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Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism
The main Jewish community group in Germany urged the far-left Die Linke to tackle antisemitism in its ranks as the party seeks to take power in Berlin following an election victory, in an interview with AFP.
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French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims
The organisers of France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, on Friday said they had removed a widely praised novel by a Canadian-Haitian writer from its longlist following online claims that artificial intelligence was used to write it.
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IntellectEU Introduces Catalyst Core
IntellectEU has introduced Catalyst Core, a lightweight foundation for tailored financial messaging and integration solutions.
Rohingya refugees protest dire conditions in Bangladesh camps
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh's sprawling camps protested against dire conditions on Tuesday, as they marked nine years since a military crackdown drove them out of neighbouring Myanmar.
Stocks rise and oil slips as traders eye Iran threat, Nvidia results
Stocks rose and oil dipped on Tuesday as investors assessed a US plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia.
Lego net profit up 32% in first half, 'stronger than expected': CEO to AFP
Lego, the world's biggest toy maker by revenue, posted "stronger than expected" earnings for the first half of the year, its chief executive told AFP, with net profit rising 32 percent.
India in command despite Sooriyabandara half-century
Sri Lanka were 130-4 at lunch on day three of the second Test against India on Tuesday after Pasindu Sooriyabandara struck an unbeaten half-century to steady the hosts.
German GDP growth revised upwards, defying Iran war turmoil
German growth rose faster than previously estimated in the second quarter thanks to strong exports, official data showed Tuesday, as Europe's biggest economy defied the turmoil unleashed by the Iran war.
Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strike
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike.
STARTRADER Adds 30 U.S. Stock and ETF CFDs as 2026 Product Expansion Accelerates
24 August 2026 launch expands access to quantum computing, cybersecurity, space, nuclear energy, AI and robotics.
Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens
At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century.
Trees 'giving up': climnate change hammers historic English gardens
At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century.
Malian songbird keeps age-old sounds alive at 88
At the age of 88, barefoot and cinched into a belt of cowrie shells, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still sweeps across the stage with infectious energy, dazzling wide-eyed fans with the rhythms of a bygone Mali.
Namibia paves way for phosphate mining in the Atlantic Ocean
Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project that paves the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral, despite opposition from green groups and the fishing industry.
Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs
Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close allies spiral into a trade war.
Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded
Six months since the start of the Middle East war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed, with thousands of sailors still stranded in the Gulf and commodity carrier traffic way below its normal level.
Stocks stagger and oil rises as traders eye Iran threat, Nvidia results
Asian stocks fluctuated Tuesday while oil edged up as investors assess a US plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia.
Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result
After decades of urging the United States to attack Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally got his wish. But after six months of inconclusive hostilities, Israel may ultimately find itself in a worse position than it was before the war.
Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo
Clasping her hands together in prayer, four-year-old Huanle tells God she misses her mum, whom she hasn't seen since Chinese authorities raided their home last year in a crackdown on their unregistered church.
Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strikes
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike.
Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war
At an impromptu press conference last week, US President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and his granite paving stones.
Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran's crosshairs
Like many Kuwaitis, Salem Al-Ghanem still vividly remembers Iraqi tanks rolling through his hometown when his small Gulf state faced extinction had US troops not liberated it from invasion.
Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat
Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans.
Australia's top music charts ban AI songs
Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting "the human nature of artistry", an industry body said Tuesday.
Tens of thousands flee fire near US city of Reno
Tens of thousands of people looked set to spend another night away from home Monday as a wind-driven fire bore down on the western US city of Reno.
Eudia Accelerates Enterprise AI Transformation with Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise for Legal
PALO ALTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2026 / Eudia, the augmented intelligence platform for enterprise legal, contracting, and compliance, today announced a partnership with Google to launch new industry-specific AI capabilities on Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise for Legal.
Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted its notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB").
IXOPAY Appoints Ajoy Krishnamoorthy as CEO to Accelerate Growth and Advance Payments for the Agentic Age
Enterprise Software and Commerce Leader Will Guide IXOPAY's Next Development Phase of Its Unified, AI-Native Payments Infrastructure Platform
LiberNovo Support Week Goes Live: Up to 44% Off on Maxis, Omni SE and Omni Pro Ergonomic Chair Series
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2026 / LiberNovo Support Week is now open across the European Union and the United Kingdom. Through September 8, the Maxis Series, Omni SE, and Omni Pro are up to 44% off in the EU and up to 39% off in the UK, with three gift tiers and triple points for members.
How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade war
The trade war between the United States and Canada has taken on the flavor of a culture war after the collapse of negotiations last week.
Despair and anger erupt after deadly Guinea landfill collapse
Rescuers using giant excavators searched for victims of a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea on Monday in torrential rain, after residents said they had warned of the precarious situation that has now wiped out multiple members of various families.
Nevada sues US govt over cuts to Colorado River access
Nevada on Monday launched legal action against the administration of US President Donald Trump over a plan that would cut the state's access to the vital Colorado River.
Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured
A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said.
'Special' Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso's winning start
Xabi Alonso hailed Chelsea's "special" forwards after Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro combined to inspire a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday in his first game as Blues boss.