vision.
Apple expects $900 mn tariff hit as shifts US iPhone supply to India
Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain.
US to end shipping loophole for Chinese goods Friday
The United States is set to end tariff exemptions on Friday for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, a move which could have significant ramifications on consumers' purchasing habits.