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Historical queer film 'Rose' shown at Berlin with call to action

Markus Schleinzer's "Rose" premiered at the Berlin film festival Sunday, with Sandra Hueller playing a woman in 17th-century Germany trying to escape the strictures of patriarchy by passing herself off as a man.

New world for users and brands as ads hit AI chatbots

The introduction of advertisements and sponsored content in chatbots has spawned privacy concerns for AI users as brands scramble to stay relevant in a fast-changing online environment.

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Air Canada flight attendants strike over pay, shutting down service

Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike Saturday, as the airline announced a complete shutdown of operations, creating summer travel chaos for its 130,000 daily passengers.

Air Canada set to shut down over flight attendants strike

Air Canada's flight attendants were poised to strike on Saturday as the carrier cancelled hundreds of flights impacting more than 100,000 passengers ahead of a threatened work stoppage that could shut down service.

Semenyo racist abuse at Liverpool shocks Bournemouth captain Smith

Bournemouth captain Adam Smith said he was left shocked and angered after teammate Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a fan during the Cherries' 4-2 defeat at Liverpool in the opening game of the Premier League season.

Vietnamese rice grower helps tackle Cuba's food shortage

Outside Havana, a combine belonging to a private Vietnamese company is harvesting rice, directly farming Cuban land -- in a first -- to help address acute food shortages in the country.

Davos founder Schwab cleared of misconduct by WEF probe

An investigation conducted by the World Economic Forum's board on Friday cleared the body's founder Klaus Schwab and his wife of wrongdoing, after a probe into whistleblower complaints.

Stocks waver on mixed US data, eyes on Trump-Putin summit

Stock markets wavered on Friday as investors digested mixed US economic data and awaited a landmark US-Russia summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Deadline looms to avert Air Canada strike

Air Canada faced a midnight deadline Friday to avert a flight attendants strike that would shut down service, creating summer travel chaos for the carrier's 130,000 daily passengers.

Stocks waver as US-Russia summit looms

Stock markets wavered on Friday as investors digested mixed US economic data and awaited a landmark US-Russia summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Italian authorities try to identify Lampedusa capsize victims

Italian authorities on Friday sought to identify the bodies of 27 people who died when two crowded boats sank off the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa.

'Like hell': Indoor heat overwhelms Saudi Arabia's cooks, bakers

Baker Eid Ahmed just can't get away from Saudi Arabia's notorious heat: he makes bread next to a sweltering oven for 13 hours a day, only to step outside into summer temperatures that can soar past 45C.

Stocks mostly higher before US-Russia summit

Stocks were mostly up Friday after better-than-expected Japanese growth, although weak Chinese data hit the Hang Seng and oil slipped back ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.

Indonesia's president touts economy, social welfare drive

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasised an expectation-defying economy, low unemployment rate and slew of ambitious social welfare initiatives as he delivered his first state address to parliament on Friday.

Stressed UK teens seek influencers' help for exams success

Posing as a fortune teller on his YouTube channel, former teacher Waqar Malik tells thousands of followers that he can predict this year's exam questions.

Five things to know about Nigeria's oil sector

Africa's biggest oil refinery will on Friday start direct and free shipping of fuel to retailers in Nigeria, a move expected to disrupt the oil sector in the continent's largest crude producer.

Asia stocks mixed before US-Russia summit

Asian stocks were mixed Friday after better-than-expected Japanese growth and weak Chinese data, while oil slipped back ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.

Online cockfighting thrives in Philippines despite ban and murders

Divers have spent more than a month searching a lake south of Manila for the bodies of men with links to the Philippines' bloody national obsession: cockfighting.

Trump's tariffs drown Brazil's fish industry

When the water pump is switched on, hundreds of tilapia come to the surface of a pond at a Brazilian fish farm. Their final destination is now uncertain because of US President Donald Trump's stiff tariffs.

Japan posts modest growth despite US tariffs

Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

JTC Team Companies to Present in Webull Corporate Connect Webinar Series: Biotech/MedTech on August 19-21, 2025

Safe & Green Holdings Corp. Provides Second Quarter 2025 Shareholder Letter Update and Recent Developments

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / (NASDAQ:SGBX) ("Safe & Green" or the "Company"), a leading developer of sustainable solutions and modular infrastructure, today announced it filed its Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the second quarter of 2025 and provided the following letter to shareholders from CEO, Mike Mclaren.

The UN Plastics Treaty Talks: Ambition Meets a Stalemate; SMX Can Provide A Remedy (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / The recent conclusion of the UN plastics treaty talks revealed both the promise and the challenge of global environmental diplomacy. For nearly two weeks, environmental leaders, scientific experts, advocacy groups, and industry representatives from over 100 countries came together with a shared vision: protect oceans, rivers, and landscapes while making the most of the resources we have.

IRS Cracks Down on Inaccurate Charitable Deductions - Clear Start Tax Shares How to Donate Without Risk

Tax professionals warn that improper donation reporting is triggering audits and penalties for well-meaning taxpayers.

Trusted by Homeowners, Built for Alberta: GreenFox Windows & Doors Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / GreenFox Windows & Doors, a trusted name in energy-efficient home upgrades, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award for top service in Northern Alberta's window and door industry. This honour highlights GreenFox's ongoing dedication to combining quality craftsmanship, energy efficiency, and exceptional customer care for homeowners in Edmonton, Calgary, and surrounding areas.

Smart Barrie Movers Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Moving Companies

BARRIE, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Smart Barrie Movers, a trusted provider of local and long-distance moving services, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Moving Companies category for the Barrie region. Known for its customer-first approach, the company specializes in residential, commercial, and specialty moves, including pianos and pool tables, while ensuring each move is reliable, affordable, and stress-free.

EON Resources Inc. - 2nd Quarter 2025 Earnings Call on Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Management Will Be Discussing Its Financial Results, Accomplishments and Plans for the Remainder of 2025, and Update on the Funding for the Seller Agreement and Debt Payoff

M & M Heating and Cooling LLC Recognized with 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Air Conditioning and Heating Services in Toledo

TOLEDO, OH / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / M & M Heating and Cooling LLC, a family-owned and operated HVAC company serving the Greater Toledo area since 1980, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Air Conditioning and Heating Contractor category. Known for their customer-first approach, skilled technicians, and commitment to delivering exceptional service at reasonable prices, M & M Heating and Cooling has become a trusted partner for residential, commercial, and new construction HVAC needs across Northwest Ohio.

Global plastic pollution treaty talks extended in 'haze' of confusion

Talks on striking a global treaty on combating plastic pollution were extended an extra day into Friday but with no clear endgame in sight.

Trump's tariffs have not reduced Panama Canal traffic -- yet

Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on dozens of countries have so far not affected container ship traffic through the Panama Canal, its administrator said Thursday.

YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults

YouTube has started using artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out when users are children pretending to be adults on the popular video-sharing platform amid pressure to protect minors from sensitive content.

Oil prices rise ahead of US-Russia summit as stocks digest inflation data

Wall Street stocks finished little changed Thursday as markets absorbed a disappointing inflation report, while oil prices shot higher on the eve of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.

Apple Watch gets revamped blood oxygen feature

Apple on Thursday said some of its top smartwatch models are getting a redesigned blood oxygen sensing feature, sidelined for several years by a patent dispute.

Global plastic pollution treaty talks in a 'haze'

Countries scrambled Thursday to secure a global agreement on tackling plastic pollution as 10-day talks headed towards overtime, with one diplomat saying negotiators were in a "haze" on how to find common ground.

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