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In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive

In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it.

Iran, Lebanon bore brunt of missiles and drones launched during war

Some three-quarters of the airstrikes during the Middle East war targeted sites in Iran or Lebanon, according to an AFP analysis of data from ACLED, a non‑profit that tracks political violence worldwide.

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Kerr 'frustrated' at six-figure sum owed to him by Johnson's failed Grand Slam Track

Britain's Josh Kerr is "frustrated" by the six-figure sum owed to him by US athletics great Michael Johnson's failed Grand Slam Track project but still believes those behind it are "good people" who got themselves in a "horrible situation".

Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure

Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.

Germany targets oil firms to prevent wartime price gouging

Germany said Tuesday its competition watchdog will soon get more powers to target energy firms over concerns they are unfairly hiking petrol prices to profit from the wartime oil shock.

EU to help reopen blocked oil pipeline in Ukraine

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc will help reopen a damaged pipeline that pumps Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary -- after Budapest accused Kyiv of stalling on repairs in an escalating row.

Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs

Hundreds of Philippine tricycle drivers lined up Tuesday in Manila for cash handouts they hope will provide temporary relief from a war-driven surge in fuel prices that has left the country scrambling for short-term answers.

Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war

Price pressures fuelled by the Middle East war may push Indonesia's government to reconsider its dogged defence of energy subsidies and a costly meals scheme close to the heart of President Prabowo Subianto, analysts say.

In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives

Artificial intelligence is transforming Hollywood at a pace that has sent shockwaves through creative industries, but human creativity will always prevail, a leading executive at the cutting edge of that change told AFP.

Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf

Bangladeshi migrant Ahmad Ali, 55, was doing his regular round delivering drinking water to residents in the United Arab Emirates when Iran launched its first retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.

Tecogen Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Results

Abinand Rangesh, CEO of Tecogen, commented "during the upcoming call, I will provide some significant positive updates that will include the scale of the Vertiv opportunity pipeline for our chillers, the status of our own data center opportunities and an upcoming pilot project.On other positive news, our revenue grew 20% year on year. Although our loss widened and cash burn increased, this was because of critical expenses needed to expand margins in the service business and to develop the data center opportunities including expanding manufacturing capacity, R&D on our data center dual power source chiller and marketing."

RedChip's March 19 AI Investor Conference to Spotlight Public Companies Developing Real-World AI Applications and Infrastructure

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming AI Investor Conference: From Data Centers to Breakthrough Use Cases, taking place March 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The full-day virtual event will spotlight publicly traded companies developing, enabling, and deploying artificial intelligence technologies across infrastructure, analytics, automation, and applied industry solutions, offering investors direct access to management teams driving innovation across the AI value chain.

Lineate and Axonis Partner to Deliver Secure, Sovereign AI for Regulated Financial Services and Healthcare

Lineate, a systems integrator and data intelligence specialist, teams with Axonis to bring enterprise AI to mission-critical data without centralization.

Allied Universal Granted Patent for Canine Air Cargo Screening Technology

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services provider, today announced it has been issued a patent covering methods used in its K9-Comply® platform, developed by its Enhanced Protection Services business unit. The proprietary compliance and documentation platform is designed to meet and exceed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 3PK9 program requirements for air cargo canine screening processes.

Financial Times Ranks Spider Labs Among Fastest-Growing APAC Companies

Company reports 171% growth as demand rises for protection against ad fraud and fake leads

Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as island reels from oil embargo

US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "take" Cuba as the communist island plunged into darkness under a total power blackout linked to a crippling oil embargo imposed by Washington.

Equities rise on oil easing, with focus on Iran war and central banks

Oil prices retreated and equities rose Monday as investors remained focused on the Strait of Hormuz, with US allies pushing back against President Donald Trump's demands to help reopen the key waterway to oil and natural gas tankers.

Nvidia rides 'claw' craze with AI agent platform

Nvidia announced Monday that it was joining the OpenClaw craze, unveiling tools to bring AI agents -- which can manage your email, files and calendar while you sleep -- into the corporate world.

Damaged Russian tanker has 700 tonnes of fuel on board: Moscow

A damaged Russian gas tanker that has been drifting in the Mediterranean without a crew for almost two weeks has 700 tonnes of fuel on board, Russia's foreign ministry said Monday.

Talks towards international panel to tackle 'inequality emergency' begin at UN

Talks towards creating a new international panel to address extreme wealth disparities, modelled on the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), opened in Geneva on Monday.

EU talks energy as oil price soars

Energy ministers from the EU's 27 nations huddled in Brussels Monday to discuss how to help families and businesses as the Iran war sends energy prices soaring.

Swiss government rejects proposal to limit immigration

The Swiss government on Monday rejected a hard-right proposal to limit immigration to stop the population from hitting 10 million before 2050, arguing it would harm relations with the European Union.

Why Iranian drones are hard to stop

Cheap and deadly, Iranian-designed Shahed drones have inflicted major damage in the Middle East war, and have anti-jamming and other capabilities that make them difficult to stop.

"So proud": Irish hometown hails Oscar winner Jessie Buckley

Family, friends, and locals in the small Irish town of Killarney were bursting with pride Monday after homegirl Jessie Buckley became the first Irishwoman to win a best actress Oscar.

European bank battle heats up as UniCredit swoops for Commerzbank

Italian bank UniCredit on Monday made a 35-billion-euro ($40 billion) takeover offer for Commerzbank, sparking fury from Berlin and a defiant vow from the German lender to defend its independence.

Italian bank UniCredit makes bid for Germany's Commerzbank

Italian bank UniCredit on Monday made a 35-billion-euro ($40 billion) takeover offer for Commerzbank, a move likely to provoke fierce resistance from the German lender and the government in Berlin.

AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan's Foxconn says

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Monday said it expected the booming market for artificial intelligence servers to drive growth this year, despite volatility caused by global conflict.

Oil rises further above $100, stocks mixed as Iran war rages

Oil prices rose further above $100 a barrel Monday and stocks fluctuated as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

Jane had been bleeding heavily for days before finally seeking help, not from a hospital but from the man who sold her the pills meant to end her six-week pregnancy.

'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars

"One Battle After Another" triumphed at the Oscars on Sunday, winning six awards, including the coveted best picture statuette, besting "Sinners" in a thrilling finale to one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent years.

Indonesia firms in palm oil fraud probe supplied fuel majors

Indonesian companies targeted in a palm oil fraud probe supplied European firms including Italian energy giant Eni and Finnish sustainable aviation fuel leader Neste, an investigation by AFP and SourceMaterial has found.

Stagwell (STGW) Releases 2025 Annual Report: Positioning the Challenger Network as a Winner in the Age of AI

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today released its 2025 Annual Report highlighting a record year of net new business, exceptional client work, and cutting-edge AI development and adoption. Download the full report here.

Step-Up Omaha Extends Application Deadline to March 16

OMAHA, NE / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Empowerment Network has extended the Step-Up Omaha application deadline to March 16 to give more young people across the community the opportunity to participate in the summer employment initiative. To date, more than 1,300 applications have been received.

Announcing the 2026 Halifax Consumer Choice Award Winners

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2026 award recipients in the Halifax 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 2026 Halifax Consumer Choice Award Winners.

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