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Portugal picks Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to make offers for TAP

Portugal on Thursday asked Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to make binding offers to buy a controlling stake in TAP Air Portugal, as the government seeks to privatise an airline it rescued during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nestle sales slump under strong franc but volumes recover

Nestle, the food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, saw first-quarter sales figures slump due to the strong value of the Swiss franc and a baby formula recall, but sales volumes overall edged higher.

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Brazil's planned railway to Amazon draws fire on margins of COP30

Indigenous protesters at UN climate talks in Brazil have zeroed in on a major grievance: A planned railway that would stretch almost the distance from London to Berlin and cut through the Amazon rainforest.

Unequal South Africa seeks to tackle inequality as its G20 'legacy'

From the scrappy metal shacks packed tightly on the banks of the thin Jukskei river, the sparkly skyline of Johannesburg's richest neighbourhood less than two miles away was another world.

Something for moi? Miss Piggy's shoes go under the hammer

Some of Jim Henson's most memorable creations go under the hammer in California next week, with the first US auction of puppets and memorabilia from the late entertainer's decades-long career.

Nvidia reports 'off the charts' demand for AI chips

Nvidia shares climbed Wednesday after it beat quarterly earnings expectations on fierce demand for its sophisticated chips that power artificial intelligence.

Relive Health: A New Era of Affordable Wellness Blooms in Coral Gables

CORAL GABLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 20, 2025 / Just off Dixie Highway, across from the University of Miami and steps away from the scent of fresh pastries drifting from Madruga Bakery, a new kind of health destination has arrived in Coral Gables. Relive Health, a nationally recognized leader in longevity and aesthetics, has opened its doors in South Florida, inviting residents of the City Beautiful to experience wellness on a whole new level.

David Overson, One Of Arizona's Top Retirement Planners, Co-Authors New Book To Help Boomer Retirees Reduce Taxes and Take Control of Their Retirement

MESA, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / November 20, 2025 / The new book Retire On Your Terms empowers successful Baby Boomers to take control of their retirement and avoid the costly myths and mistakes that derail so many affluent families.

Inside SMX's Global Rise From Molecular Marker to the Company That Taught Matter to Speak

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 20, 2025 / Nobody saw it coming. Not the regulators writing ESG checklists. Not the brands chasing carbon offsets. Not the investors who dismissed traceability as a sustainability sideshow. Somewhere behind all that noise, a small publicly traded company called SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) was teaching the material world to not only speak but to always tell the truth.

The Hidden Crisis in Global Trade Just Went Public and SMX Holds the Vital Scalable Answer

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 20, 2025 / Most institutions didn't build ahead of the new rules for global trade and its supply chains. They never expected any to emerge. So they built for what they knew best, an antiquated world where supply chains behaved predictably, certifications were trusted by default, and threats followed the familiar contours of physical borders.

Open Skies MRI Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Trusted Diagnostic Imaging in Regina

Leading Regina clinic recognized for delivering timely, accurate MRI services with a patient-first approach.

Value Tire Saskatoon Ltd. Celebrates 16th Consecutive Consumer Choice Award for Automobile Tires and Repair

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN / ACCESS Newswire / November 20, 2025 / Value Tire Saskatoon Ltd. has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Automobile Tires and Automobile Repair - Local Independent category for Saskatoon. This marks the company's 16th consecutive win, underscoring its long-standing reputation for quality service, trusted expertise, and a customer-first approach.

Swiss queasy over chlorinated chicken fears in US tariff deal

Relief has given way to anxiety in Switzerland over the concessions made to spare the small Alpine nation from US President Donald Trump's threat of a stark 39 percent tariff.

Stocks steadier before key Nvidia results as oil slides

Stocks steadied Wednesday following heavy losses as investors awaited Nvidia earnings for further clues about whether AI-fuelled valuations are justified.

Mammoth German rail project hits the buffers - again

The opening of a mammoth German rail project, which has become emblematic of the infrastructure woes plaguing Europe's biggest economy, has been delayed yet again, reports said Wednesday.

