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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - December 20
The Company announces that on 19 December 2024 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 3 May 2024 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 20 February 2024, as announced on 20 February 2024.
Panama says 55 migrants have died crossing jungle this year
Fifty-five US-bound migrants have died and 180 children have been abandoned this year while crossing the treacherous Darien jungle from Colombia, Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday.
Oklahoma carries out the 25th and final US execution this year
An Oklahoma man who killed a 10-year-old girl was put to death on Thursday in the 25th and final execution in the United States this year.
Outrage, relief: emotions mixed following French mass rape trial verdict
Silence fell in the courtroom after a French judge delivered his verdict on Thursday, finding all 51 defendants guilty in the mass rape trial that has horrified the country.
Gisele Pelicot hailed as hero after ex-husband jailed in France mass rape trial
French woman Gisele Pelicot, who survived a decade of sexual abuse by her husband and dozens of strangers, said she hoped her ordeal would help make the world a better place for "women and men alike" as her former spouse was jailed for 20 years.
Influencer Andrew Tate avoids Romania trafficking trial for now
A Romanian court on Thursday granted an appeal by controversial influencer Andrew Tate, refusing to put him on trial over human trafficking charges for now, and referring the case back to prosecutors.
Locals shout out their grievances as Macron visits Mayotte
Distraught and angry inhabitants of Mayotte shouted out their grievances to French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday, five days after the Indian Ocean archipelago was devastated by a cyclone.
'A very difficult ordeal': Gisele Pelicot's statement after mass rape trial
Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband was jailed on Thursday for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape by strangers recruited online, in a case that shocked France and resonated around the world.
France footballer Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to year in prison in extortion case
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case.
Dominique Pelicot: the 'monster' whose facade crumbled
His loved ones knew him as a devoted family man. But he had for years been recruiting dozens of strangers to rape his drugged wife without her knowledge.
Macron hears accounts of despair in Mayotte after cyclone disaster
Distraught and angry inhabitants of Mayotte shouted out their despair to French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, five days after the Indian Ocean archipelago was devastated by a cyclone, with lacking water and food, and fear of looting topping the grievances.
Ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot found guilty in France mass rape trial
A court on Thursday convicted a French man of aggravated rape for committing and orchestrating the mass rape of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers who he recruited online, after an over three month trial that shocked France.
Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mn
Japanese electronics titan Sony said Thursday it had paid more than $300 million for a 10 percent stake in the media conglomerate behind the smash-hit game 'Elden Ring'.
France's Macron arrives in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday arrived in Mayotte to assess the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago, as rescuers raced to search for survivors and supply desperately needed aid.
International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.
France's Macron in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Mayotte Thursday to assess the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago, as rescuers race to search for survivors and supply desperately needed aid.
Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami
The deadly tsunami that swamped India's southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each time howling gales whip up waves.
Rescuers fly in to join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Foreign rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-rocked Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.
Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected
A fire ripped through a karaoke bar in the Vietnamese capital, killing 11 people and injuring two others in a case of suspected arson, police said Thursday.
Verdicts awaited in rape trial that shocked France
The French man who has admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife on Thursday faces being jailed for up to 20 years as the court issues its verdicts after a three-month trial that shocked France and resonated around the world.
Informa Markets Health and Nutrition Portfolios Leading the Way with Market Integrity Programs
Informa Markets Health and Nutrition portfolios, including New Hope Network, the leading health and wellness event organizer and industry resource for natural products, along with the SupplySide Portfolio, the premier platform for the health and nutrition sourcing, formulation, processing and supplier industry, are building industry trust and empowering informed decision-making through their Standards, Compliance, MarketReady Insights and Beacon Discovery programs. Together, these initiatives foster greater transparency and integrity across the food, beverage, supplement, clean health, and nutrition industries, paving the way for enhanced market trust and improved quality for consumers.
Modular Medical Announces Licensing and Partnership Agreement With Nudge BG
-Modular Medical will collaborate with Nudge BG to bring to market an adaptive full closed loop Automated Insulin Delivery system that does not require mealtime announcements-Effort will be led be Nudge BG founder and noted AID expert, Lane Desborough
Protagonist Therapeutics to Participate in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. ("Protagonist" or the "Company") today announced that Dinesh V. Patel, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will provide a company overview at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference taking place January 12-16, 2025 in San Francisco, CA. The Company will also participate in one-on-one meetings.
Cosmoprof North America Builds on Smashing Success of the First Miami Showcase for the Second Upcoming Show
In January 2025, Cosmoprof North America Will Return to the Miami Beach Convention Center with Enhanced Opportunities and Experiences.
Informa Markets and MAGIC Highlight Commitment to Championing Sustainable Business Practices Within the Fashion Industry
Through partnerships, education and onsite initiatives, MAGIC and SOURCING at MAGIC are paving the way for fashion businesses to become more eco-forward.
Springs Window Fashions Completes New Capital Infusion to Support Growth
Substantially increased liquidity allows Springs to capitalize on future market recovery and accelerate growth through operational initiatives
World of Concrete Previews Essential Education Ahead of January Event
For more than half a century, WOC has offered critical learning tools for ongoing success in the most substantial construction vertical.
MIRA Pharmaceuticals Submits IND for Ketamir-2 to FDA, Marking a Significant Milestone in the Company's Pipeline Development
MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIRA), a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced that it has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Ketamir-2, its novel oral ketamine analog for the treatment of neuropathic pain. The IND submission marks a major step in advancing Mira's lead drug candidate while reflecting its commitment to meeting milestones and timelines.
Lexaria's Registered GLP-1 Study #4 Begins Dosing
Registered Phase-1b 12-week study will investigate safety, diabetes control, and weight loss
M2i Global's Partner Next-Gen Energy Technology Readies its Lithium Battery Materials Manufacturing Plant in Australia
Collaboration to Support Critical Minerals for Onshore Battery Manufacturing
374 Water Recaps Key Highlights from 2024 and Shares 2025 Outlook
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global leader in organic waste destruction technology for the municipal, federal, and industrial markets, releases key highlights of 2024 and their outlook for 2025.
NLS Pharmaceutics and Kadimastem Announce the Submission of a Request by Kadimastem and iTolerance, Inc. for an FDA Pre-IND Meeting for an Innovative Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
This submission comes after successful INTERACT meeting with the FDA earlier this year.NLS Pharmaceutics and Kadimastem working to close merger by the end of January 2025