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DR Congo fishermen resort to trawling plastic waste

The mighty Congo River feeds millions of people along its course through the vast Democratic Republic of Congo but fishermen near the capital now find more plastic than fish in their nets.

Union calls strike at South Korea chip giant Samsung Electronics

A planned strike at South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics will go ahead from Thursday, its union said, after talks on bonus payouts collapsed, raising concerns over a disruption to the country's key semiconductor industry.

Union calls strike at S. Korea chip giant Samsung Electronics

The labour union at South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it would launch a planned strike after talks over bonus payouts collapsed.

Asia stocks slide on inflation fears as yields surge

Asian markets fell Wednesday as surging bond yields and stubborn inflation concerns knocked an investor confidence already shaken by US President Donald Trump's renewed threats of striking Iran.

Under Trump pressure, EU agrees to implement US trade pact

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4.

Consumer Direct Windows and Doors celebrates 12th Consumer Choice Award recognition

BRAMPTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Consumer Direct Windows and Doors has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Windows & Doors category for the Greater Toronto Area. This marks the company's twelfth Consumer Choice Award win, reflecting its consistent commitment to professionalism, craftsmanship, and customer trust.

Cal-Alta Auto Glass Recognized for Trusted Service and Safety-Focused Workmanship with 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Cal-Alta Auto Glass has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Automobile Windshields category. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to safety, quality, and delivering reliable service to drivers across the Calgary region.

FCP Dermatology Recognized for Redefining Modern Dermatology with 2026 Consumer Choice Award

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that FCP Dermatology has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Dermatologist category. This recognition reflects the clinic's reputation for precision, professionalism, and delivering consistently high-quality patient outcomes.

SE Telecommunications Ltd Recognized for Innovation and Reliability With 2026 Consumer Choice Award

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that SE Telecommunications Ltd has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Telephone Systems Sales and Service category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the company's leadership in cloud communications, commitment to innovation, and reputation for delivering reliable, business-focused technology solutions.

DEL Property Management Inc. Recognized for Leadership in Condominium Management with 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the GTA

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that DEL Property Management Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Property Management category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the company's longstanding reputation for excellence, scale, and consistent service across the condominium management sector.

Zoroast The Fireplace Store recognized for excellence in fireplace sales and services with 2026 Consumer Choice Award in York Region

VAUGHAN, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Zoroast the Fireplace Store has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Fireplace Sales and Services category for York Region. This recognition reflects the company's reputation for quality, expertise, and consistent customer satisfaction.

Cloverhill Gardening Landscaping Recognized for Comprehensive Landscaping Services with 2026 Consumer Choice Award

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Cloverhill Gardening Landscaping has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Landscape Contractors category for Toronto Central. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to quality service, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Sunnyside Window & Eaves Cleaning Recognized for Full-Service Exterior Maintenance with 2026 Consumer Choice Award

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Sunnyside Window & Eaves Cleaning has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Window Cleaning category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to quality service, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Perform[cb] Appoints Yuriy Boykiv, Executive Chairman, as Company Expands Predictive Outcome Engine

A builder and operator with 20+ years scaling high-growth businesses at the intersection of e-commerce, digital marketing, and technology joins Perform[cb] as the company accelerates its data-first approach to outcome-based marketing.

International Citizens Insurance Warns Summer Travelers to Review Coverage Amid Rising Global Travel Disruptions

Cruise ship illness outbreaks and geopolitical instability highlight growing need for comprehensive travel, medical and evacuation coverage

Announcing the 2026 Central Alberta Consumer Choice Award Winners

RED DEER, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2026 award recipients in the Central Alberta region. 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 2026 Central Alberta Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Humilis Investment Strategies Announces Launch of the Humilis US Focused Opportunities ETF

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Humilis Investment Strategies is pleased to announce the launch of the Humilis US Focused Opportunities ETF, an actively managed equity ETF designed to provide investors with long-term capital growth through a focused portfolio of high-quality U.S. companies.

US enforces law to crack down on sexual deepfakes

The United States on Tuesday began enforcing a law requiring tech platforms to remove sexual deepfakes and other non-consensual intimate imagery, but experts warned of shortcomings and raised online censorship concerns.

New York art auctions roar back with blockbuster sales

With record prices for Jackson Pollock, Constantin Brancusi and Mark Rothko, New York's spring auctions are soaring, confirming a trend that began in late 2025: blockbuster sales are back.

Under Trump pressure, EU seeks deal to end trade standoff

The EU headed into late-night talks Tuesday seeking a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the United States -- with an impatient President Donald Trump threatening steep new tariffs unless it is done by July 4.

Airbus seeks to cut peripheral expenses due to Mideast war

European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence following the Middle East war, according to a document seen by AFP.

Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Oil prices eased Tuesday but remained above $100 a barrel while stocks wavered as investors tracked a potential deal between the US and Iran to end a war that has sent energy prices soaring.

France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'

France's finance minister acknowledged Tuesday that two days of talks among leading global economies were "sometimes difficult", even as the group agreed a statement committing to multilateral cooperation in combatting growing economic risks.

Stocks rise, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential deal between the US and Iran to end a war that has sent energy prices soaring.

Germany starts sale of bailed-out energy firm Uniper

Germany had started the process to sell most of its stake in energy giant Uniper, the government said Tuesday, more than three years after nationalising the company following its near collapse amid the Ukraine war.

Germany starts sales process for bailed-out energy firm Uniper

Germany had started the process to sell most of its stake in energy giant Uniper, the government said Tuesday, more than three years after nationalising the company following its near collapse amid the Ukraine war.

Tech stocks retreat, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Asian markets wavered Tuesday, with tech stocks leading losses as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential US-Iran deal.

Stellantis joins race to build mini-EVs for Europe

Stellantis, owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands, announced Tuesday that it would start building smaller, low-cost electric cars for the European market, where demand for clean-energy vehicles has fallen short of automakers' hopes.

Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter

Japanese economic growth surpassed expectations at the start of 2026, official data showed on Tuesday, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is mulling an extra budget as concerns grow over inflation due to the Middle East war.

China market for Nvidia AI chips to open 'over time': Huang

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang expects China to eventually open its market to high-end US chips that can train and run artificial intelligence systems.

Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk.

Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' city

Every Sunday, percussionists, dancers and everyday residents of the US capital gather in a Washington park for a drum circle -- a decades-old tradition that historically celebrated Black liberation.

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