To combat climate anxiety, COP negotiator recommends meditation

To handle the stress of negotiating deals on attempts to curb catastrophic global warming, Christiana Figueres, one of the main architects of the Paris Agreement, recommends meditation.

'Fantastic': nursing home pub lifts spirits in France

On a recent Saturday in a retirement home in the northeastern French village of Kunheim, happy hour started early.

UN nuclear head renews call for Iran to allow inspections at key sites

The head of the UN nuclear agency on Wednesday renewed his call for Iran to allow inspections at key nuclear sites attacked by Israel and the United States in June.

Netherlands halts Nexperia takeover in gesture to China: minister

The Netherlands has suspended its proposed takeover of Chinese-owned chip maker Nexperia in a sign of "good will" towards Beijing, Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said Wednesday.

China passes US to return as Germany's top trade partner

China has reclaimed its title as Germany's top trading partner, dethroning the United States after President Donald Trump launched his tariff onslaught, official data showed Wednesday.

Why is bitcoin plunging?

The value of bitcoin has fallen sharply since reaching record heights last month, briefly falling below $90,000 on Tuesday compared with above $126,000 at the start of October.

South Africa to host G20 summit boycotted by US

South Africa will host the G20 summit this weekend, aiming to secure commitments on debt relief for developing countries and to tackle global inequalities as the United States boycotts the event.

Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe

Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.

Stacey Frost's Re:Vision Hosts First Annual "FRIENDSGIVING," Inspiring Connection, Creativity, and Community Renewal

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Re:Vision, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to revitalizing communities through locally driven, resilient solutions, in partnership with metahaiku, invites the Los Angeles community of artists, designers, architects, and creatives to FRIENDSGIVING - an evening of art, reflection, and collaboration marking a new phase for Re:Vision's work.

Diamond Renewable Energy Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Solar Energy Systems in Barrie

BARRIE, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Diamond Renewable Energy, a leading provider of residential and commercial solar energy systems in Ontario, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Solar Energy Systems category for Barrie. The award recognizes Diamond's commitment to delivering turnkey solar and battery backup solutions that lower hydro costs, support grid independence, and promote sustainable energy across the region.

Southland Registrations Ltd. Recognized With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Licence and Registry Services in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Southland Registrations Ltd., a trusted provider of registry services in Calgary for more than 30 years, has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Licence and Registry Services category for Southern Alberta. This marks the company's 14th year as a Consumer Choice Award winner, a testament to its long-standing reputation for reliable service and customer care.

Sama Eliminates Repetitive Work in AI Data Labeling with Launch of Bulk Annotation

New data classification feature transforms how enterprises build high-quality training data, delivering up to 80% faster results and 25% improvement in consistency, without sacrificing quality

Pic-Time Reinvents the Wedding Gallery With Upgraded AI-Driven Face, Object, and Narrative Search

Industry-first facial recognition and enhanced AI search redefine the online gallery experience for photographers and their clients

Meta wins major antitrust case as US judge rules no monopoly

A US judge dismissed the federal government's antitrust lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday, ruling that the tech giant's acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp did not constitute an illegal monopoly in social media.

Germany hopes new data centre can help bring 'digital sovereignty'

A new mega data centre is slated to rise in a rural stretch of eastern Germany in what backers hope is a starting point for a European AI sector that can compete with the United States and China.

French court says Perrier can keep marketing as 'natural mineral water'

A French court on Tuesday said Perrier can keep selling its famed sparkling beverage as "natural mineral water", rejecting a case brought by a consumer rights group that said the label was misleading and urged the suspension of sales.

IMF gold sales among measures to tackle debt, says report for G20

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Tuesday a G20-commissioned report proposing the sale of some of the IMF's "hoard of gold" and a review of lending practices among measures to tackle Africa's crippling debt.

Cloudflare bug takes chunk of web offline

Major websites including social network X and AI chatbot ChatGPT were disrupted on Tuesday after US online services provider Cloudflare said it had been affected by a "latent bug".

Stocks, bitcoin retreat with eyes on Nvidia

Stock markets slid and bitcoin dropped under $90,000 Tuesday as investors worried about lofty tech valuations on the eve of earnings from AI chip titan Nvidia.

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