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Ex-Premier League star Li Tie loses appeal in 20-year bribery sentence

Former Premier League midfielder Li Tie has lost his appeal against a 20-year prison sentence for bribery, a Chinese court said on Wednesday.

S. Korea prosecutors raid ex-president's house over shaman probe: Yonhap

South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday raided the home of the country's ex-president, Yonhap reported, as part of a probe into a shaman accused of receiving lavish gifts for the former first lady.

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Ailing pope 'rested well' amid improvement: Vatican

A critically ill Pope Francis, who is battling pneumonia in both lungs, "rested well", the Vatican said Tuesday after earlier reporting a "slight improvement" in the condition of the 88-year-old.

Milan Fashion week opens as luxury sector struggles

Flair and fanfare promise to light up the Milan Fashion Week catwalks starting Tuesday, but upcoming shows will struggle to distract from a worrying slump in the luxury sector.

What happens next in S. Korea as Yoon's impeachment trial wraps up

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial wraps up on Tuesday, capping weeks of high political drama following his shock decision to declare martial law.

Judge declines to immediately grant AP access to White House events

A US judge on Monday declined to immediately order the White House to restore full access to President Donald Trump's events to the Associated Press news agency.

1933 Industries Announces Fourth Quarter and 2024 Year-End Financial Results with Record Revenues of $19.3 Million

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTC PINK:TGIFF), a Nevada-focused cannabis cultivator and producer, is pleased to announce its fourth quarter ("Q4 2024") and audited annual financial results for the years ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 ("Fiscal 2024"). All amounts expressed are in Canadian dollars.

CGFNS International to Change Its Name to TruMerit

Rebranding heralds greater focus on building a future-ready global healthcare workforce

Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc., Provides an Update on Lead Product Candidate: High-Dose, Sublingual Aspirin

Initial feasibility study of its soluble, Ph neutral, fast acting granular or powder drug delivery system is completeTest results support the next development step with Phase 1clinical trial expected to commence in AprilProvides Summary of Expected 2025 Milestones

Forte Group Closes Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Financial Position

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Moderna to Present at Upcoming Conferences in March 2025

CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences:

LFTD Partners Entering Marijuana Industry in Illinois

Plans to acquire multiple Illinois Cannabis Licenses, a lease for marijuana product manufacturing in Skokie, IL, and industrial buildings and retail businesses in Rockford, IL

DR Congo PM says 'more than 7,000 dead' in war-torn east

DR Congo's prime minister said Monday that "more than 7,000" people have been killed in the east of the country since January, when the Rwanda-backed M23 group seized two major cities.

South Carolina to carry out first US firing squad execution since 2010

A South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents has chosen to be put to death by firing squad next month in what would be the first such execution in the United States since 2010.

EU vows to enforce digital rules despite Trump tariff warning

The EU promised on Monday to enforce its digital rules and to defend its laws "decisively" if necessary, after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on countries that levy digital taxes on US tech firms.

Paedophile French surgeon in sex abuse trial admits to 'hideous' acts

A former French surgeon went on trial Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 patients, most of them children at the time, in one of the country's largest child sex abuse cases.

Upset stomach to overdose: A child's ordeal at France abuse trial

French retiree Roland Vinet is certain his grandson Mathis would still be alive if he had never met doctor Joel Le Scouarnec as a 10-year-old with an upset stomach.

Russian court upholds French researcher's jail sentence

A Russian court on Monday upheld a three-year prison sentence for French researcher Laurent Vinatier, one of several Westerners jailed by Russia during the Ukraine offensive.

Critically-ill pope had a good night, Vatican says

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, spent a peaceful night and was "resting" Monday, the Vatican said amidst global concern over the pontiff's health.

Paedophile French surgeon on trial for abusing almost 300 patients

A former surgeon is to go on trial in France on Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children.

All Black Caleb Clarke admits dangerous driving: NZ media

All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke said he was "extremely apologetic" Monday after admitting to dangerous driving charges, New Zealand media reported.

India's Modi uses mega Hindu festival to burnish credentials

The quest of millions seeking salvation at the world's largest religious festival has also been a golden opportunity for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to burnish Hindu nationalist credentials.

LQR House Inc. Maintains Steady Year-Over-Year Revenue Despite Eliminating Paid Advertising, Showcasing SEO Strength While Advancing Profitability Strategy

MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2025 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:YHC), a niche ecommerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, today announced that despite completely eliminating paid advertising on Google and Meta in January 2025, its flagship website, CWSpirits.com, experienced only a 1.309% year-over-year revenue decline compared to January 2024. The Company believes that this outcome demonstrates the powerful impact of LQR House's advanced search engine optimization (SEO) strategy, as well as the strength of its proprietary UI/UX design and high-converting product offerings.

American Airlines flight lands in Rome after 'security' issue

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday afternoon following an "alleged bomb scare", an Italian airport spokesman said.

Global prayers as Vatican says pope still 'critical'

Pope Francis's condition "remains critical", the Vatican said Sunday on his 10th day in hospital as Catholics around the world prayed for the 88-year-old's recovery.

Global prayers for 'critically ill' pope

Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the Vatican warned the 88-year-old's condition was "critical".

Prayers for pope as Vatican reports peaceful night of rest

Pope Francis's ninth night in hospital passed peacefully after a respiratory attack that sparked alarm, the Vatican said Sunday, although the 88-year-old is still using oxygen through a tube to the nostrils.

France makes arrests after deadly 'Islamist' knife attack

French police have made several arrests since a man went on a stabbing rampage, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron called an "Islamist terrorist act", anti-terror prosecutors told AFP Sunday.

Prayers for Pope Francis, 'critical' in hospital

Pope Francis's ninth night in hospital was peaceful, the Vatican said Sunday, the day after revealing the 88-year-old was in a "critical" condition.

Pope Francis, in critical condition, had quiet night: Vatican

Pope Francis had a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said Sunday, the morning after revealing the 88-year-old was in a "critical" condition.

One dead, several wounded in 'Islamist' knife attack in France

A man who went on a stabbing rampage in France, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron called an "Islamist terrorist act", was on a terrorism watchlist and subject to deportation orders, according to authorities.

'Now it's over' says Hermoso after Rubiales found guilty

Spain international Jenni Hermoso said Saturday the ordeal sparked by the forcible kiss from disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is finally "over".

Pope suffers respiratory attack, condition critical: Vatican

Pope Francis's condition "continues to be critical", the Vatican said Saturday, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required "high-flow oxygen", and also blood transfusions.

French convict freed in murderous ambush is arrested in Romania

A French convict, on the run since being freed last May in an ambush that left two prison officers dead, has been arrested in Romania, the interior ministers of both countries said Saturday.

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