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Benin showcases culture with Vodun Days
On the newly-renovated streets of Ouidah, thousands of Beninese and foreign tourists gathered this week to discover the rituals and deities bound up with voodoo, a popular animist tradition which has grown to become the focus of a international festival.
New rallies erupt in Iran as crackdown fears grow
Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as activists on Saturday expressed fear authorities were intensifying their suppression of the demonstrations under cover of an internet blackout.
'Racing against time': Death toll rises after Philippines trash site collapse
Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday in the shadow of a mountain of garbage that buried dozens of landfill employees in the central Philippines, killing at least six.
New rallies in Iran as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized
Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as the son of the ousted shah urged protesters on Saturday to plan to seize city centres.
Neighbors in Minneapolis protect each other from US immigration police
When Jennifer Arnold learned one of her neighbors in the midwestern city of Minneapolis had been arrested by immigration authorities late last year, she reached out to lend a hand.
Death toll climbs after trash site collapse buries dozens in Philippines
Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday in the shadow of a mountain of garbage that buried dozens of landfill employees in the central Philippines, killing at least four.
Arrests reported, cross removed as China crackdown on unofficial churches grows
A church in east China was scaffolded and had its cross removed, AFP reporters saw Friday, with residents and rights groups saying multiple members had been arrested as a national crackdown on unofficial Christian organisations grows.
Olympian Gabby Thomas Draws Crowd at Wellness Event with BetterWay(TM) Blood Testing at H-E-B SoCo
Guests had an opportunity to meet Gabby Thomas, win health-focused prizes, and learn simple ways to take a more active role in their health
IMG Academy Long-Form BIO Surpasses 1 Million Views, Validating the Power of Premium Storytelling at Scale
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 10, 2026 / New to The Street, the nationally syndicated business media platform, announced today that its 30-minute biographical feature on IMG Academy has surpassed one million digital views, reinforcing the measurable impact of long-form content distributed across a mature, multi-channel media ecosystem.
New to The Street Show #714 Broadcasts Tonight at 6:30 PM ET on Bloomberg Television
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 10, 2026 / New to The Street, the long-running, nationally syndicated business television platform, announces that Show Number 714 will broadcast tonight at 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Bloomberg Television as sponsored programming.
Minneapolis asks to join probe into woman's killing by immigration officer
The mayor of Minneapolis on Friday called for state investigators to be allowed to join the federal probe into the killing of a US woman by immigration enforcement, accusing President Donald Trump's administration of prejudging the case.
Musk's Grok under fire over sexualized images despite new limits
European officials and tech campaigners on Friday slammed Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok after its controversial image creation feature was restricted to paying subscribers, saying the change failed to address concerns about sexualized deepfakes.
Defiant Khamenei slams protests as Iran presses internet shutdown
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday vowed the Islamic republic would not back down in the face of the biggest protests in years, as authorities pressed an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.
'Devastated' Switzerland grieves New Year inferno victims
Switzerland held a national day of mourning Friday for the 40 mostly young people killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar filled with New Year partygoers.
Man pleads guilty to sending 'abhorrent messages' to England women's footballer Carter
A man pleaded guilty Friday to sending "totally abhorrent" social media messages to England women's defender Jess Carter during last year's European Championships.
40 white roses: shaken mourners remember Swiss fire victims
Carrying a bucket filled with white roses, Azeddine Mekrabech made his way to Crans-Montana on Friday as Switzerland remembered the dozens who died in the New Year fire tragedy.
German trial starts of 'White Tiger' online predator
A German juvenile court started the so-called "White Tiger" trial Friday in which a man is accused of multiple sadistic online crimes including coercing a 13-year-old to take his own life.
Switzerland 'devastated' by fire tragedy: president
Switzerland has been left "devastated" by the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 40 people celebrating the New Year, President Guy Parmelin told a national service of remembrance on Friday.
TikTok drives 'bizarre' rush to Prague library's book tower
Prague has long been a tourism hub thanks to its Baroque architecture and deep cultural history, but its latest draw -- a statue of thousands of books made famous on TikTok -- has blindsided officials in the Czech capital.
'All are in the streets': Iranians defiant as protests grow
Tear gas burning his eyes, his voice hoarse from shouting anti-government slogans as cars honked around him, Majid joined crowds of Iranians taking to the streets in defiance of a crackdown on a swelling protest movement.
Switzerland holds day of mourning after deadly New Year fire
Switzerland was to hold a national day of mourning Friday for the 40 people killed, mostly teenagers, when fire ravaged a ski resort bar filled with New Year partygoers.
Procession of Christ's icon draws thousands to streets of Philippine capital
Tens of thousands of Philippine Catholics twirled white cloths and chanted "Viva, viva" as a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ was paraded through the streets of Manila on Friday in the nation's biggest annual religious event.
After fire tragedy, small Swiss town mourns 'decimated generation'
A tiny Swiss village is reeling from the "unimaginable" loss of numerous young people in the New Year inferno at a ski resort bar, including seven players on the same football team.
Switzerland mourns Crans-Montana fire tragedy
All of Switzerland will mark a national day of mourning Friday for the dozens of mostly teenagers killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar crammed with New Year revellers.
'Sever the chain': scam tycoons in China's crosshairs
China is moving against the cyberscam tycoons making fortunes in Southeast Asia, driven by mounting public pressure and Beijing's desire to keep control of judicial processes, analysts say.
Christ icon's procession draws thousands to streets of Philippine capital
Tens of thousands of Philippine Catholics twirled white cloths and chanted "Viva, viva" as a historic statue of Jesus Christ was paraded through the streets of Manila on Friday in the nation's biggest annual religious event.
Avant Brands Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Avant Brands Inc. (TSX:AVNT)(OTCQX:AVTBF)(FRA:1BU0) ("Avant" or the "Company"), a leading producer of innovative and award-winning cannabis products, announces that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved the adoption of a shareholder rights plan (the "Shareholder Rights Plan"), pursuant to a shareholder rights plan agreement entered into with Computershare Investor Services Inc., as rights agent, dated and effective January 9, 2026.
Visit The New MEMRI Webpage Featuring The Latest Research On Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has launched a new webpage covering the latest developments related to Venezuela, following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The content includes reactions from around the Middle East as well as worldwide.
New to The Street Expands Into MENA With Weekly Bloomberg Television Segment Reaching Over 26 Million Homes
First broadcast airs Saturday, January 24, at 12:30 PM GST as sponsored programming
Remergify and Himalaya Technologies Launch Beta Test for Mophoe Social: The Revolutionary Social Trading Platform That Combines Community Intelligence with Instant AI-Powered Execution
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Remergify and Himalaya Technologies (OTC Expert:HMLA) today announced the opening of beta testing for Mophoe Social , a groundbreaking platform that merges social networking with instant trading capabilities powered by advanced AI technology. Positioned as "Wall Street Bets meets Facebook," Mophoe Social empowers traders to act instantly on real-time community intelligence and market signals.
Brenmiller Energy Founder & CEO Avi Brenmiller Wins Merage Industry Leader Award
Recognition Honors Leadership Behind a Landmark Clean-Energy Exit and Decades of Industry Impact
Aptevo Therapeutics Secures $60 Million Equity Line of Credit to Support Multispecific Portfolio Advancement, Increase Strategic Optionality
Together with cash on hand, the fully leveraged facility extends Aptevo's funding runway into 2029, enabling achievement of key clinical and preclinical milestones