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In Belgium, prime minister's wife shares anorexia struggle
Just weeks after her husband won Belgium's national elections in 2024, Veerle Hegge found herself in hospital for an eating disorder that almost claimed her life.
Stocks reverse as investors await news on US-Iran peace talks
Stock markets fell Friday as investors awaited news of an extension to the Iran-US ceasefire, while crude prices edged back down following the previous day's rally.
Netflix shares dive as co-founder Reed Hastings steps away
Netflix shares plummeted more than nine percent Thursday as the TV streaming titan's quarterly earnings failed to impress investors and co-founder Reed Hastings announced he is leaving.
Redwood AI Announces Collaboration with Aidos Innovations, Aimed at Enhancing Public Safety Collaboration with B.C. Government, Canadian Federal and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Tackle the Fentanyl Crisis in British Columbia
Track and Trace Initiative Aims to Combine AI-supported Detection, Attribution, and Decision-Support Tools to Strengthen Public Safety and Public Health Response
Rektron Group Inc. Announces Appointment of a New Director
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / Rektron Group Inc. ("Rektron" or the "Company") (CSE:REK.U)(FRA:F75) a global commodities trading house, is pleased to announce that Richard Elliot-Square has been appointed as a director of the Company, effective April 15, 2026.
Bluesky Digital Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire ChessGold Inc
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AIP Realty Trust Closes Third Tranche of Non-Brokered Offering of Preferred Units
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / AIP Realty Trust (the "Trust" or "AIP") (TSXV:AIP.U) today announces that it has completed the third tranche of a non-brokered private placement (the "Financing") and has issued 1,367,945 Preferred Units - Series B Convertible (each, a "Preferred Unit"), at a price of US$0.50 per Preferred Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of US$683,973. An aggregate of up to 14,000,000 Preferred Units may be issued under the Financing for aggregate gross proceeds of up to US$7,000,000. The Trust has previously issued an aggregate of 9,844,000 Preferred Units for gross proceeds of $4,922,000 in two tranches on October 29, 2025 and December 30, 2025, respectively. A fourth tranche in respect of the Financing to issue the balance of the Preferred Units is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Vulcan Minerals Inc. - Grant of Incentive Stock Options
ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / Vulcan Minerals Inc. ("the Company" - "Vulcan" TSX-V:VUL), announces it has granted 2,550,000 incentive stock options to directors and employees exercisable at $0.23 for a period of ten years pursuant to its Stock Option Plan and subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. The Company has 12,990,240 shares reserved for issuance of which 4,900,000 are issued and outstanding prior to this current grant.
Roxmore Resources Significantly Expands Land Position at Converse Gold Project By 70%
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / Roxmore Resources Inc. (formerly, Axcap Ventures Inc.) (TSX:RM)(OTCQX:GARLF) ("Roxmore" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has significantly expanded its land position at its flagship Converse Gold Project ("Converse" or the "Project"), located on the Battle Mountain - Eureka Trend in Nevada, USA.
IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East
IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have “very, certainly severe” consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries.
Spain VP says IMF could recognize Venezuela soon, hastening reengagement
Spain's Vice President Carlos Cuerpo said Thursday that the resumption of relations between the International Monetary Fund and Venezuela should take place shortly.
Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake ads
Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission.
Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran were "very close" to a peace deal and that he would consider going to Pakistan to sign an agreement.
Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club Al-Hilal, where French striker Karim Benzema plays.
Pernod says Brown-Forman talks 'ongoing' after reported rival offer
French drinks giant Pernod Ricard said Thursday that talks to buy Brown-Forman, the US owner of Jack Daniel's whiskey, were continuing after reports of a rival American offer by Sazerac.
UK PM tells social media bosses to step up child online safety
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday hinted at possible measures limiting children's access to social media, as he met senior tech figures and warned: "Things can't go on like this."
Luxury group Kering seeks to make flagging Gucci 'unmissable' again
French luxury group Kering promised Thursday to make its flagship Gucci brand once again "unmissable" and boost production of leather goods as it seeks to turn around its financial performance.
French billionaire Bollore sparks turmoil at top publisher Grasset
French conservative billionaire Vincent Bollore came under attack from dozens of authors on Thursday at one of his flagship publishing brands, as he continues to reshape the country's media landscape.
Repsol taking back control of Venezuelan oil assets
Spanish energy group Repsol said on Thursday it has reached an agreement with the Venezuelan government to regain control of its oil business in the country and sharply increase production over the coming years.
TotalEnergies says was able to maintain production despite war
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday its production in the first quarter of the year was expected to have remained stable despite the Middle East war hitting its output in the region.
UK supermarket Tesco says Mideast war hits profit outlook
Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco warned Thursday that its profits could be impacted by the Mideast war lifting food costs, as it posted higher earnings for its last financial year.
EasyJet says first-half loss to deepen on Mideast war
British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday said it expects to post a deeper first-half loss compared with one year earlier after the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring.
AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh record
Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC said Thursday that net profit for January-March leaped to a fresh quarterly record, boosted by the race to develop artificial intelligence technology.
Chatbots at the ballot box: AI skirts Brazil election rules
"Chat, who is the best candidate?": Six months out from Brazil's presidential election, AI chatbots are still answering such questions in defiance of new electoral rules banning them from giving voting tips.
Threat of grounded planes nears as jet fuel supplies dwindle
Could planes soon be stuck on the ground due to a lack of fuel? The risk of jet fuel shortages is growing each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't certain when exactly supplies will run out.
Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood.
China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook
China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth.
Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow
Japanese stocks hit a record high as Asian equities extended the week's rally Thursday on heightened optimism the United States and Iran will extend their ceasefire for further talks to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Fuel supply fears after blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery
Towering columns of fire have engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said Thursday as they warned of disruptions to domestic fuel supply.
CFTC Chairman to Examine National Security Risks from Geographical Concentration of Depositories for Precious Metals
Chairman Michael Selig to Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) regarding the SILVER Act (H.R. 8007): "We applaud your leadership on this issue and we'd be happy to work with your office on it."
phData(R) Launches New AI-Native Delivery Methodology, Helping Companies Get to Business Value Fast
phData Forge™ redefines how Intelligence Platform initiatives are delivered by combining AI-driven execution with expert human guidance to achieve results in a fraction of the time
TripSitter Announces Director Resignation
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