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UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country's 'abandoned' women

Afghanistan's women are "fighting alone" against discrimination by the Taliban authorities and feel abandoned by the world, Afghan journalist Zahra Joya told AFP.

Mexico's Indigenous chief justice hits back at discrimination

Mexico's Supreme Court chief justice told AFP he faces discrimination on a daily basis over his Indigenous roots.

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SMX and the Age of Parity: The Unexpected Affordability Solution Hiding in Recycled Plastic

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2026 / The material once dismissed as too expensive, too messy, and too difficult to scale has become one of the most practical tools for keeping modern life affordable.

California governor orders a plan to cope with AI job upheaval

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered officials to start work on a plan to mitigate the job-destroying impact of artificial intelligence, the first US state to do so.

US stocks end volatile session higher as oil prices retreat

Wall Street stocks finished mostly higher Thursday following a choppy session as markets tried to parse the prospects for a Middle East peace deal while digesting earnings from Nvidia and Walmart.

What's behind the social unrest in Bolivia?

"Out with Rodrigo Paz!" reads graffiti scrawled across the Bolivian capital just months after the center-right president entered office.

Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash

A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history.

Trump pressures Supreme Court to rule for him on citizenship

President Donald Trump on Thursday maintained his unprecedented campaign to pressure the Supreme Court, saying it would be a "disgrace" if the independent justices rule against him on US birthright citizenship.

UK details rules for single-sex spaces after landmark ruling

Britain's Labour government insisted that long-awaited new guidance on single-sex spaces published on Thursday still protects transgender people.

Beloved Citroen 2CV revived as electric car

The 2CV, an iconic Citroen model popular for much of the Twentieth Century, will be coming back after production ceased in 1990, reincarnated as an electric vehicle, Citroen announced Thursday.

US voices hope on Iran deal progress before Pakistan army chief visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope on Thursday of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan's army chief due to arrive in the Islamic republic for talks.

Oil gains, stocks cautious on uncertain Mideast peace prospects

Oil prices jumped and the dollar firmed on Thursday while stocks diverged as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks.

From conflict to cleaning, expo showcases China's drone dominance

Russians looking for drone interceptors brushed shoulders with entrepreneurs keen to see the latest industrial cleaning technology at a massive industry expo showcasing China's dominance of the drone industry on Thursday.

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup

World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next month's tournament.

Walmart reports solid results but sees some consumers struggling

Walmart reported increased profits Thursday as it capitalized on affordability concerns at a time of soaring gasoline prices, but shares fell sharply on disappointment over the retailer's sales forecast.

Oil gains, stocks slip on uncertain Mideast peace prospects

Oil prices jumped while stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar firmed Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks.

Stellantis unveils 60 bn euro push to revive profitability

Jeep and Fiat owner Stellantis said Thursday that it would invest 60 billion euros in a five-year push to restore profitability, reducing its factory capacity in Europe while focusing on "affordability" in the shift to clean-energy vehicles.

In Ankara, DW journalist goes on trial for 'insulting president'

A Turkish journalist with Deutsche Welle (DW) went on trial in Ankara on Thursday for allegedly "insulting the president", with the court granting him conditional release, the German broadcaster said.

EU slashes eurozone 2026 growth forecast on Mideast war

The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll.

Oil gains, European stocks down on uncertain Mideast peace prospects

Oil prices jumped, European stock markets retreated and the dollar firmed Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks.

Samsung chip employees to get average $338,000 bonus under strike deal

Samsung Electronics chip employees are expected to receive average bonuses worth 509 million won ($338,000) this year, a company official said Thursday, under a tentative deal between management and labour unions to avert a strike.

EasyJet posts deeper first-half loss on Mideast war

British no-frills airline EasyJet said Thursday that its losses deepened in the six months to end-March after the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring.

Ubisoft shares plunge after grim annual results

Shares in Ubisoft plunged more than 15 percent Thursday after the French video games giant reported disappointing annual results and forecast further pain in the coming year.

Mideast war forces EU to slash eurozone 2026 growth forecast

The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll.

Asian stocks surge on Iran hopes, Samsung union talks

Shares surged in Seoul, Tokyo and other Asian markets on Thursday, fuelled by hopes of a Middle East peace accord and by negotiations averting a planned strike at Samsung Electronics.

Asian stocks surge on Iran hopes and Samsung union talks

Shares surged in Tokyo, Seoul and other Asian markets Thursday, fuelled by hopes of a Middle East peace accord and by negotiations averting a planned strike at Samsung Electronics.

Asian stocks surge on Iran hopes and Samsung deal

Shares surged in Tokyo, Seoul and other Asian markets Thursday, fuelled by hopes of a Middle East peace accord and by negotiations averting a planned strike at Samsung Electronics.

The world built more coal power in 2025, but used less

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis showed Thursday.

Calgary Customs Brokers Ltd. Celebrates 70 Years of Trusted Service With 2026 Consumer Choice Award Recognition in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Calgary Customs Brokers Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Customs Brokers category. This recognition comes as the company celebrates an impressive 70 years in business, marking decades of dedication to client service and industry expertise.

Anderson Family Vision Care Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Opticians and Optometrist in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Anderson Family Vision Care has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Opticians/Optometrists category for Winnipeg. This honoured recognizes the clinic's longstanding commitment to delivering personalized, innovative, and compassionate eye care to the community.

Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric Recognized for Trusted Home Service Expertise with 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Denver

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Plumbing Contractor category. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to honest service, technical excellence, and customer care across the Denver Metro Area.

Farris Benefit Group Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Houston

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Farris Benefit Group, LLC has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Group Benefit Broker category for Houston for the second year in a row. This recognition reflects the company's growing reputation for client-focused service, attention to detail, and commitment to helping individuals and businesses navigate complex insurance decisions.

Ecrypt Inc. Named Finalist in the 2026 Fintech Futures PayTech Awards for 'Best Customer Experience Solution'

Winners of 2026 PayTech Awards in All Categories Will Be Announced at a Gala Presentation Ceremony in London on June 25

EarSmartAI Targets $5B Pediatric Ear Infection Market with AI-Powered Diagnostic Platform, Secures Pre-Seed Investment, Names New CEO

EarSmartAI is a Portfolio Company of Boomerang Ventures