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US hardens visa sanctions over Cuba medical program
The United States on Tuesday expanded visa restrictions over Cuba's dispatch of doctors overseas, a program Havana sees as a source of influence and revenue but which has long faced accusations of exploitation.

'A normal family', says son of surgeon in French sex abuse trial
The youngest son of Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, a former surgeon on trial for the alleged assault or rape of 299 patients, told the court Tuesday that he remembered growing up in a "normal family" but in which some things were left "unsaid".

Stocks slide as US consumer confidence tumbles, tech slumps
Global stock indices slid on Tuesday after data showed US consumer confidence slumped, while US tech stocks took a further beating.

Germany's next leader grapples to boost defence spending
Germany's next leader, conservative Friedrich Merz, has raised the alarm over European defence but the clock is ticking for him to muster the funds needed to refurbish the armed forces.

Stock markets shrug off Trump trade war fears but tech sags
European and US stock markets largely shrugged off Tuesday the latest calls by US President Donald Trump for tariff threats, though tech stocks sagged.

UK PM pledges to spend 2.5 percent of GDP on defence by 2027
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to boost defence spending to 2.5 percent of the economy by 2027, as uncertainty reigns over US President Donald Trump's commitment to European security.

German family-run machine maker issues SOS to future government
Facing a slowing German economy, high energy bills, onerous bureaucracy and the threat of US tariffs, a Black Forest-based factory equipment maker is issuing a plea for help to the country's next government.

Stock markets struggle on fears over Trump's China tech curbs
Stock markets struggled on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump reignited trade war fears after he called for fresh curbs on Chinese investments including in the tech sector.

Unilever boss to step down after less than two years at helm
British consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday said chief executive Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1 after less than two years in the post.

Kate Bush leads UK musicians in 'silent album' AI fight
Over 1,000 musicians including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Damon Albarn on Tuesday released a silent album in protest at proposed changes to UK copyright law around artificial intelligence (AI) which they say will legalise music theft.

Hein Schumacher to step down as Unilever CEO
British consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday said chief executive Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1 after less than two years in the post.

Tesla rolls out advanced self-driving functions in China
US electric vehicle giant Tesla has started offering advanced self-driving functions for its cars in China, including autopilot on city streets, the company announced on Tuesday.

Asian markets sink as Trump tariffs, China curbs stunt rally
Asian markets sank Tuesday as fears of US President Donald Trump's trade war returning to the fore and he called for fresh curbs on Chinese investments in strategic sectors including technology.

Trump calls for revival of Keystone XL Pipeline project axed by Biden
US President Donald Trump on Monday called for the revival of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline project opposed by environmental activists that was blocked under his predecessor Joe Biden.

Latin American classics get the streaming treatment
Six decades after Latin America burst onto the international literary scene with magical tales that held up a mirror to the continent, its masterworks are enjoying a new moment as streaming platforms adapt them for the screen.

Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break
Dutch Merrick isn't really in a party mood for this year's Oscars.

Bolivia inaugurates steel plant built with Chinese loan
Short on foreign currency, Bolivia inaugurated a steel plant Monday that it hopes will reduce its reliance on metal imports, thanks to a loan from China.

Alphinat Inc. Announces Postponement of Annual General and Special Shareholders Meeting
MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Alphinat Inc. (TSXV:NPA.H)(NEX:NPA.H) announces that its Annual General and Special Shareholders Meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2PM, will be postponed to the earliest possible date due to delays in the completion of the company's audited financial statements.

Stabilis Solutions Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
HOUSTON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Stabilis Solutions, Inc., ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SLNG), a leading provider of clean fueling, production, storage, and last mile delivery solutions for many of the world's most recognized, high-performance brands, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Pinetree Capital Ltd Announces Audited Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP) ("Pinetree" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. All figures provided in this press release are in $'000 except per share amounts and shares outstanding.

Managing Director Appointment and CEO Resignation
FLORENCE, CO / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / AXP Energy Limited (ASX:AXP)(OTC PINK:AUNXF), ('AXP', 'Company') is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr Dan Lanskey as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective 1 March 2025. It follows his appointment as a Non-Executive Director on 5 December 2024. Since his appointment, Dan has been actively involved in the development of the gas-to-power project in Colorado under a Joint Development Agreement with Blackhart Technologies. Dan's experience is set out in the ASX release dated 5 December 2025. The terms of his employment accompany this release as Annexure A.

EV Nickel Confirms Extension of W4 Nickel Sulphide Mineralization
New discovery of nickel sulphide mineralization east of the diabase dyke, expanding the known W4 Deposit area.Mineralization remains open to the east and at depth, indicating potential for continued expansion.High-grade nickel intercepts in the 2024 W4 drill program, including a peak result of 2.60% Ni over 1.0 metre in drill hole EV24-W403.EV24-W401 intersected 8.0m grading 1.00% Ni, incl. 3.0m grading 1.68% Ni

Spain's Golden Visa: A Life-Changing Investment Opportunity Closing Soon
Time is running out for those looking to secure Spanish residency through the country's highly sought-after Golden Visa program. This unique investment-based residency option allows individuals to live, work, and travel freely across Europe, simply by investing in Spanish real estate. With the deadline fast approaching on April 3rd, this could be the final opportunity to take advantage of one of the most accessible residency-by-investment programs in Europe.

Primary Hydrogen Strengthens Exploration Expertise with Appointment of Technical Advisor
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) (the "Company" or "Primary"), a leading junior exploration company focused on unlocking the potential of natural hydrogen resources, is pleased to announce the engagement of Stephan Séjourné of Enki GeoSolutions as a technical advisor. His appointment enhances the Company's technical capabilities as it accelerates exploration efforts across its portfolio of natural hydrogen projects in Canada.

Bahrain EDB Attracts Over USD 380 Million in Investment Commitments from Singapore
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has secured over USD 380 million in investment commitments from Singapore-based companies, since the launch of Bahrain EDB office in Singapore in November 2023, across a number of priority sectors, namely financial services, ICT, manufacturing, and tourism.

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' leaked ahead of release
French video game giant Ubisoft said Monday that players had managed to "access" its hotly awaited new instalment of the popular "Assassin's Creed" series, which is scheduled to be released March 20 after repeated delays.

Spain's Telefonica sells Argentina subsidiary for $1.2 bn
Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica agreed to sell its Argentine subsidiary to Telecom Argentina for $1.2 billion on Monday, prompting libertarian President Javier Milei's government to announce an investigation over competition concerns.

Frankfurt stocks rise on German vote outcome
Frankfurt equities squeezed out gains Monday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, with investors hoping that Europe's largest economy can emerge from recession.

'Monster Hunter' on prowl for new audiences as latest game drops
With "Monster Hunter Wilds" pitting intrepid players against a menagerie of rampaging beasts on PC and consoles from Friday, the game's creators tell AFP they hope the 20-year-old franchise can still find new audiences.

Apple says to invest $500 bn in US over four years, hire 20,000 staff
Apple said on Monday it will spend more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and hire 20,000 staff, with President Donald Trump quickly taking credit for the announcement.

Frankfurt stocks, euro rise on German vote outcome
Frankfurt equities and the euro rose Monday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, with investors hoping that Europe's largest economy can emerge from recession.

German business urges 'new beginning' after election
German business leaders called Monday for the swift formation of a new ruling coalition to usher in a "new beginning" for Europe's crisis-wracked top economy after the conservatives' election win.