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Deal for evicted Spanish pensioner as PM seeks new housing law

A Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on the government to resolve Spain's housing crisis can return home after a deal with the property's owners, her lawyer said on Monday.

Turkish comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' freed pending appeal

A popular Turkish comedian left prison after 88 days behind bars late Monday despite being convicted by an Istanbul court of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the judge ordering his interim release pending appeal.

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Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at fiery Senate hearing

Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security chief, distanced himself from his fired predecessor Kristi Noem as he was grilled over immigration policy at a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Eight killed during Rio police operation, including drug kingpin

At least eight people died Wednesday during a police operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, including one of Brazil's most-wanted drug lords, authorities said.

Colombia detains suspect in 2023 killing of Ecuador politician

Colombian immigration authorities said Wednesday that they had arrested an Ecuadoran drug trafficker linked to the 2023 murder of a popular candidate just before Ecuador's presidential election.

US launches new era of drug war with Latin American allies

The United States and allies in Latin America and the Caribbean have ushered in a new phase of anti-drug cooperation including extraditions, shared intelligence and security plans despite criticism from international organizations.

Foreign press group slams Israeli police for breaking journalist's wrist

An international media association on Wednesday criticised an "unprovoked assault" by Israeli police on journalists in Jerusalem, which it said left a CNN producer with a fractured wrist.

EU lawmakers back ban on sexualised AI deepfakes

EU lawmakers on Wednesday approved a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after a global outcry over non-consensual nudes created by Elon Musk's chatbot Grok.

Seven-year term sought for Norway princess's son for alleged rapes

Prosecutors in Norway called Wednesday for the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Hoiby, to serve seven years and seven months in prison for offences including the alleged rape of four women.

Chinese tourists ditch Japan for third month running

Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 percent in February from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.

Chinese visitors to Japan plunge 45.2% in February

Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 percent in February from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.

Trespasser caught in viral hippo Moo Deng's Thai zoo pen

A Thai man broke into the zoo enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, police said Wednesday, as the zoo filed a trespassing complaint.

ZeOmega Recognized in the 2026 Gartner(R) Market Guide for Intelligent Prior Authorization, U.S. Healthcare Organizations

PLANO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / ZeOmega, the industry's leading population health management organization, today announced it was listed in Gartner's 2026 Market Guide for Intelligent Prior Authorization. The report names ZeOmega as a Representative Vendor in the intelligent prior authorization (iPA) market and mentions the company's Smart Auth Optimizer solution's capabilities designed to streamline prior authorization workflows using AI and automation.

FDA Feedback Supports Extension Phase for Jaguar Health's Clinical Trial of Crofelemer for Treatment of Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID)

MVID has a lethal natural history requiring life-sustaining parenteral support (PS), which includes total parenteral nutrition (TPN), which is associated with significant toxicities; PS reduction could potentially reduce co-morbidities and improve clinical benefit, as no approved therapies exist for MVIDJaguar launches news alert text service for investors - click here to sign up for text alerts

Mercury CEO Josh Medow Named "Rising Star" in 2026 Pros to Know Awards by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The 2026 Pros to Know Awards recognizes outstanding executives who serve as an example for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of New Dermatology Product Line under Person & Covey's Aquanil Brand for Sensitive Skin

BOULDER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNOA), a global healthcare leader developing and producing patented Microcyn® technology based stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products for a wide range of applications, including wound care, eye care, dermatological conditions, podiatry, and animal health care, today announced the launch of Aquanil® AD, a hypochlorous acid based dermatology product line for sensitive skin, developed exclusively for Persōn & Covey, Inc. for distribution through its established over-the-counter dermatology channels in the United States.

#paid and Pinterest Announce Strategic Partnership to Power Creator-Led Commerce at the Moment of Decision

New Partnership Connects Brands With Consumers at the Point of Decision Through Creator-Led Media

Protagonist Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Approval of ICOTYDE(TM) (icotrokinra) for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

ICOTYDE is the first and only IL-23R targeted oral peptide that delivers complete skin clearance and a favorable safety profile in a once-daily pillApproval supported by four phase 3 studies that met all primary endpoints and demonstrated a favorable safety profile in 2,500 patients$50 million milestone payment triggered by FDA approval; Protagonist is eligible to receive 6 - 10% royalties on sales and up to $580 million in future milestone paymentsWebcast and conference call to be held at 8:30 am ET on March 18

Medicus Pharma To Discuss Positive Skinject(R) Phase 2 Topline Results In Fireside Chat Hosted By Brookline Capital Markets Biotechnology Equity Research Analyst

Phase 2 Study Demonstrated 73% clinical Clearance in the 200-µg Arm suggests that ~3 out of 4 treated lesions may allow patients to avoid immediate surgical intervention.

