Iceland is 'critical outpost' for security, says Rubio during visit
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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank
Stocks climb as oil prices retreat
Education
'Gen Z has risen up': Tens of thousands demand better education in France
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday, as unions and teachers joined high school students who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations.
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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.
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Reel tensions: Trump film trade war looms over Cannes
Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign-made films risks stoking tensions between the European and American film industries and dominating conversations at the Cannes film festival this week.
Peru hopes local miracle gets recognition under new pope
In the small Peruvian town of Eten, the faithful flock every year to celebrate an apparent 17th century miracle featuring images of the child Jesus, a sacred phenomenon not yet recognized by the Vatican.
Opening statements in Sean Combs trial expected Monday
Opening statements are expected Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul accused of committing years of chilling abuse.
Indian army reports 'first calm night' after Kashmir truce with Pakistan holds
The frontier between arch-foes India and Pakistan was peaceful and had the "first calm night in recent days", the Indian army said Monday, after a surprise weekend ceasefire.
As world heats up, UN cools itself the cool way: with water
Deep in the bowels of the UN headquarters, a pump sucks in huge amounts of water from the East River to help cool the complex with an old but energy-efficient mechanism.
Pacers push Cavs to brink in NBA playoffs, Thunder pull even with Nuggets
The Indiana Pacers thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 to take a 3-1 stranglehold on their NBA playoff series on Sunday as Oklahoma City edged Denver to level their series at two games apiece.
US, China to publish details of 'substantial' trade talks in Geneva
The US and China will Monday give details of "substantial progress" touted by Washington on trade talks aimed at ending a devastating tariff war launched by US President Donald Trump that has wiped billions off equities and brought chaos to international commerce.
Asian markets rally after positive China-US trade talks
Asian stocks rallied Monday after top Chinese and US officials held "substantial" trade talks at the weekend, fuelling hopes the two sides will dial down a tariff standoff that has rattled global markets and fuelled recession fears.
Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many more
Aarti Verma is about to join the growing ranks of Indians installing air conditioning, scraping together savings to secure relief from sometimes deadly temperatures that can reach nearly 50 Celsius.
Election campaigning kicks off in South Korea
The candidates vying to lead South Korea kicked off their official campaigns Monday ahead of a snap presidential election to replace the country's impeached ex-leader, removed over a thwarted martial law bid.
UK hosts European ministers for Ukraine talks after ceasefire ultimatum
The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.
Leo XIV gets down to business on first full week as pope
Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff.
White at the double as Whitecaps fight back against LAFC
Brian White scored both goals as the Vancouver Whitecaps fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
Trump hails Air Force One 'gift' after Qatari luxury jet reports
Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents.
'Tool for grifters': AI deepfakes push bogus sexual cures
Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia -- one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.
US and China to publish details of 'substantial' trade talks in Geneva
The United States and China are set to provide details on Monday of the "substantial progress" made during talks in Switzerland over the weekend aimed at cooling trade tensions ignited by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the city so far this year.
MicroVision Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2025 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced its first quarter 2025 results.
Kiwi Fox wins PGA Myrtle Beach title in playoff
New Zealand's Ryan Fox captured his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, chipping in for birdie at the first hole of a three-way playoff to win the Myrtle Beach Classic and book a spot in the PGA Championship.
Thunder edge Nuggets to level NBA playoff series
The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood Denver's second-half comeback bid to beat the Nuggets 92-87 on Sunday and level their NBA Western Conference semi-final series at two games apiece.
Straka holds firm to win PGA Tour's Truist Championship
Austrian Sepp Straka held off Ireland's Shane Lowry in an 18-hole duel, to win the PGA Tour's Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club on Sunday.
Philippines heads to polls with Marcos-Duterte feud centre stage
Millions of Filipinos will vote Monday in a mid-term election widely seen as a referendum on the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.
Napoli give Inter Scudetto hope after being held by Genoa
Napoli's bid for a second Serie A title in three seasons was hit by Sunday's 2-2 home draw with Genoa which allowed Inter Milan to move to within a point of the league leaders thanks to their dramatic 2-0 win at Torino.
US, China hail 'substantial progress' after trade talks in Geneva
The United States and China on Sunday said progress had been made after a weekend of talks aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff rollout.
Blessings but not tips from Pope Leo at Peru diner
When Pope Leo XIV dined out as a bishop in the Peruvian town of Chiclayo, his appetite was big and his tips came in the form of blessings rather than cash, staff recall.
Alcaraz, Zverev march into Italian Open last 16
Carlos Alcaraz joined reigning Italian Open champion Alexander Zverev in the last 16 in Rome after seeing off Laslo Djere 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 on centre court on Sunday.
US and China hail 'progress' after trade talks end in Geneva
The United States and China on Sunday said progress had been made after a weekend of talks aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff rollout.
Jeeno keeps cool to win LPGA's Americas Open
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul collected her fifth LPGA Tour title with victory at the LPGA Tour's Americas Open at Liberty National on Sunday.
Hamas to release hostage as part of direct Gaza talks with US
Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.
Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' retains top spot in N.America box office
Marvel's newest superhero film "Thunderbolts*" remained top dog at the North American box office for a second straight weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
Parade, protests kick off Eurovision Song Contest week
The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.
Forest owner Marinakis says Nuno row due to medical staff's error
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis insisted his on-field debate with manager Nuno Espirito Santo following Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw at home to Leicester was due to his frustration at "the medical staff's misjudgement" regarding an injury to striker Taiwo Awoniyi.