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Welsh rugby league 'giant' Boston dies, aged 92

Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.

Curling attracts curious Romans under Colosseum's shadow

Winter Olympic sport curling has found itself an unusual setting, under the hot sun in front of the Colosseum in Rome.

MEXC Kicks Off MOVE Carnival With 0-Fee Trading and 1M USDT in Rewards

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has kicked off MOVE Carnival. This month-long campaign combines zero-fee trading with a range of reward opportunities, backed by a total prize pool of 1M USDT. The campaign runs from August 24 to September 23, 2026, 10:00 (UTC), and is open to both new and existing users on the MEXC platform.

Son of Luxottica founder quits after succession row

The son of the founder of Italy's Luxottica is set to leave the world's leading eyewear group EssilorLuxottica, a spokesperson said Tuesday, against a backdrop of tensions surrounding the family holding.

Welsh rugby league great Boston dies, aged 92

Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.

IntellectEU Introduces Catalyst Core

IntellectEU has introduced Catalyst Core, a lightweight foundation for tailored financial messaging and integration solutions.

German GDP growth revised upwards, defying Iran war turmoil

German growth rose faster than previously estimated in the second quarter thanks to strong exports, official data showed Tuesday, as Europe's biggest economy defied the turmoil unleashed by the Iran war.

Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strike

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike.

STARTRADER Adds 30 U.S. Stock and ETF CFDs as 2026 Product Expansion Accelerates

24 August 2026 launch expands access to quantum computing, cybersecurity, space, nuclear energy, AI and robotics.

Malian songbird keeps age-old sounds alive at 88

At the age of 88, barefoot and cinched into a belt of cowrie shells, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still sweeps across the stage with infectious energy, dazzling wide-eyed fans with the rhythms of a bygone Mali.

Namibia paves way for phosphate mining in the Atlantic Ocean

Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project that paves the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral, despite opposition from green groups and the fishing industry.

Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close allies spiral into a trade war.

Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded

Six months since the start of the Middle East war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed, with thousands of sailors still stranded in the Gulf and commodity carrier traffic way below its normal level.

Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strikes

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike.

Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat

Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans.

The Adecco Group Appoints Britta Kroupa to Lead LHH Recruitment Solutions North America

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2026 / The Adecco Group, the leading global talent and technology services company, today announced that Britta Kroupa has been appointed to lead LHH Recruitment Solutions North America.

Magnifi Financial Ranked No. 1 for Commercial Lending Growth in the Twin Cities

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal ranks Magnifi fastest-growing credit union for commercial lending

First Breach Completes First Flight of Drone Prototype and Advances American-Made Manufacturing Through Hellbender Agreement

First Breach completes first flight of proprietary drone prototype, with large scale production scaling expected to begin in Q2 2027.Targeting production of more than 2,500 drones per week, supported by advanced robotics, computer vision, and expanded manufacturing capacity.

SMX's Plastic Cycle Token is the Most Effective Tool in Times of War

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2026 / As the economics of virgin, oil-derived plastic and recycled materials move toward parity, the SMX Plastic Cycle Token (PCT) has become the most powerful tool for manufacturers navigating a fundamental reset in the economics of plastic-a convergence accelerated by the war in the Gulf, pressure on global supply lines, the lingering aftereffects of COVID-19 and continued volatility in energy and commodity markets. Recycled material is no longer competing with virgin plastic solely on sustainability credentials; it is increasingly competing on price, forcing manufacturers to confront a new reality: what was once an environmental objective is becoming an economic imperative. In that environment, the ability to identify, verify, track and ultimately monetize recycled material becomes just as important as the material itself. The PCT creates a digital record of a physical material and the events that occur throughout its lifecycle, while providing the foundation for a credit system in which verified material movements and lifecycle events can be translated into measurable, trackable economic value. And as the digital-asset economy evolves beyond Bitcoin and non-fungible tokens toward assets that are more stable, measurable and understandable, the PCT offers a fundamentally different proposition: a digital asset anchored to something real, identifiable and economically useful in the physical world.

Replays from RedChip's "Beyond the Index: The Next Generation of ETF Investing" Virtual Investor Conference Now Available

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Beyond the Index: The Next Generation of ETF Investing virtual investor conference, held August 19, 2026, are now available.

Imprint Secures $2 Billion in New Debt Funding as Institutional Demand Grows

Company adds $1.5 billion of incremental warehouse capacity and prices second AAA-rated ABS transaction, nearly 5x covered

Despair and anger erupt after deadly Guinea landfill collapse

Rescuers using giant excavators searched for victims of a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea on Monday in torrential rain, after residents said they had warned of the precarious situation that has now wiped out multiple members of various families.

Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro ($7 billion) Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one likely to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said.

WeGolden Receives Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 Recognition from TrustFinance Awards

WeGolden has received the Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 recognition from the TrustFinance Performance Awards, highlighting its gold-focused trading environment, platform capabilities, and accessibility across supported Asian markets.

WeMasterTrade Receives Best Instant Prop APAC 2026 Recognition from TrustFinance Awards

WeMasterTrade has received the Best Instant Prop APAC 2026 recognition from the TrustFinance Performance Awards, highlighting its Instant Funding model, flexible prop trading structure, and accessibility across the Asia-Pacific region.

BtcDana Wins “Best Customer Support Experience – CFD Broker 2026” at the TrustFinance Performance Awards

The recognition highlights BtcDana’s round-the-clock assistance, structured support model, and accessible customer resources.

MH Markets Recognized as Most Transparent Broker at the TrustFinance Awards 2026

MH Markets has been recognized as Most Transparent Broker at the TrustFinance Performance Awards 2026, one of the recognition programs under TrustFinance Awards, acknowledging the company's commitment to transparency, accessible client information, and responsible brokerage practices.

Stocks, oil slip ahead of US threat of economic war against Iran

Oil prices eased after strong gains last week while stock markets faltered on Monday as investors awaited details of a US plan to impose massive economic pressure on Iran to end the Middle East war.

Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat.

Oil falls ahead of US plan for economic war on Iran

Oil prices slipped after strong gains last week while stock markets faltered on Monday as investors awaited details of a US plan to impose massive economic pressure on Iran to end the Middle East war.

Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door handle safety

Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China with interior door handles that could hamper a person's ability to exit their vehicle in an emergency, Beijing's national market watchdog said.

IUX Launches New Education Webinar Series to Support Traders’ Financial Literacy

IUX Education has launched its IUX Education Webinar Series, a live online programme designed to help traders deepen their understanding of financial markets, stay connected with timely market discussions, and engage with experienced market analysts.

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