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Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schools
Sweden plans to ban mobile phones from primary and middle schools in order to ensure that children can focus on learning in the classroom, the government said on Wednesday.
Deutsche Bank offices searched in money laundering probe
German prosecutors and police on Wednesday searched Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt and its office in Berlin in an investigation over suspected money laundering offences, officials said.
Trump says 'time running out' as Iran rejects talks amid 'threats'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran that time was running out for the Islamic republic to prevent American military intervention as Tehran rejected holding negotiations against a backdrop of threats.
Spain eyes full service on train tragedy line in 10 days
Spain aims to restart within 10 days full service on a key high-speed railway line where a collision between two trains killed 45 people, the transport minister said on Wednesday.
Greenland dispute 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday a standoff with the United States over Greenland was "a strategic wake-up call for all of Europe", speaking alongside the leaders of Denmark and the Danish autonomous territory.
Dollar rebounds while gold climbs again before Fed update
The dollar recovered slightly on Wednesday as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve's outlook on interest rates, while gold reached another record high as investors seek safety amid an uncertain economic outlook on several fronts.
SKorean chip giant SK hynix posts record operating profit for 2025
South Korean chip giant SK hynix said on Wednesday its operating profit doubled last year to a record high after a surge in global demand for technology powering artificial intelligence.
Dutch tech giant ASML posts bumper profits, cuts jobs
Dutch tech giant ASML, which sells cutting-edge machines to make semiconductor chips, reported a significant gain in annual net profit Wednesday but said it would cut hundreds of management jobs to improve internal organisation.
Uganda's Quidditch players with global dreams
Far from the legendary skies above Hogwarts school, a young woman chased a "Golden Snitch" highlighting how the craze for Harry Potter's favourite sport, Quidditch, has taken hold in a remote Ugandan village.
'Hard to survive': Kyiv's elderly shiver after Russian attacks on power and heat
Shivering in her flat after Russian strikes knocked out the heating, 91-year-old Lidia Teleschuk said she couldn't remember a winter this harsh since World War II.
Polish migrants return home to a changed country
Unemployment was soaring and the country was in economic turmoil when Monika Pudlik first left Poland to find a job in Ireland just over two decades ago.
Dutch tech giant ASML posts bumper profits, eyes bright AI future
Dutch tech giant ASML, which sells cutting-edge machines to make semiconductor chips, reported a significant gain in annual net profit Wednesday and predicted a bright future driven by demand for artificial intelligence.
Minnesota congresswoman unbowed after attacked with liquid
Seconds after an attacker sprayed US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with unidentified liquid at a Minnesota meeting, she confronted the man and then defiantly went on to finish her comments, AFP journalists saw.
Omar attacked in Minneapolis after Trump vows to 'de-escalate'
As the White House worked to "de-escalate" tensions in Minneapolis Tuesday, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with a syringe of unknown liquid at a town hall meeting, where she called for curbing the Trump administration's anti-immigration crackdown.
Dollar struggles to recover from losses after Trump comments
The dollar ticked up Wednesday following another selloff fuelled by Donald Trump's suggestion he was happy with the currency's recent decline, while tech firms extended their rally ahead of much-anticipated earnings from the sector this week.
Greenland blues to Delhi red carpet: EU finds solace in India
Presiding over the signing of a major trade deal alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen broke into a large smile.
French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker
A French court Tuesday found a former senator guilty of drugging a woman lawmaker with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her, and sentenced him to four years in prison, of which 18 months must be behind bars.
US Fed set to pause rate cuts as it defies Trump pressure
The US Federal Reserve is broadly expected to pause its series of interest rate cuts Wednesday, resisting mounting attacks from President Donald Trump, while policymakers await more data on the world's biggest economy.
Skyline Windows Appoints Damien Willems as Chief Technology Officer
THE BRONX, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / Skyline Windows is pleased to announce the appointment of Damien Willems as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), an experienced engineering and operations executive with senior leadership experience across the window, door, and façade industry.
Epique Realty Announces Midwest Regional Power Summit in Detroit
A high-energy, agent-focused experience designed to elevate business performance in 2026 and beyond
Rebecca Jones, One Of Florida's Top Retirement Advisors, Announces Free Educational Seminars On Minimizing Taxes in Retirement
Experienced retirement advisor addresses growing retirement security concerns with comprehensive tax reduction workshops
RedChip Companies Announces Sponsorship of the DealFlow Discovery Conference 2026
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its sponsorship of the DealFlow Discovery Conference, taking place January 28-29 at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
LHH Launches HR & Talent Advisory Practice
Partnering to transform and align talent ecosystems, people strategy, and the AI-era workforce for business impact.
2026 Tax Brackets May Push More Taxpayers Into Higher Rates, Clear Start Tax Warns
Income Increases and Outdated Withholding May Leave Filers Owing More to the IRS This Tax Season
RedChip Highlights High-Growth Opportunities in Fintech and Digital Asset Treasury Strategies at February 4 Virtual Conference
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming Fintech & DATS (Digital Asset Treasury Strategy) Virtual Investor Conference, taking place February 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The conference will spotlight publicly traded companies operating at the intersection of modern payments, financial technology infrastructure, and strategic digital asset management, offering investors direct access to management teams driving innovation across these rapidly evolving markets.
Trump says will 'de-escalate' in Minneapolis after shooting backlash
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would "de-escalate a little bit" in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of two civilians fueled a storm of criticism over his signature immigration crackdown.
CERN chief upbeat on funding for new particle collider
Mark Thomson, the new head of Europe's physics laboratory CERN, voiced confidence Tuesday about raising the billions of dollars needed to build by far the world's biggest particle accelerator.
Trump's Iowa trip on economy overshadowed by immigration row
US President Donald Trump headed to Iowa Tuesday eager to show voters he cares about affordability -- but his trip was overshadowed by anger over the deadly immigration crackdown in the neighboring state of Minnesota.
GM reports quarterly loss but boosts shareholder returns
General Motors announced Tuesday fresh actions to return funds to investors, lifting shares despite reporting a quarterly loss on costs connected to its electric vehicle retreat.
US banks fight crypto's push into Main Street
The banking industry is pushing back against White House-aligned crypto companies seeking to expand their business to Main Street customers in the United States.
LVMH 2025 net profit drops 13% to 10.9 bn euros
The world's leading luxury group, LVMH, saw net profit slide 13 percent in 2025 to 10.9 billion euros ($13.1 billion) as an exceptional tax on large French companies weighed on its bottom line.
US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014
Consumer confidence in the United States plunged in January to its lowest level since 2014, survey data showed Tuesday, as American households continue to fret about inflation and elevated costs of living.