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US judge to hear request for 'immediate takedown' of Epstein files

A US federal judge said he would hear a request to block access to investigative files linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday, after lawyers flagged unredacted names of victims.

Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges

A French national facing a possible death sentence in Malaysia on eight drug-related charges was acquitted Tuesday, freeing him after nearly two and a half years in detention.

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Black box recovered from Libyan general's crashed plane

Turkish authorities found the cockpit voice recorder and black box from a private jet that crashed Wednesday killing the head of Libya's armed forces and his four aides.

El Salvador defends mega-prison key to Trump deportations

El Salvador's leader Nayib Bukele on Tuesday defended a huge prison that has become key to deportations from the United States under President Donald Trump, after drawing criticism for alleged rights abuses.

Grief, trauma weigh on survivors of catastrophic Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire survivor Yip Ka-kui has turned happy holiday photos into a heartfelt tribute to his beloved wife a month after she died in the huge blaze that destroyed their home.

From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant.

'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest brewery, which is gearing up for expansion after getting approval to sell abroad after a nearly 50-year ban.

UK police say no action against Bob Vylan duo over Israel army chant

British police said Tuesday they were taking no action against punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, who led a Glastonbury festival crowd in chants of "Death to the IDF" -- the Israeli military.

Trump in Epstein files: five takeaways from latest release

The newest US document dump on Jeffrey Epstein is sprawling, uneven and heavily redacted -- but tucked inside are moments that have sharpened scrutiny on President Donald Trump's long-acknowledged past association with the notorious sex offender.

UK comedian Russell Brand faces new rape, assault charges: police

UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand.

UK comedian Russell Brand faces two new rape, assault charges: police

UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand.

New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references

A new batch of files released Tuesday by the US government in relation to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contains numerous references to Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then close friend's private jet.

Killer in Croatia school attack gets maximum 50-year sentence

A Croatian court sentenced a 20-year-old to the maximum 50 years in prison for stabbing a seven-year-old pupil to death at a school in December last year and wounding four other people.

Amazon says blocked 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs

US tech giant Amazon said it has blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from joining the company, as Pyongyang sends large numbers of IT workers overseas to earn and launder funds.

Australian state poised to approve sweeping new gun laws, protest ban

Australia's most populous state was set Tuesday to approve sweeping laws cracking down on guns and giving authorities the power to ban protests after the nation's deadliest mass shooting in decades.

Families want answers a year after South Korea's deadliest plane crash

Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others died last year, desperate for the truth about South Korea's deadliest airline disaster.

Primary Endpoint Successfully Achieved in Lexaria's Phase 1b Study GLP-1-H24-4

DehydraTECH-semaglutide reduced overall side effects by 48% as compared to Rybelsus®DehydraTECH-semaglutide reduced gastrointestinal side effects by 55% as compared to Rybelsus®Recent financings create runway for prospective new 2026 development opportunities

Spotify says piracy activists hacked its music catalogue

Music streaming service Spotify said Monday it had disabled accounts from a piracy activist hacker group that claimed to have "backed up" millions of Spotify's music files and metadata.

Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says

Some 130 Nigerian Catholic school pupils were handed over to state authorities Monday, a day after the government said it had secured their release a month after one of the country's worst mass abductions.

Italy fines Apple nearly 100 mn euros over app privacy feature

Italy's competition authority said Monday it had fined the US tech giant Apple 98 million euros ($115 million) for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market.

German Christmas markets hit by flood of fake news

Security has been tightened at German Christmas markets after recent deadly attacks. But if some online videos were to be believed, they've become barbed-wire fortresses guarded by armoured personnel carriers.

Alleged Bondi shooters conducted 'tactical' training in countryside, Australian police say

The two suspects in a deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach carried out "tactical" training in the countryside, police alleged Monday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised to the country's Jewish community and vowed tougher laws against extremism.

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses bid for house arrest

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak lost a bid Monday to have his jail term changed to house arrest, a setback ahead of a separate verdict this week tied to the country's 1MDB scandal.

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, 'terror symbols' ban after shooting

Australia's most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country's strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying "terrorist" symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week.

FDA Officially Confirms Kava is a Food Under Federal Law

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), After Reviewing Historical Use and Modern Safety Evidence, Officially Confirms Kava is a Food Under Federal Law

World Renowned Law Firm Grant & Eisenhofer Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Canadian Banks CIBC and RBC Alleging Illegal Stock Market Manipulation of Quantum BioPharma Shares

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:QNTM)(CSE:QNTM)(FRA:0K91) ("Quantum BioPharma"),understands that Quantum BioPharma shareholder Paul Durkacz has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that investors in Quantum BioPharma were the victims of stock manipulation. The suit alleges that between January 6, 2021, and October 15, 2025, shareholders who sold securities of Quantum Biopharma Ltd., formerly known as FSD Pharma Inc., were significantly and materially harmed.

DealFlow Discovery Conference Announces Panel on Microcap Deal Trends and Regulation for 2026, Featuring Richard Anslow of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

Industry experts to examine 2025 deal data, evolving regulatory pressures, and capital formation strategies shaping the microcap market

Medicus Pharma Ltd. Announces Engagement With Reliant AI to Develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Clinical Data Analytics Platform

The engagement establishes a multi-phase framework to support AI enabled capital efficient development of Teverelix, a next generation GnRH antagonist, as a first in class market product for acute urinary retention (AURr) and high CV risk prostate cancer collectively representing ~$6 billion in potential market opportunity

1933 Industries Issues Final Reminder to 2024 Debenture Holders: December 22 Is the Deadline to Convert

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTCID:TGIFF) issues a final reminder to holders of its unsecured convertible debentures issued in 2024 (the "2024 Debentures") that today, December 22, 2025, is the final day to submit conversion instructions in accordance with the terms of the debenture agreement.

1933 Industries Achieves Positive Income in Q1 2026, Marking Third Consecutive Profitable Quarter

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTCID:TGIFF), a Nevada-focused cannabis cultivator and producer, is pleased to announce its first quarter financial results ("Q1 2026") for the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024. All amounts expressed are in Canadian dollars.

Gang members given hundreds-years-long sentences in El Salvador

El Salvador announced prison sentences for hundreds of gang members on Sunday, with some of the convicted receiving terms of hundreds of years.

Gang members given hundred-years-long sentences in El Salvador