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French ex-minister offers resignation from Paris cultural hub over Epstein links

Veteran French politician Jack Lang, a former minister, offered his resignation from a key cultural post on Saturday as pressure grows on him over revelations in the latest release of the Epstein files.

Thousands gather as Pakistan buries victims of mosque suicide attack

Thousands gathered on Saturday for the funerals of victims of a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others in Pakistan's capital.

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Iraq probes fish die-off in southern marshes

Iraqi authorities on Monday launched a probe into a mass die-off of fish in the southern marshlands, the latest in a string of such events in recent years.

Multiple burn injuries in attack at Israeli hostage protest in US

A man yelling "Free Palestine" used a makeshift flamethrower to torch protesters rallying in support of Israeli hostages, injuring at least eight people in the US state of Colorado on Sunday.

Mongolia PM faces likely confidence vote amid anti-corruption protests

Mongolia's parliament is expected to vote Monday on whether to keep its fracturing coalition government in office, amid protests against the country's embattled prime minister over alleged corruption.

Cambodia says to file complaint with ICJ over Thai border dispute

Cambodia will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over border disputes with Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a recent frontier clash.

Is Trump deterring European tourists to US? Not so fast

President Donald Trump's hardline immigration tactics, sweeping tariffs and nationalist policies may be a turn-off for many would-be European tourists to the United States, but the data paints a more nuanced bigger picture.

Great hex-pectations: shamans divided on South Korea's political destiny

The outcome of this week's presidential elections in South Korea may still be unknown, but shaman Yang Su-bong tells AFP the winner came to her in visions years ago.

Pilgrims come together in Mecca under scorching desert heat

More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual hajj, with authorities vowing to hold a safer pilgrimage amid searing desert heat and a massive crackdown on illegal visitors.

Multiple burn injuries in attack at Gaza hostage protest in US

Several people suffered burns and other injuries Sunday in the US state of Colorado in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" against demonstrators seeking the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

1933 Industries Announces the Completion of the Purchase of 9% Interest of Cultivation and Production Subsidiary

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTC PINK:TGIFF), a Nevada-focused cannabis cultivator and producer, is pleased to announce the completion of the amended Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "MIPA") entered into by its wholly owned subsidiary, FN Pharmaceuticals, and Mr. Caleb Zobrist (the "Seller") to acquire his nine percent (9%) of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Alternative Medicine Association LC ("AMA") (refer to news releases dated April 8, 2024 and May 22, 2025). The transaction closed on May 30, 2025.

Newsmax to Participate in Maxim Group's "2025 Virtual Tech Conference: Discover the Innovations Reshaping Tomorrow" Virtual Conference

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") announced today that, Christopher Ruddy, Newsmax CEO, has been invited to present at the "2025 Virtual Tech Conference: Discover the Innovations Reshaping Tomorrow," presented by Maxim Group LLC, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET - 12:30 p.m. ET.

CMP Announces International Career Pivot Day: A Global Celebration of Reinvention

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / Career Management Partners (CMP), a minority and woman owned talent and transition firm, believes no professional should feel trapped by a career rut or defined by a layoff. To shatter that stigma and reignite confidence, CMP proudly launches the inaugural International Career Pivot Day on June 21, 2025.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals to Participate in BIO 2025 in Boston as Company Prepares for IND Submission and Advances Breakthrough Longevity Platform

Company to meet with prospective partners as it accelerates toward IND submission for Telomir-1, with plans to begin human dosing in the first half of 2026

Newsmax to Join Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced that the Company expects to list on the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution.

As toll rises, Nigeria flood victims recall worst disaster in memory

Adamu Yusuf was preparing to go to the Mokwa market Thursday morning when he heard his neighbour shouting: floodwaters were sweeping through the Nigerian town.

Mexicans elect their judges under shadow of crime, corruption

Mexico held unprecedented elections Sunday allowing voters to choose their judges, in a country where drug cartels and other vested interests regularly seek to alter the course of justice.

Two bridges in Russia collapse in 'blasts', 7 dead

The overnight collapse of two bridges in Russian regions bordering Ukraine that killed seven people were caused by explosions, Russian officials said Sunday, treating them as "acts of terrorism".

Deaths, arrests mar French celebrations after PSG's Champions League win

Two people died and hundreds were arrested in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain's stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said on Sunday.

Seven dead, dozens hurt as Russian bridges near Ukraine collapse

Seven people were killed and dozens injured after bridges in two separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine collapsed overnight, officials said on Sunday, with rail authorities blaming at least one incident on "illegal interference".

Bangladesh to open trial of fugitive ex-PM

Bangladesh will open the trial on Sunday of fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity related to the killings of protesters by police, prosecutors said.

Mexicans elect their judges under shadow of organized crime

Mexico holds unprecedented elections Sunday allowing voters to choose their judges at all levels, in a country where drug cartels and other vested interests regularly seek to alter the course of justice.

Gay Chinese couple fulfil wedding dream in 'freer' Thailand

When Wang Zengyi, 41, and Song Jihan, 29, first met at a friend's dinner party in China, it was love at first sight.

At least 7 dead after Russian bridge collapses onto railway

At least seven people were killed late Saturday and dozens injured after a bridge collapsed onto a railway in a Russian region bordering Ukraine, officials said, in an incident the railway operator blamed on "illegal interference".

Nintendo aims to match Switch success with new console

Nintendo hopes to match the runaway success of the Switch when its levelled-up new console hits shelves Thursday, with strong early sales expected despite the gadget's high price.

Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues vandalised

France's Holocaust memorial and three Paris synagogues and a restaurant were vandalised with paint overnight Saturday, in what the Israeli embassy denounced as an "coordinated antisemitic attack".

Google says to appeal online search antitrust ruling

Google said Saturday it will appeal a ruling against it for anti-competitive practices in online search, a day after urging a US judge to reject the suggestion it spin off its Chrome browser.

Rescuers fan out after Nigeria flooding kills more than 150

Search teams fanned out several kilometres from the epicentre of deadly flash flooding in Nigeria Saturday, the Red Cross said, as the death toll from heavy rains in the north-central market town of Mokwa topped 150.

Rescue operations underway after Nigeria flooding kills at least 150

Flash flooding earlier this week in central Nigeria killed more than 150 people, a local disaster response spokesman told AFP on Saturday, while displacing 3,000, levelling more than 250 homes and washing away two bridges.

Moderna Receives U.S. FDA Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine mNEXSPIKE

mNEXSPIKE becomes Moderna's third FDA-approved product

Witness accusing Sean Combs of sexual assault defends online posts of 'great times'

The defense for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday used upbeat social media posts to attack the credibility of one of the women accusing the music mogul of sexual assault during his federal trial in New York.

Central Nigeria flooding kill more than 115

Flash floods that ripped through parts of central Nigeria have killed at least 115 people and injured dozens of others, emergency services officials said on Friday, with the toll expected to rise further.

How Switzerland's Birch glacier collapsed

A cascade of events in the Swiss Alps led to the dramatic collapse of the Birch glacier, wiping out Blatten village in the valley below, glaciologists and geoscientists told AFP on Friday.

Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges

British comedian and actor Russell Brand pleaded not guilty Friday at a London criminal court to five charges of sexual offences including rape and sexual assault.

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