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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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Apple rejects Musk claim of App Store bias

Apple on Thursday rejected Elon Musk's claim that its digital App Store favors OpenAI's ChatGPT over his company's Grok and other rival AI assistants.

Air Canada cancels flights over strike threat

Air Canada began cancelling flights on Thursday after receiving a strike notice from the flight attendants' union, warning all operations could be shut down by Saturday.

UN warns Russia, Israel of conflict sex crimes listing risk

The United Nations warned Israel and Russia on Thursday that their militaries faced being listed as parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict in light of credible evidence of violations.

US stocks drop as producer inflation surges

Wall Street shares fell Thursday as data showed US producer price inflation surged far more than expected in July, denting optimism that the Federal Reserve would soon start cutting interest rates.

Stocks diverge as bitcoin hits record high

European and Asian stock markets diverged Thursday and bitcoin hit a record high on the eve of landmark talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on potentially ending the Ukraine war.

Japan's grand tea master Sen Genshitsu dies at 102: reports

Sen Genshitsu, a would-be kamikaze pilot who became a Japanese tea ceremony master preparing cups of matcha for world leaders and monarchs, died aged 102 on Thursday, reports said.

Germany's Thyssenkrupp cuts targets as US tariffs weigh

Thyssenkrupp's shares slumped Thursday as the struggling German industrial giant slashed its sales forecasts due to weak demand amid US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught.

UK economy slows less than feared after tariffs

Britain's economy performed better than expected in the second quarter as it weathered the impact of US tariffs and a higher UK business tax, official data showed Thursday.

Markets mixed as bitcoin hits new high

Markets were mixed Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei down as bitcoin hit a new high and investors braced for talks between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska.

French dictionary gets bad rap over Congolese banana leaf dish

Diners flock to the terrace of Mother Antho Aembe's restaurant in downtown Kinshasa to enjoy "liboke", blissfully unaware of the linguistic brouhaha surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo's national dish.

Asian markets mixed as bitcoin surges to new high

Bitcoin hit a new peak during early Asian trading on Thursday, as the yen surged after the US Treasury Secretary said he expects Japan to hike interest rates.

Bolivia presidential hopefuls make last push for votes

Bolivia's presidential candidates made a final push for votes on Wednesday ahead of elections on the weekend set to end 20 years of socialist rule.

Trump orders space regulations eased in win for Musk

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday easing regulations for the private space industry, including eliminating some environmental reviews, in a move likely to please his erstwhile advisor Elon Musk.

SMX Paves a Unified Path to Success as UN Plastics Treaty Talks Work Toward Solutions (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / This month's United Nations plastics treaty talks have captured global attention. The Guardian, Channel NewsAsia, and Reuters have all highlighted the scale and significance of the negotiations and the complexity of balancing environmental ambition with economic realities. Delegates, industry representatives, NGOs, and policymakers have brought forward deeply held convictions about the best way to protect the planet while preserving livelihoods.

Inspire Veterinary Partners Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Comparable clinic revenues increase 5.7% vs prior year periodNet losses decrease 10% vs. prior year period

Two Investor Groups File Federal Lawsuits Against First National Realty Partners Alleging Fraud and Misrepresentation

RED BANK, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Two separate groups of investors have filed lawsuits in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against First National Realty Partners, LLC (FNRP), First National Realty Advisors, LLC (FNRA), and several affiliated individuals, including managing principals Anthony Grosso and Christopher Palermo. The filings allege violations of federal and state securities laws, as well as claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

Waterloo's CryoDragon Inc. Recognized for Web Design Excellence by Consumer Choice Award

WATERLOO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / CryoDragon Inc., a boutique creative studio based in Kitchener-Waterloo, has won the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Web Design category for the Waterloo Region. Known for delivering personalized, scientifically-informed digital solutions, the award highlights CryoDragon's commitment to crafting responsive, accessible websites and robust branding packages that help clients across Canada stand out.

Straight Street Events Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Audio Visual Services in Waterloo Region

CAMBRIDGE, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Straight Street Event Services is proud to announce its selection as the 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Audio Visual Services in Waterloo Region. This recognition reflects the trust placed in the company by local clients and partners, and highlights Straight Street's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional live event production - made easy.

Choice Health Centre Recognized for Excellence in Health & Wellness Services in Halifax

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Choice Health Centre, a leader in collaborative healthcare in Halifax, has been selected as a 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the category of Health & Wellness for the Halifax Greater Region. This recognition reflects the company's ongoing commitment to delivering the highest quality collaborative, patient-directed care that supports long-term health and wellness.

Eyeing robotaxis, Tesla hiring New York test car operator

Tesla is recruiting a motorist to test its driver-assistance technology in New York with an eye towards autonomous driving, according to a job listing reviewed by AFP on Wednesday.

Striking Boeing defense workers turn to US Congress

Boeing defense industry workers currently on strike asked for congressional lawmakers' support on Wednesday as they seek to pressure the aviation giant to improve its bargaining offer to the union.

Plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray

Attempts to finalise a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day on Wednesday as dozens of countries rejected outright the latest draft text, leaving the talks in limbo.

Stocks extend gains on US rate-cut bets

Stock markets rose Wednesday, with Wall Street building on the previous day's record highs after steady US inflation data fuelled hopes that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

Stock markets extend gains on growing US rate cut hopes

Stock markets rose Wednesday, with Wall Street building on the previous day's record highs after steady US inflation data fuelled hopes that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

In heatwave, Romans turn to vintage snow cones to stay cool

Forget ice cream, sorbet or even the beloved Italian gelato -- when Romans swelter in a heatwave, they turn to the traditional "grattachecca".

Stock markets rise on growing US rate cut hopes

Stock markets rose and the dollar fell Wednesday on growing prospects of cuts to US interest rates after soft inflation data, with Japan's Nikkei hitting a fresh record high.

Japanese star convicted of indecent assault in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong court on Wednesday found J-pop artist Kenshin Kamimura guilty of indecent assault after he harassed a woman working as his interpreter at a restaurant earlier this year.

Nepal waives climbing fees for 97 mountain peaks

Nepal has waived climbing fees for 97 mountains, officials said on Wednesday, hoping to steer people to its lesser-known peaks and boost local economies.

European satellite to step up monitoring of extreme weather

The Ariane 6 rocket on Wednesday blasted off carrying Europe's next generation satellite for warning against extreme weather events.

Markets rise on growing rate cut hopes

Markets rose Wednesday on growing hopes of US interest rate cuts after soft inflation data, with Japan's Nikkei hitting a second record high in as many days.

Fortnite developer claims win against Apple and Google

An Australian court has found Apple and Google misused their market power in a dispute with the maker of wildly popular video game Fortnite.

Soft US inflation boosts Asia markets

Japan's Nikkei hit a second record high in as many days Wednesday, as hopes of US interest rate cuts following soft inflation data cheered equity investors across Asia.

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