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Brussels wants high-speed rail linking EU capitals by 2040

The European Commission Wednesday unveiled twin initiatives aimed at slashing transport carbon emissions across the continent -- by expanding high-speed rail links and boosting sustainable fuels for aviation and shipping.

Swiss business chiefs met Trump on tariffs: Bern

Swiss business leaders have met US President Donald Trump to draw his attention to the toll that steep tariffs are taking on their companies, Switzerland's government said Wednesday.

France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris

Shein opened its first physical store worldwide in Paris under the eye of riot police, as the French government said it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant's online platform following outrage over its sale of childlike sex dolls.

Wall Street stocks steady after positive jobs data

Wall Street stocks steadied on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.

Swedish authorities inspect worksite conditions at steel startup Stegra

Officials from several government agencies conducted a surprise inspection of steelmaker Stegra's construction site in northern Sweden Wednesday, following questions about the finances of the low-carbon start-up, police told AFP.

BMW boosts profitability, welcomes Nexperia signals

BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.

Stocks retreat as tech bubble fears grow

Technology companies led sell-offs on stock markets Wednesday, as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally that has propelled valuations to record highs.

Shein opens first permanent store amid heavy police presence

Paris authorities on Wednesday deployed riot police for the unveiling of Shein's first bricks and mortar store in the world, as controversy swirled over the Asian e-commerce giant's fast fashion and sale of childlike sex dolls online.

German factory orders up but outlook still muted

German industrial orders rose in September for the first time in five months, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned geopolitical and supply chain woes meant the outlook remains muted.

Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll

The deadly collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has made global headlines, but for trade unions, it is simply the latest of many workplace tragedies in Italy.

BMW boosts profitability despite China, tariff woes

German carmaker BMW on Wednesday reported a rise in profitability in the last quarter despite facing challenges from slowing Chinese sales and tariffs.

Asian markets sink as tech bubble fears grow

Tech companies led a sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs.

Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite US tariffs'

Japanese auto giant Toyota on Wednesday hiked its operating income and net profit forecasts for the current fiscal year despite the impact of US tariffs.

US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.

India's Modi readies bellwether poll in poorest state

India's poorest state Bihar goes to the polls on Thursday, and for many of its 130 million people, one issue overshadows all others: money.

Green goals versus growth needs: India's climate scorecard

India is the world's most populous country, the third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, and remains deeply dependent on polluting coal to meet soaring energy demand.

Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk

China and the United States have recently agreed to lower the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.

Sri Lanka targets big fish in anti-corruption push

When Sri Lanka's economy collapsed in 2022, politicians and officials were accused of brazenly stealing the island's assets.

Asian markets tumble as tech bubble fears grow

Tech companies led a sharp sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs.

Concerns at ILO over expected appointment of close Trump advisor

The expected appointment of a close Donald Trump advisory to a top post at the International Labour Organization has sparked criticism internally, with Washington owing the UN agency tens of millions in dues.

FRP Holdings, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / FRP Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPH), a full-service real estate investment and development company with four distinct business segments including Multifamily, Industrial and Commercial Development, and Mining and Royalty Lands, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

GPO Plus, Inc. To Participate in a Live Investor Q&A to Review Recent Achievements and Future Strategy

Shareholders, Investors, and followers are invited to join CEO Brett H. Pojunis on X Spaces for an open discussion on revenue growth, scaling, and upcoming opportunities.

Gladstone Land Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

Please notethat the limited information that follows in this press release is a summary and is not adequate for making an informed investment decision.

These Countries and Global Brands Are Betting Big on SMX

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / Every industry eventually faces its accountability moment. For decades, companies could talk about sustainability, traceability, and circularity without ever proving it. But that era is closing fast. The world's most influential institutions are no longer chasing sustainability reports. They are chasing evidence.

From Singapore to Spain to France to the United States, the World's "Proof" Economy is Being Built by SMX

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / There's a moment in every company's life when the work stops feeling experimental and starts feeling inevitable. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) just hit that moment. The company that taught matter how to speak is now teaching the world how to listen. Proof is no longer a luxury. It's becoming infrastructure. And it can be worth billions.

SMX Scores Its Sixth 2025 Partnership to Turn "Proof" Into an Asset Class

Partnerships intend to make "proof" a currency across plastics, precious metals, textiles, and rare earth sectors

SMX's trueGold Scores Alliance with Goldstrom to Launch a New "Gold Standard of Proof"

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / Technology rarely reinvents something as timeless as gold. Yet SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), through its majority-owned subsidiary trueGold, is doing precisely that by embedding molecular-level proof into the world's oldest store of value. What makes this special is that the proof added is as enduring as gold itself. It can travel with each nugget, bar, component, or jewelry piece indefinitely.

SMX Strikes U.S. Partnership to Deploy FDA-Compliant Molecular Marking in rPET Plastics (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / Plastic isn't just everywhere - it's everything. From the food we buy to the cars we drive, the global plastics economy is worth more than $800 billion. But its future hinges on one critical shift: moving waste from liability to asset. That shift depends on proof - the ability to verify recycled content with the same rigor as virgin plastic. Without it, recycling stalls, ESG pledges collapse into greenwashing, and entire supply chains lose value.

SMX and CARTIF Plan to Make Spain the EU's "Capital of Verified Circularity"

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / Every generation reaches a point when progress demands proof. For Europe, following Singapore's unprecedented action to usher in circularity, that moment is now. It's unfolding in Valladolid, Spain, where SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) and CARTIF, one of the continent's most respected technology research centers, are joining forces to turn circular-economy ambition into measurable results.

Valladolid, Spain Takes the Lead as Europe's "Capital of Proof" for Circular Economies

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / Every industrial revolution has a birthplace. The steam engine had Birmingham. The microchip had Silicon Valley. The circular economy now has Valladolid. Inside this quiet corner of Spain, a transformation is taking shape that could define Europe's next century of growth. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), the company turning physical materials into digital assets, has announced plans to collaborate with CARTIF, Spain's powerhouse research center, to give circularity a capital city in the EU, and, as importantly, to give the continent proof that progress can be measured in molecules instead of paper and faith.

Fintary Secures $10M in Series A Funding to Automate Insurance Commission Management

The AI-powered platform eliminates manual commission spreadsheets, giving insurers real-time visibility into revenue and agent payouts.

New lawsuit alleges Spotify allows streaming fraud

A new lawsuit alleges streaming giant Spotify turns a blind eye to vast networks of bots that inflate streaming figures to benefit megastars such as Drake at the expense of lesser-known artists.

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