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'I adore women,' says French actor Depardieu at sexual assault trial
French actor Gerard Depardieu on Wednesday said he loved women and was not a "groper" as he made a final plea at his sexual assault trial in Paris, after his friend and fellow actor Fanny Ardant vouched for him.
US Supreme Court upholds Biden-era regulation of 'ghost guns'
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Biden-era federal regulation of untraceable "ghost guns" -- firearms sold in easy-to-assemble kits -- in a defeat for the powerful gun lobby.
Workers save Buddha as S. Korea's wildfires raze ancient temple
At South Korea's thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, workers delicately swaddled a giant gilded Buddha statue with a fire-retardant blanket.
Grandparents face further questions in French toddler death mystery
French police have extended the detention of a 59-year-old man being questioned about the death of his young grandson, who disappeared while he was on holiday nearly two years ago.
'Like the apocalypse': S. Korea wildfires tear through mountains
Truck driver Lee Seung-joo was driving through South Korea's Andong mountains when the wildfires hit, engulfing the area in flames and turning it into "a literal hell".
South Korea's wildfires kill 24, wreak 'unprecedented damage'
One of South Korea's worst-ever wildfire outbreaks has killed at least 24 people, officials said Wednesday, with multiple raging blazes causing "unprecedented damage" and threatening two UNESCO-listed sites.
Ex-judge fights Japan's 'unopenable door' retrial system
The world's longest-serving death row prisoner, Iwao Hakamada, won compensation from Japan this week after almost five decades in jail -- and he owes his freedom to a judge with steely determination.
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
At least 19 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple raging blazes causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said Wednesday.
Brazil's Bolsonaro awaits ruling over alleged coup bid
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro will learn on Wednesday whether he faces trial on charges of backing a coup bid after being voted out of office in 2022.
Bangladesh monastery a beacon of harmony after unrest
A Buddhist monastery in Bangladesh has found renown for opening its doors to the needy during Ramadan -- a beacon of interfaith harmony in a time of religious tension.
South Korea says 18 dead in raging wildfires
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said Wednesday.
Vacation buzzkill: Canadians cancel summer trips to Trump's America
Rosalie Cote and her parents vacationed in the US state of Maine every summer for 25 years -- but this year they are staying home, incensed like many Canadians by Donald Trump's threats of annexation and tariffs.
Three survive mid-air crash of French air force acrobatics team
Three people were "found conscious" after two jets from the French air force's acrobatics team apparently collided near an air base in northeastern France on Tuesday, authorities said.
Onco-Innovations' PKNP Technology Used with Radiation Therapy Shown in Study to Demonstrate Low Toxicity and High Safety Profile
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to provide information regarding its second-generation nanoparticle formulation of Polynucleotide Kinase 3'-Phosphatase (PNKP) Compound (the "Technology") in combination with radiation therapy, which has demonstrated, in a December 2021 study[1] conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada, effective targeting of cancer cells in mice while, importantly, maintaining a low toxicity profile. The low toxicity observed in the study, even at therapeutic doses in mice with colorectal cancer, and especially when combined with radiation therapy, is particularly significant, as it suggests the potential for a solution with fewer side effects, which could lead to the development of safer and more effective treatment options.
Jaguar Health Presenting March 27 at Emerging Growth Conference and Holding Investor Webcast March 31 Regarding Q4 2024 Financials & Near-Term Catalysts
Click here to register for Jaguar's March 27 virtual presentation at the Emerging Growth ConferenceClick here to register for Jaguar's March 31 investor webcastCompany plans to file its annual report on March 31, 2025 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024
Jaguar Health CEO, Board Members, Other C-Suite Members, and Institutional and Accredited Investors Invest in $3.448 Million Bridge Financing Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Jaguar Health, Inc.(NASDAQ:JAGX) ("Jaguar" or "the Company"), announced today that Jaguar's president and chief executive officer Lisa Conte, three other members of the Company's board of directors, and seven other C-suite and senior executives of Jaguar along with selected institutional and accredited investors (each, an "Investor") entered into securities purchase agreements, pursuant to which the Company will issue up to $3.448 million aggregate principal amount of convertible promissory notes (collectively, the "Notes") to such Investors in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The Notes will have a 3-month maturity, will bear interest at 6% per annum, and will be convertible immediately at the option of the Investors into shares of the Company's common stock.
