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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.

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IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue.

Germany warns tax revenues to be hit by Iran war

Germany will generate less tax revenue in the coming years, in large part due to the "irresponsible" Middle East war launched by US President Donald Trump, the finance minister warned Thursday.

UK police officers probed over handling of Al-Fayed complaints

A serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police and four ex-officers are being investigated for their handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, a watchdog said Thursday.

Defence giant Rheinmetall makes offer for further shipyard

German arms maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it had made an offer for a further shipyard as the influential defence giant deepens its push into naval systems.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club names Claire Dowling as first woman captain in 272 years

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club names first woman captain after 272 years

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history.

US awaits Iran response to latest deal offer

The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf.

Latest evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise lands in Europe

Another sick passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship landed in Europe on Thursday, as the vessel headed to a Spanish island and health officials scrambled to map the outbreak of the potentially deadly human-to-human strain.

Shell profit jumps as Mideast war fuels oil prices

British energy giant Shell announced Thursday rising net profits for the first quarter as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices soaring in volatile trading.

Senegal's children mourn in silence when migrant parents disappear

Fallou softly whispers that since his mother's death he has chosen to remain quiet, while young Sokhna recounts the many nightmares she has had following her father's disappearance: for the children of Senegalese migrants lost at sea, the torment of grief is long-lasting.

Australia to force gas giants to reserve fuel for domestic use

Australia will look to stave off energy shortages by forcing major gas companies to reserve 20 percent of their exports for domestic use, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Thursday.

AirAsia signs $19bn deal for 150 Airbus A220 jets

Southeast Asia's AirAsia signed a $19 billion deal to buy 150 Canadian-made Airbus A220-300 jets, the two companies said, with the low-cost carrier adding Thursday that it could double the order to meet future demand.

Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes

Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI.

Africa's Lobito Corridor chief tells AFP business, not geopolitics, drives strategy

The chief executive of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) project to link southern African mines to an Angolan export port says his priority is the business of the operation, not the geopolitical tussle over Africa's minerals.

SMX Turns Plastic Cost Parity Into a Business Case for Verified Materials

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) is entering the next phase of the plastic-pricing reset: moving the conversation from cost parity to cost control.

SMX Launches Digital Material Passport Platform to Give Physical Materials a Verified Identity

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) has launched its Digital Material Passport Platform, a new system designed to connect physical materials and products to secure digital records, creating verified identity, traceability, compliance, and authentication across global supply chains.

SMX Technology Enables Manufacturers to Improve Cost Control While Maintaining Product Integrity

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / As global supply chains face increasing pressure from raw material volatility, regulatory requirements, and pricing sensitivity, SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) today highlighted how its technology platform is designed to help manufacturers improve cost visibility, reduce inefficiencies, and support product quality and compliance.

Louisiana Supports LOI Between Hapag-Lloyd AG and Southern Energy Renewables Inc. for Green Methanol Offtake

ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Today Southern Energy Renewables announced the execution of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hapag-Lloyd AG marking the start of a strategic collaboration to advance large-scale green methanol production with St. Charles Parish.

Ecrypt Launches Redesigned 2.0 Platform with Enhanced Checkout and New Multi-Agent AI Assistant

Platform Upgrade Introduces Multi-agent AI, Faster Infrastructure, and a Redesigned Checkout Experience to Help Platforms and Merchants Operate More Efficiently

Musk's SpaceX strikes data center deal with Anthropic

AI startup Anthropic announced Wednesday it has agreed to a major computing partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX, securing access to a vast data center as the Claude maker scrambles to keep pace with surging demand for its AI services.

Virus-hit cruise ship heads for Spain as evacuees land in Europe

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will reach the Spanish island of Tenerife "within three days", with the evacuation of passengers to start from May 11, Spain said Wednesday.

Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees land in Europe

A plane believed to be carrying a passenger from a cruise ship struck by the deadly hantavirus landed in the Netherlands on Wednesday after patients were evacuated from the vessel off Cape Verde.

Trump sees 'very good chance' of Iran deal, but threatens strikes if not

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed there was "a very good chance" of sealing a peace deal with Iran, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart.

EU risks financial hit if Chinese suppliers forced out: trade group

A group representing Chinese companies warned Wednesday the EU would suffer hundreds of billions of euros in losses if Chinese telecoms suppliers are banned in the bloc over cybersecurity concerns.

G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at China

The trade ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations Wednesday criticised "economic coercion" by powers placing arbitrary restrictions on exports, particularly critical minerals, in a clear swipe at China.

Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace deal

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with renewed bombing if it did not agree to a peace deal, piling on pressure after he abandoned an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz citing hopes for a breakthrough.

Disney shares jump after results top expectations

Disney shares jumped in pre-market trading Wednesday as the entertainment giant reported better than expected revenues and profits, thanks in part to growth in its streaming business.

Hopes rise for Iran deal as US halts guiding ships in Hormuz

The United States and a key mediator in the Middle East war expressed new hope of talks leading to a peace deal with Iran on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump halted a plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Biogas helps cut bills, deforestation in east DR Congo

Julienne Mukelenge no longer worries about toxic fumes or power cuts when cooking at her home in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after switching to biogas, a renewable energy source that is cheaper and locally produced.

Indonesia eyes e-commerce ban for under-16s: minister to AFP

Indonesia's government is mulling an e-commerce ban for under-16s, the communications minister told AFP Wednesday, hot on the heels of Jakarta imposing a sweeping social media prohibition for teens.

Venezuela to ICJ: Rights to oil-rich region 'inalienable'

Venezuela's rights to the oil-rich territory of Essequibo are "inalienable", its representative told the top UN court on Wednesday at hearings aimed at resolving a centuries-old border dispute with Guyana.

Philips profits double in first quarter

Philips said Wednesday its first-quarter profits had doubled, maintaining its sales forecasts as the Dutch electronics and medical device manufacturer seeks to turn the page on a scandal involving faulty sleep machines.

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