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Venezuelan foreign minister demands 'immediate release' of Maduro

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as president in a January 3 raid by the United States.

Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed

Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful drug cartel went on a violent rampage across parts of the country after the army announced it had killed its leader.

What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed

Violence swept across Mexico Sunday after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who had a $15 million US bounty on his head, was killed in a military shoot-out.

ICC kicks off pre-trial hearing over Philippines' Duterte

The International Criminal Court opened hearings Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown.

UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'

The United Nations leader warned Monday that "the rule of force" was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence and other technologies to attack human rights.

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power.

Hong Kong appeals court upholds jailing of 12 democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

Hong Kong appeals court to rule on jailed democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong appeals court will decide on Monday whether to overturn the convictions of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

Avant Brands Announces Timing of Release of Fiscal 2025 Annual Results

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Avant Brands Inc. (TSX:AVNT)(OTCQX:AVTBF)(FRA:1BU0) ("Avant" or the "Company"), a leading producer of innovative and award-winning cannabis products, announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before market open on Monday, March 2, 2026.

LQR House Inc. Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Stockholders

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ:YHC) (the "Company" or "LQR House"), a niche ecommerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, today announced that its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting"), originally convened on February 23, 2026, was adjourned to allow additional time for stockholders to vote on the proposals described in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2026.

NHI Announces Appointment of Lilly H. Donohue to the Board of Directors

MURFREESBORO, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI) announced today that Lilly H. Donohue has been appointed to the NHI Board of Directors effective February 17, 2026. Ms. Donohue's appointment follows an extensive search performed by a third party executive and board recruitment firm.

TikTok's #1 Selling Toothpaste Brand NOBS Launches in Target Stores Nationwide

Viral oral care brand with nearly 1 million TikTok Shop orders secures major retail partnership.

Olympian Gabby Thomas, BetterWay(TM) Blood Testing to Host 'Track Like Gabby' Happy Hour During SXSW

The happy hour includes a panel discussion with three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas, Web Golinkin, President of Babson Diagnostics, and Fred Turner, co-founder and CEO of Curative, and interactive games with Gabby Thomas

Infillion Acquires Catalina, One of the World's Largest Sources of Deterministic Purchase Data

Acquisition makes $600 billion in annual consumer spending exclusive to Infillion's composable agent-ready advertising platform

TRNR Updates FAQ's, Publishes New Investor Deck With 50% Increase of 2026 Pro Forma Revenue Guidance To More Than $30M

Company Addresses Ergatta Acquisition, 2026 Guidance, Sportstech Loan and Share Pledge Enforcement, Reverse Split

Medical Care Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) Unveils New Corporate Logo & Structure Ahead of Consumer AI App Launch

MESA, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Medical Care Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) today announced the adoption of a new corporate logo as the Company prepares for the launch of its first consumer-based artificial intelligence mobile application, Snapshot Recipes.

MentalHealth.com Calls for Realignment in Social Media and Mental Health

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / As legal and regulatory scrutiny intensifies over the mental health effects of media and technology, MentalHealth.com said the sector is entering a period of accountability.

DataVault AI and Wellgistics Health Announce Plans to Expand Partnership to Include Healthcare Delivery Intellectual Property for Healthcare as a Service (HaaS) Blockchain-enabled Smart Contracts

The global blockchain in healthcare market is projected to grow from $11 billion in 2024 to $214 billion by 2030, with annual growth rates expected to exceed 60%Ongoing PharmacyChain® technology build-out already involves key technology components necessary to enable Healthcare as a Service (HaaS) smart contractsDatavault AI partner programming capabilities included to speed market entryWellgistics' recently announced NFL Alumni Health partnership provides trusted marketing capability to help drive market awareness and adoptionWellgistics Pharmacy's online prescription fulfillment capability set to become primary distribution channel for prescription drugs and OTC health productsWellgistics Pharmacy Network participants to enable 'hub and spoke' model for in-person healthcare touchpoints for patients and local providers via referral networkWellgistics plans to update its current iOS app as the vehicle to enable adoption

Armanino Foods Announces First Quarter 2026 Dividend

Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.05 per Share Payable April 30, 2026

Ensysce Biosciences Invited to Participate in Upcoming Scientific and Industry Events

~ Company leadership to highlight TAAP and MPAR programs, discuss innovation in pain therapeutics and present on commercial excellence ~

Black Book Research Publishes "Germany: State of Acute Care EHR and Digital Health 2026"

This newest Germany-focused report shares KRITIS-grade security and resilience requirements, administrative backbone replacement risk, and cloud-sovereignty expectations shaping acute-care HIS/KIS decisions for 2026-2030.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - February 23

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / The Company announces that on 20 February 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike

More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them.

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Mexico confirmed on Sunday that soldiers killed a powerful drug cartel leader who was one of the most wanted men here and in the United States.

US Secret Service kills man trying to access Trump Florida estate

US Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy fatally shot and killed a man armed with a shotgun who breached the security perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Thousands of pilgrims visit remains of St Francis

A long line of pilgrims and visitors snaked outside the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Italy on Sunday as his remains went on public display for the first time.

Morocco flood evacuees mark muted Ramadan away from home

When floods forced Ahmed El Habachi out of his Moroccan village, he thought the displacement was temporary. Weeks later, he broke his Ramadan fast in a tent, wondering when he would return home.

Andrew's arrest hands King Charles fresh royal crisis

King Charles III has been left wrestling with a new test after the arrest of his brother Andrew, the latest in a series of painful personal shocks to mar his reign.

At least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

The bodies of three migrants were picked up in waters off the Greek island of Crete during a rescue effort involving a commercial ship, authorities said Friday.

Macron urges 'calm' ahead of tense rally for slain far-right activist

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Saturday for cooler heads to prevail ahead of a rally for a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put the country on edge.

Macron urges 'calm' ahead of rally for slain far-right activist