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Hungary to reform public media after long pro-Orban bias

Fired in 2011 from Hungarian state media forprotesting government meddling in news programmes, Aranka Szavuly is eager to return to work as a journalist, but says significant reforms are needed after 16 years of nationalist Viktor Orban's rule.

Hollywood studios and actors' union find common ground on AI

As Hollywood's performers cast their ballots to approve the latest negotiated contract, union leaders say they have made some progress in conversations with studio bosses since the massive strike in 2023, especially when it comes to concerns about artificial intelligence.

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NATO 'could never be more important than today': Canada FM

The "resilient" NATO alliance can weather criticism from US President Donald Trump and remains crucial to underpinning Western security in the face of Russia, Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Monday.

Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation.

Oil rises, stocks mixed on US-Iran deadlock

Global stock markets diverged while oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.

Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official says

Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a looming humanitarian crisis told AFP on Monday.

Oil rises, stocks diverge on US-Iran deadlock

Global stock markets diverged and oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.

Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms

Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East, while stocks were mixed.

Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Florida wants to find out

Before he opened fire on the Florida State University campus last year, killing two people and wounding six others, Phoenix Ikner had a conversation.

Climate risks fuel insurance costs, squeezing US households even inland

After Tony Dunn lost his home in a California wildfire, he moved to mountainous North Carolina to avoid more climate disasters. But his neighborhood was devastated in a hurricane six years later -- and insurance costs are climbing.

Gladstone Land Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Please note that the limited information that follows in this press release is a summary and is not adequate for making an informed investment decision.

BERA.ai Launches Brand-to-Business(TM) AI Agent, Delivering Same-Day, Board-Ready Insights on Business Impact

Converts weeks of analysis into hours, helping CMOs connect brand performance directly to business outcomes

New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. Announces Closing of $20 Million Offering of Common Shares

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:HOVR), an advanced aerospace company developing one of the first hybrid-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering pursuant to a definitive agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 9,254,889 Class A Ordinary Shares ("Common Shares"). The gross proceeds to the Company were approximately $20 million, before deducting offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund and accelerate development and buildout of the Cavorite X7 aircraft program, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Seaga Manufacturing Acquires Three Square Market to Expand Micromarket Innovation and Strengthen Operator Technology Platforms

Seaga Manufacturing Inc. ("Seaga"), a global leader in automated retail and intelligent inventory control solutions, today announced the acquisition of Three Square Market, one of the most recognized innovators in the rapidly expanding micromarket segment of the convenience services industry.

New Senate Bill Could Supercharge IRS Audits With $83 Billion in Funding - Clear Start Tax Explains What It Means for Taxpayers With Back Taxes

A proposed $83 billion investment in IRS enforcement could reshape the landscape for millions of Americans who owe back taxes - and the window to resolve outstanding balances may be closing.

Hantavirus ship evacuation nears completion as 94 flown home

A complex day-long operation to repatriate occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak neared completion late Sunday after 94 people of various nationalities were flown home from Spain's Canary Islands.

Trump set to 'apply pressure' on Xi over Iran

US President Donald Trump will press China's Xi Jinping on Iran when they meet in Beijing in coming days, but their "highly symbolic" superpower summit will focus on easing trade tensions, officials said Sunday.

Macron arrives in Kenya ahead of Africa summit

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday met his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi as part of an African visit aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former colonies.

French evacuee from hantavirus-hit ship has 'symptoms': French PM

One of five French people flown back to France Sunday from the cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is showing symptoms of the illness, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.

Hantavirus ship evacuees begin returning home

Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began arriving home from Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday in a complex repatriation operation.

Drones target Gulf vessels as Tehran warns US

Drones were launched at several targets in the Gulf on Sunday, with one hitting a freighter sailing towards Qatar, as Tehran warned the United States that it would no longer hold back from retaliatory strikes.

South Korea welcomes rare baby bump as population shrinks

Kim Su-jin and her husband have set aside their doubts and embraced parenthood, joining a small but notable wave of South Korean couples having children despite the country's steep demographic decline.

Soaring energy profits reignite calls for windfall tax

European oil and gas companies who posted huge profits in the first quarter on soaring prices caused by the war in the Middle East face new calls from London to Paris to tax their outsized gains.

When Recycling Stops Being the Expensive Option

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 10, 2026 / For decades, the economics of plastics followed a familiar pattern: virgin resin, produced from oil and gas, consistently outperformed recycled alternatives on cost, scalability, and reliability. Recycling was often treated as an environmental obligation supported by mandates, brand commitments, or public pressure rather than hard economics. Ultimately, the equation always came back to cost.

Iran keeps US waiting for response on peace plan

Iran questioned the seriousness of American diplomacy on Saturday in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf, while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position.

Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea.

'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7

Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago.

The Moment Recycled Plastic Becomes the Cheaper Choice

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 9, 2026 / For decades, plastic economics were built around one assumption: virgin resin was cheaper, cleaner, more reliable, and easier to scale than recycled material. Recycling may have carried environmental value, but the business case often depended on regulation, corporate promises, or reputational pressure.

Global stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

Global stock markets diverged and oil prices rose Friday as fresh US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway.

Stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

Stock markets diverged and oil prices rose Friday as fresh US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway.

Selling factories to Chinese partners: risky road for European carmakers

Carmaker Stellantis announced Friday it is considering selling an underutilised factory in Spain to its Chinese joint venture Leapmotor, which could save jobs in the short term but risks further strengthening Chinese automakers.

US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low

US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of the world's largest economy even as one measure of consumer confidence came in at its lowest-ever level.

German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs

Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, in the latest sign of strains for the German luxury auto manufacturer.

US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April

US employment rose more than expected in April while the unemployment rate remained steady, according to government data released Friday, with the world's largest economy firming recent labor market gains though analysts warned of underlying weakness.

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