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Niger criminalises same-sex relations with jail terms
Military-run Niger has enacted a new penal code criminalising same-sex relations with heavy jail sentences, following several other west African countries which have recently adopted tough anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Over 260 Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in S. Africa return home
The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following escalating anti-immigrant attacks landed in Lagos on Thursday, AFP journalists saw.
ECB makes first rate hike since 2023 to tame Iran war inflation
The European Central Bank on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East war stokes inflation, despite concerns the move could hit the struggling eurozone economy.
Pope condemns 'indifference' towards migrants on Canaries trip
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned "indifference" towards migrants during a visit to Spain's Canary Islands that symbolised the perils of deadly irregular routes to Europe.
Stocks diverge, oil falls as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
European stocks rose Thursday after losses in Asia as oil prices wavered following the latest flare-up in the Middle East war, with investors also assessing the outlook for US and European interest rates as inflation rises.
Sweden withdraws controversial proposal to jail 13-year-olds
Sweden's right-wing government withdrew Thursday a heavily contested proposal to lower the age at which children can be sentenced to prison from 15 to 13, citing a lack of support in parliament.
Economic pressures 'manageable': Indonesian deputy finance minister
External and domestic pressures on Indonesia's economy were "manageable", the country's deputy finance minister said Thursday, despite a rout of the rupiah that has forced the central bank to hike interest rates.
Sweden withdraws disputed proposal to jail 13-year-olds
Sweden's right-wing government withdrew Thursday a heavily-contested proposal to lower the age at which children can be sentenced to prison from 15 to 13, citing a lack of support in parliament.
UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children.
Suspense surrounds Swiss anti-immigration vote
The Swiss will vote Sunday on a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population, with the result expected to be tight and warnings of "chaos" if it passes.
Rising costs and competition threaten GoPro
For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, allowing the adventurous to record images of their experiences.
A taste of home: Zimbabwe restaurants revive traditional food
With both hands gripping a large wooden spoon, a woman stirred thick maize-meal porridge -- Zimbabwe's staple known as sadza -- over an open fire while a three-legged pot of sorghum bubbled beside her.
AI gold rush upends San Francisco housing market
In San Francisco, the longtime hub of the US tech sector, fortunes tied to artificial intelligence startups are inflating home prices and fueling a spike in evictions, splitting the city's population into two different trajectories.
The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs
With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future.
AI robot cleaners leave the lab for China's living rooms
Beijing cleaner Lin Meiqiong found her work a little easier the day she was paired with an unlikely new colleague -- a tall, wheeled robot with AI-powered tidying skills.
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fade
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-month war.
Stocks drop, oil rises as Iran and rate worries dog traders
Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit stocks and oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.
ECB set to hike interest rates to tame Iran war inflation surge
The European Central Bank is set to hike interest rates Thursday for the first time since 2023 as the Iran war fuels inflation, despite concerns the move could hit growth in the struggling eurozone.
Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary
India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people.
All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'
When SpaceX lists on Wall Street, expected on Friday, Elon Musk will serve simultaneously as chief executive, chief technology officer and board chairman of the rocket and AI company.
SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial public offering in history, which could propel co-founder Elon Musk to trillionaire status.
US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back saying it will target any ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.
Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killing
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he feared for trust in France's institutions after a botched investigation into the main suspect in an 11-year-old girl's likely murder triggered public outrage.
Osprey Paper Fails to Prove Menhaden Fishery Caused Chesapeake Bay Nesting Problems
Study catalogs legitimate osprey concerns but does not establish fishery causation
Qtonic Quantum Releases Report on Football Data Security
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Qtonic Quantum Corp today published a public research report examining long-term data security considerations for global football organizations as post-quantum cryptography planning becomes an increasing focus for enterprises and institutions.
Vatrer Power's Smart Server Rack Battery Puts Home Energy Storage, Monitoring and Solar Expansion in Focus
Vatrer Power highlights a modular lithium solar battery option for homeowners, RV users and off-grid builders seeking safer monitoring, expandable capacity and long-term energy control.
Redwood AI Enters LOI to Explore Pathogen Tracking Through AI Genomics at the Border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo with Aim of Potentially Tracing Ebola Virus Disease
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(OTCQB:RDWCF)(Frankfurt:Y0N,WKN:A422EZ) ("Redwood" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Dr. Placide Sesonga of The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda.
IDW Announces Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / IDW Media Holdings, Inc., (the "Company" or "IDW") (OTCQB:IDWM), an integrated media company, today reported results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2026.
Laser Photonics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Laser Shield Anti-Drone System Selected by U.S. Department of War; Company Fortifies Balance Sheet and Simplifies Capital Structure Through Strategic Warrant Inducements
Red Dog Equity to Acquire Entegee
Acquisition supports Entegee's development as a standalone engineering talent business with national reach
MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM) ("MSC," "MSC Industrial," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading North American distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that the Company's conference call to review its fiscal year 2026 third quarter results, as well as its current operations, will be broadcast online live on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
JAB Acquisition Corp I Announces Closing of $172,500,000 Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / JAB Acquisition Corp I (the "Company") today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 17,250,000 units at $10.00 per unit, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase an additional 2,250,000 units, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share, one redeemable warrant to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share subject to certain adjustments, and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company's initial business combination.