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25,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

Authorities said 25,000 people marched through central Madrid on Saturday demanding protection for the Spanish state pension scheme, one of the hot topics in a parliamentary election next month.

Police fire tear gas as new French demonstrations kick off

French police started firing tear gas at protesters Saturday as they stepped up security in major cities aiming to prevent a repeat of rioting a week ago, on a day of fresh nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living.

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The massive debt behind France's political turmoil

France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week.

Stocks rise ahead of key US jobs data

Asian and European stock markets advanced on Friday ahead of a key US jobs report that will give insight into the Federal Reserve's path for interest rates.

Danish wind giant sues US government over project halt

Danish energy group Orsted has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the US government from blocking the construction of one of its wind farms that was nearing completion.

Asian, European markets rally ahead of US jobs data

Asian and European markets advanced on Friday, in line with a global equity rally ahead of a US jobs report that will give insight about the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.

German factory orders drop in new blow to economy

German industrial orders unexpectedly fell in July, official data showed Friday, the latest sign that Europe's long-struggling top economy remains stuck in the doldrums.

Cooling US jobs market in focus as political scrutiny heats up

US employment data on Friday is expected to confirm a cooled labor market, as companies pull back on hiring amid continued uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

New recipes help Pakistani mothers ward off malnutrition

Clutching their hungry babies, a group of mothers mix a semolina dish under the guidance of a teacher, an attempt to curb malnutrition which affects nearly one in two children in Pakistan's south.

Asian markets rally as Chinese stocks selloff eases

Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense selloff of Chinese equities stalled this week, with rumours the country's financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping.

'God's Influencer' to become first millennial saint

An Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online will become the first millennial saint Sunday at a canonisation attended by thousands of pilgrims.

Farage grabs momentum, convenes hard-right Reform UK party

Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party Reform UK kicks off Britain's annual party conference season Friday, with the Brexit cheerleader and his buoyant supporters increasingly confident he could be Britain's next leader.

Zuko the Mold Detection Dog Goes Prime Time on WPTV News

Canine Mold Detection Expands the Future of Indoor Environmental Inspections in Florida

SMX and Singapore's ASTAR Drive the Common Language Needed for a Global Plastics Passport (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / For decades, recycling systems have been trapped by the same barrier: national borders. Every country has its own framework, its own set of rules, and its own definition of success. A plastic bottle recycled in Germany is not the same as one recycled in the United States. A food wrapper collected in Singapore is not counted the same way as one in France. The result has been a fragmented patchwork that slows progress, confuses companies, and prevents true global accountability.

SMX's "Plastics Passport" Redefines Market Trust by Making "Proof" a New Currency

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / In today's markets, proof has become the most valuable currency. Money only moves when trust is secure, brands rise or fall on credibility, and regulators no longer take promises at face value. We've entered an economy where evidence is not optional- it's the entry ticket. And the companies capable of minting this verifiable proof hold the keys to unlocking entirely new markets. This is precisely where SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has planted its flag.

Safe & Green Holdings Provides Update on Olenox Progress Following Sherman Oil & Gas Acquisition in Texas

Demonstrating strong early production, operational efficiencies, and expansion plans

Foremost Clean Energy and Aptevo Therapeutics Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:FMST) and Aptevo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:APVO) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, September 6, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Singapore's Model, Powered by SMX Technology, Set to Redefine ASEAN's $4.2B Plastics Market Opportunity

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / Singapore has taken a bold step forward with the launch of its national plastic passport program, powered by SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) technology and its long-standing research partner ASTAR. It's the world's first government-backed initiative of its kind, one that doesn't just intend to boost recycling rates but to fundamentally rewire how value is created from plastics. What makes this moment more than a domestic breakthrough is its potential to become the blueprint for ASEAN, a region whose plastic waste challenge has both staggering costs and immense opportunities.

Trump signs order to lower US tariffs on Japan autos to 15%

US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday to lower tariffs on Japanese autos, as Washington moves to implement its trade pact negotiated with Tokyo.

Argentine Congress overturns Milei veto on disability funds

In a major political blow for budget-slashing President Javier Milei, Argentina's Congress on Thursday overturned his veto of a law increasing allowances for disabled people.

Stock markets advance with eyes on US jobs data

Stock markets mostly climbed and global bonds stabilised on Thursday as investors looked to US jobs data to cement rate-cut bets.

Tourists and locals united in grief after Lisbon funicular crash

Tourists and locals wrestled with shock and dismay on Thursday in Lisbon, a day after one of city's famed funiculars -- climbing railways that serve both communities -- came off the tracks and crashed, killing 16 people.

Comedy writer at centre of UK free-speech row in court on harassment charge

Award-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan, whose recent arrest reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, appeared in court Thursday to face separate charges over "abusive and vindictive" posts against a transgender person.

Stock markets mixed with eyes on US jobs data

Stock markets diverged and global bonds stabilised on Thursday as investors looked to US jobs data to cement rate-cut bets.

Seniors back to work as ageing Germany battles pension burden

At age 70, Pete Maie appears nervous at the start of a job interview to work as a part-time parcel delivery driver for a German logistics company.

Asia markets mixed as Chinese stocks lose steam

Asian stock markets diverged on Thursday, with Tokyo and Seoul tracking gains made the previous day on Wall Street even as a selloff of Chinese equities intensified.

Trump admin asks Supreme Court for 'expedited' ruling on tariffs

President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for an expedited ruling preserving the tariffs that have roiled global markets, saying a lower court ruling against it has already damaged trade negotiations.

Digital loan sharks prey on inflation-hit Nigerians

Cash-strapped and in dire need of 30,000 naira (about $20), Mariam Ogundairo turned to a loan app, downloading it and registering her phone number.

Asia markets tick up after Wall Street rebound

Asian stock markets were mostly up Thursday morning, tracking gains made on Wall Street as a weak labour market report in the United States boosted hopes for an interest-rate cut.

Colombia coal exports plummet after ban on Israel sales

Colombia's coal exports fell by almost half in July compared to the same month last year, official figures showed Wednesday, amid a global price crisis and days after President Gustavo Petro's ban on sales to Israel.

DPO Launches Greenlight Data Centers with New Investor Funding to Accelerate AI Data Center Development

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / Digital Power Optimization, Inc. ("DPO"), a developer at the intersection of high-density computing and energy infrastructure, today announced the launch of Greenlight Data Centers ("Greenlight"), a new platform focused on accelerating the development of AI-ready data center sites. While DPO continues its work with proof-of-work computing and renewable energy integration, Greenlight will operate independently to deliver energized, entitled, and strategically located AI-ready data center infrastructure where firm power is available and AI demand is growing.

Singapore and SMX Cement Global Leadership Role in Plastics Sustainability With Global Plastics Passport Technology

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / For decades, the global debate over plastic waste has been defined more by ambition than by results. Policymakers set targets, global brands pledged billions, and NGOs pressed for accountability. Yet the frameworks underpinning recycling were never designed to succeed. They focused narrowly on PET bottles and food-grade rPET, leaving industrial polymers, automotive resins, textiles, and electronics out of the loop. With such gaps, even the most determined programs fell short.

Survivor Weekend Celebrates 15 Years of Music, Camping and Competition

PHOENIX, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / Since 2011, Survivor Weekend has been welcoming college students from across the globe for three days of music, camping and competition. Students representing notable universities across the Southwest join teams called "tribes" based on their campus location and major, gathering in Northern Arizona for the event.

Safe & Green Holdings Corp. Announces Stockholders' Approval of 1 for 64 Reverse Stock Split

Reverse stock split effective September 8, 2025; intended to regain compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement

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