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EU, Britain to face off in post-Brexit fishing battle case
A tiny silver fish which is an important food source in the North Sea will take centre stage Tuesday as the European Union and Britain square off over post-Brexit fishing rights.
Do or DEI: Trump's assault on diversity divides America
For President Donald Trump's allies, his crackdown on the "illegal and immoral discrimination" of equal opportunities programs reflects a shifting US electorate that has lost patience with ineffective and performative political correctness.
'Tell the world': Holocaust survivors entrust memories to AI
Survivors of the Holocaust have entrusted their memories of the Nazi death camps to artificial intelligence to ensure that generations to come can access recollections of the genocide of six million Jews.
Allied Universal Among America's Most Admired Workplaces According to Newsweek
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2025 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, is one of America's Most Admired Workplaces according to Newsweek. The news outlet's 2025 list features companies most respected by, both, current employees and job seekers.
Chinese property giant Vanke warns of huge loss, CEO resigns
Indebted Chinese property giant Vanke said Monday that its CEO had resigned due to "health reasons", after state-backed media reported he had been taken away by authorities.
Taiwan identifies 52 'suspicious' Chinese ships for close monitoring
Taiwan has identified 52 "suspicious" Chinese-owned ships flying flags of convenience that require close monitoring if detected near the island, the coast guard said Monday, as Taipei seeks to protect its subsea telecoms cables.
Chinese lion dance troupe shrugs off patriarchal past
Flinging her male teammate into the air, performer Lin Xinmeng practises China's world-famous lion dance with a troupe that is shrugging off centuries of patriarchal norms.
Asian stocks drop as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges
Asian markets mostly fell Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's threat to impose huge tariffs on Colombia in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States.
Troubled European carmakers to talk fines and EVs with EU
Europe's biggest carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for an embattled industry struggling to cope with Chinese competition and climate rules.
Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025
The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.
ECB to cut rates again, with a nervous eye on Trump
Eurozone rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs again this week, confident their efforts to lower inflation will remain on track despite the threat from US President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda.
Sceptre Ventures Announces Appointment of New President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Sceptre Ventures Inc.("Sceptre" or the "Company") (TSXV:SVP.H)(NEX:SVP.H) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Bottomley as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), President and a director of the Company effective January 27, 2025. Mr. Bottomley takes over as CEO and President from Mr. Mike Hodge who has resigned from those positions but will remain on the board of the directors. Mr. Sean Charland has also resigned as a director of the Company effective January 27, 2025. The Company would like to thank Mr. Charland for his contributions to the Company.
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. Announces Proposed Public Offering
TEL AVIV, IL / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:AZ)(FRA - WKN: A3CSQ) (the "Company" or "A2Z"), a global leader in innovative technology solutions, today announced that it is proposing to offer and sell its common shares in an underwritten public offering. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. All securities to be sold in the offering will be offered by A2Z.
Caldwell Announces TSX Approval of Normal Course Issuer Bid
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. ("Caldwell" or the "Company") (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted Caldwell's notice to make a normal course issuer bid (the "Bid") to purchase for cancellation up to 2,370,191 common shares in the capital of the Company ("Common Shares") in total, being 10% of the public float of 23,701,905 Common Shares as at January 15, 2025, to be transacted through the facilities of the TSX or through a Canadian alternative trading system, at prevailing market prices or as otherwise permitted. The actual number of Common Shares that may be purchased pursuant to the Bid will be determined by management and the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company ("Management"). The Bid will commence on January 29, 2025 and will terminate on January 28, 2026, or such earlier time as the Bid is completed or terminated at the option of Caldwell.
Sadot Group Inc. Announces Strategic North American Expansion Into Pet Food Ingredients
BURLESON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group", "Sadot" or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global food supply chain sector, is pleased to announce its entry into the North American pet food ingredients supply business, one of the fastest-growing sectors within the food and agriculture industry.
Announcing the 2025 Waterloo Region Consumer Choice Award Winners
WATERLOO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Waterloo region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Waterloo Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Announcing the 2025 Atlanta Consumer Choice Award Winners
ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Atlanta region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Atlanta Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Announcing the 2025 Guelph and Centre Wellington Region Consumer Choice Award Winners
GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Guelph and Centre Wellington region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Guelph and Centre Wellington Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Universal, Spotify ink multi-year deal
Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
Undersea cable between Sweden and Latvia damaged, both countries say
Latvia said it had dispatched a warship on Sunday after damage to a fibre optic cable to Sweden that may have been "due to external factors".
Belarusians near Ukraine border long for end to war
Living 30 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, Belarusian retiree Sergei Budyukhin says the war on the other side of the frontier never feels far away.
US Fed prepares to pause in first rate decision since Trump's inauguration
The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a pause in rate cuts on Wednesday, as policymakers look to continue tackling inflation under close and vocal scrutiny from President Donald Trump.
Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic
Cars speeding along a smooth, black-coloured street in Nepal's Pokhara are also driving over heaps of discarded plastic, transformed into an ingredient in road construction.
US stocks retreat while yen gains on Bank of Japan rate hike
Wall Street stocks retreated Friday as the market's latest rally lost steam, while the yen pushed higher after the Bank of Japan lifted interest rates.
Serbians strike in protest over fatal roof collapse
Thousands of young people took to streets across Serbia on Friday, after student protest organisers called for a general strike over the fatal collapse of a train station roof in November.
Meta plans to invest $60 bn or more in AI this year
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said the tech giant plans to invest at least $60 billion in artificial intelligence in 2025, aiming to lead in the technology.
Croatians boycott shopping to protest high prices
Supermarket aisles were quiet across Croatia on Friday as consumers protested high food prices by joining a boycott on shopping.
US home sales in 2024 weakest in nearly 30 years
Sales of previously owned US homes slipped to their weakest level in about three decades last year on the back of high housing prices and mortgage rates, according to industry data released Friday.
Stocks diverge as investors weigh earnings, Trump policies
Global stock markets were pulled in different directions on Friday as investors weighed corporate earnings, economic data and US President Donald Trump's policies.
Beached whales: Airbus grounds its massive Beluga cargo flights
European aerospace giant Airbus confirmed Friday that it was shutting down its speciality freight business using colossal Beluga jets, resulting in the loss of 75 jobs.
IMF chief tells Europe to take page out of US book
With the European economy lagging behind the United States, the head of the International Monetary Fund had a piece advice for the continent on Friday: "Believe in yourself."
Saudis showcase charm offensive in Davos
Two buildings branded "Saudi House" and "Saudi At Davos" stand out on the chic main street of the Swiss Alpine village hosting the World Economic Forum, showcasing the kingdom's growing presence at major international events.