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Nvidia's Huang urges Europe to go all in on AI

European companies from automakers to drug firms to banks need to embrace artificial intelligence, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday, as the continent looks to capitalise on the technology even as the United States and China drive its development.

Five things to know as French bond yield tops 5%

A sell-off in French government bonds amid a budget standoff and after violent protests pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year note past five percent Wednesday, the highest level since 2002.

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EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification app was ready to go, as the bloc pushes to better protect children from online harm.

The Middle East war: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war:

French luxury firms Hermes, Kering knocked by disappointing sales

Shares in the French fashion groups Kering and Hermes plunged Wednesday after both reported sales that missed analyst expectations, in part due to the Middle East war, which has hit business in a key region.

Stocks rally, oil falls further as Trump fans fresh peace hopes

Stocks rose and crude dropped again Wednesday after Donald Trump said a second round of US-Iran talks could take place "over the next two days", fuelling hopes for a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow crude to flow again.

Kanye West postpones France concert after minister's block call

US rapper Kanye West postponed late Tuesday his concert in the French city of Marseille, following reports that the country's interior minister was seeking to block the performance.

Stocks rally, oil extends losses as Trump fans fresh peace hopes

Stocks rose and oil fell again Wednesday after Donald Trump said a second round of US-Iran talks could take place "over the next two days", fuelling hopes for a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow crude to flow again.

US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes

A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament.

TGI / Axina Group Inc. (AGI) Publishes "Terrain to Token" White Paper: Pioneering the Financialization of In-Ground Assets via AXERP AI-Tokenization

The proprietary AXERP (AI + ERP + Blockchain) ecosystem is designed to unlock trillions of dollars in stranded geological wealth by converting in-ground mineral forecasts into institutional-grade digital securities.

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Oobli Sweet Proteins Announces Andean Regional Manufacturing Partnership with Magdalena's New Biochem Unit

Strategic collaboration expands protein technology footprint across Central and South America;Magdalena advances its diversification strategy from sugar production into high-value moleculesThis version contains an updated logo

Sport Beach is Back for Cannes 2026

SPORT BEACH will be joined by a star-studded roster of athletes, brands, and marketers, activating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity.Strategic partners include Adobe, Boardroom, PepsiCo, NBCUniversal with athletes Cooper Flagg, Lando Norris, Shaquille O'Neal, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Sainz, Lindsey Vonn, and more to come.

Fort Worth-Based Speed Fab-Crete Recently Completed Rowlett Fire and Police Station No. 5 at Sapphire Bay on Lake Ray Hubbard, Advancing Dallas-Fort Worth Public Safety Infrastructure and Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence

First New Police Facility in Rowlett Since 1994 Strengthens Emergency Response in Rapidly Growing Sapphire Bay District

EON Resources Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call to be held Tuesday, April 28, 2026

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2026 / EON Resources Inc. (NYSE American:EONR) ("EON" or the "Company") is an independent upstream energy company with 20,000 leasehold acres in the Permian Basin. The fields have a total of 750 producing and injection wells producing over 1,000 barrels of oil per day. Today, the Company announced it will hold a Webcast (audio with presenters and slides) and teleconference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:30 pm EDT to review EON's financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Allied Universal Chief Security Officer Inducted Into Government Executive Hall of Fame

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2026 / Allied Universal®,  the world's leading security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that its chief security officer, retired Major General William J. Walker U.S. Army, has been named to the Government Executive 2026 Hall of Fame for his distinguished federal law enforcement and military career.

Accurate Launches AccurateWatch: New Continuous Monitoring Platform to Help Employers Manage Workforce Risk After Hiring

AccurateWatch delivers unified monitoring across motor vehicle records, licenses and sanctions, and criminal activity to help organizations manage workforce risk

Vero Technologies Hosts Second NextGen Leadership Dinner in Dallas, Bringing Together Over 25 Emerging Asset Finance Leaders

The invitation-only dinner series, co-hosted with Accend, connects rising professionals across vehicle finance, equipment finance, and fintech for candid conversations on AI, leadership, and the future of the industry

Oobli Sweet Proteins Announces Andean Regional Manufacturing Partnership with Magdalena's New Biochem Unit

Strategic collaboration expands protein technology footprint across Central and South America; Magdalena advances its diversification strategy from sugar production into high-value molecules

Netflix boss Sarandos has 'constructive' talks with cinema owners

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos met with US cinema owners on the sidelines of an industry gathering, the trade association chief said Tuesday, as movie theaters look for ways to work with a one-time foe.

US bank profits jump as execs see consumers surviving oil spike, for now

Large banks reported higher profits Tuesday, pointing to resilience among US businesses and customers despite spiking oil prices from the Middle East war.

Renault to cut up to 20% of engineers

French carmaker Renault said Tuesday that it plans to reduce its number of engineers by 15 to 20 percent in the coming two years as it seeks to remain competitive.

Gucci -- again -- drags down Kering's performance

French luxury group Kering saw sales slide by six percent in the first quarter of this year, with its troubled flagship Gucci fashion house still dragging down its performance.

Rolls-Royce unveils ultra-luxury limited series electric car

Far from the downturn that has shaken many luxury houses in recent years, Britain's Rolls-Royce on Tuesday launched an ultra-luxury, limited-series electric car.

Paris engineer wins Picasso painting at charity auction

An art-loving engineer from Paris was the lucky winner of an original Picasso painting worth over a million euros at a charity raffle in Paris on Tuesday.

Stocks rise, oil prices retreat on hopes for Mideast peace deal

Stock markets climbed and oil prices tumbled Tuesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz to end disruptions that have sent energy prices soaring.

ECB chief insists won't abandon ship amid global turmoil

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday she would not leave her post early as the global economy faces a severe storm, insisting: "This captain is not going to leave the ship."

Czech govt draws ire with public media financing plan

The Czech culture minister angered the opposition and media freedom watchdogs with a plan presented Tuesday to fund public media from the state budget instead of fees paid by citizens.

US bank profits jump as execs see consumers surviving oil spike so far

Large banks reported higher profits Tuesday, pointing to resilience among US businesses and customers despite higher oil prices from the Middle East war.

Amazon says to buy Globalstar to expand satellite network

Amazon said Tuesday that it had signed a deal to buy the US telecoms satellite group Globalstar to expand its own space-based internet network and compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.

IMF cuts eurozone growth forecast to 1.1%, warns of strong euro

Economic growth across the eurozone will slow to an estimated 1.1 percent this year as higher energy prices weigh on manufacturing, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

Romuald Wadagni, from economic reformer to presidential palace

For a decade, Benin's new president Romuald Wadagni has been the behind-the-scenes architect of sweeping economic reforms that have led to one of the strongest growth rates in west Africa.

Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia

Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war.

China's economy likely picked up pace in first quarter: AFP survey

China's economic growth likely picked up in the first three months of the year, according to analysts surveyed by AFP, boosted by exports now impacted by the Middle East war, while domestic demand remains weak.

Asian stocks rally, crude drops on lingering hope for a peace deal

Stocks rose and oil fell Tuesday on hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump saying Tehran had called to seek an agreement even as a US naval blockade around Iran's ports began.

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