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Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.

Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.

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India's space sector takes off as private rocket readies launch

India has sent spacecraft to Mars and the Moon, put hundreds of satellites into orbit and will in the coming days launch its first privately developed orbital-class rocket.

Taiwan lawmakers to remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate

Lawmakers in Taiwan are set to approve changes to a law that will open the door for Starlink to operate its satellite internet services on the island, which is seeking to secure its communications in case of a conflict with China.

India's private space industry shoots for the stars

Private companies are reshaping India's space ambitions, building rockets and satellites as the country pushes to capture a bigger share of the global space economy.

Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom

After two pregnancies, Diana Tergenbayeva dreamed of a breast lift.

SMX Strengthens Balance Sheet and Advances Global Commercialization Strategy in First Half 2026

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) Plc (NASDAQ:SMX) today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, highlighting a significantly strengthened balance sheet, improved liquidity and continued execution of its global commercialization strategy.

That 'IRS' Letter Might Be Fake - Clear Start Tax Explains How to Tell a Real IRS Notice From a Scam

Fraudulent letters designed to look like official IRS correspondence are pushing taxpayers to pay fast - and knowing the tells can prevent a costly mistake.

Netflix shares drop on growth worries

Netflix shares dropped as much as 8 percent Thursday after results underwhelmed investors already worried about slowing engagement at the streaming giant.

Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction

A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4.9 million at a US auction on Thursday.

US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke

An incoming US tariff targeting various imports from Brazil has drawn a rebuke from the Latin American giant, as Washington accused the country of unfair trade practices and policies.

Devastating Asian beetle detected in EU for first time

A tiny Asia-origin beetle that has devastated ash forests in North America has been detected in the European Union for the first time in Hungary and Slovakia, authorities said.

Farnborough to survey the state of Boeing's comeback

Fresh off last week's launch of new production capacity in Washington state, Boeing plans a splashy display of new commercial and defense offerings at next week's Farnborough International Airshow.

Young British hackers jailed for London transport cyberattack

A UK court on Thursday jailed two young men for a 2024 cyberattack on London's public transport operator that exposed the details of millions of customers, in one of Britain's biggest data breaches.

EU tells Google to share search data, open Android to AI rivals

The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other search engines and open up its Android system to rival AI services, but the US giant said the measures would put privacy at risk.

Uber to gobble up Delivery Hero in latest food delivery deal

US ride-hailing giant Uber has struck a 12.7-billion-euro ($14.6-billion) deal to take over German food delivery behemoth Delivery Hero, the latest consolidation in the industry, the companies said Thursday.

US still world's biggest air transport market, but growth slows: data

The United States remained the world's largest air passenger market in 2025, but it recorded the slowest growth among the world's top 10 markets, new industry data showed on Thursday.

Germany's Delivery Hero agrees 12.7-bn-euro takeover by Uber

German food delivery group Delivery Hero said Thursday it has agreed to be taken over by US ride-hailing giant Uber in a 12.7-billion-euro ($14.6-billion) deal.

US unveils new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil

The United States announced on Wednesday a new tariff on various imports from Brazil, following a year-long investigation into the Latin American giant's trade and other policies.

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC to invest another $100bn in Arizona fabs

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in the US state of Arizona, the company said Thursday, as it reported a record quarterly net profit on the back of massive demand for AI hardware.

Climate change, mismanagement dry up beloved Hungarian lake

The beaches of Hungary's once-popular Lake Velence lie largely deserted, summer holidaymakers staying away because climate change and mismanagement have dried up the waters to record lows.

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC reports record quarterly profit

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC reported a record net profit for the second quarter on Thursday, fuelled by massive demand for artificial intelligence hardware.

'No rest': Indonesians overworked and abused on foreign fishing vessels

Lured by promises of good money working aboard a foreign fishing vessel, Akhmad left Indonesia and headed out to sea, enduring months of abuse and exploitation while being cut off from the world.

Asian stocks mostly sink as AI worries hammer tech

Most Asian stocks sank on Thursday as tech firms came under renewed pressure from worries over the AI boom, with Seoul again taking the brunt of the selling, while oil prices rose further as the US and Iran continued to trade strikes.

Tractors out, oxen in for fuel-starved Cuban farms

Alexander Quesada was gifted a tractor for turning a Cuban rubbish dump into a model farm, but these days he is using oxen to pull his plow as a severe energy crisis worsened by a US blockade hobbles food production.

Vendasta Badged as a TikTok Channel Sales Partner; Connecting Local Advertisers to TikTok's Short-Form Video Platform

Vendasta MatchCraft Now Delivers Unified TikTok Campaign Management and Hands-On Expertise, Expanding Its Enterprise-Grade Advertising Platform for Agencies and Media Companies Serving Local Businesses

A New Era Begins in Industrial Compliance

Standards Research is Now Smarter and Safer with the "Online Standart" Application

Resilient Energy Inc. Advances Commercial Rollout; Operations Enter Final Stage Ahead of Revenue Generation

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / Resilient Energy Inc. (OTCID:RENI) ("RENI" or the "Company") today announced significant progress in the build-out of its energy services operations as the Company moves toward the commencement of commercial activities.

Stagwell (STGW) Launches Stagwell Curate

A new AI-powered marketplace and platform designed to reach audiences through premium, trusted media partnerships

AmeriLife Marketing Group Celebrates Three Team Members Named to Insurance Business America's 2026 Rising Stars List

National recognition highlights depth of talent within AmeriLife's Health distribution network

Ridgefield Wetlands Board Suffers Second Court Loss in Less Than Two Months

RIDGEFIELD, CT / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / For the second time in less than two months, a state Superior Court judge has ruled against the Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board over a proposed multifamily housing plan.

Olenox Industries Reports June 2026 Bitcoin Production

Second monthly operating update from the newly combined, energy-led digital infrastructure platform. Elevated summer temperatures drove increased low-power-mode operation and a higher frequency of curtailment events at the Company's Texas hosting site, reducing fleet utilization and Bitcoin output relative to May.

Recycled Plastic No Longer a Favor. It's a Must.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / A profound shift is reshaping the global plastics industry. Around the world, governments are tightening recycled content regulations, manufacturers are demanding verified materials, brands are facing growing scrutiny over sustainability claims, and Digital Product Passports are moving from concept to reality. Together, those forces are creating a new global marketplace where proving what a material is may soon become as important as the material itself.

Horizon Aircraft Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Results, Strengthens Balance Sheet to $78.3 Million, and Advances Full-Scale Cavorite X7 Development

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 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 reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 ending May 31, 2026.

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