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Fire rages at town hall in France's Limoges after protests: authorities

The town hall in the French city of Limoges was on fire on Saturday, authorities said, after a group attacked the building during unrest that broke out after cost-of-living protests.

Brazil's right embraces election betting odds amid polls skepticism

Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, may be banned in Brazil, but right-wing figures have embraced its election odds as an accurate litmus test of voter intent, amid distrust of opinion polls.

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US, China, EU: three paths to regulating AI

The United States, China and the European Union are taking different paths to govern artificial intelligence, as calls grow worldwide to rein in its most powerful systems.

OGRD Alliance Advances PLPC Multi-Asset Platform Following APHELAR Milestone, Expanding Licensing and Strategic Capital Frameworks

Microdomain Science connects differentiated assets across personalized immuno-oncology, acellular biotechnology, MedTech and precision nutrition as OGRD Alliance expands international market access, asset-specific licensing, commercialization and strategic-capital initiatives.

Made in America is back; SMX Has the Receipts

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 7, 2026 / SMX has redefined what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever.

ImageWorks Display Comes to NACS 2026 with Two New Products, 30 Years of Expertise, and a Simple Promise: Convenience Covered

Planniq Gondola and a reimagined Planniq Strong expand IWD's whole-store portfolio with flexible, retail-ready solutions for center store and beer cave environments.

Northwestern's Brus Brings Home Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week Honors for Week 5

Brus' interception and sack, among his team best 9 tackles, lifted the Wildcats past Penn State in first game in their new home stadium

85% of the C-Suite Say Their AI Tech Stacks Are Disconnected

Executives overwhelmingly recognize the business value of integrating their AI initiatives, but most enterprises fall short, according to new research from WSJ Intelligence and Code and Theory.

No Visa Required: SMX Passport Moves Physical Assets into the Digital Economy

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 7, 2026 / SMX built its Digital Material Passport Platform to give physical materials something they historically lacked: an identity that can survive every stage of their economic life. Now, as war, oil volatility, inflation and persistent supply-chain pressure redraw the economics of manufacturing, that digital passport is becoming increasingly important to a market where knowing what a material is, where it came from and what happened to it can directly affect what it is worth.

GPOPlus+ (OTCQB: GPOX) CEO Brett H. Pojunis to Present at RebelCon 2026 in Las Vegas

Chairman and CEO to discuss AI-powered Direct Store Delivery, PRISM+, and the convenience-store market opportunity at Circa Resort & Casino on October 20, 2026.

Freedom Holding Corp. Named Among America's Greenest Companies 2026 by Newsweek

Recognition highlights the company's approach to environmental management, climate risk assessment and support for biodiversity and ecosystem restoration projects

Good Intentions Don't Count; Measured Plastic Does

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 7, 2026 / The economics of plastic have turned recycling from an act of corporate responsibility into a financial imperative. SMX sits at the center of that shift, providing the authentication and traceability technology that allows recycled plastic to function as a trusted industrial material. With war, volatile oil prices, inflation, supply-chain pressures, higher diesel and transportation costs, tariffs and the threat of plastic taxes driving up the expense of virgin production, using recycled material is increasingly about protecting margins and controlling costs, not simply protecting the planet.

Quebec separatist win rattles Carney's unity push

Prime Minister Mark Carney insists "Canada strong" can defy threats from the United States, but his national unity message faced a new reality Tuesday after a separatist election victory in Quebec.

Danish reservists practice war games to respond to 'aggression'

Skulking at the edge of a forest, a company of Danish Home Guards hears a suspicious noise -- the attack they've been waiting for throughout their weekend of war games.

Paris Women's Fashion Week: the key trends

Paris Women's Fashion Week wraps up Tuesday after nine days of shows and celebrity sightings. AFP looks at some of the trends that will influence women’s wardrobes for the Spring-Summer season next year.

i-payout Introduces a New Approach to Payments, Closing the Beneficiary Information Gap

New payment delivery solution enables businesses to initiate payments with limited beneficiary information while giving recipients a secure, streamlined way to receive their funds.

New Generation of Crypto Miners Released by ASICID

ASICID Inc. has released its IDMINER Series, a new lineup of cryptocurrency mining systems designed for Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dogecoin mining.

