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Ailing pope suffers breathing 'crisis', Vatican says
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing "crisis" on Friday which caused him to vomit, but he was given air and responded well, the Vatican said.
Three dead as cyclone Garance batters French island
Cyclone Garance barrelled across La Reunion island on Friday killing three people as fierce winds left destruction across the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said.
Released Israeli hostage recounts hunger, chains that 'cut into your flesh'
Eli Sharabi, who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 490 days, has recounted his suffering in captivity in a televised interview, an extract of which was posted on social media by Israel's foreign ministry Friday.
Immigrant parents remove teenage sons from UK over stabbing fears
Immigrant parents in the UK, fearful of gang knife violence, are sending teenage sons back to their countries of origin, a community worker said Friday, after a boy sued his family for putting him in a Ghana boarding school.
Over 20 missing after avalanche in Indian Himalayas: rescuers
Rescuers were racing against time to search for more than 20 construction workers missing after an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday following heavy snowfall, the army said.
Suicide blast at Taliban religious school in Pakistan kills six
A suicide attack at an Islamic religious school in Pakistan known as the "University of Jihad" -- where key Taliban leaders have studied -- killed six people on Friday, police said.
Over 40 missing after avalanche in Indian Himalayas: rescuers
More than 40 construction workers were missing after an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday following heavy snowfall, officials said.
Suicide blast at Taliban religious school in Pakistan kills 4
A suicide attack at an Islamic religious school in Pakistan known as the "University of Jihad" -- where key Taliban leaders have studied -- killed four people on Friday, police said.
US issues Thailand security alert after Uyghur deportations
The United States issued a security alert to its citizens in Thailand on Friday, warning of the possible risk of reprisal attacks after the kingdom deported dozens of Uyghurs to China.
Russian divers found dead near popular Philippines resort
Two Russian divers were found dead, one in the jaws of a shark, after a strong current separated them from their group in a popular Philippine scuba spot, a coast guard official said Friday.
Tokyo's all-seeing Skytree tower
Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres (2,080 feet) upwards, giving spectacular views of the Japanese megalopolis and -- on a clear day -- the majestic Mount Fuji.
Greece marks train crash anniversary with national stoppage
Greece is expected to come to a standstill Friday with sweeping strikes and protests to mark the second anniversary of the country's worst rail tragedy, that left 57 dead in 2023.
Feted at Carnival, Afro-Brazilian faiths face hate in daily life
In a busy workshop, Leandro Vieira oversees preparations for Rio de Janeiro's dazzling Carnival parade, where his samba school will celebrate the spiritual richness of Candomble, one of the main Afro-Brazilian faiths.
Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpins
Mexico on Thursday extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords to the United States in a bid to avert sweeping tariffs, including a cartel kingpin wanted for decades over the murder of a US undercover agent.
Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kinpins
Mexico on Thursday extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords to the United States in a bid to avert sweeping tariffs, including a cartel kingpin wanted for decades over the murder of a US undercover agent.
Forensic Psychiatry at the Frontiers: The Ever-Evolving Challenges of Michael Welner
PITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Step into some of the most impactful and closely studied cases in forensic psychiatry and forensic science in America over recent decades, and you're likely to find the influential work of Dr. Michael Welner, Chairman of The Forensic Panel. A Professor of Psychiatry at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Welner has most recently been at the heart of court proceedings of highly contested confessions of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, including the 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-defendants, as well as the accused mastermind of the USS Cole attack in Yemen. These are just the latest examples of Dr. Welner's pivotal role in untangling complex intersections of law, mental health, and forensic science.
Forward Water Technologies Announces December 31, 2024 Financial Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Forward Water Technologies Corp. (TSXV:FWTC) (the "Company" or "FWTC")) is pleased to announce that it has filed its condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Copies of these financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis can be found on the Company's issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca. All financial information in this news release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Avant Brands Reports Record Fiscal 2024 Results
Record Gross and Net Revenue: Generated $40.0 million Gross Revenue and $35.8 million Net Revenue in FY 2024.Record Export Wholesale Revenue: Generated $19.4 million in FY 2024 representing a 107% increase over FY 2023.Record Cannabis Production: 12,643 kilograms produced in FY 2024, representing a 19% increase over FY 2023.Record Cannabis Sold: 13,560 kilograms sold in FY 2024, representing a 91% increase over FY 2023.
Moderna Receives Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Marketing Authorization in the UK for RSV Vaccine
mRESVIA® is Moderna's second approved product in the UK
Survey Reveals Major Gaps in Workplace Support for Women's Midlife Health Needs
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / New survey findings released today reveal significant gaps between awareness of menopause-related workplace challenges and organizational support for affected employees. The report, "Understanding the Health Issues of Women in Midlife," examines how employers understand and address the difficulties faced by employees in midlife, including women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Marco Polo and New to The Street Unite to Transform Global Operations Into Powerful Brand Identities
Bridging the Gap for International Securities Firms
Xtant Medical to Issue Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Financial Results on March 6, 2025
BELGRADE, MT / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American:XTNT), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Influencer Andrew Tate in US despite charges in Romania
Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in the United States on Thursday -- the first time he has been out of the eastern European country since his 2022 arrest.
Influencer Andrew Tate facing charges in Romania arrives in US
Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in the United States on Thursday, the first time he has been out of the eastern European country since his 2022 arrest.
Accused of repression, Nicaragua's Ortega swears in hooded 'volunteer' force
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, under sanctions for human rights abuses, has sworn in 30,000 hooded civilians as a "volunteer police" force the opposition fears will be used as a tool of political repression.
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker jailed over 2019 mob attack
A Hong Kong court jailed a former pro-democracy lawmaker and six others on Thursday for rioting in relation to a mob attack in 2019, despite lawyers arguing that the men were victims not aggressors.
Caution urged as ailing pope records slight improvement
Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, slept well and is resting, the Vatican said Thursday, after revealing the 88-year-old's condition was slightly improving.
North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history.
'Escaping hell': Myanmar scam centre workers plead to go home
Hundreds of exhausted young men lie in an open-sided detention centre in a seedy Myanmar border town, sweating through thick tropical heat by day and prey to clouds of mosquitoes by night.
'Contemplated suicide': Ethiopians recount horror of SE Asia scam centres
Starved, beaten and electrocuted, Ahmed remains traumatised months after being trafficked to Southeast Asia, one of an untold number of Africans forced to work in scam centres far from home.
Onco-Innovations' Inka Health Innovative AI-Driven Oncology Study Paves the Way for New Research
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt:W1H,WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to provide information regarding its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inka Health ("Inka"), which has made significant strides in advancing AI-driven oncology research by leading a transformative study protocol1 published in medRxiv in September 2024, focused on AI-generated synthetic patient models. This innovative research aims to advance the study of oncology by creating synthetic patient data, thereby leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to overcome critical challenges, particularly in the study of rare cancers where traditional patient data is often unavailable or difficult to obtain.
AI to Transform Independent and Assisted Living With Addison Virtual Caregiver
The Competitive Edge in AI-Powered Senior Living