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Fossil energy 'significant' driver of climate-fuelled heatwaves: study

Fossil fuel and cement producers have contributed "significantly" to the growing number and intensity of climate-change-driven heatwaves, according to a study published on Wednesday in Nature.

Software company Oracle shares surge more than 35% on huge AI deals

Oracle shares surged more than 35 percent in early trading Wednesday after the software giant projected massive revenue growth based on contracts tied to artificial intelligence.

US Senate panel advances nomination of Trump's Fed governor pick

A US Senate committee on Wednesday advanced the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve board, despite concerns that he might not resign from the White House even if confirmed.

Belgium seeks US help in drug trafficking fight

Belgium's prime minister appealed Wednesday for American help to counter transnational drug trafficking as he visited the port of Antwerp, a key smuggling hub into Europe, with US homeland security chief Kristi Noem.

Stock markets strike records despite geopolitical unrest

Global stock markets struck fresh record highs on Tuesday as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.

New French PM vows 'profound break' with past to exit crisis

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a "profound break" with the past on Wednesday as he faced the thorny task of trying to build a government with enough parliamentary support to avoid an early demise.

Zara owner Inditex shares soar as sales growth revives

Shares in Zara owner Inditex, the world's largest fashion retailer, soared on Wednesday as a positive start to the autumn season enthused investors and eclipsed slower-than-expected sales growth.

Stock markets rise amid geopolitical unrest

Global stock markets rose Wednesday, with some Asian indices reaching record heights, as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.

Three dead, three missing in attempts to cross Channel

Three people are believed to have been crushed to death and three others were missing in two separate incidents as migrants attempted to cross the English Channel, French officials said on Wednesday.

'Block everything': protests grip France as new PM starts job

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was set to take office on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in a show of grassroots opposition to President Emmanuel Macron, sparking clashes with police and dozens of arrests.

Von der Leyen urges EU to fight for place in 'hostile' world

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday urged Europe to assert its independence in a "hostile" world, as she condemned Russia's drone incursion in Poland and pushed for tougher action against Israel over Gaza.

'Block everything': France faces disruption as new PM starts job

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was to take office on Wednesday facing a day of protests disrupting transport, education and other services in a show of grassroots anger against President Emmanuel Macron.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 global jobs

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced Wednesday that it would cut 11 percent of its workforce, as the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy faces rising competition for its anti-obesity treatments.

Asian markets enjoy record day as new US jobs data fans rate cut hopes

Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday, with Tokyo and Seoul emulating a record day on Wall Street as fresh data pointing to a weakening US jobs market ramped up expectations for a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Trump jeered at Washington restaurant, called 'Hitler of our time'

Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant Tuesday, shouting "Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!"

EU chief to defend Trump trade deal in parliament

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will seek to defend her trade deal with Donald Trump in an address to the bloc's lawmakers Wednesday -- with many seething over an outcome they see as a surrender to Washington.

France set for disruption as new PM takes office

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday facing a day of protests that are expected to see transport, education and other services suffer disruptions in a show of grassroots anger against President Emmanuel Macron.

Asian markets rally as new US jobs data fans rate cut hopes

Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday following a record day across Wall Street as fresh data pointing to a weakening US jobs market ramped up expectations for a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Gladstone Commercial Executes 10-Year Lease Extension at Industrial Property in Chalfont, PA

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") announced that it has executed a 10-year, 1-month lease extension with JBT Marel Corporation ("JBT Marel") at its 67,200 square foot industrial building in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. JBT Marel is the successor entity following the recently closed acquisition of Marel hf. by John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT").

Monkey Island LNG Signs Major MOU For LNG Offtake With an International Oil Company (IOC); Advancing $Billions - U.S. Gulf Coast LNG Project

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Monkey Island LNG ("MILNG") announced today the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an investment-grade International Oil Company (IOC) for the offtake of up to 5.20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). MILNG is developing a 26 MTPA LNG export facility in two phases, with Phase 1 targeting 15.6 MTPA across three trains. This offtake agreement represents the output of MILNG's entire first LNG train in Phase 1.

The Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers (NACRO) Unveils Strategic Blueprint for Transforming Academic Corporate Relations

New landmark white paper outlines key best practices to help academic institutions foster sustainable, high-impact collaborations with industry partners

EON Resources Inc. Announces $45.5 million of Funding Closed with the Simultaneous Settlement of Seller Obligations and Retirement of Senior Debt

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / EON Resources Inc. (NYSE American:EONR) ("EON" or the "Company") is an independent upstream energy company with 20,000 leasehold acres in the Permian Basin. The fields have a total of 750 producing and injection wells producing over 1,000 barrels of oil per day. Today, the Company announced the successful closing of total funding of $45.5 million yesterday, September 9, 2025, through a combination of volumetric funding instrument ("VMA") and a farmout of the Company's San Andres rights across its leasehold to a subsidiary of Virtus Energy Partners, LLC ("Virtus").

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Advances European Strategy with Team Expansion and Dedicated Sidecar Vehicle

PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a global private equity firm specializing in corporate carve-outs and complex transactions, today announced key milestones in its European expansion. Less than a year after opening its Paris office and appointing Xavier Lambert as Head of Europe, the firm has built a high-caliber team with full execution capabilities. It has also expanded its presence across the region and raised a dedicated sidecar vehicle to support investments in new platforms throughout Europe.

SMX Creates the Immutable Proof System Where Verification Pays Cash Dividends (NASDAQ:SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / The history of economic growth is often told through waves of efficiency. The steam engine extracted more work from coal, electrification powered entire industries, and the microchip condensed computation into silicon. Each of these shifts delivered not just incremental improvement but an economy-wide dividend, where productivity gains fueled investment, competitiveness, and prosperity. Today, a new kind of efficiency is emerging, one rooted not in how fast we can consume but in how effectively we can reuse. It is the age of material efficiency, and SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is uniquely positioned and able to deliver it.

IRS to Flag Excessive Business Deductions in 2025 - Clear Start Tax Shares What Write-Offs Could Trigger an Audit

IRS enforcement priorities shift toward questionable write-offs, putting small business owners and self-employed taxpayers on notice in 2025.

Yanko Popovic Sidhu Honoured With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Personal Injury Lawyers in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Yanko Popovic Sidhu, a trusted leader in personal injury law, has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Lawyer - Personal Injury category for Southern Alberta. This recognition highlights the firm's long-standing reputation for trust, integrity, and results in representing victims of personal injury with dedication and compassion.

Calgary Integrative Medicine Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Naturopathic Medicine in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Calgary Integrative Medicine, a leading provider of holistic healthcare in the city, has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the naturopathic medicine category for Southern Alberta. This recognition marks the clinic's sixth consecutive year as a recipient, underscoring its commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.

Collision Clinic LTD Recognized with 2025-26 Consumer Choice Award for Automobile Body Shop in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, NL / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Collision Clinic LTD, a trusted leader in automotive collision repair, has been recognized with the 2025-26 Consumer Choice Award in the Automobile Body Shop category for St. John's. With a legacy spanning more than 45 years, the company has earned a reputation for quality repairs, ethical business practices, and exceptional customer service.

US stocks close at fresh records, digesting weak jobs data

US stock indices rocketed to fresh records as markets digested disappointing US jobs data, while political upheaval in France lifted the European country's borrowing rate.

Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin: US official

The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil -- if the EU takes similar moves -- to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday.

Apple's move to eSIM-only strengthens global trend

Apple's Tuesday announcement that the new iPhone 17 Air will only be available around the world without physical SIM cards marks a new advance for the virtual eSIM technology the firm has relied on in the US for years.

Macron names close ally Lecornu new PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.

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