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S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
Before lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock waves across South Africa.
Nepal tunnel survivor wants to help post-flood rebuild
Pulled alive 10 days after catastrophic floods trapped him in a tunnel, Nepali hydropower worker Kabir Maharjan is determined to help rebuild his country despite his own harrowing ordeal.
TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact time limits and other restrictions for teen users, avoiding trial with a settlement modeled on Instagram-owner Meta's recent agreement with US states.
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said Friday, but within hours reports indicated that US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal.
Venezuela's oil cradle pins hopes on US energy deals
In the birthplace of Venezuela's oil industry, thick black crude seeps through cracks in the earth, and the air is heavy with the smell of gas, leaving visitors dizzy.
El Nino rewrites the menu in the world's top restaurants
A record-breaking El Nino will likely force the world's top chefs to rethink their menus ahead of droughts, floods and heatwaves upending global food systems.
Timur Turlov Elected President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE)
SAMARKAND, UZ / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2026 / Timur Turlov, founder and chief executive officer of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp., has been elected president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) following a vote by the organization's General Assembly in Samarkand.
Lula bans sports betting days ahead of Brazil's election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday banned sports betting sites, the biggest sponsor of the country's football clubs, just days before a nailbiter election in which he is seeking a fourth term.
Spotting AI writing: how reliable are the detectors?
Claims that Canadian-Haitian writer Thelyson Orelien used AI tools to write his best-selling debut novel are rocking the French literary world and posing questions about how AI can be detected.
Trump's photo of Xi greeting carries signs of AI
Donald Trump shared an image Thursday of Xi Jinping's red-carpet arrival to Washington that appears to have been altered using artificial intelligence, with an unflattering expression captured in live footage of the moment edited out.
First US trial against TikTok to open Monday
TikTok goes on trial Monday in Alabama, accused by the state of misleading parents about tools meant to shield children from harmful content, in the first case against the platform to go before a US jury.
French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims
The organisers of France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, on Friday said they had removed a widely praised novel by a Canadian-Haitian writer from its longlist following online claims that artificial intelligence was used to write it.
European stock markets climb as oil prices drop
Europe's main stock markets climbed Friday, as oil prices retreated after a volatile week's trading in reaction to Middle East war developments.
Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages
American journalist and writer E. Jean Carroll, the only person to successfully sue Donald Trump for sexual assault, told AFP she is finally free to spend the damages awarded to her from the US president.
Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges, as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no clear end in sight for the Middle East war.
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country.
Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
On the paradise island of Principe, a lush jungle haven in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Guinea, a South African multimillionaire is offering locals a financial dividend to preserve the natural beauty on which his luxury tourism business depends.
Asian markets mixed after oil gains
Asian markets were mixed Friday after recent oil price surges and as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no end in sight for the Middle East war.
India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
A string of rape cases in India has reignited debate over women's safety and raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence.
"Made in America" is Great Again ... Here's the Proof
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / SMX is showing what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever.
Cresa Named Commercial Brokerage Firm of the Year by Boston Real Estate Times
Firm recognized for commitment to tenant representation and successfully managing complex transactions
Join First Phosphate's Live Investor Webinar: Building a North American Supply Chain for LFP Battery-Grade Phosphate
Learn how First Phosphate is advancing a vertically integrated strategy spanning high-purity phosphate concentrate, purified phosphoric acid, and downstream LFP battery materialsManagement to discuss the Bégin-Lamarche project, updated mineral resource, PEA economics, definitive offtake agreements, and potential project-financing pathways
Join Edge Total Intelligence's Live Investor Webinar: Advancing Real-Time Operations and Digital-Twin Technology for Mission-Critical Organizations
Learn how edgeTI's defense-ready edgeCore platform unifies disparate systems, applications and data into a real-time operating environment without costly rip-and-replace projectsManagement to discuss growing defense-sector momentum, 211% first-half revenue growth, expanding recurring revenue, the land-and-expand software model, and multiple growth levers across organic expansion and M&A
Nova Minerals and FibroBiologics Interviews to Air Nationally on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on CNBC and Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Nova Minerals Corp (NYSE American:NVA)(ASX:NVA) and FibroBiologics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBLG) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored television program airing on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and on CNBC this Sunday, September 27, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.
Owe the IRS More Than $10,000? Clear Start Tax Explains How Americans Are Using This IRS Program to Wipe Out Back Taxes
Thousands settle their balance for a fraction of what they owed. The program has existed since 2011, and the assumption that keeps most people from checking is the wrong one.
Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC Expands Cross-Border Capital Markets Practice with New Office in Tokyo's Financial District
WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND TOKYO, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC ("ALC"), a premier international corporate, capital markets, and securities law firm, today announced the formal opening of its new international office in Tokyo, Japan. Located in the landmark Tokyo Sankei Building in the Otemachi financial center, the expansion reinforces ALC's standing as a leading cross-border legal bridge for Japanese enterprises accessing the United States public capital markets.
Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven partly by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war.
Italy bans burqas in schools, caps numbers of foreign students per class
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet adopted a decree law Thursday banning burqas and niqabs in schools and capping the number of students with a poor command of Italian per class.
Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America
Starbucks will close 250 more cafes in North America in its latest drive to improve financial returns, the coffee company announced Thursday.
Napoli hoping to build new stadium, says owner
Napoli want to move to a new stadium even though the city council would rather renovate the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, which it owns, in the hope of hosting Euro 2032 games.
Stocks fall as oil prices rise and bonds back under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
What happens if the US bans diesel exports
With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.