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At least 15 dead, 113 missing, in Uganda landslides

Landslides that hit several villages in eastern Uganda killed 15 people and left more than 100 unaccounted for, police said Thursday.

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving after bitter election

Parades, football and feasts were on the menu Thursday as Americans celebrate the annual Thanksgiving holiday, with stormy skies and the bitterly fought election hanging over many festivities.

'Nothing left': Flood-hit Spanish town struggles one month on

It was lunchtime and residents of Paiporta, one of the places hit hardest by the deadly floods that ravaged eastern Spain last month, were lining up to get a hot meal.

Liberian ex-warlord Prince Johnson dies aged 72

Former Liberian warlord Prince Johnson, a key player in the country's back-to-back civil wars from 1989 to 2003, died Thursday aged 72, officials from his party and the Senate told AFP.

One dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southern Thailand

Flooding triggered by three days of heavy rain has killed one person and displaced thousands in southern Thailand, with more days of rain forecast, authorities said Thursday.

What would an ICC arrest warrant for Myanmar's junta chief mean?

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing could be hit with an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, years after he led a deadly campaign against the Rohingya minority.

UK filmmaker Richard Curtis makes first foray into animation

Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with "Love Actually", British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation.

The Fresh Factory Reports Record Positive EBITDA in Q3; Revenue Increases 39% Year-Over-Year

The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd. (TSXV:FRSH)(FRA:Q4Z) ("The Fresh Factory" or the "Company"), a mission-driven company for fresh, clean-label, and better-for-you food and beverage brands, reports financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024 ("Q3 2024").

DEXIS Attends ADF, Showcases Award-Winning Solutions

The latest AI-powered launches from DEXIS enhance diagnostics and patient care. At ADF, DEXIS showcased its innovative product line, including the new intraoral scanners and imaging products. The conference took place November 26-30 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris in Porte Maillot, France. The company's comprehensive range of award-winning solutions covers a complete digital diagnostic workflow, from intraoral scanning and implant planning to sensors, CBCT, and imaging software. With an expanded portfolio and ecosystem, DEXIS Solutions is designed to accelerate workflows, increase productivity, and improve the patient experience.

Judge denies Sean Combs bail: court order

A judge denied the rapper known as "Diddy" bail on Wednesday, according to a court filing, after he was charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.

Brazil's top court takes on regulation of social media

Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday started examining four cases that turn on how far social media should be regulated, and what responsibilities platforms have in cracking down on illegal content.

Spain govt defends flood response and offers new aid

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced almost 2.3 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in new aid for Spain's flood-stricken region and defended his government's handling of the deadly disaster last month.

Serbia gripped by TV series about murder of prime minister

More than a million Serbians tuned in to watch reformist prime minister Zoran Djindjic killed by a sniper in the first episode of a dramatic television mini series that has had the country on the edge of its seats over the last month.

Pakistan web controls quash dissent and potential

Besieged by political turmoil, Pakistan's government is turning to draconian internet censorship which threatens to cut the country off from a promising future, experts and citizens say.

Japan prosecutor bows in apology to former death row inmate

A senior Japanese public prosecutor on Wednesday bowed in apology to Iwao Hakamada, the world's longest-serving death row prisoner whose conviction was quashed this year.

UK parliament to debate assisted dying law

British lawmakers will hold a landmark debate on Friday on a divisive and emotive bill that could set the UK on its way to legalising assisted dying for terminally ill people.

Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 bn as US charges sparked rout

India's Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had lost almost $55 billion in a stock market rout since US prosecutors last week accused its founder and other officials of fraud.

Australian cop guilty of manslaughter after tasering 95-year-old

An Australian police officer was found guilty Wednesday of the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman, who died from injuries sustained when he tasered her during a nursing home confrontation.

Teen who lied about beheaded French teacher's class says 'sorry'

A teenager whose lies about her teacher are accused of contributing to the educator's murder by an Islamist radical apologised to his family in a French court on Tuesday.

Drake takes Kendrick Lamar rap feud to US courts

Canadian rapper Drake has taken his feud with rival Kendrick Lamar to the US court system, accusing record label Universal Music of conspiring to inflate the California hip-hop star's streaming numbers and of defaming him, according to legal filings and media reports Tuesday.

Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) Successfully Concludes Hearings Panel Appeal and Confirms Demonstrated Compliance Letter for Continued Nasdaq Listing

Interactive Strength Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNR) ("TRNR" or "the Company"), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR and FORME brands, today announced that the Company received a letter confirming demonstrated compliance with Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) of The Nasdaq Stock Market, which successfully concludes the Hearings Panel appeal process that began in May.

Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. Provides Update on Quarterly Report Filing

Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK:VINOQ), a company that includes a growing collection of e-commerce platforms with a concentration on fine wines, luxury real estate, and leather goods and accessories (the "Company" or "Gaucho Holdings"), today provided an update to the timing of filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The delay is primarily attributed to the additional requirements and considerations stemming from the Company's recent filing of a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

DealFlow Events Unveils First Wave of Companies for The Microcap Conference in January 2025

DealFlow Events is pleased to announce the initial lineup of companies participating in The Microcap Conference, set for January 28-30 in Atlantic City, NJ. Now in its second year, the event is a key gathering for microcap and small-cap investors, offering a platform for investment and collaboration.

Organto Releases Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results

a provider of branded, private label and bulk distributed healthy and organic fruit and vegetable products today announced its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), except where specifically noted.

LQR House Inc. Announces Share Acquisition by MeiFang Group at $1.58/Share and Agreement for Share Acquisition by Winz Technology Co. at $2.85/Share, Along With Highly Qualified Board Nominations

LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, announced today a transformative step forward under the guidance of activist investor David Lazar. Mr. Lazar has entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with both MeiFang Group & Winz Technology Co., signaling a strategic alignment aimed at advancing LQR House's market position and fostering sustainable growth.

Alleged smuggler had meth-soaked cow onesie in suitcase: US officials

A would-be drug smuggler soaked a cow onesie in methamphetamine, part of a whole suitcase full of clothes he tried to sneak aboard a plane, US justice officials said Tuesday.

Animal rights activist on FBI 'most wanted terrorist' list arrested

An animal rights activist who was on the FBI's most wanted terrorist list and has been on the run for more than 20 years has been arrested in Wales, the FBI said Tuesday.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's court case a 'show trial': son

The son of the Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai said Tuesday that his father's trial in the Chinese territory was a "sham" but that he was "proud" of how he was handling himself in court.

Algeria holds writer Boualem Sansal on national security charges: lawyer

Algerian authorities have remanded in custody on national security charges prominent French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal following his arrest earlier this month that sparked alarm throughout the literary world, his French lawyer said on Tuesday.

Survivors, bodies recovered from capsized Red Sea tourist boat

Rescuers on Tuesday recovered five survivors and four bodies from a dive boat that capsized off Egypt's eastern coast a day earlier, Red Sea governor Amr Hanafi said.

Four bodies, four survivors recovered from Egypt Red Sea sinking: governor

Rescuers on Tuesday recovered four bodies and four survivors a day after a diving boat capsized off Egypt's eastern coast, Red Sea governor Amr Hanafi said, with eight people still missing.

Prosecutors seek up to 14-year terms for French rape trial defendants

French prosecutors on Tuesday sought sentences of up to 14 years for some of the remaining co-defendants in the trial of a man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious.

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