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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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No bread, no fuel, no dollars: how Bolivia went from boom to bust

A bread roll has become a symbol of a severe economic crisis in Boliva that looks set to decide the outcome of the most significant elections in nearly two decades.

Stocks cautious before tariff updates, US inflation data

Equity markets moved little in cautious European and US trading Monday as investors await key US inflation data this week that could offer guidance on rate cuts long sought by President Donald Trump.

The shrill is gone: AOL to shut down dial-up internet

The ear-piercing beeps, squeals and buzzes of 90s-era dial-up internet will vanish from thousands of holdout American homes in September as historic provider AOL shuts down the service.

EU clears Just Eat takeover by Dutch group Prosus

The EU on Monday conditionally approved Dutch investment group Prosus's bid to buy Just Eat Takeaway.com for 4.1 billion euros ($4.8 billion).

Stocks cautious before tariff updates, US data

Equity markets traded cautiously Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation over US inflation data, a prolonged pause on Washington's tariffs on China and a US-Russia summit.

India look to break 'final barrier' in Women's World Cup

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team was determined to break the "final barrier" and lift their first Women's World Cup cricket title this year after missing out twice previously.

Stock markets mostly up at start of key week for trade, US data

Equity markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause for Washington's tariffs on China.

Four days left to square the circle on global plastic pollution treaty

Countries remained at loggerheads Monday over how to tackle plastic pollution, with only four days left to craft a landmark global treaty on reining in the ever-growing scourge.

Asian markets waver to start key week for trade, US data

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause for Washington's tariffs on China.

New tensions trouble small town America in Trump's second term

Visitors are still flocking to the quaint mountain town of Berkeley Springs in West Virginia to savor its hot springs, art galleries and gift stores. Residents, however, say they are navigating new tensions.

NAI Pleasant Valley Agrees to Strategic Partnership with Dexterra Group to Offer Combined Brokerage and Property Management Services

MEDINA, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2025 / NAI Pleasant Valley-a commercial real estate company headquartered in Medina, Ohio, and a member of the NAI Global network-has formed a strategic partnership with Canadian facility management company, Dexterra Group Inc. (TSX:DXT). Dexterra's minority equity investment in NAI Pleasant Valley will create a seamless commercial real estate experience for clients of both companies.

Clear Start Tax Warns: IRS 'Substitute Returns' Could Inflate Your Tax Bill if You Haven't Filed

Taxpayers who skip filing may face inflated tax debts as the IRS files on their behalf - often without key deductions or credits.

Announcing the 2025 Trois-Rivières Consumer Choice Award Winners

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in Trois-Rivières and the surrounding regions. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Trois-Rivières Consumer Choice Award Winners.

GEE Group to Hold Investor Conference Call to Discuss 2025 Fiscal Third Quarter and YTD Results

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2025 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) ("the Company" or "GEE Group"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced that it will hold an investor webcast/conference call on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11a.m. EDT to review and discuss its June 30, 2025 Fiscal Third Quarter and YTD results. The Company expects to report those results after the close of business on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The Company's prepared remarks will be posted on its website www.geegroup.com prior to the call.

Announcing the 2025 Gatineau Consumer Choice Award Winners

GATINEAU, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in Gatineau and the surrounding regions. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Gatineau Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Liberty Home Loans Offer Flexible Support as Housing Incentives Roll Out

With state governments investing billions in housing affordability, Liberty is helping more Australians take the next step with flexible home loan solutions.

After busy first 100 days, Germany's Merz faces discord at home

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has driven sweeping changes in security, economic and migration policy during his first 100 days in office, but faces widening cracks in his uneasy coalition.

Trump says to move homeless people 'far' from Washington

President Donald Trump said Sunday that homeless people must be moved "far" from Washington, after days of musing about taking federal control of the US capital where he has falsely suggested crime is rising.

Indigenous communities plead for action at plastic pollution talks

Indigenous communities from North America are at talks on a global treaty on plastic pollution in Geneva, pleading the case for the environment they depend upon, which is slowly being choked by microplastics.

Designer says regrets Adidas 'appropriated' Mexican footwear

US fashion designer Willy Chavarria said Saturday he regrets that sandals he created together with Adidas "appropriated" a traditional design from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.

UN plastic pollution treaty talks floundering

Talks on forging a groundbreaking treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were floundering Saturday, with progress slow and countries wildly at odds on what the proposed agreement should cover.

Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday

US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in one week in Alaska, and suggested that an eventual deal between Moscow and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine could involve swapping territory.

Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environmental 'devastation bill'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday vetoed some provisions of a bill that would have made it easier for companies to secure environmental permits, bowing to pressure from activist groups.

Gold futures hit record on US tariff shock; mixed day for stocks

Gold futures hit a record high Friday following reports of an unexpected tariff on the precious metal as global stocks finished the week on a mixed note.

Swiss gold refining sector stung by US tariffs

The first casualty of a hefty 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports into the United States may be gold refining, after it emerged that certain gold bars could face the levy.

Mexico seeks compensation from Adidas in cultural appropriation row

Mexico's government said Friday it was seeking compensation from Adidas, which is accused of cultural appropriation for bringing out sandals resembling traditional design from the southern state of Oaxaca.

Swiss gold refining sector hits US tariff mine

The first casualty of the imposition of a hefty 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports into the United States may be gold refining after it emerged certain gold bars would face the levy.

Three die in Greece as gales stoke fires, disrupt ferries

Three people including two Vietnamese tourists died in Greece on Friday as ferocious winds whipped up wildfires and disrupted ferry travel for tens of thousands of summer holidaymakers.

Trump hosts foes Armenia, Azerbaijan in his latest peace initiative

US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday, with the two South Caucasus rivals expected to sign a deal advancing peace efforts after decades of conflict.

Two tourists die, fires erupt in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires.

'Optimistic': Champagne growers hope for US tariff shift

Champagne growers say President Donald Trump's tariffs on European goods will hurt sales to the United States, their biggest export market, but hope that the sector may yet escape the new duties.

French firefighters optimistic after controlling vast wildfire

French authorities said Friday that they were counting on better weather conditions to help put out the country's biggest wildfire in at least half a century after firefighters finally managed to bring it under control.

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