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Ghana rallies round traditional tunic after foreign mockery

Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven "fugu" smocks after President John Mahama's wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an online storm.

England rugby captain Itoje slams Ratcliffe's 'ridiculous' immigration comments

England rugby union captain Maro Itoje has labelled Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments about immigration as "ridiculous" and "wrong".

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Luster Raises $3 Million to Help Customer-Facing Teams Stop Preventable Mistakes Before They Impact Revenue

Co-led by High Alpha and Ivy Ventures, the round will accelerate product growth, workflow integrations, and hiring, as demand grows for predictive, AI-powered coaching solutions

WINDTRE Renews Multi-Year Agreement With MATRIXX Software to Power Monetization Through 2030

Renewed Partnership Supports WINDTRE's Commitment to Customer-Centric, Transparent and Differentiated Mobile Experiences

Servers, software and data: how the cloud powers the web

The outage that hit the world's leading cloud provider Amazon Web Services on Monday has highlighted global reliance on the technology, which offers businesses on-demand IT resources without heavy investment in expensive server farms.

Trump says Australia will get submarines as PM visits

US President Donald Trump said Australia would get coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines and signed a deal on rare earth minerals with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Monday.

Brazil greenlights oil drilling in sensitive Amazon region

Brazil's Petrobras said Monday it has permission to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, casting a shadow over the country's green ambitions as it prepares to host UN climate talks.

Stock markets climb as China-US trade fears ease

Stock markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from US President Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions.

US begins sending nuke workers home as shutdown drags

The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave Monday, US media reported, as the government shutdown dragged into a fourth week.

Trial opens in Klarna's $8.3-bn lawsuit against Google

A Swedish court began hearing arguments Monday in a lawsuit brought by Swedish price comparison site Pricerunner, owned by Klarna, against tech giant Google for over $8 billion for promoting its own shopping comparisons in search results.

Stock markets rise as China-US trade fears ease

Stock markets mostly rose Monday after conciliatory comments from US President Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions.

Amazon's cloud services hit by global outage

A global outage hit Amazon's cloud services on Monday, the subsidiary of the US tech giant said, disrupting many websites and services including Amazon Prime, Perplexity, Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat and Duolingo.

'People can breathe': hope for peace on Afghan-Pakistan border

After a week of violence, residents on the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan are hoping a new ceasefire deal will end the clashes and revive crucial cross-border trade.

Thyssenkrupp spins off warship unit to tap defence boom

Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the buzz around European defence firms as the continent rearms amid a growing Russian threat.

Kering shares jump on sale of beauty division to L'Oreal

The share price of Kering, the French luxury group that owns Gucci and other brands, jumped sharply Monday after it announced the $4.6-billion sale of its beauty products division to L'Oreal.

Stock markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease

Equity markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.

Bolivia's new president faces worst economic crisis in decades

Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz as president on Sunday, selecting the center-right senator and economist to address the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years.

China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand

China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.

Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease

Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.

Phony AI content stealing fan attention during baseball playoffs

Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia capitalizing on interest in the lead-up to the sport's World Series, an AFP investigation has found.

SMX Just Armed the New Cold War; This Time, the Battle Is Fought for Proof, Not Power

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / At Utah's White Mesa Mill, the smell of acid and ambition hangs in the air. Giant bags of monazite ore, each weighing more than a car, are stacked like silent weapons. Inside them sits the quiet fuel of the modern world, rare-earth elements that power everything from fighter jets and smartphones to wind turbines and electric cars.

Commonwealth M&A Facilitates Oxford Plumbing & Heating Acquisition by Sila Services

The Deal Marks Commonwealth M&A's Fifth Transaction in the Home Services Space

Thinking of Moving States to Avoid Tax Debt? Clear Start Tax Explains Why That Won't Work

Tax experts warn that relocating won't stop the IRS from collecting on unpaid taxes - and could even make matters worse.

Adapti, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Levelution Sports, Expanding NIL and Athlete Representation Capabilities

DALLAS, TX, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / Adapti, Inc. (OTCID:ADTI), a company developing AI technology to integrate sports and influencer management, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Levelution Sports, a premier NIL representation agency specializing in compliance, brand partnerships, and athlete development.

RedChip Companies Announces Sponsorship of the LD Micro Main Event XIX

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its sponsorship of the LD Micro Main Event XIX, taking place October 19-21, 2025, at the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.

LHH Releases 2026 Annual Salary Guide Report Amidst Changing Workforce Dynamics

86% of workers feel confident they can find a new job within six months, and 57% of workers globally are considering changing jobs. Business continuity now depends on talent adaptability, not just market performance.

Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire

Bangladeshi traders on Sunday assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the government opened an investigation into possible arson.

Ivory Coast 'returnees' rebuild lives at home

In the Ivory Coast town of Daloa, tales like Marie Godo's of dreams shattered overseas are common.

Border order: Geneva schools kick out Swiss kids living in France

Swiss families priced out of Geneva and forced to live just across the border in France are reeling from another blow: their children are now being elbowed out of Genevan schools.

Withering vines: California grape farmers abandon fields as local wine struggles

For more than a century, Lodi's grape growers have supplied the old wineries that make this Californian city famous. But rocketing costs, falling demand and competition from imports mean some are now abandoning their vineyards.

Historical Adventure Series ‘Adventures in Time' Inspires Young Readers to Explore the Past

Hartgraves & the Adventure in Time!

Pope Leo visits 'school of peace' sailing the Mediterranean

Arm in arm, young people of different faiths perform the dabke, an Arabic folk dance, in the Italian port of Ostia, elated by a visit from Pope Leo XIV.

Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin

A commercial passenger flight operated by Air China was safely diverted to Shanghai on Saturday after a battery stowed in a passenger's carry-on luggage caught fire, the airline said.

Anti-Trump protesters fire arrows at Colombian police, injuring four

Four police officers in Colombia's capital were injured Friday after protesters outside the US embassy fired arrows and explosives during a rally against President Donald Trump's policies, officials said.

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