Stocks climb as oil prices retreat

Stock markets firmed Tuesday while oil prices retreated on easing supply worries, helping to temper concerns about spikes to government borrowing costs.

Vstock Transfer Names Securities Industry Veteran Erica Goodstein General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Vstock Transfer today announced that Erica Goodstein, a veteran securities attorney with over 26 years of experience, has joined the firm as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Erica joins Vstock Transfer after more than a decade as Assistant General Counsel at Equiniti and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC where she served as a lead attorney supporting the company's legal and regulatory functions, advising executive leadership and the board on corporate strategy and risk management. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly 14 years as an attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, handling complex domestic and international commercial litigation and related matters spanning securities, intellectual property, bankruptcy, real estate, and corporate takeover disputes.

$10 Million and Counting: Hola Prime Hits Major Trader Payout Milestone

Hola Prime, the global proprietary trading firm known for its 1-Hour Payout model, today announced it has paid out more than $10 million to its funded traders. The milestone caps a period of rapid growth for the firm, which has built its reputation on speed, transparency and consistency in how traders get paid.

Four Indonesian seamen return home after Somali pirate ordeal

Four Indonesian seamen who were kidnapped and held hostage by Somali pirates aboard an oil tanker for more than five months arrived back home on Tuesday, an AFP reporter saw.

World Bank forecasts modest growth for Latin America, highlights climate risks

The World Bank on Tuesday forecast modest economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, warning that risks from high energy prices and the climate phenomenon El Nino could impact the region.

IMF warns cost-of-living shocks cause 'lasting deterioration' in affordability

The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that price increases for necessities like food and energy, fuelled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine, were more persistent than previously expected.

Alex Bodi își continuă expansiunea: planuri pentru deschiderea unui showroom ALIX LASERS la București

Omul de afaceri român Alex Bodi îmbină relațiile internaționale cu investiții concrete de mare anvergură, de ordinul milioanelor, și cu dezvoltarea unor noi domenii de activitate. La 19 septembrie 2026, Bodi a vizitat ALIX LASERS în Germania, unul dintre cei mai importanți producători mondiali de sisteme laser pentru tratamente estetice asistate de inteligență artificială, și a purtat cu directorul de operațiuni Dieter Eitner negocieri contractuale intense, aflate în etapa finală, privind deschiderea unui showroom la București chiar în cursul anului 2026. Proiectul ar putea marca o nouă etapă importantă în expansiunea lui Bodi în mai multe sectoare de activitate.

STARTRADER Adds 20 Stock and ETF CFDs to Its 24/7 Trading Range

Available from October 6, 2026, the 12 stocks and 8 ETFs extend STARTRADER's round-the-clock access across South Korea, Hong Kong and the US.

7-Eleven exits India amid mounting competition

All 7-Eleven convenience stores in India shut down in September, according to its Japanese parent company on Tuesday, as media reported the retail giant struggled to compete with local rivals.

German factory orders plunge as recovery still fragile

German factory orders fell faster than expected in August, official data showed Tuesday, underscoring the fragility of a recovery in Europe's biggest economy.

South Korea warns of possible AI use in banking hacks

Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting South Korea's financial sector, the president said Tuesday, as police announced the launch of an investigation.

KVB Accelerates Middle East Footprint with Strategic MENA Regional Expansion

KVB, a global financial service platform provider, is expanding its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as part of its broader global development strategy. The company is strengthening its regional capabilities and establishing deeper connections across the market as it responds to developments in the region’s financial services landscape.

Myanmar leader to visit Malaysia after migrant returns begin

Myanmar's coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing will visit Malaysia "in the next few days", Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday, after Kuala Lumpur launched a plan to return thousands of Myanmar migrants.

Australia's opposition vows 'largest cut to immigration' in country's history

Australia's conservative opposition vowed on Tuesday to implement the "largest cut to immigration" in the country's history if it takes power.

Yemen's Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

Iran-backed Houthis said Monday they had struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast.

Changer+ Launches Stablecoin-First Self-Custodial Wallet to Make Stablecoins Easier to Use

Multi-chain stablecoin wallet combines simpler transfers, flexible gas-fee options, security features, and practical use cases with one ambition: to become the world’s easiest stablecoin wallet.

If It Glitters, is it Gold? SMX has the proof

An uncertain economy drives investors to physical assets, with gold leading the charge

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