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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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Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar

Iran's supreme leader declared Thursday that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defiantly rejecting a warning from President Donald Trump that an economically-punishing US naval blockade could be enforced for months to come.

White House against Anthropic expanding Mythos model access: report

The White House is opposing Anthropic's plans to expand access to its new artificial intelligence model Mythos to 120 companies, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

Nigerian airlines avert shutdown as Mideast war hikes fuel prices

Nigerian airlines continued flying on Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation.

ArcelorMittal boosts sales but profits squeezed

Steel giant ArcelorMittal said Thursday that while first-quarter sales had risen, adverse exchange rates hit net profits, but added that it was well placed to benefit from European restrictions on imports.

German growth beats forecast but energy shock looms

Germany's struggling economy expanded slightly faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Thursday, but the positive momentum could be derailed by the Iran war energy shock.

Air France-KLM trims 2026 outlook over Middle East war impact

Air France-KLM cut back its 2026 outlook as it said higher fuel prices caused by the Middle East war would weigh down its fuel bill by more than a third.

Oil surges 7% to top $126 on Trump blockade warning

Oil prices soared more than seven percent to a four-year high above $126 Thursday after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months and a report said he would be briefed on potential fresh military strikes.

Volkswagen warns of more cost cuts as profits plunge

Volkswagen's future is at risk without further cost-cuts, the ailing German auto giant warned Thursday after profits plunged more than feared as headwinds mount.

Rolls-Royce confident on profits despite Mideast war disruption

British engine-maker Rolls-Royce maintained its full-year profit guidance on Thursday, as it expects to "fully mitigate" disruption from the Middle East war.

French economy records zero growth in first quarter

France's economy recorded zero growth in the first quarter of this year due to "sluggish" domestic demand and a "strongly" negative contribution from foreign trade, the national statistics agency INSEE said Thursday.

Carmaker Stellantis swings back into profit as sales climb

Global automaker Stellantis -- owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands -- said Thursday it had swung back into profit in the first quarter on rising sales as it fixed manufacturing and operational problems.

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring

President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest level in more than four years, which held into Thursday.

Oil surges 7%, stocks slip on Trump blockade warning

Oil prices soared more than seven percent to a fresh four-year high Thursday while stocks fell after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months and a report said he would be briefed on potential fresh military strikes.

Cuban boy's sporting dreams on hold as surgery backlog grows

Juan Jose Guilarte is like any other 10-year-old as he races around a park in Cuba's capital Havana.

Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed

Buckets of blooms adorn Yuvita Anggi Prinanda's sidewalk flower stall in Bali, but their perfume can't mask the stench of accumulating trash bespoiling parts of the resort island famed for its natural beauty.

ECB set to hold rates despite Iran war energy shock

The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again on Thursday as policymakers weigh concerns about higher inflation triggered by the Middle East war against worries about weakening growth.

Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday its quarterly operating profit had jumped 750 percent year-on-year to a record 57.2 trillion won ($38.4 billion) on the back of strong sales of chips crucial for artificial intelligence.

TGI-Amiron Group Alliance Cultivates Strategic Cooperation with Ekibastuz Akimat for "Data Center Valley" Predictive AI Initiative

A Unified Vision for Sovereign Digital Infrastructure and Technological Growth in the Pavlodar Region

Join Avalon's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on May 6

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (TSX:AVL)(OTCQB:AVLNF) ("Avalon") on May 6, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Acquires Oldcastle Lawn & Garden from CRH and Launches New Standalone Company, GardenCore

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a leading global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex situations in the middle market, announced today that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. (the "Company") from CRH in a transaction valued at over $1.1 billion. Upon closing, the business will operate under its new name, GardenCore, marking the beginning of its next chapter as a standalone company.

JamRock Security Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Alarm Systems in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / JamRock Security has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Alarm Systems category for Winnipeg for the third year. This recognition highlights the company's strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality security solutions and its commitment to protecting homes and businesses across Winnipeg and other communities as far North as Nunavut.

Lockmish Locksmith Services Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Locksmith Services in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Lockmish Locksmith Services has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Locksmith category for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation for reliable service, skilled workmanship, and its commitment to providing trusted security solutions across the community.

H2O Academy Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Swimming Lessons in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / H2O Academy has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Swimming Lessons category for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the academy's commitment to delivering high-quality, personalized swim instruction in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Trademark Renovations Ltd. Recognized for Excellence in Home Renovation in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce Trademark Renovations Ltd. as the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Renovation category for Southern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's longstanding commitment to quality craftsmanship, transparent service, and a client-first approach that continues to distinguish it within the industry.

Santa Lucia Pizza Marks 20 Years as Consumer Choice Award Winner for Pizza Restaurants in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Santa Lucia Pizza has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Restaurants - Pizza category for Winnipeg. Marking an impressive 20-year milestone as a Consumer Choice Award recipient, this recognition reflects the restaurant's enduring reputation for quality, consistency, and its deep connection to the community.

VVater Awarded $5 Million Dollar Contract to Partner with the City of Bastrop for Next-Generation Municipal Water Treatment Infrastructure

One of Central Texas's fastest-growing cities joins a wave of U.S. municipalities, utilities, and major operators adopting VVater's advanced, chemical-free treatment technology to address accelerating water demand and tightening supply.

Vandenbergs Fine Jewellery Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Jewellers in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Vandenbergs Fine Jewellery has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Jewellers category for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the company's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and its commitment to helping clients celebrate life's most meaningful moments.

Little Luxuries House & Carpet Cleaning Ltd Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner for Carpet and Rug Cleaning in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Little Luxuries House & Carpet Cleaning Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner for Winnipeg. This recognition reflects the company's consistent commitment to delivering high-quality, detail-oriented cleaning services and its strong reputation as a trusted provider in the community.

New Analysis Finds 64.9% of Ad Fraud Comes From Repeat Actors

New data points to persistent fraud sources alongside record ad-level enforcement.

Stagwell Inc. (Nasdaq:STGW) Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Q1 YoY Revenue Growth of 8%; Q1 YoY Net Revenue Growth of 4%Q1 YoY Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth of 9%; Two-Year Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth Stack of 26%Q1 EPS of $(0.05); Q1 Adjusted EPS Growth YoY of 31% to $0.17Q1 Net Loss Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $13 million; Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Growth YoY of 9% to $90 millionYoY Increase in Cash Flow from Operations of $34 millionRecord Net New Business of $141 million in Q1; LTM Net New Business of $486 millionReiterate Guidance for 2026 of Total Net Revenue Growth of 8% to 12%; Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 million; Free Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%

Rock 'N' Grill Authentic Indian Cuisine & Bar Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Indian Dining in Austin

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce Rock 'N' Grill Authentic Indian Cuisine & Bar as the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Restaurants - Indian category for Austin. This recognition marks the third consecutive year the restaurant has earned this distinction, following previous wins in 2024 and 2025, further solidifying its reputation as a leading destination for authentic Indian cuisine in the region.

Two Small Men With Big Hearts Moving Wins Consumer Choice Award For Moving Companies in Hamilton & Niagara

HAMILTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Two Small Men With Big Hearts Moving as the 2026 winner in the Moving Companies category in Hamilton & Niagara. This recognition highlights the company's long-standing commitment to reliable moving services, customer care, and professionalism within the communities it serves.

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