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Clashes, blazes and wide-scale looting mar French protests

Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of "extreme intensity".

Oregon families grapple with explaining school shooting to children

Liz's seven-year-old-nephew hasn't been able to sleep since a teenage shooter opened fire at his Oregon elementary school, killing three children and a teacher.

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Trump touts self-regulation at AI bosses lunch

President Donald Trump on Tuesday stressed self-regulation over government rules at a major gathering of artificial intelligence executives and government officials at the White House on Tuesday as Congress intensifies calls for stronger industry oversight.

Swiss regulator concludes Julius Baer bank probe

Switzerland's financial watchdog said Tuesday the bank Julius Baer committed "serious" regulatory violations, but the wealth manager's share price surged as investors turned the page on a probe partly linked to suspected breaches of anti-money-laundering rules.

Stocks move lower despite oil prices dropping

European and US stocks mostly traded lower on Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from recent highs as investors weighed the prospects for increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Amaze Holdings (NYSE: AMZE) Executes Binding LOI to Acquire BullionFX | Alchemy, a Decentralized Gold-Backed Financial Ecosystem for Valued at US$155 Million

Proposed acquisition would bring a gold-backed decentralized financial ecosystem, including decentralized financial infrastructure targeting retail, institutional, and blockchain markets.

Vana Completes Expanded Staking as Part of the Vega Upgrade, Publishes Expanded VANA Token Economics

Network fees from personal data reads now fund staking rewards, buybacks and ecosystem development under a fixed protocol split; public dashboard launches at token.vana.org

Stocks move sideways despite oil moving lower

European and US stocks traded without direction on Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from recent highs as investors weighed the prospects for increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

'We just need rain': Germany's Rhine river hits new low

Parts of Germany's Rhine are now unnavigable for most shipping, an industry group warned Tuesday, after the river dropped to an all-time record low following months of little rainfall and hot weather.

African leaders to gather in Egypt for business summit

African leaders will meet in Egypt on Friday for a business summit that Cairo hopes will bolster its clout across the continent.

France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls.

MEXC Unveils "WE SEE YOU" Brand Visual Refresh, Putting People Behind Every Trade in Focus

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a visual refresh of its brand centered on "WE SEE YOU." The new identity shifts the focus from accounts and trading activity to the people behind them. Beyond the visuals, "WE SEE YOU" gives a more human expression to a philosophy MEXC has long put into practice: seeing the person behind every account.

Families demand justice for Cameroon's 'nightmare' wave of murdered women

Courage Anushuni still cannot make sense of his pain after his mother Cameroonian teacher Geraldine Achia was beaten to death, with her husband the prime suspect.

Slovenia sees surge in '.si' sites after Trump hypes 'super intelligence'

US President Donald Trump's push to rebrand artificial intelligence (AI) as "super intelligence" (SI) has sparked a flurry of requests for internet domains ending in ".si", to Slovenia's surprise.

STARTRADER Raises Lloyd's of London Client Fund Insurance to USD 30 Million in Aggregate

The aggregate cover increases thirtyfold from USD 1 million, applies to available balances and open positions in the event of insolvency, and remains free to clients.

Australian central bank lifts key interest rate to 15-year high

Australia's central bank raised the key interest rate to a 15-year high on Tuesday to curb inflation, which the government blamed on the prolonged war in the Middle East.

South Korea volleyball team latest to be bussed to wrong Games venue

South Korea were victims of another Asian Games transport mix-up in Japan when the bus carrying their men's volleyball team went to a venue an hour away from where they should have gone.

8.3 mn refugees at risk due to 'severe' funding cuts: UN

Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR, the UN's refugee agency warned Tuesday, as protection services crumble due to "severe" funding cuts.

Stocks drop and oil rises as Hormuz hopes fade

Asian stocks mostly fell and oil prices extended gains as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade amid expectations the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again next month.

India turns to corals and seagrass to shield against rising seas

Under a blazing sun, workers crouch on a shrinking island off India's southern coast, threading bright green seagrass shoots onto wooden frames before anchoring them onto the ocean floor.

AI bosses head to White House as safety pressure builds

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will convene leading artificial intelligence executives at the White House on Tuesday amid calls from Congress for stronger industry oversight.

SMX is Proving "Made in America" is Great Again

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2026 / SMX has shown what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever.

Allied Universal's HELIAUS Guest Named a Security Today New Product of the Year

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that its HELIAUS® Guest visitor management system has been named a Security Today New Product of the Year in the Visitor Management category.

The Parking Spot Introduces Weekly Pay for Frontline Employees

Weekly pay offerings build on The Parking Spot's employee ownership program and "Your Mind. Your Body. Your Money." approach to employee wellness

Why Gen X Is Ready to Buy Guaranteed Income

They came of age as the pension was disappearing and worked through three crashes. Now they're telling pollsters exactly what they want.

Media Alert: Boston Herald Highlights SMX as Massachusetts Moves Toward Broader Recycling Policies

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2026 / SMX is featured in a new Boston Herald article examining a critical challenge emerging as Massachusetts moves toward broader recycling and circular-economy policies: how companies can verify that materials have actually been recycled and demonstrate compliance with new requirements.

Europe SPAC Summit 2026 Invites European Private Companies to Explore the SPAC Path to U.S. Public Markets

With 263 SPACs Searching for Targets and PIPE Financing Returning, the December 10 Zurich Summit Offers CEOs and CFOs a Full Education on SPAC Mergers and Direct Access to Leading Bankers, Investors, and Sponsors

Addison Group Announces India Global Excellence Center, Expanding Services Internationally

The Global Excellence Center in Noida, India, will help serve businesses around the world with acceleration and transformation

Ellenville Regional Hospital Awarded $3 Million to Expand Rural Specialty Access Across New York

Funding through New York State's Rural Health Transformation Program will launch NY-VISTA, an 11-hospital collaborative designed to bring timely specialty expertise closer to rural patients and care teams

Pic-Time Advances Gallery Design and Storytelling with New Grids, Custom Colors and Fonts

New editorial grids, custom colors, and brand fonts give photographers greater creative control over how their work is presented, extending their artistic vision from photography to the entire client experience

Horizon Aircraft Signs LOI with Great Lakes Helicopter for Cavorite X7 Maintenance and Pilot Training

Great Lakes Helicopter to support Cavorite X7 commercialization through maintenance, repair and overhaul services, pilot training, and aircraft purchases

Accurate Appoints Meri Gulyan as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing

Marketing veteran will lead efforts to strengthen Accurate's global brand and support continued growth

Akkodis and Biolevate Partner to Accelerate AI-Powered Scientific, Regulatory and Technical Documentation in Highly Regulated Industries

Partnership combines AI-powered scientific and regulatory documentation with expert oversight to accelerate productivity and compliance across life sciences, defense, aerospace and energy

Certification of Boeing 737 MAX delayed by software bug

US air safety regulators are delaying certification of the 737 MAX 10 until determining a fresh software glitch poses no safety risk, a top official said Monday.

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