Journal du Club des Cordeliers - News from Marseille, the political, economic and cultural centre of southern France and the whole world

Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa was the last survivor of a golden generation of Latin American literary giants, his writing exploring universal themes often set outside his native Peru.

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa claimed a runaway victory in Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, with voters endorsing his "iron fist" approach to rampant cartel violence.

Rory McIlroy put major championship miseries behind him with a heart-stopping victory at the Masters on Sunday that was nearly as nerve-wracking as some of the near-misses that came before.

If it wasn't for the Arolsen Archives, half-sisters Sula Miller and Helen Schaller would never have met.

Artillery fire echoed from nearby Gaza as Shye Klein-Weinstein slowly walked around a memorial honouring the nearly 400 people killed at the Nova music festival in Reim, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

Whether it was resetting after missing a putt to win or riding some well-earned luck at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy took pride in little details that made him a Masters champion.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned Monday that protectionism "leads nowhere" and that a trade war would have "no winners", state media said, as he was due to kick off a tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam.

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a successful intestinal surgery in Brasilia on Sunday, his wife said, going through a marathon operation after being hospitalized for "unbearable" pain linked to a 2018 stabbing attack.

Justin Rose says he produced some of the finest golf of his career at the 89th Masters, but even with a 10-birdie final round, he didn't leave Augusta National with a green jacket.

Post Malone and Megan Thee Stallion are among the top draws to Sunday's Coachella, which has featured cameos from stars like Billie Eilish and a much-touted drop-in from Bernie Sanders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US counterpart Donald Trump on Sunday to visit his country to better understand the devastation wrought by Russia's invasion.

US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be "getting off the hook" on tariffs, as his administration suggested exemptions seen as favoring China would be short-lived.

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa held an early lead in Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, with voters appearing to back his "iron fist" approach to rampant cartel-fuelled violence.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD) (Barton or the Company) advises that the attached presentation is due to be presented today at the Gold Coast Gold Conference.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Clean Energy Transition Inc. (TSXV:TRAN) ("transition.inc" or the "Company") announces that it has filed on SEDAR+ an independent Technical Report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") in support of the updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for the Aurora Nickel Project, located 25 kilometres southeast of Timmins, Ontario.

LAS CRUCES, NM / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Electronic Caregiver, Inc., provider of the groundbreaking Addison Care platform, today announced the launch of a new AI-powered Virtual Care Assistant for Private Duty Home Care, designed to help home care agencies expand revenue, increase market share, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving health and aging market.

NEWARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Altigen Technologies (OTCQB:ATGN), a leading Silicon Valley-based Microsoft Cloud Communications Solutions provider today announced it will report its second quarter 2025 financial results after the close of regular market trading on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Company will also hold a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. ET).

Also debuting - our hospitality segment featuring BLACKBARN NYC with Chef John Doherty and a spotlight on The Sustainable Green Team (OTC PINK:SGTM) with Kevin Harrington and CEO Tony Raynor

LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) (the "Company" or "Bausch Health") announces today that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved the adoption of a shareholder rights plan (the "SRP") pursuant to a shareholder rights plan agreement entered into with TSX Trust Company, as rights agent, dated April 14, 2025 (the "Effective Date").

Individuals and many businesses must file tax forms or request an extension from the IRS by April 15, 2025.

KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that its subsidiary, Kingstone Insurance Company, has entered into an agreement to offer a replacement policy to selected Homeowners policyholders in Downstate New York as AmGUARD Insurance Company® ("AmGUARD") pivots focus away from admitted personal lines business. AmGUARD's withdrawal plan, which includes this transaction, is pending approval by the New York Department of Financial Services. This transaction encompasses approximately $70 million in written premium.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund ("Gladstone Alternative" or the "Fund") announced today that its board of directors declared its monthly cash distribution to shareholders for April. The Fund increased the daily dividend rate by 1.2%. The distribution amount is $0.00172 per calendar day for each issued and outstanding Class A share, Class C share, and Class I share for the period beginning April 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2025 (for shareholders who own shares all 30 days in April, the distribution will total $0.0516 per share). The distribution will be paid on May 1, 2025 for Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") participants and for non-DRIP participants.

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / WasteExpo, North America's largest tradeshow for solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recovery and sustainability, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 6-8 (Conference May 5-8). The event brings together professionals from nearly 100 countries and features more than 600 exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies and solutions shaping the future of the industry.

ACTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Associated Environmental Systems (AES), a leader in the environmental test chamber industry, is proud to introduce the QUANTUM WR-5246-40, an advanced walk-in test chamber designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-performance computing "HPC" and data center component testing.

Filming Begins This Week at the New York Stock Exchange with CFO Michael Berg and Anchor Jane King

DAYTON, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / PulpFixin, an innovator of sustainable laboratory products, announced today a new distribution partnership with Wildcat Laboratory Solutions (www.wildcatls.com), a leading provider of lab equipment and solutions across the United Kingdom and European Union. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering eco-conscious, high-performance alternatives to single-use plastic products in biotech and pharmaceutical labs worldwide.

IEH Corporation to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS in partnership with MicroCapClub on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 & 1x1 Meetings on Thursday, April 24, 2025

PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / The McGee Automotive Family is excited to announce the grand opening of McGee Toyota of Putnam on Monday, April 14, 2025. Located at 88 Providence Pike, this cutting-edge dealership marks a new era for the company, building on a proud legacy that dates back over 50 years. By transitioning from Dudley, MA to Putnam, CT, McGee aims to better serve customers through modernized amenities, expanded service capabilities, and a refreshed environment that emphasizes comfort and convenience.

REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced that its consolidated subsidiary, MicroVision GmbH, has completed the TISAX® assessment and been registered as a TISAX participant.

Innovation to Lead Charge Toward Electrified Mobility with Inexpensive, Efficient, and Powerful Motors and Powertrains

Company Shows Improved Gross Margin and Continued Focus on Future Revenue Growth

Milestone Listing Reflects Institutional Readiness and Expanding Role in the Future of Asset-Backed Digital Securities