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Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service

Tech tycoon Elon Musk accused Ukraine on Saturday of violating Starlink's terms of service by using it for "drone strikes to kill people", after tension between Washington and Kyiv over disruptions to the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.

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.

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IRS Targets Gambling Winnings and Online Betting - Clear Start Tax Shares What Winners Often Overlook

Tax experts warn that both casual bettors and high rollers could face unexpected tax bills under increased IRS scrutiny in 2025.

Thornhill Skin Clinic Receives 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Cosmetic Procedures in York Region

THORNHILL, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Thornhill Skin Clinic has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Cosmetic Procedures category for York Region. This award highlights the clinic's commitment to delivering natural, results-driven treatments and an exceptional patient experience. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves to feel beautiful, Thornhill Skin Clinic has become a trusted destination for those seeking personalized, high-quality cosmetic care.

Monster Plowing Company Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Snow Removal in the GTA

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Monster Plowing Company, Toronto's leading winter maintenance provider, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Snow Removal category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition highlights Monster's 16+ years of dedication to delivering fast, reliable, and professional snow and ice management for commercial and residential properties - giving clients safety and peace of mind all winter long.

Clear Smiles, Clear Recognition: Leaside Orthodontic Centre Honoured with 2025 Consumer Choice Award in Toronto Central

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Leaside Orthodontic Centre, a modern orthodontic practice celebrated for combining compassionate, personalized patient care with cutting-edge technology, has earned the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Orthodontists category for Toronto Central. This distinction highlights the clinic's dedication to exceptional outcomes, advanced treatments, and patient satisfaction.

City College of Business, Hospitality & Technology Honoured with 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Career & Business Education in York Region

NEWMARKET, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / City College of Business, Hospitality & Technology has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the College - Career & Business category for York Region. This distinction reflects the institution's unwavering commitment to equipping students with the practical skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed in today's competitive workforce.

Announcing the 2025 Lévis Consumer Choice Award Winners

LÉVIS, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in Lévis and the surrounding regions. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Lévis Consumer Choice Award Winners.

'Weapons' tops North American box office for 2nd week

Buzzy horror film "Weapons" won the North American box office for a second week running with $25 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Air Canada to resume flights after govt directive ends strike

Air Canada said it will resume flying on Sunday after the country's industrial relations board ordered an end to a strike by 10,000 flight attendants that effectively shut down the airline and snarled summer travel.

From drought to floods, water extremes drive displacement in Afghanistan

Next to small bundles of belongings, Maruf waited for a car to take him and his family away from their village in northern Afghanistan, where drought-ridden land had yielded nothing for years.

Liberty Helps Borrowers with Flexible Business Loans

As demand for business loans reaches new heights, Liberty has lending solutions to meet the needs of business owners.

Canada moves to halt strike as hundreds of flights grounded

The Canadian government intervened Saturday to end a strike by Air Canada cabin crew members that saw hundreds of flights cancelled and triggered summer travel chaos for the carrier's 130,000 daily passengers.

Fires keep burning in western Spain as army is deployed

As Spain enters its third week of heatwave alerts, firefighters continue to battle blazes in the northwest and west of the country, with army units deployed to help contain the blazes.

Air Canada grounds hundreds of flights over cabin crew strike

Air Canada cancelled hundreds of flights Saturday as it began shutting down operations in response to a strike by flight attendants -- triggering summer travel chaos for its 130,000 daily passengers.

Semenyo says alleged racist abuse at Liverpool 'will stay with me forever'

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo said on Saturday the racist abuse he alleges was directed at him by a Liverpool fan at Anfield "will stay with me forever".

Trump seeks US-Russia-Ukraine summit after Putin meeting fails to secure ceasefire

US President Donald Trump failed to secure a Ukraine war ceasefire at a high-stakes summit with Russia's President Vladimir Putin but insisted on Saturday that he would now target a full peace agreement to end the conflict.

Trump-Putin summit ends without Ukraine deal

The US and Russian presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin failed at a high-stakes summit to reach an accord on halting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leaving European leaders scrambling Saturday to figure out the next steps to pressure Moscow.

Air Canada flight attendants strike over pay, shutting down service

Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike Saturday, as the airline announced a complete shutdown of operations, creating summer travel chaos for its 130,000 daily passengers.

Air Canada set to shut down over flight attendants strike

Air Canada's flight attendants were poised to strike on Saturday as the carrier cancelled hundreds of flights impacting more than 100,000 passengers ahead of a threatened work stoppage that could shut down service.

Semenyo racist abuse at Liverpool shocks Bournemouth captain Smith

Bournemouth captain Adam Smith said he was left shocked and angered after teammate Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a fan during the Cherries' 4-2 defeat at Liverpool in the opening game of the Premier League season.

Vietnamese rice grower helps tackle Cuba's food shortage

Outside Havana, a combine belonging to a private Vietnamese company is harvesting rice, directly farming Cuban land -- in a first -- to help address acute food shortages in the country.

Davos founder Schwab cleared of misconduct by WEF probe

An investigation conducted by the World Economic Forum's board on Friday cleared the body's founder Klaus Schwab and his wife of wrongdoing, after a probe into whistleblower complaints.

Stocks waver on mixed US data, eyes on Trump-Putin summit

Stock markets wavered on Friday as investors digested mixed US economic data and awaited a landmark US-Russia summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Deadline looms to avert Air Canada strike

Air Canada faced a midnight deadline Friday to avert a flight attendants strike that would shut down service, creating summer travel chaos for the carrier's 130,000 daily passengers.

Stocks waver as US-Russia summit looms

Stock markets wavered on Friday as investors digested mixed US economic data and awaited a landmark US-Russia summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Italian authorities try to identify Lampedusa capsize victims

Italian authorities on Friday sought to identify the bodies of 27 people who died when two crowded boats sank off the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa.

'Like hell': Indoor heat overwhelms Saudi Arabia's cooks, bakers

Baker Eid Ahmed just can't get away from Saudi Arabia's notorious heat: he makes bread next to a sweltering oven for 13 hours a day, only to step outside into summer temperatures that can soar past 45C.

Stocks mostly higher before US-Russia summit

Stocks were mostly up Friday after better-than-expected Japanese growth, although weak Chinese data hit the Hang Seng and oil slipped back ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.

Indonesia's president touts economy, social welfare drive

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasised an expectation-defying economy, low unemployment rate and slew of ambitious social welfare initiatives as he delivered his first state address to parliament on Friday.

Stressed UK teens seek influencers' help for exams success

Posing as a fortune teller on his YouTube channel, former teacher Waqar Malik tells thousands of followers that he can predict this year's exam questions.

Five things to know about Nigeria's oil sector

Africa's biggest oil refinery will on Friday start direct and free shipping of fuel to retailers in Nigeria, a move expected to disrupt the oil sector in the continent's largest crude producer.

Asia stocks mixed before US-Russia summit

Asian stocks were mixed Friday after better-than-expected Japanese growth and weak Chinese data, while oil slipped back ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.

Online cockfighting thrives in Philippines despite ban and murders

Divers have spent more than a month searching a lake south of Manila for the bodies of men with links to the Philippines' bloody national obsession: cockfighting.

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