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Kenyan farmers turn to bugs as organic demand grows

Kenyan farmer George Muturi says the stinky wooden shack teeming with redworms has helped rescue his land from the soil degradation caused by chemical fertilisers.

'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory

Every morning Harka Man Gharti slices into the blue water of a swimming pool in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, chasing a dream that stretches far beyond its 25 metres.

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SMX and the New Age of Parity: Why Certified Recycling May Become the Infrastructure Modern Life Now Requires

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 16, 2026 / The world built modern life on plastic.

Drake drops three albums at once

Canadian rapper Drake has dropped a new album, with two more surprise companion albums to boot -- a whopping 43 tracks that stretch over nearly two and a half hours.

Boeing confirms China commitment to buy 200 aircraft

Aerospace giant Boeing on Friday confirmed that China had committed to purchasing 200 aircraft during a visit to Beijing by US President Donald Trump -- a deal that could ultimately balloon with orders for 750 additional planes.

Bolivia unrest continues despite government deal with miners

The Bolivian government struck a deal with protesting miners on Friday, but was still grappling with blockades and demonstrations by other workers across La Paz.

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case

A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to reach a verdict on allegations he sexually assaulted actor Jessica Mann, prosecutors said.

Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leader of Canada's oil‑rich Alberta province took a major step Friday toward building an oil pipeline that could substantially increase crude exports to Asia.

Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in

Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation.

Bolivia government says deal reached with protesting miners

The Bolivian government said Friday it had struck a deal with thousands of protesting miners who had clashed with police the previous day in La Paz.

French-German tank maker KNDS to push ahead with IPO

KNDS said Friday that it planned to push ahead with plans for a public offering of its shares, despite reports Berlin is seeking a delay as it weighs taking a stake in the tank and weapons maker.

Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears

Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday as talks between the United States and China failed to deliver progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting worries of persistent inflation pressures that could derail economic growth.

Energy-hungry German industries in decline since Ukraine war: data

Germany's energy-hungry industries have suffered sharp falls in output since the start of the Ukraine war, data showed Friday, with little hope of an imminent rebound.

Zimbabwe tobacco hits new highs under smallholder contracts

Rows of green tobacco plants stretched towards the bush in a vast field of a crop that has rebounded to record levels in Zimbabwe, driven largely by smallholders contracted to Chinese firms.

India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies

India's state-run oil companies raised petrol and diesel prices by more than three percent on Friday as disruption to energy supplies due to the Iran war mounts pressure on the economy.

Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a five-nation tour on Friday, heading to the United Arab Emirates before Europe, overshadowed by energy and supply-chain worries due to the Iran war.

Markets wait on Trump-Xi summit, Seoul hits record

Oil inched higher and Asian markets traded in a narrow range Friday as investors awaited tangible results from US President Donald Trump's talks in Beijing, while an AI stock boom boosted Seoul to a new record.

Egypt farmers hit by Iran war price surge

Egyptian smallholders have seen their lives upended by the war in Iran, with soaring fertiliser and energy prices forcing many to lay off workers and reduce the amount of land they farm.

LVMH sells Marc Jacobs to WHP Global, which will form partnership with G-III

French luxury giant LVMH will sell its Marc Jacobs brand to US brand firm WHP Global, the two companies said Thursday.

HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings S.A. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Focus on security of supply to address Middle East crisis impact - Adjusted EBITDA at €293m on Refining business performance and full consolidation of Enerwave

TGI Solar Power Group and NetBrands Corp. Forge a Collaborative Partnership to Expand AI Compute Infrastructure Globally

Agreement to Combine Modular AI Compute, Energy-Integrated Infrastructure, and Revenue-Sharing Model Expected to Be Valued at $25 Million

Join Nova Minerals' Exclusive Investor Webinar on May 21

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar on May 21, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET with Nova Minerals Limited (Nasdaq:NVA).

Avalon Advanced Materials and Virax Biolabs Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (OTCQB:AVLNF)(TSX:AVL) and Virax Biolabs Group Limited (Nasdaq:VRAX) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV, this Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

SMX and the (New) Age of Parity: Certified Recycling is Becoming the Only Way to Maintain Modern Life

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2026 / Plastic is no longer just another commodity. Since the middle of the 20th century it has been the material that secures the basic life conditions of billions of people and related to life expectancy.

IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program Gets Major Update in 2026 - Clear Start Tax Explains How New Penalty Rules Affect Taxpayers With Unreported Income

Proposed changes replace the 75% civil fraud penalty with 20% accuracy penalties over six years - creating a potential window for taxpayers who come forward now.

CIA director visits Cuba as island runs out of oil

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, the communist government said, as the island endures record energy shortages.

US tariffs, cyberattack drive Jaguar Land Rover into loss

US import tariffs and a debilitating cyberattack pushed Jaguar Land Rover into an annual loss, figures published Thursday showed, although the luxury British automaker's performance improved in the last quarter.

IMF sees risks to global growth forecast over sustained Iran war

The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that continuing disruptions due to the Iran war meant its global economic outlook was moving towards an "adverse" scenario, with growth pared down and greater risks to inflation.

China's Weichai wins battle for Ferretti yacht maker

Chinese group Weichai on Thursday took control of the world's top yacht maker, Ferretti, after a takeover battle with a Czech shareholder that had appealed to the Italian government.

Honda suspends plans for new electric vehicle plant in Canada

Japanese auto giant Honda said Thursday its plans to build a multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle plant in Canada have been "indefinitely suspended," marking another blow to the country's tariff-hit auto sector.

Sniffer dogs police Cannes' cocaine-fuelled party scene

The mayor of Cannes has ordered a drugs crackdown as Hollywood stars and film industry executives flock to party and do deals in the French Riviera resort.

Tech stocks rally rolls on as US-China talks underway

European and US stock markets climbed Thursday as a tech-fuelled rally rolled on even as the United States and China were locked in talks in Beijing, accompanied by key US business leaders hoping for deals.

Stocks diverge tracking tech, US-China talks

European and Asian stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors weighed high-stakes talks between the United States and China and optimism over artificial intelligence.

Stars flying into Cannes in private jets 'obscene', say ex-pilots

Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year.

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