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Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada breakup

Canada's province of Alberta votes Monday on whether to hold a binding referendum on splitting from the country, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning a separatist win would trigger crippling uncertainty during a crisis in US relations.

Putin, Xi and Trump could meet at APEC summit: Kremlin

The Russian, Chinese and US presidents, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, could potentially meet at an upcoming Asia-Pacific summit in China, the Kremlin said on Monday.

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The Epique Era Crosses Borders: Epique Announces Expansion into Mexico

Epique Appoints Cross-Border Luminary Susan McKenna as Country Broker

DNC.Com and Pure CallerID Join Forces as Sonera, Bringing Compliance and Deliverability to Outbound Calling and Messaging in the AI Era

New company combines two decades of compliance data with caller identity and delivery technology, with an AI roadmap built for the next era of outbound engagement; Mark Mitchell joins as Chief Executive Officer.

Who Does the Best Botox in Kirkland and Bellevue, Washington?

The Best Botox in Bellevue and Kirkland, Washington, is at NW Face

US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of teenage girl

American singer D4vd will stand trial on charges of killing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl who prosecutors say threatened to reveal their illegal sexual relationship, a judge ordered Monday.

IMF boss hails 'much sounder' Argentine economy under Milei

International Monetary Fund director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday hailed Argentina's improved economic standing since ultraliberal President Javier Milei took power in 2023.

Spain wildfire burns campsite to ash, leaving tears and despair

Magaly Vargas sobbed as she stared down at the square of grey ash where her caravan once stood.

Renault to face criminal trial in France over dieselgate

Renault will face a criminal trial in France on aggravated fraud charges over accusations that devices in its diesel cars were designed to cheat clean air laws, the public prosecutor's office told AFP.

LVMH says growth accelerates in second quarter

LVMH, the world's top luxury group, said Monday that sales growth accelerated in the second quarter as it beat analyst expectations with stable net profit in the first half of the year.

German govt vows to toughen laws after jihadist attack on Pride event

The German government on Monday pledged tougher security laws following a deadly vehicle and machete attack blamed on a known jihadist militant near Berlin's Pride parade.

UK funeral director faces jail over bodies left 'on racks'

A British funeral director faced prison Monday over a scandal that saw bodies left "stored on racks" and uncremated while relatives were handed other people's ashes, sparking calls for better regulation of the industry.

German authorities criticised after Pride attack

German authorities came in for criticism Monday for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack on the weekend near Berlin's Pride parade, with the far-right AfD also demanding tougher action against Islamists.

German sports carmaker Porsche to cut 5,000 jobs by 2035

German luxury sports carmaker Porsche, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, said Monday it would cut 5,000 jobs by 2035 as part of a strategic realignment to boost competitiveness.

Spain races to contain blazes before new heatwave

Spain has two crucial days in front of it to bring wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on citizens to "exercise extreme caution" ahead of a new heatwave.

Oil prices slump as US and Iran pause strikes

Global stock markets rallied and oil prices tumbled Monday as the United States and Iran paused tit-for-tat strikes, at the start of a week packed with corporate earnings and central bank decisions.

Zelensky in UK for first meeting with Burnham

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain on Monday to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who used his first bilateral with a foreign leader to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.

AstraZeneca profit rises on strong cancer drug sales

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Monday said net profit rose in the second quarter, driven once again by strong growth in sales of its cancer drugs.

Oil prices sink as US and Iran pause strikes

Global stock markets rallied and oil prices tumbled Monday as the United States and Iran paused tit-for-tat strikes, at the start of a week packed with corporate earnings and central bank decisions.

Philippines' Marcos says 'perhaps time to revisit nuclear energy'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, who declared a national energy emergency this year, said Monday that nuclear power might hold answers for a country paying the highest electricity prices in the region.

France forest fire wanes ahead of new heatwave

Firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled Monday to contain a wildfire in southwest France before a new spike in temperatures, with slightly less active fire fronts than the previous day.

Far-right Australian politician loses appeal in racism case

A popular far-right Australian politician failed on Monday to overturn a racial vilification finding that was handed down after she told a Muslim senator to go back to Pakistan.

Indonesia bank chief quits, adding uncertainty to struggling economy

Indonesia's central bank governor has resigned early, the government said Monday, deepening uncertainty as the country grapples with a weakening currency and other economic woes brought on by the Middle East war.

Vita Hydrokultur Opens £1.5m Series A Round to Scale Plant-Grown Skincare Ingredients

Vita Hydrokultur Group Ltd (VHK), the biotechnology manufacturing platform that develops and manufactures high-value, plant-derived bioactive proteins and botanical active ingredients, has announced the opening of a £1.5m Series A funding round to accelerate commercial scale-up and bring its plant-expressed ingredients to the global beauty and wellness industry.

Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars 500% on debut as AI fuels shortages

China's leading memory chipmaker CXMT became the most valuable company in the mainland after soaring more than 500 percent on its market debut Monday, underscoring how AI demand is boosting the semiconductor sector.

Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars more than 500% on debut

China's leading memory chipmaker CXMT became the most valuable company in the mainland after soaring 500 percent on its market debut Monday, underscoring the impact of AI-driven demand on the semiconductor sector.

Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes

Oil prices tumbled Monday as a pause in tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran boosted hopes for a return to their ceasefire and negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Indonesia central bank chief steps down early: govt

Indonesia's central bank governor has resigned early as the country battles a weakening currency and other economic woes sparked by the Middle East war, the government said Monday.

New AI tools let readers talk to books

Imagine a world where you could ask a book a question as you read it.

Stagwell (STGW) to Acquire QStrauss Consulting to Expand Code and Theory's Implementation of Adobe's Suite of Solutions

Colombia-Based Adobe Implementation Specialist Joins Stagwell's Code and Theory Network, Expanding the Network's Global Footprint and Deepening Its Bench of Adobe Experts

Praxis Names Ross Bowie Chief Executive Officer

Veteran Florida property insurance executive to lead the organization alongside founding President Jennifer Gravelle

Beyer Entertainment Announces Frenzy Fest LV: 20 Original Acts, Three Stages, One Night to Discover Tomorrow's Headliners

All ages welcome. One cause: expanding youth access to the arts through Positively Arts

Saybrus Partners' Moira Lowe Named Senior Vice President, Life & Annuity Field Operations for AmeriLife Wealth

Longtime leader to take on expanded platform-level role while continuing to lead Saybrus operations

One Spouse Owes the IRS? Clear Start Tax Explains How Injured Spouse Relief Protects the Other's Share of a Joint Refund

When a joint refund is seized to cover one spouse's separate debt, the other spouse may be able to reclaim their portion - but only by filing the right form.

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