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Survivors pick up pieces in flood-hit Indonesia as more rain predicted

Survivors in Indonesia were piecing back shattered lives Friday after devastating floods killed more than 1,500 people across four countries, with fears of fresh misery as more rain looms.

After 15 years, Dutch anti-blackface group declares victory

Cherished Christmas tradition for some, profoundly insulting for others, the Dutch character "Black Pete", a servant who helps Santa Claus distribute presents, has divided opinion in The Netherlands for decades.

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Honduras' Hernandez: Convicted drug trafficker pardoned by Trump

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez once painted himself as a champion of the fight against drug trafficking only to become one of the most high-profile figures implicated in it.

Defense challenge evidence in killing of US health insurance CEO

The defense for the 27-year-old suspect accused of killing a top health insurance executive in New York sought to exclude evidence presented by the prosecution as he appeared in court for a second day Tuesday.

Pope plans trip to Africa, starting with Algeria

Wrapping up his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa, which could be his next overseas destination.

Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to qualify for Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics by overturning a ban imposed by the international skiing body.

Cyclone turns Sri Lanka's tea mountains into death valley

In the mist-draped mountains of Sri Lanka's tea country, rescuers were still plucking bodies from the reddish-brown mud on Tuesday after last week's cyclone, the island's worst natural disaster in decades.

Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to target Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics by overturning a ban imposed by the top skiing body.

Afghan Taliban authorities publicly execute man for murder

A man convicted of murder was publicly executed at a stadium in eastern Afghanistan, witnesses told AFP on Tuesday, a punishment a UN rights monitor called "inhumane".

Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll hits 1,300

Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by deadly flooding that has killed 1,300 people in four countries.

Tens of thousands flock to pope's Beirut mass

Around 150,000 people gathered at Beirut's waterfront for mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital, where he delivered a message of hope and peace.

Hong Kong leader says independent committee to probe fire

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that an independent committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades, after authorities found substandard building materials had accelerated the blaze, which killed 151 people last week.

Pope Leo to hold Beirut mass, visit port blast site

Thousands of Lebanese faithful were making their way to Beirut's waterfront ahead of Pope Leo XIV's mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital expected to draw huge crowds.

'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets

When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still at home, fearing she would never see him again.

Survivors, families seek answers to deadly Hong Kong ferry disaster

Survivors of one of Hong Kong's deadliest maritime disasters and victims' families who spent 13 years in a legal and bureaucratic maze seeking answers are hoping a coroner's rulinthis week will shed light on the tragedy.

Hong Kong leader announces 'independent committee' to probe fire

Hong Kong's leader announced Tuesday the creation of a judge-led "independent committee" to investigate the devastating fire at an apartment complex that killed 151 people last week.

VR headsets take war-scarred children to world away from Gaza

Children scarred by the war in Gaza are undergoing a therapy programme using virtual reality headsets that transport the youngsters to a world far away from the destruction around them.

Electronic Caregiver Positions Addison Care as a Transformative Enablement Platform for CMS's New ACCESS Model

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Following CMS's announcement of the new ACCESS Model (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions), Electronic Caregiver, Inc. (ECG) announced its intention to collaborate with eligible Medicare Part B providers and health organizations once CMS releases its list of participating entities in 2026.

Karbon-X (KARX) Chooses New to The Street for Monthly Interviews and Nationwide Broadcasts

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Karbon-X, Inc. (OTC:KARX), a leader in community-driven carbon reduction and sustainability innovation, has selected New to The Street, one of the nation's most influential multi-platform financial news brands, for a monthly broadcast interview series reaching audiences nationwide and internationally.

Tchaikovsky's Voice Returns 130 Years Later

A Remarkable Memoir Reveals the Composer's Own Story-Including the Hidden Muse Behind The Nutcracker

Trial Library Raises $10 Million Series A to Expand Access to Clinical Trials as a Care Option

Co-led by SemperVirens Venture Capital and Next Ventures, with participation by Sanofi Ventures, Lux Capital, Civilization Ventures, How Women Invest and other notable investors

Aspire Biopharma Submits Pre-IND Meeting Request and Briefing Package to U.S. FDA for Sublingual Aspirin Product for Treatment of Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

ESTERO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASBP) ("Aspire" or the "Company"), a developer of a multi-faceted patent-pending drug delivery technology, is pleased to announce that on November 3, 2025, it submitted its Pre-IND meeting request and briefing package to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The submission concerns the Company's lead product candidate, a fast-acting, high-dose sublingual aspirin formulation for the treatment of suspected acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and represents a significant milestone on the path to potential FDA approval.

Strive Pharmacy Breaks Ground on New 350,000 Sq. Ft. Arizona Headquarters and Compounding Facility, Strengthening Its National Leadership in Patient-Focused Innovation

New Mesa campus deepens Strive's roots in Arizona, expands production capabilities, and accelerates job creation as the company surpasses 700,000 sq. ft. of national operations.

Jaguar Health Makes Submission to EMA Regarding EU Approval Pathway for Canalevia for General Diarrhea in Dogs Based on Data from Completed Study

Jaguar's requesting advice from EMA on EU approval pathway for general diarrhea of FDA conditionally approved Canalevia®A novel non-antibiotic approach to diarrhea treatment is important because there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat general diarrhea in dogs, the second most common reason for visits to veterinary emergency hospitals

Avel eCare Welcomes Pat Gundersen as New Chief Revenue Officer

SIOUX FALLS, SD / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Avel eCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Gundersen as its new Chief Revenue Officer, bringing more than twenty years of leadership experience in healthcare, healthcare technology, and go-to-market strategy.

Organto Foods Highlights Strong Growth Momentum and Strategic Evolution Following Successful Restructuring

Focused on advancing its strategy for sustainable, scalable expansion, the Company unveils its refreshed brand identity, outlines its integrated farm-to-shelf model and details its disciplined path for future growth.

GEN Announces New Positive Phase 1 Trial Data of the Investigational Drug SUL-238 for Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

Phase 1 results show that SUL-238 is safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrates favorable pharmacokinetics with high CSF penetration in healthy elderly volunteers, supporting its advancement into further clinical development for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case

A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in a Chicago court to drug trafficking charges in a deal that would see him cooperate with US prosecutors for a reduced sentence.

12 dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port

At least 12 people, including three children, died Monday when a landslide sank two boats docked at a river port in central Peru, with dozens of others missing, officials said.

Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures

Chocolate artworks by some of France's most famous pastry chefs sold at auction Monday for more than 100,000 euros in a charity event that had bidders smacking their lips.

Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case: US media

A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in Chicago to a narcotics trafficking charge and continuing criminal enterprise, US media reported.

Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer

Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer told AFP on Monday.

Pope urges Lebanon's religious leaders to fight intolerance

Pope Leo XIV and leaders from Lebanon's religious communities met in a show of unity on Monday, with the pontiff urging them to combat intolerance on day two of his visit.

Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150

Hong Kong has arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades, finding "substandard" netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said Monday.

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