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Munich's surfers stunned after famed river wave vanishes
A standing wave in a Munich stream that has been a surfing magnet for more than four decades has vanished, leaving urban surfers high and dry.
Divisive Czech cardinal Dominik Duka dies at 82
Czech cardinal Dominik Duka, who was accused of covering up clergy sex crimes, died aged 82 on Tuesday, the Prague Archbishopric said on Facebook.
National hero proposal for Indonesia's Suharto sparks backlash
A proposal to include Indonesia's former military dictator Suharto on a list of national heroes sparked opposition from rights advocates who on Tuesday called the nomination a "betrayal".
Indian Sikh pilgrims enter Pakistan, first major crossing since May conflict: AFP
Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India, AFP journalists saw, in the first major crossing since deadly clashes in May closed the land border between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Nintendo hikes Switch 2 annual unit sales target
Nintendo said Tuesday it aims to sell 19 million Switch 2 consoles within this financial year, up from its previous target 15 million for the smash-hit gadget.
Typhoon flooding kills 5, strands thousands in central Philippines
At least five people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced as rains driven by Typhoon Kalmaegi flooded swathes of the central Philippines on Tuesday.
US civil trial to hear opening arguments on Boeing MAX crash
Lawyers for US aviation giant Boeing and the families of victims of a fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash will give opening statements Tuesday in the first civil trial stemming from the disaster.
Myanmar scam hub sweep triggers fraudster recruitment rush
Recent raids on one of Myanmar's most notorious internet scam hubs sparked a recruitment rush as fleeing workers scrambled to enlist at nearby fraud factories, experts and insiders told AFP.
Floods strand people on roofs as typhoon pounds Philippines
Residents sought refuge on rooftops and cars floated through flooded streets on Tuesday as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines, leaving at least two people dead.
In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch
Manoozh Noori said she "wanted to die" when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. That meant she could no longer do what she loved most: playing football.
Why an Amazon chef said no to a vegan dinner for Prince William event
Saulo Jennings, a chef from Brazil's Amazon region, is so passionate about the rainforest's flavors -- like the massive pirarucu fish -- that he refused to cater a vegan dinner at an environmental awards ceremony hosted by Britain's Prince William.
Cement maker Lafarge on trial in France on charges of funding jihadists
Cement group Lafarge goes on trial in France Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to build its business in war-torn Syria.
Worker dies after medieval tower partly collapses in Rome
A worker who was pulled from the rubble of a medieval tower that partly collapsed in Rome died on Tuesday, Italian media reported citing hospital sources.
Final Moment Launches Groundbreaking Digital Memorial Platform to Redefine Legacy Preservation and Posthumous Communication
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / November 4, 2025 / Final Moment, a technology company focused on transforming how people preserve memories and communicate beyond life, has officially announced the launch of its innovative online memorial platform. Designed for individuals and families seeking a modern approach to legacy creation, the platform empowers users to record, schedule, and share meaningful messages, images, and stories that endure long after they are gone.
Electronic Caregiver Brings Addison Virtual Care Platform to the Annual Session & Primary Care Summit 2025 in Addison, Texas
Addison enables continuous patient oversight, early intervention, and intelligent adherence through customizable RPM/CCM integration.
Newsmax to Attend the RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference
BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 4, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced that management, including CEO Christopher Ruddy, will attend the RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference being held in New York City from November 18-19, 2025.
Starbucks cedes China control to Boyu Capital
Starbucks announced Monday it will sell a controlling stake in its Chinese retail operations to investment firm Boyu Capital in a deal valuing the business at around $4 billion.
Worker rescued after medieval tower partly collapses in Rome
Rescuers on Monday saved a worker who became trapped when the medieval tower he was helping renovate in Rome partly collapsed, city authorities said.
Trial opens in 1st US civil case on 2019 Boeing MAX crash
Relatives of victims in the fatal crash of a Boeing 737 MAX plane operated by Ethiopian Airlines headed to court Monday for the first civil trial relating to the 2019 calamity.
Medieval tower partially collapses in Rome, trapping worker
A medieval tower in central Rome that was under renovation partially collapsed on Monday, with one worker trapped alive under rubble, authorities said.
Shein bans sex dolls after France outrage over 'childlike' ones
Asian e-commerce giant Shein said Monday it was banning all sex dolls from sale on its sites after French authorities condemned it for featuring ones resembling children.
Ex-France international Ben Yedder to stand trial on rape charges
Former French international Wissam Ben Yedder will stand trial for alleged rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, the prosecutor's office in Nice told AFP on Monday.
Christian, Muslim Nigerians push back on threatened US strikes
Nigerians across the religious spectrum pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump's threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians in the country.
'Heroic' worker praised as man charged over UK train stabbings
A man has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing on a London-bound train, as a critically wounded train worker was hailed Monday as a hero for stepping in to protect passengers.
Spain regional leader resigns, a year after deadly floods
The heavily criticised leader of Spain's Valencia region said on Monday he was stepping down, a year after the area was hit by floods that were the country's deadliest natural disaster in a generation.
Video game creators fear AI could grab the controller
Generative artificial intelligence models capable of dreaming up ultra-realistic characters and virtual universes could make for cheaper, better video games in future, but the emerging technology has artists and developers on edge.
Afghan govt says quake kills 20, injures over 500
A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.
Afghanistan quake kills 20, injures over 300: health ministry
A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.
Trump's global tariffs to face challenge before Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday on the legality of Donald Trump's unprecedented use of powers for sweeping global tariffs in a case striking at the heart of the president's economic agenda.
Daughter of 'underground' pastor urges China for his release
When Grace Jin Drexel lost contact with her father in China weeks ago, her worries swiftly turned into fear -- he, alongside more than 20 others, had been detained in a national crackdown on his underground church.
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Protagonist Therapeutics Announces Oral and Poster Presentations on Rusfertide at the 67th Annual ASH Meeting
NEWARK, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / November 3, 2025 / Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. ("Protagonist" or the "Company") announced that clinical data on rusfertide in polycythemia vera, including the Phase 3 VERIFY study, will be the focus of four presentations at the 67th Annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting being held in Orlando, Florida, from December 6-9, 2025.