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Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef
In a community centre in eastern China, Shu Fangqiang shrugged off his jacket and stepped onto a scale, one of hundreds of locals signing up for an unusual weight loss programme -- "Trade Fat for Beef".
Russia bans Nobel-winning rights group, raids independent newspaper, in one day
Russia banned the Nobel Prize-winning human rights group Memorial and raided the offices of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta Thursday, in fresh blows to already diminished civil liberties in the country.
Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises
Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary and pension increases, AFP reporters saw.
Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to Epstein
US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender.
Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein abuse
US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed.
Venezuela police tear-gas protesters demanding salary rises
Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary and pension increases, AFP reporters saw.
Believers rejoice as Jerusalem's holy sites re-open
Just before 5 am at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a Muslim worshipper prayed in tears. A few hours later, similar emotion overcame Christians and Jews as the city's holy sites reopened following the truce with Iran.
Shallow Indonesian quake damages houses, injures residents
A shallow 4.9-magitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia overnight, damaging dozens of homes and injuring multiple people, an official said Thursday.
US-Iran truce enters second day as war flares in Lebanon
The fragile truce between Iran and the United States entered its second day on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.
US, Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.
Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT 'obscenity'
Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group went on trial Wednesday on charges of "obscenity" and "violating the protection of the family", their lawyer told AFP.
Brazilian police dog sniffs out 48 tons of marijuana in record bust
Brazilian police on Wednesday seized a record 48 tons of marijuana in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, uncovered by chance by a sniffer dog during a regular operation against criminal factions.
'Unfinished business': Opponents anxious, bitter after Iran ceasefire
President Donald Trump promised "regime change" in Iran but the Islamic republic has emerged intact from the US-Israeli war, leaving opponents and activists disappointed and frightened.
DistillerSR Launches the Industry's Most Advanced GenAI Capabilities for Extracting Scientific Literature Evidence
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Envision Pharma Group appoints Nick Jones as President, Envision Medical Communications
Seasoned technology and life sciences leader to advance AI integration across medical communications
EnSmart Power and Powerverse Partner to Unlock the Full Value of EV Charging and Home Energy
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / Powerverse today announces a strategic partnership with EnSmart Power, a global leader in energy storage, power conversion, and smart energy solutions. The partnership combines Ensmart's hardware with Powerverse's intelligent software platform, creating a connected, app-driven home solution that unlocks energy optimisation and flexibility services.
Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks, after apocalyptic threats
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was suspending bombing of Iran for two weeks but that Tehran must reopen the key Strait of Hormuz, barely an hour before his apocalyptic deadline to destroy the country was set to expire.
Graft trial of Spanish PM's ex-top aide begins
A corruption trial of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former right-hand man opened on Tuesday, a case that has rocked a Socialist-led minority government that has prioritised stamping out graft.
French high-speed train slams into truck, killing TGV driver
A French high-speed train crashed into a truck carrying a military vehicle in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver of the TGV and badly injuring two people, officials said.
Gunman killed, 2 wounded in shootout outside Israel's Istanbul consulate
A gunman was killed and two others wounded in a shootout Tuesday with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, the local governor said, adding two officers were lightly wounded.
Train driver killed, two critically injured as French TGV collides with truck
A French high-speed train crashed into a truck carrying military equipment in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver of the TGV and critically injuring two people, officials said.
New strikes in Tehran as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
New strikes rocked Tehran on Tuesday with Iran showing no sign of backing down as a US deadline loomed for it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or have its civilian infrastructure "decimated", according to President Donald Trump.
Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis breaks silence after wife's death
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis said on Tuesday he loved his wife and never wanted to hurt her in his first public comments since receiving a suspended sentence over her death.
Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q1 2026 Investor Call Details
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it will be holding its Earnings Conference Call and Webcast to report its Q1 2026 Earnings Results on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 10:00 am EST.
Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'not good enough'
US President Donald Trump said Monday that a proposed 45-day ceasefire with Iran was a "very significant step" but "not good enough" for him to sign, as Iranian officials vowed to keep fighting.
In El Salvador's mass trials, 'the innocent pay for the guilty'
Wearing white uniforms, their heads shaved, rows of bewildered-looking men are beamed by video link from prisons across El Salvador into a courtroom conducting a mass trial of alleged gang members.
'Choose peace': Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" in in his first Easter blessing as pontiff with the Middle East conflict raging.
Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds
Samira Muhammadi hopes an international investigation can "extinguish" her pain after a Pakistani bombing killed her son and hundreds of other Afghans in the capital Kabul last month.
UK royal family's dilemma over Andrew's daughters
The downfall of the former prince Andrew has left the British monarchy with a right royal headache -- how to handle his daughters caught up in the scandal of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war
Pope Leo XIV is set to mark Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff, with the Middle East war casting a pall over the most important date in the Christian calendar.
Police arrest suspect in Jewish ambulance arson case in court
London police announced Saturday they had arrested another man over an arson attack on ambulances run by a Jewish charity in London -- after officers recognised him at a court hearing over the incident.
Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks
Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said Saturday.