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Spanish PM urges caution as fresh rain heads for flood zone

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pleaded for caution from flood-hit residents on Friday as more rain was expected to drench parts of the Iberian Peninsula already saturated by a deadly storm.

Norway crown princess 'deeply regrets' Epstein friendship

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit said Friday she "deeply regretted" her friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the embarrassment it has caused the royal family.

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Lyle Menendez denied parole decades after murder of parents

A US judicial commission denied parole Friday to Joseph Lyle Menendez, a day after his brother Erik was also ordered to stay in prison for the murder of their parents in a Beverly Hills mansion more than three decades ago.

Firefighting games spark at Gamescom 2025

In a video gaming landscape often dominated by fantasy duels and kinetic gunfights, one different genre is standing out in the Gamescom trade fair in Germany: firefighting.

Five killed in New York state tourist bus crash

Five passengers aboard a tourist bus were killed Friday when their driver got distracted and crashed on a New York state highway, police said.

Multiple tourists killed in New York state bus crash

Multiple tourists were killed and others injured Friday when a bus carrying more than 50 sightseers home from a visit to Niagara Falls crashed in New York state, officials said.

Salvador man at center of Trump deportations row freed

A wrongly deported Salvadoran man returned to the US during a fierce row over President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies was released Friday from prison, where he had been detained on human smuggling charges, his lawyer told AFP.

Colombia reels after twin guerrilla attacks kill 19

Colombia's defense minister vowed Friday to defeat "desperate" armed groups after twin guerrilla attacks killed 19 people and deepened the country's worst security crisis in decades.

UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East

The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face "catastrophic" hunger.

Chinese tiger, French berets and space cannons mark Gamescom 2025

A new instalment in Chinese action saga "Black Myth", a long-awaited indie favourite and stereotypically French cosplay have all marked the vast Gamescom trade fair this week in Cologne.

Thai ex-PM Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving a threat to his embattled political dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.

$346 mn US-Nigeria arms deal sets rights groups on edge

Rights groups are questioning a multimillion-dollar arms sale by the United States to Nigeria as security forces in the west African nation continue to be accused of killing civilians with impunity.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Stevensville Benton Harbor to Host Grand Opening Celebration August 26th

STEVENSVILLE, MI / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Amerilodge Group, a hotel ownership and management company based in Bloomfield Hills, is proud to announce the upcoming Grand Opening Celebration of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Stevensville Benton Harbor. The celebration will take place on Monday, August 26, 2025, at the hotel's location: 5120 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville, MI 49127.

Skip Barber Racing School Launches Ultimate European Driving Adventure - Covered by New to The Street

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Skip Barber Racing School, an icon in performance driving education, today announced the launch of its exclusive European Driving Adventure, a five-day program this October that combines the adrenaline of world-class racing with premium lifestyle experiences. New to The Street will be covering the entire journey across its national TV, digital, and social platforms.

Moderna Receives Health Canada Approval for Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting SARS-CoV-2 Variant LP.8.1

All 2025 pre-filled syringe doses to be made in Canada, marking a domestic production milestone

Trump hails 'total victory' as US court quashes $464 mn civil penalty

A US court threw out Thursday a $464 million civil penalty against President Donald Trump imposed by a judge who found he fraudulently inflated his personal worth, calling the sum "excessive" but upholding the judgment against him.

Microsoft re-joins handheld gaming fight against Nintendo's Switch

The record launch in June for the Nintendo Switch 2, a game console that can be played at home or on the go, heralds a new portable race that Microsoft aims to win with a handheld version of its Xbox.

Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai's 'punditry' not criminal: lawyer

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's lawyer clashed with judges on Thursday over whether the pro-democracy newspaper founder's "armchair punditry" on social media and other platforms breached the city's national security law.

Suspended Thai PM testifies in court case seeking her ouster

Thailand's suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra testified on Thursday in a case seeking her removal from office over her handling of the kingdom's border row with Cambodia.

Menendez brothers face parole board seeking freedom after parents murders

Lyle and Erik Menendez will appear before California's parole board to seek freedom this week, more than 35 years after the shotgun murders of their parents in the family's luxury Beverly Hills home.

Suspended Thai PM in court for case seeking her ouster

Thailand's suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived at court on Thursday to testify in a case seeking to remove her from office over her handling of the kingdom's border row with Cambodia.

Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn

Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.

iTolerance, Inc. Appoints Former Chief of the Laboratory of Biochemistry in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Emily Shacter, Ph.D., to its Scientific Advisory Board

Esteemed expert in the regulation and development of biopharmaceuticals, with more than three decades of experience spanning government, industry, and academia

Allied OMS Partners with Oral Surgery Michiana to Bring Doctor-Led Model to Indiana

SOUTHLAKE, TX and SOUTH BEND, IN /ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Allied OMS, the nation's leading doctor-owned and doctor-led management services organization (MSO) for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, today announced its official entry into Indiana through a new partnership with Oral Surgery Michiana.

Wisconsin's Only DOL-OWCP Clinic Leads the Fight for Injured Workers in Wisconsin

Advanced Care Specialists is Bringing Not Just Medical Care, but True Advocacy

Jaguar Health Participating in August 25-26 Animal Health Summit with Goal of Securing Collaboration to Expand Canalevia's Indication to Treatment of General Diarrhea in Dogs

Canalevia® (crofelemer delayed-release tablets), under the name Canalevia®-CA1, is conditionally approved by the FDA for treatment of CID in dogsCompany strategy: In discussions with multiple potential animal health company partners to expand the indication and commercialize Canalevia for treatment of general diarrhea globallyDiarrhea is one of the most common reasons owners bring their dog to the veterinarian and the second most common reason for visits to the veterinary emergency hospital, yet there are currently no FDA-approved drugs to treat general diarrhea in dogsEnrollment has reached approximately 25% in Jaguar's ongoing field study of Canalevia-CA1 in dogs

Newsmax Adds David Gandler to Board of Directors

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of David Gandler, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FuboTV Inc. (FUBO) ("Fubo"), as a Director to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

New to The Street Launches Unstoppable Entrepreneurs with Dustin Plantholt

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / New to The Street today announced the launch of its newest segment, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, co-produced and hosted by acclaimed entrepreneur and journalist Dr. Dustin Plantholt (Hon). The series will spotlight trailblazing leaders who are driving innovation, building resilient businesses, and shaping the future of their industries.

Moderna to Present at Upcoming Conferences in September 2025

CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences:

PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite

Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment."

Winds complicate wildfire battle in Spain

High winds on Wednesday hampered efforts to contain wildfires in Spain that have already scorched a record stretch of land despite lower temperatures, authorities said.

Torrential Pakistan monsoon rains kill more than 20

More than 20 people were killed on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, leaving more than 400 dead.

Defence begins closing arguments in Hong Kong trial of Jimmy Lai

A lawyer representing Jimmy Lai said Wednesday it was "not wrong to support freedom of expression" as the defence began closing arguments in the jailed Hong Kong media mogul's national security trial.

Kneecap rapper in court on terrorism charge over Hezbollah flag

Dozens of supporters of Irish rap band Kneecap protested outside a London court Wednesday, as one of the band members appeared charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

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