US judge orders Trump admin to bring VOA employees back to work

A US federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to bring more than 1,000 Voice of America employees back to work and resume broadcasts by the government-funded media outlet.

Thai eSports players sentenced over SEA Games cheating scandal

A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced two eSports players to three months in detention for cheating at the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand last year.

Millions of Indonesians in Eid travel exodus

Tens of millions of Indonesians are travelling by motorcycle, car, plane or boat to their hometowns in an annual exodus for the Eid holiday that begins in the world's largest Muslim-majority country on Wednesday.

Alleged Bondi Beach killer's mother received death threats, court told

Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram's mother has received death threats and abuse following an antisemitic shooting that killed 15 people, his lawyer told a court on Monday.

Sweden's prisons prepare to house young teens

North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a much-criticised juvenile judicial reform expected to take effect in July.

Sao Paulo AI policing nabs criminals, and a few innocents

In the heart of Sao Paulo, a "prisonometer" keeps a live tally of people jailed due to Latin America's largest AI facial-recognition system, but its successes have been marred by mistaken arrests.

ALOHA Launches National "Taste That Grows" Campaign Celebrating the Organic Ingredients Powering Its Breakout Growth

LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / ALOHA, the fast-growing B Corp and Climate Label Certified plant-based protein brand, has launched its national "Taste That Grows" campaign, putting the wholesome ingredients behind ALOHA's top-selling bars front and center. The campaign brings these ingredients to life, from cherries and blueberries to fresh mint, peanuts, coconut, and almonds, each USDA Organic and thoughtfully grown. At a time when many protein bars lean on artificial flavors and functional fillers, ALOHA maintains a disciplined focus on ingredient quality, delivering award-winning flavor built from foods consumers know and trust.

New to The Street Announces Full-Scale Media Coverage of Jacob Javits Center Events Through 2027

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / New to The Street, one of the fastest-growing global financial media platforms, today announced it will provide comprehensive, multi-platform coverage of all major events hosted at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center through December 2027.

Introducing Proda, the Lifestyle Protein-Infused Soda Launching Exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market

Wellness Entrepreneur Matthew Postlethwaite Partners With Suja Co-Founder to Bring to Market the First Protein-Infused Soda Built for Everyday Life

Red Wing Brings 120 Years Of Industry-Defining Craft To Work Apparel For The First Time

Engineered with the same comfort, durability, and style that define Red Wing boots

Path Fertility Releases its SpermQT Facts Sheet

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Path FertilityTM, an epigenetics-driven fertility technology company, today unveiled its SpermQTTM Facts Sheet, a copy of which is embedded below within this news release.

TRNR Exhibits at HFA 2026 with All Four Brands and Strong Leadership Presence

TRNR Now Operates Four Premium Fitness Brands Following Acquisition of Ergatta, Leading to Increased Guidance of more than $30 Million in 2026 Pro Forma RevenueWattbike CEO Stephen Loftus and Newly Acquired Ergatta CEO Tom Aulet Among Executives Representing TRNR's Multi-Brand Portfolio at Largest Commercial Fitness Trade Show in the USHFA Show Draws More Than 10,000 Attendees from Over 80 Countries

Aspire Biopharma's Subsidiary, Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company, Appoints John Choe as Western Sales Director

ESTERO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASBP) ("Aspire"), wholly owned subsidiary, Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company, has appointed 25-year industry veteran John Choe as Western Sales Director. Choe joins the leadership team with a distinguished career of scaling consumer brands and leading high-performance teams across the retail and beverage sectors.

A New Peer-Reviewed Report Highlights the Reality Facing Some Couples and the Information Your Infertility Doctor May Not Be Telling You

According to data from a new peer-reviewed, real-world study, the "standard" Semen Analysis test can come back "normal" and still miss problems that affect a couple's chances of getting pregnant.

US judge halts implementation of Trump vaccine overhaul

A US judge on Monday dealt a blow to the Trump administration by blocking the government from implementing major vaccine policy changes made by health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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