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Greenland prepares next generation for mining future

At the Greenland School of Minerals and Petroleum, a dozen students in hi-viz vests and helmets are out for the day learning to operate bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators and other equipment.

Havana refinery fire under control as Cuba battles fuel shortages

A fire broke out Friday at a refinery at the port in Cuba's capital but was soon brought under control, authorities said, as the island nation stuggles under what amounts to a US oil blockade.

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Stocks turn lower ahead of key US inflation data

Stocks mostly fell on Monday as investors booked profits from a record-setting streak and looked for clues to the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate move.

Frenchman denies killing wife in case that captivated France

A French father of two went on trial Monday charged with the murder of his wife, denying he killed her in a case that captivated France since her disappearance at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in December 2020.

Spanish bank BBVA raises offer for rival Sabadell

Spanish banking giant BBVA raised its takeover offer for Sabadell on Monday as it seeks to lure its smaller rival's shareholders before the October 7 deadline to accept its hostile bid.

Nigerian women protest for reserved seats in parliament

Hundreds of women protested in the Nigerian capital Monday to push for a bill that would add women-only seats in the Senate and House of Representatives.

Stocks mixed ahead of week's key US inflation data

Stock markets fluctuated Monday as investors looked ahead to key US inflation data later in the week for clues on next interest-rate move by the Federal Reserve.

Experts question Albania's AI-generated minister

Last week, Albania announced that an AI-generated minister would take charge of a new public tenders portfolio.

New boss of Germany's crisis-hit railways vows 'new start'

The new chief of Germany's beleaguered rail network vowed Monday to make a new start, with the state-owned operator widely criticised for deteriorating services.

Markets mixed as traders take stock after Fed-fuelled rally

Stock markets fluctuated Monday as investors took a step back after last week's rally fuelled by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.

Climate goals and fossil fuel plans don't add up, experts say

Countries are still planning to increase production of fossil fuels to levels incompatible with global commitments on climate change, according to new research published on Monday.

Amazon faces US trial over alleged Prime subscription tricks

Amazon goes to trial on Monday in a US government lawsuit that accuses the e-commerce giant of using tricks to enroll millions of customers in its Prime subscription service and then making it nearly impossible to cancel.

Burkina's LGBTQ community fears 'witch hunt' after anti-gay law

Quentin, like others in Burkina Faso, fears a new anti-gay law will spark a "witch hunt" against the already at-risk LGBTQ community, which has been forced even further underground.

Asian markets mixed as traders take stock after Fed-fuelled rally

Asian markets fluctuated between gains and losses Monday as investors took a step back after last week's rally fuelled by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today announced that the Company's conference call to review its fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter and full year results, as well as its current operations, will be broadcast online live on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

After 30 Years, Are We Failing? COP 29 Asked the Question; SMX Provides the Answer

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / "After 30 years, the question is, are we failing? We must seize what may be our last opportunity." With that statement at COP 29 - the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference - Prime Minister Russell Dlamini of Eswatini gave voice to a reality the world can no longer ignore. The intent behind these gatherings is genuine. Leaders and negotiators arrive determined to chart a better course for humanity. But sincerity is not the same as success.

Bimergen Energy Engages RedChip Companies to Lead Investor Relations Efforts

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / RedChip Companies ("RedChip"), an international investor relations, media, and research firm, today announced that it has been engaged by Bimergen Energy Corporation [OTCQB:BESS], ("the Company" or "Bimergen"), a developer of utility-scale battery energy storage projects and an independent power provider, to lead its investor relations efforts.

The UN's COP 29 Climate Summit Showed the Challenge; SMX Shows the Solution (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / The world is drowning in conferences. COP 29, the latest UN Climate Change Summit, came and went like the 28 before it, filled with lofty promises, carefully crafted communiqués, and expenses that could fund an actual recycling plant. The headlines don't change. The applause doesn't change. Even the quotes have a ring of similarity. This year, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned: "We are in the midst of a climate crisis… humanity and the planet are hurtling towards catastrophe."

IRS Says Inherited Retirement Accounts Could Mean New Tax Bills - Clear Start Tax Warns Beneficiaries to Review Rules

Heirs facing stricter withdrawal deadlines may owe more to the IRS than expected.

Studio 12 Celebrates 7 Years of Recognition With 2025 Consumer Choice Award in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / Studio 12 has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Music School category for Saskatoon. This marks the studio's 7th consecutive recognition, celebrating its role as a leading provider of performing arts education for more than 16 years.

K & S Contracting Inc. Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Waterproofing and Foundation Repair in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / K & S Contracting Inc. has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Waterproofing and Foundation Repair category for Saskatoon. This award highlights the company's reputation for integrity, quality workmanship, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction across Saskatchewan.

Apprentices breathe new life into historic Savile Row

Beneath the old-world exterior of a tailor's on London's famed Savile Row, the workshop where the magic happens is more youthful than ever as aspiring coatmakers vie for competitive apprenticeships.

Warmer climate boosts north German vineyards, for now

The morning sun shines on lush vines as harvesters pick grapes. The hillside vineyard looks like it could be in Italy but lies near Berlin, where climate change has transformed winemaking.

White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity: W.House

A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.

Cyberattack hits European airports

Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow were Saturday hit by a cyberattack on checkin systems that caused cancellations and long delays for many passengers.

Novartis chief eyes ways to end higher US drug prices: media

Amid a threat of towering US tariffs, Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to enable Americans to pay less for their medicines, its chief said in an interview published Saturday.

Australia telco outage leaves three dead

The Australian government said Saturday that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services.

US stocks end at records again as Trump and Xi talk

Stock markets steadied and the dollar mostly rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Colombia slams 'excessive' US military buildup, warns against Venezuela intervention

Colombia on Friday blasted the United States' "excessive" military presence in the Caribbean as destabilizing for all Latin America, a sharp rebuke from one of Washington's oldest regional allies.

Porsche slows electric shift, prompting VW profit warning

German sports car maker Porsche said Friday that it would dramatically slow its shift to electric vehicles amid weak demand, prompting parent company Volkswagen to warn of a multibillion-euro hit.

Independence of central banks tested by Trump attacks on US Fed

For months, US President Donald Trump has been piling pressure on the Federal Reserve over delayed cuts to interest rates, casting the institution's independence into doubt.

Trump sees progress on TikTok, says will visit China

US President Donald Trump hailed Friday what he called progress with Chinese President Xi Jinping including on selling blockbuster app TikTok and said he would visit the Asian power, which offered a more cautious assessment of their talks.

Sweden offers $23 bn to finance nuclear power construction

Sweden's government said Friday it was ready to offer up to 220 billion kronor ($23.3 billion) in loans to utilities for the construction of new nuclear reactors as the Nordic country commits to developing more nuclear power.

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