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AI tools 'exploited' for racist European city videos

Daubed in Arabic-looking graffiti, London's Big Ben is shown smouldering above piles of rubbish and crowds dressed in traditional Islamic garb in an AI-generated, dystopian vision of the British capital.

Asian equity markets drop after Trump reignites tariff row

Asian markets sank Monday after US President Donald Trump reignited his trade war with China by threatening last week to impose 100 percent tariffs on goods from the country.

In bid to save shipyards, US set to charge fees on Chinese ships

An escalating trade war between China and the United States faces another flashpoint Tuesday when Chinese ships will be required to start paying a special fee to dock at US ports.

Mass-produced AI podcasts disrupt a fragile industry

Artificial intelligence now makes it possible to mass-produce podcasts with completely virtual hosts, a development that is disrupting an industry still finding its footing and operating on a fragile business model.

SMX and CETI End Luxury Fashion Guesswork; Fake Fashion Faces Its End (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Fashion has always been sold on trust. A logo on a handbag or a label on a jacket once guaranteed authenticity. Consumers believed the brand, retailers vouched for the quality, and the entire industry ran on faith. But counterfeiters have spent decades dismantling that trust, flooding the market with knockoffs that look authentic but carry none of the value. The damage is staggering, measured in billions each year and compounded by greenwashing campaigns that stretch sustainability promises to the breaking point.

Rolling Stone Dives Into the Science Behind SMX's Proof-Driven Circularity Platform (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Behind every sustainability promise, there's a question few technologies have been able to answer: Can you prove it?

MATRIXX Software Celebrates 25 Years of 3GPP SA5 Charging Working Group Leadership and Innovation

FOSTER CITY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / MATRIXX Software, a global leader in monetization solutions, proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 3GPP SA5 Charging Working Group, a global community that has transformed telecom monetization from its earliest days to the dawn of 6G.

Trump says US 'wants to help China, not hurt it'

President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States wants to help China, not hurt it, striking a conciliatory tone days after threatening an additional 100 percent tariff on the world's second-largest economy.

Automated border checks start in Europe

From Sunday, non-EU travellers entering Europe's Schengen open-borders zone will be photographed and fingerprinted at border crossings, as the European Union rolls out its much-delayed automated border checks.

China accuses US of 'double standards' over new tariffs threat

China accused the United States of "double standards" on Sunday, after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 100 percent tariff on the world's second-largest economy.

Eighteen presumed dead after blast at US explosives factory

Eighteen people are presumed dead after a huge blast at an explosives factory in Tennessee, officials said Saturday.

Trump threatens to scrap Xi talks and hit China with 'massive' tariffs

US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to cancel an upcoming summit with Xi Jinping and hit China with "massive" tariffs after Beijing imposed export curbs on rare earth minerals.

French politicians dispirited as Macron set to name new PM

French left-wing political leaders left a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron disappointed Friday, just hours before he was set to appoint a premier to pull the country out of crisis.

Stocks shudder after Trump threatens new tariff war with China

Stock markets fell Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened China with tariffs, while oil prices retreated as Middle East tensions eased following the Gaza ceasefire.

Trump says no reason to meet Xi, threatens 'massive' China tariffs

US President Donald Trump said Friday he no longer feels a summit is necessary with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this month, slamming Beijing for hostile trade practices and threatening "massive" tariffs.

Russian attack batters Ukraine energy grid, kills 7-year-old

Russian drones and missiles pummelled Ukraine's struggling energy infrastructure early Friday, cutting power to thousands across the country and killing a seven-year-old boy, authorities said.

Stock markets fluctuate as investors weigh AI, politics

Wall Street rebounded, European stock markets steadied and oil prices fell Friday as investors weighed the US government shutdown, fears of an AI bubble and the Gaza ceasefire.

France's Macron to name PM to end political gridlock

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Friday due to pick a head of government to lift the country out of political crisis, with allies irritated he could rename the same prime minister who quit earlier this week.

'Like human trafficking': how the US deported five men to Eswatini

Roberto Mosquera's family had no trace of him for a month after he was arrested by US immigration agents, until a government social media post revealed he had been deported to Africa’s last absolute monarchy.

Austria finds Microsoft 'illegally' tracked students: privacy campaign group

Austria's data protection authority has determined that Microsoft "illegally" tracked students using its education software and must grant them access to their data, a privacy campaign group said Friday.

Stock markets limp into weekend as AI bubble fears grow

Stock markets struggled Friday following a mixed week dominated by the Gaza ceasefire, US government shutdown and fears that the artificial intelligence sector is overvalued.

UK opens door to tougher regulation of Google search

Britain's competition watchdog on Friday paved the way for tougher regulation to tackle Google's dominance in online search, under new targeted measures focused on technology giants.

Last fluent speaker on a quest to keep ancient S.African language alive

In her humble home on the red soil of the Green Kalahari, 92-year-old Katrina Esau listened intently as her two great-grandchildren practised the ancient N|uu language of South Africa's indigenous San people.

Asian markets limp into weekend as AI bubble fears grow

Asian equities staggered into the weekend Friday following a mixed week that saw a Middle East ceasefire and huge new AI investments play off against the US shutdown and concerns about a tech bubble.

Morocco youth ask for king's ear at fresh protests

Young Moroccan protesters took to the streets again to demand reforms and a change of government on Thursday, the eve of a keenly anticipated annual speech by King Mohammed VI.

Death of 'sweet king': AI chatbots linked to teen tragedy

A chatbot from one of Silicon Valley's hottest AI startups called a 14-year-old "sweet king" and pleaded with him to "come home" in passionate exchanges that would be the teen's last communications before he took his own life.

HVA Group Launches DNEX: Building Vietnam's Gateway to Global Digital Asset Markets

HVA Group Integrates Proven Technology Infrastructure, Financial Institution Partnerships, and Regulatory Expertise to Build Vietnam's Gateway to Global Digital Asset Markets

Monroe Capital's Ted Koenig Shares AI Infrastructure, M&A Outlook Live on Bloomberg TV's "The Close"

Discussion aired live on Bloomberg Markets: The Close on October 6, 2025.

Correction and Replacement: Ecrypt Inc. Finalizes Move to New Agoura Hills Headquarters, Marking Largest Office Lease in Region in Over Two Years

This press release corrects and replaces the press release issues on 10/9 at 2:40PM. The corrections are in paragraph 2 - the square footage and the value of the transaction.Fintech Firm Expands Los Angeles Footprint with New Agoura Hills Headquarters

Horizon Aircraft Provides Business Update and First Quarter of Fiscal 2026 Results

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / October 10, 2025 / New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ:HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company"), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of one the world's first hybrid eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, is pleased to announce its first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the three months ended August 31, 2025.

Announcing the 2025 Victoria Consumer Choice Award Winners

VICTORIA, BC, AL / ACCESS Newswire / October 10, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Victoria region. 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 Victoria Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Announcing the 2025 Kelowna Consumer Choice Award Winners

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 10, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Kelowna region. 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 Kelowna Consumer Choice Award Winners.

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