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French PM set to fall after warning on 'life-threatening' debt

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was set to fall in a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, warning in a final speech that the country was facing a "life-threatening" crisis over its debt.

UN nuclear watchdog says hopes for inspections deal with Iran soon

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday that he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran on a full resumption of inspections of its sites in the "next few days", warning that "not much" time was left.

VW unveils affordable EVs to take on Chinese rivals

Europe's top car manufacturer Volkswagen on Monday presented a series of more affordable electric vehicles to take on fast-growing Chinese rivals as Germany's troubled auto sector seeks to turn around its fortunes.

Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani

The private funeral of fashion legend Giorgio Armani was set to take place Monday in a picturesque village near Piacenza, in the northern Italian region where the designer grew up.

Stocks rise tracking political upheaval, data

Global stock markets rose Monday as traders focused on political upheaval in France and Japan, in addition to mixed economic data.

Millions hit as London Underground train workers strike

Rush-hour commuters faced chaos Monday as staff on the London Underground train network staged a five-day strike, shutting stations and forcing people to work from home or use alternative modes of transport.

Germany's US exports hit four-year low as tariffs bite

German exports to the United States dropped in July to their lowest level since 2021, data showed Monday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs exact a heavy toll on Europe's biggest economy.

Ariana Grande wins top MTV Video Music Award

Ariana Grande won the MTV Video Music Awards' top honor on Sunday, taking home Video of the Year for "Brighter Days Ahead", which also claimed Best Pop Song at the ceremony near New York City.

Sweden's Sami fear for future amid rare earth mining plans

Sweden's indigenous Sami fear they will lose their livelihood and culture if plans go ahead to mine a large rare earths deposit located on their traditional reindeer grazing grounds in the far north.

Trump warns foreign companies after S.Korean workers detained

President Donald Trump on Sunday warned foreign companies to obey US law after immigration officials arrested some 475 individuals including South Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG battery plant being built in the southern state of Georgia.

Asian shares rise as Japan politics weigh on yen

Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen.

ECB set to hold rates steady with eye on France crisis

The European Central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week with inflation under control and US tariff tensions easing, even as France's political crisis presents a new headache.

Racing betting tax hike will bring 'communities to their knees': Gosden

British racing is holding a one-day strike next week for the first time in its history in a tax dispute with the government.

Gladstone Capital Corporation Announces Proposed Convertible Notes Offering

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) (the "Company") today announced the commencement of a registered public offering of $110 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes due 2030 (the "Notes"). In addition, the Company expects to grant the underwriter of the Notes an option to purchase up to an additional $16.5 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

Why Neutrinovoltaics Qualify as a Trillion-Euro Jump

Most technologies walk. A few run. Only rarely does one leap. The wheel allowed humans to move loads once thought impossible. The printing press turned literacy into a mass phenomenon. The internet compressed the globe into a single, searchable network. ...

RelyEZ to Showcase Grid-Forming Energy Storage and Immersive Liquid-Cooling Battery, and RWA-Ready Systems at RE+ 2025

"Redefining Energy Storage as a Core Asset"

SMX Lands Partnership with Singapore's A*STAR to Make Proof a Tradeable Currency (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Proof has always been the foundation of markets. Money moves on trust, contracts rely on evidence, and supply chains run on verified records. What plastics have lacked is that same currency of proof. That changes now. Through SMX's (NASDAQ:SMX) partnership with Singapore's A*STAR, the world's first national plastics passport is being built.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation (HKHC) Upgrades to Trade on OTCQX(R) Best Market

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation (OTCQX:HKHC), the holding company for Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, announced today that it upgraded to OTCQX from OTCID™ Basic Market. HKHC began trading September 5th, 2025 on OTCQX under the symbol "HKHC." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

SMX's Embedded Technology Builds Consumer Trust Through Proof at the Checkout

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Trust is the currency that drives consumer markets. A brand may spend millions on advertising, packaging, and influencer campaigns, but ultimately, it's proof that keeps customers coming back. Proof that a product is authentic. Proof that it is safe. Proof that it was made responsibly, and in today's world, proof that it is truly recycled. This is where SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) steps in with a technology that turns the abstract promise of sustainability into something concrete and verifiable.

Safe & Green Holdings Enters Collaborative Framework with OneQode to Advance Infrastructure and Energy Sector Technology Solutions

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SGBX) ("Safe & Green" or the "Company"), a leading provider of modular solutions and sustainable infrastructure, today announced it has entered into an Open Collaborative Framework ("OCF") with OneQode, a global technology company recognized for its high-performance networking and digital infrastructure capabilities.

Maverik Deploys Piston's Cardless Fueling Platform Across 800+ Locations to Power Secure Commercial Fleet Access

The deployment introduces a faster, more secure way for fleets to fuel while streamlining operations for merchants.

SMX and Singapore's A*STAR Are Setting the Global Blueprint for Plastics Recycling (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Plastics have long been cast as an environmental problem, but the conversation is shifting. And that shift couldn't be more timely, happening at a time when the world's supply chains are being defined by supply chain fragility, resource competition, and geopolitical rivalry. Yet that's only part of the story. An even sharper message is breaking through: plastics are now as much about sovereignty as they are about sustainability.

IRS Eyes Luxury Purchases and Lifestyle Spending in 2025 - Clear Start Tax Explains How Big-Ticket Items Can Raise Red Flags

Lavish spending on homes, cars, and vacations could draw increased IRS scrutiny as new enforcement tools go live in 2025.

Serenity Nursing and Home Support Services Ltd. Recognised With 2025-26 Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Home Healthcare Services In St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, NL / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Serenity Nursing and Home Support Services Ltd. (Serenity Home Care) has been recognised with the 2025-26 Consumer Choice Award in the Home Healthcare Services category for the St. John's region. This award reflects nearly three decades of dedication to providing compassionate, reliable care that allows clients to remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the support they need.

Sewer Squad Plumbing & Drain Services Honoured With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Exceptional Sewer and Drain Solutions in the GTA

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Sewer Squad Plumbing & Drain Services has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Drainage and Sewer Services category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition celebrates more than just technical expertise - it highlights Sewer Squad's commitment to doing business differently: treating customers with respect, communicating openly, and delivering solutions without pressure or gimmicks.

Lyons Elite Luxury Matchmaking Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Dating Services in Toronto Central

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Lyons Elite Luxury Matchmaking, one of North America's most exclusive matchmaking firms, has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the Dating Services category for Toronto Central. Founded by award-winning entrepreneur Emily Lyons, the agency is known for delivering a bespoke matchmaking experience designed for high-achieving, relationship-minded individuals.

Giorgio Armani to be buried Monday in private ceremony

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died aged 91, will be buried on Monday in a private family ceremony in a village near Milan, local officials said.

Key OPEC+ members boost oil production

Eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance said Sunday they have agreed to again boost oil production, in a strategy analysts saw as a bid to gain a bigger market share of crude sales.

Pope declares 'God's influencer' first millennial saint

Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, an Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the faith online.

Seoul says over 300 South Koreans detained in US to be released

Seoul said Sunday that negotiations with the United States to secure the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid have been "concluded" and they would soon be freed and flown home.

Huge crowds at the Vatican as teen becomes first millennial saint

Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican on Sunday for the canonisation of an Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online.

A 'real' movie fights back in anime-ruled Japan

Pensioner Shizue Kato didn't fancy the new "Demon Slayer" anime blockbuster and instead watched "Kokuho", a rare live action cinema hit in Japan, where animation rules.

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