BSK Holdings Inc and Xebra Expand Partnership to Launch Elements Products in the United States
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Xebra Brands Ltd. ("Xebra" or the "Company") (CSE:XBRA)(OTCQB:XBRAF)(FSE:9YC0), a pioneer in the Mexican cannabis market and exclusive holder of cannabis (-1% THC) commercialization rights in Mexico, is and BSK Holdings Inc. ("BSK"), are pleased to announce the expansion of the partnership to include the launch of Elements branded CBD products in the United States.
US judge sets June 23 trial date over Boeing crashes
A US federal judge on Tuesday set a trial date of June 23 in the Justice Department's criminal case against aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing over two deadly 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Bolsonaro headed 'criminal organization' to stay in power, court told
Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday accused far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro of having steered a "criminal organization" whose objective in 2022 was "to ensure he remains in power."
French art expert on trial over forged furniture at Versailles
A top French art expert went on trial on Tuesday accused of falsely claiming furniture he built to be from the 18th century that was then sold at high prices to buyers including the Palace of Versailles.
Temple burned, UNESCO village evacuated as South Korea wildfires spread
Residents of a UNESCO-listed village were ordered to evacuate while a historic Buddhist temple was burned to the ground Tuesday as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires.
Turkish court jails 7 journalists after anti-Erdogan protests
A Turkish court on Tuesday remanded in custody seven journalists for covering the mass protests that erupted following the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, in a crackdown that has now seen more than 1,400 people arrested.
Depardieu denies 'groping' women in France sex abuse trial
French star actor Gerard Depardieu, on trial for sexual assault, told the Paris court Tuesday that he was not in the habit of "groping" women, and called the #MeToo movement a "reign of terror."
France to auction superyacht seized in money-laundering case
French authorities will put up for sale Thursday a superyacht seized in a money laundering case involving a Belarusian national, according to the state agency for handling confiscated assets.
Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as two of the most powerful figures in world football.
Temple burned, UNESCO-site evacuated as South Korea wildfires spread
A historic Buddhist temple burned to the ground and a UNESCO-listed village was ordered to evacuate as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country's southeast.
What's behind the rise of 'mums' club nights'?
In a chic Paris nightclub not far from the Champs-Elysees, dozens of mostly middle-aged women hit the dancefloor with barely a man in sight.
Motorcyclist killed by giant Seoul sinkhole
One person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in Seoul, the fire department said Tuesday, with harrowing video footage showing the moment his vehicle was swallowed by the hole.
South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires
Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said Tuesday, as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the country's worst-ever fire outbreaks.
Dozens of fires rage in southern Chile
Dozens of fires fueled by strong winds raged across southern Chile Monday, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and farmland and damaging several homes, according to authorities.
Onco-Innovations Extends Marketing Program
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN:A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") announces that it has extended the term of its engagement with MCS Market Communication Service GmbH (business address: Rheinpromenade 13, 40789 Monheim am Rhein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, email: [email protected]; telephone: +491772481220; and website: www.mcsmarket.de) ("MCS") for the continued provision of a range of online marketing services, including campaign creation, production of marketing materials, as well as research and analytics (the "Services"). The Services are expected to run until May 31, 2025, or until budget exhaustion. The Company has paid MCS CAD 600,000 for the extended term of Services, and no securities have been provided to MCS or its principals as compensation. The Services will be executed via digital channels, including Google Ads and native advertising.
Bausch Health Announces Pricing of Upsized Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes
LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) (the "Company" or "Bausch Health") today announced that it has priced its previously announced offering (the "Offering") of $4.4 billion aggregate principal amount of 10.000% senior secured notes due 2032 (the "Notes") through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, 1261229 B.C. Ltd. (the "Issuer"), a company incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada (the "Issuer") that, at the closing of the transactions will be a non-guarantor restricted subsidiary under the indentures that govern the Company's existing senior notes. The Offering was upsized from an initial offering size of $4.0 billion aggregate principal amount. The Offering is expected to close on April 8, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.