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Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'

Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football star apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong.

Britain prepares constrained budget as debt and defence pressures mount

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new government unveils its first budget Wednesday, testing a commitment to ease the cost of living and ramp up defense spending with little financial room for maneuver. It could prove to be a tall order for finance minister John Healey as rising inflation and borrowing costs—largely a consequence of the US-Iran war—increase the government’s debt pile and heap pressure on business

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Canada 'never for sale', Carney tells Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told US President Donald Trump that his country was "not for sale" Tuesday as they met at the White House amid tensions on tariffs and sovereignty.

Sudan cuts ties with UAE after paramilitary drone strikes on Port Sudan

Sudan's army-aligned government on Tuesday severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of supplying weapons used by the rival paramilitaries to strike its de facto capital.

No signs of US recession, Treasury Secretary says

There are currently no signs that the United States has entered a recession despite the world's largest economy recording a contraction in the first quarter, the US Treasury Secretary said Tuesday.

Germany's Merz elected chancellor after surprise setback

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz won on Tuesday a nail-biter second vote in parliament to become chancellor after he lost the first round in a stunning early setback.

EU proposes ending all Russian gas imports by 2027

The EU on Tuesday unveiled a long-promised plan to phase out its remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, a challenge given Europe's continued dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

UK, India strike trade deal amid US tariff blitz

The UK on Tuesday agreed a free trade agreement with India, its biggest such deal since leaving the European Union, after negotiations relaunched in February following US tariff threats.

Stocks retreat as traders cautious before Fed rates call

Stock markets mostly dropped on Tuesday as investors awaited a US Federal Reserve interest-rate decision for signs of the outlook for the tariffs-hit economy.

EDF complaint blocks Czech-Korean nuclear deal

A Czech court said Tuesday it blocked a multi-billion-dollar deal between Prague and South Korea's KHNP on the construction of two nuclear units following a complaint by France's EDF.

Germany's Merz faces new vote for chancellor after surprise loss

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz will face a second vote in parliament on Tuesday in his bid to become chancellor after he lost the first round in a stunning early setback.

US trade deficit hit fresh record before new Trump tariffs

The US trade deficit reached a new record in March, according to fresh government data published Tuesday, as imports surged ahead of President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariff rollout.

US Fed starts rate meeting under cloud of tariff uncertainty

The US Federal Reserve began a two-day discussion over interest rates Tuesday, with policymakers widely expected to pause again and wait for clarity on the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariff rollout.

French lawmakers want Dreyfus promoted 130 years after scandal

A group of French members of parliament said Tuesday they wanted Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish French army captain wrongly convicted for treason in 1894, to be awarded the rank of brigadier general.

Tesla sales fall again in Germany as drivers steer clear of Musk

Tesla sales nosedived again in Germany last month even as electric vehicle sales rose strongly, data showed Tuesday, as German drivers voted with their wallets against billionaire owner Elon Musk.

Blow for Germany's Merz as he loses first-round vote for chancellor

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz suffered a serious blow on Tuesday when he failed to win a parliamentary majority in the first round of voting on him becoming the next chancellor.

Food delivery app DoorDash agrees to buy peer Deliveroo

US food delivery app DoorDash has agreed to buy UK-based rival Deliveroo for £2.9 billion ($3.9 billion) in a deal that will expand its global reach.

Ukraine fires drones on Moscow days before Red Square parade

A barrage of Ukrainian drones forced Russian airports, including in Moscow, to restrict flights on Tuesday -- three days before the Kremlin will hold its grand military parade on Red Square to mark the defeat of the Nazis.

DoorDash agrees £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo

US delivery service DoorDash has agreed to take over UK peer Deliveroo in a deal worth £2.9 billion ($3.9 billion), according to a joint statement on Tuesday.

Dollar recovers some losses, stocks mixed as traders eye tariff deals

The dollar rose in Asia on Tuesday fuelled by hopes for trade deals to avert Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, while equities were mixed as investors await the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision.

Drone strikes rock Port Sudan in third day of attacks

Drones struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan on Tuesday, officials said, the third straight day the Sudanese army-aligned government's seat of power has come under attack.

US President Trump and Canada's Carney set for high-stakes meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Donald Trump on Tuesday for the first time since he won reelection on a pledge to stand up to the US president's tariffs and threats to annex the United States' northern neighbor.

Philips turns in a profit but China, tariffs weigh

Dutch medical device maker Philips reported a net profit for the first time in three quarters Tuesday despite weak sales in China but warned of "intensified" uncertainties due to tariffs.

India's woman fighter pilot trailblazer eyes space

The excited little girl who first touched a plane two decades ago is now flying high as the face of India's fast-modernising military and its only woman Rafale fighter pilot.

French Resistance members reunited 80 years after end of WWII

Renee Guette, 98, laughed as she looked at her computer screen in Texas. On the other end of the video call was 97-year-old Andree Dupont, living in France.

Michael DeMayo: Charlotte's Champion for Justice and Youth Empowerment

Celebrated Personal Injury Attorney Recognized as Leader in Law

Tecogen Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Q1 2025 Results

BILLERICA, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Tecogen Inc. (NYSE American:TGEN) will release Q1 2025 financial results on Monday, May 12th after close of market. The earnings press release and supplemental earnings presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.Tecogen.com in the "Investor Relations" section under "Financial Results." Members of Tecogen's senior management will hold a conference call and webcast on May 13th at 9:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss the Company's financial performance for Q1 2025.

Gladstone Capital Corporation Reports Financial Results for its Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) (the "Company") today announced earnings for its second quarter ended March 31, 2025. Please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the Investors section of the Company's website at www.GladstoneCapital.com.

Francis Injury Firm Rebrands as Francis Injury: Car & Truck Accident Lawyers and Opens New Fort Worth Office to Meet Growing Demand

FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Personal injury attorney Michael Francis, a recognized leader in car and truck accident litigation, has announced a strategic rebrand of his law firm from Francis Injury Firm to Francis Injury: Car & Truck Accident Lawyers. The name change marks a renewed commitment to serving accident victims with a laser focus on auto-related personal injury claims. Along with the rebrand, the firm has opened a new office in the heart of Fort Worth's legal and business district at: 640 Taylor St, Suite 1200B, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

New Amazon Bestseller "FULLY EXPRESSED" is Helping Women Rewrite the Rules

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / What happens when a woman stops contorting herself to fit someone else's mold, and decides to tell the truth instead?

VirExit Technologies Initiates Strategic Leadership Transition and Internal Corporate Realignment

Aggressive Metropolitan Launch to Drive Rapid Market Penetration, Accelerate Growth, and Deliver Investor Updates

ECM Unveils High-Torque, Ultra-Compact Servo Motor with Integrated Harmonic Drive Ahead of Automate 2025

ECM's new servo motor delivers 18.8Nm of torque from just 0.57kg-achieving an exceptional torque-to-weight ratio in an ultra-compact footprint.

Patriot Payroll Named "Best Customer Support," "Best Value," and More by Gartner Digital Markets

Review platforms Software Advice, Capterra, and GetApp-all owned by Gartner Digital Markets-have recognized Patriot Software as one of the highest-rated payroll systems, based on user reviews.

GPOPlus+ Engages Strategic Innovations to Launch Next-Gen IR Program for Shareholder Engagement

New Initiative Signals GPOX's Scalable Growth and Commitment to Shareholder Transparency.

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