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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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German unemployment tops 3 million, highest for a decade

German unemployment topped three million in August for the first time in over a decade, official data showed Friday, in another blow to Europe's struggling top economy.

Modi says India, Japan to 'shape the Asian century'

India and Japan will "shape the Asian Century", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday, on a visit expected to secure billions of dollars in Japanese investment and an upgrade to security ties.

Hope and hate: how migrant influx has changed Germany

Men sit outside shisha bars and women in hijabs push strollers past Middle Eastern restaurants and pastry shops in Berlin's Sonnenallee, a wide avenue which has become a symbol of how much Germany has changed in the last decade.

At 81, DJ Gloria fills Sweden's dancefloors

She drops the beat and gets her groove on, spinning discs like a pro as her head-to-toe sequins twinkle under the lights: 81-year-old DJ Gloria is filling dancefloors across Sweden.

US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally

The United States on Friday ended tariff exemptions on small packages entering the country from abroad, in a move that has sparked concern among small businesses and warnings of consumer price hikes.

Asia stocks mixed after Wall St hits new highs

Asian markets were mixed on Friday following recent strong gains and after the Dow and the S&P 500 hit new records.

Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd. ("Tornado" or the "Company") (TSX-V:TGH)(OTCQX:TGHLF) today reported its unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related management discussion and analysis are available on the Company's issuer profile in Canada on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com, in the United States at www.otcmarkets.com and on the Company's website www.tornadotrucks.com. All amounts reported in this news release are in thousands ($000's CAD) except per share amounts.

Gryphon Digital Mining Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Transaction with American Bitcoin

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. (Nasdaq:GRYP) (the "Company"), an innovative venture in the Bitcoin mining space, today announced that during its Special Meeting of Stockholders held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Gryphon stockholders approved the previously announced stock-for-stock merger transaction with American Bitcoin (the "Transaction").

NioCorp and Atossa Therapeutics Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with NioCorp Developments Ltd. (Nasdaq:NB) and Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATOS) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, August 30, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Think Your Tax Debt Expires? Clear Start Tax Explains the 10-Year Rule - and Why Some Debts Never Die

As taxpayers look for relief, experts caution that the IRS's collection statute isn't as simple as it sounds

SMX Offers FREE Licensing of its Global Plastics Passport Technology to Effectuate an Inclusive UN Plastics Treaty (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / As well-meaning as lengthy debates may be, the bottom line is simple: the system designed to create sustainable plastics circularity is broken. And the world doesn't need-or want-to struggle through another decade of testing to figure out what might work. It needs results. Pilots and frameworks have had their moment. They've built awareness and stirred ambition. That's a plus. But ambition without implementation doesn't solve the problem. The world doesn't need more rhetoric-it needs measurable outcomes.

Trump moves to end US tariff exemption for small packages

An approaching US deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world's biggest economy, with some businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes.

US stocks reach new peaks as investors digest US GDP

Two of Wall Street's major indexes closed at record highs Thursday, lifted by an upward revision to second-quarter US GDP data and strong earnings from AI chip giant Nvidia.

Badminton federation smoothes feathers ruffled by shuttlecock shortage

Skyrocketing raw material prices in China have caused shuttlecock prices to more than double in recent months as suppliers struggle to meet rising demand from badminton enthusiasts around the world.

Luxury carmaker Lotus to slash UK jobs amid US tariffs

Chinese-owned luxury carmaker Lotus said Thursday that it planned to cut up to 550 UK jobs, in part over uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption

An approaching US deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world's biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes.

Stocks mixed as investors digest US GDP, Nvidia earnings

Stock markets fluctuated on Thursday as investors digested stronger-than-estimated US economic growth and record earnings at AI chip giant Nvidia.

Stocks mixed after Nvidia record earnings

Major stock markets traded mixed Thursday after Nvidia's quarterly earnings beat expectations, but shares in the AI powerhouse slipped over worries about its stalled business in China.

Swiss economy set to slow due to US tariffs

The Swiss economy will likely grow more slowly than previously expected next year due to the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, the economy ministry said Thursday.

Asian markets mixed after Nvidia earnings

Asian markets were mixed Thursday after AI powerhouse Nvidia's quarterly earnings beat expectations, but its shares slipped over worries about the company's stalled business in China.

Scandal facing sister of Argentina's president: 3 things to know

Public outrage is growing as an investigation digs into whether president Javier Milei's sister, Karina, accepted vast sums of cash in kickbacks from pharmaceutical sales to Argentina's disability services agency.

Need a pee? Japan has QR code for that

Japanese toilet giant TOTO has launched a service allowing those caught short in public to locate the nearest washrooms and see how busy they are real-time with a phone and QR code.

Guyana, emerging oil superpower, elects new leaders

South America's only English-speaking country Guyana goes to the polls on Monday in elections that will decide who will manage the nation's bountiful new oil riches.

Nigerian designer pushes 'Afro-lux' onto the global fashion scene

Its modern architecture complemented by latticework inspired by local Yoruba textiles, Alara, west Africa's first fashion and design "concept store", is an imposing sight in Lagos, Nigeria's bustling economic capital.

Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists

President Donald Trump's administration moved Thursday to impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country.

Bisexual ex-Australian Rules player praised for 'courage and bravery'

Former Australian Rules player Mitch Brown was hailed Thursday for his "immense courage and bravery" after coming out as the first openly bisexual or gay man in the sport's history.

Qantas says profits up, strong travel demand ahead

Qantas Airways said Thursday it lifted annual net profit and saw a bright outlook for travel demand, days after it was fined for illegally firing staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The PIPEs Conference 2025 Announces Agenda and Speaking Faculty

Bringing Together Dealmakers Driving the Future of Private Investments in Public Equity

Billions in Demand, Broken Supply, System in Turmoil: SMX Delivers the Missing Link in Plastics Circularity (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / The global plastics system is broken-and everyone in the supply chain knows it. Let's be clear up front- this article isn't about blame. And it shouldn't be. Regulators have set ambitious targets, corporations are investing billions, and NGOs continue to raise awareness. Their intent is genuine and deserves recognition. In fact, thanks to these efforts, demand for recycled plastics has never been higher.

NATO says all countries to finally hit 2-percent spending goal

NATO on Thursday said all its members were finally set this year to hit the alliance's previous defence spending target of two percent of GDP -- as they gear up for a far more ambitious goal.

Stock markets waver before Nvidia reports profits climb

Stock markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.

French PM warns against snap polls to end political crisis

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday warned that snap legislative polls would not help restore stability in his country, after calling a parliamentary confidence vote in less then two weeks that he is widely expected to lose.

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