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US unseals warrant for tanker seized off Venezuelan coast

US authorities on Friday unsealed the warrant for an oil tanker seized off the coast of Venezuela decried as "international piracy" by Caracas.

World stocks mostly slide, consolidating Fed-fuelled gains

Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic pulled back Friday as profit-taking trimmed some of the gains seen after the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut this week.

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Crypto firm Tether bids for Juventus, is quickly rebuffed

Cryptocurrency firm Tether said Friday it had submitted a bid to Juventus's main shareholder, Exor, to acquire its entire stake in the Turin football club -- but was quickly rebuffed.

Can Venezuela survive US targeting its oil tankers?

Venezuela has been sidestepping a US oil export embargo for years, selling crude at a discounted price mainly to China. But even this limited income stream is now under threat after the United States seized a Cuba-bound tanker.

World stocks retrench, consolidating Fed-fuelled gains

Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic pulled back Friday as pre-weekend profit-taking pared some, but not all, of the gains seen after the Federal Reserve bank delivered a much-anticipated rate easing this week.

Iran frees child bride sentenced to death over husband's killing: activists

Iranian authorities have freed a woman who was condemned to hanging over the killing of her husband who she married while a child, in a case that sparked international concern over the plight of women sentenced to death in the Islamic republic, rights activists said on Friday.

World stocks consolidate Fed-fuelled gains

Global stocks on Friday held on to gains seen after the Federal Reserve bank delivered a much-anticipated rate easing this week, but investors shied away from big bets on the future direction of US interest rates.

France updates net-zero plan, with fossil fuel phaseout

France released on Friday a revamped roadmap to become carbon neutral by 2050, with an ambitious plan to phase out oil and gas.

Stocks rally in wake of Fed rate cut

European and Asian stock markets rose Friday as investors tracked a record session on Wall Street in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut.

EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars

Car manufacturers in Europe will have to include more recycled plastics in new vehicles under new EU rules agreed on by the bloc's countries and lawmakers on Friday.

British porn star to be deported from Bali after small fine

Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue will be deported from Indonesia's Bali island, an immigration official said Friday, after earlier receiving a small fine for traffic violations.

British porn star fined, faces imminent Bali deportation

Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue is expected to be deported from Indonesia's Bali island on Friday after receiving a small fine for traffic violations, her lawyer said.

South Korea exam chief resigns after tests dubbed too hard

The chief organiser of South Korea's notoriously gruelling university entrance exams has quit -- after complaints that an English test he designed was just too difficult.

Asian markets track Wall St record after Fed cut

Asian equities rose Friday as investors tracked a record day on Wall Street in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut.

Vaccines do not cause autism: WHO

A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism -- contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.

ReelTime's RLTR Stock Surges Past AI Giants Following LG Smart TV Debut of Reel Intelligence

RLTR Outperforms NVIDIA (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Palantir (PLTR), and Meta (META) Amid Surge in Investor Interest following LG Content Announcement.

BOK Financial Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call

TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) will host a conference call to review fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results at noon central time on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The call may also include discussion of company developments, forward-looking statements and other material information about business and financial matters. The results are scheduled to be released after the market closes on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Sperry Expands into Europe with First European Affiliate - Cream Property Advisors

Sperry welcomes its first European affiliate, strengthening its global network.

In the Moment: Why Global Markets From Plastics to Precious Metals Are Embracing SMX's Technology

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is not an overnight sensation. For years, it's been building toward the moment that the global supply chain was not yet ready to confront. The idea was simple but disruptive. Materials should not rely on paperwork, declarations, or trust to prove their identity. They should be able to show it themselves with something far more persuasive: PROOF.

Conservation Travel Africa Highlights Growing Opportunities for Mature Volunteers in Ethical Primate Conservation

HARARE, ZW / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / Conservation Travel Africa is celebrating the continued growth and success of its ethical Primate Volunteer Program in Zimbabwe, with a particular rise in mature and senior volunteers seeking meaningful, hands-on conservation experiences. The programme-based at one of Zimbabwe's most respected wildlife sanctuaries-offers volunteers of all ages the opportunity to work closely with rescued and orphaned primates, contributing directly to long-term rehabilitation and welfare.

Lawcris Unveils their MaterialHub - A Bold New Creative Space in Leeds

LEEDS, UK / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / Lawcris, a leading name in the supply of decorative panels and worktops, have launched their new MaterialHub. This inspiring new creative space designed exclusively for interior designers, architects, furniture makers and shop fitters.

Why Materials That Can Prove Their Identity Are Suddenly Essential

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / For decades, global industries kept moving forward on the assumption that supply chains were essentially reliable. The belief was that materials were what suppliers claimed they were, that certifications reflected real practices, and that sustainability metrics could be trusted because companies intended to act responsibly. That belief worked as long as no one looked too closely. Once governments and markets began demanding actual proof, the old system cracked open. Intention was no longer enough.

SMX's Molecular Identity Technology Earns Serious Attention From World-Leading Decision Makers

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / Whenever a technology shows the potential to reshape supply chains, people naturally lean in. They want to understand how it scales, how it fits, and how it operates within the industrial world already in motion. That level of curiosity is healthy. It reflects a market that recognizes when something new might redefine what's possible.

From Demonstration to Integration: How Sectors Actually Adopt SMX Technology

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / Industries rarely adopt new technology in a straight line. The process unfolds in stages that are predictable to insiders but invisible to the outside world. It begins with a demonstration, where a tool proves it can work under controlled conditions. From there, it moves into the dialogue phase, where industry leaders evaluate not just performance but the system-wide implications of integrating something new. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is now moving through that second stage. And it's happening faster than many expected.

Assumptions Created a Logistics Nightmare, SMX Is Waking the World to Proof as Currency

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / The global economy spent decades running on assumptions, and it worked until it didn't. Supply chains expanded faster than verification systems. Companies sourced materials from regions they had never visited. Certifications became paperwork rather than proof. The entire system flowed because everyone agreed to trust what they could not see. That trust created efficiency, but it also created fragility. Now the bill for that fragility has come due.

LG Smart TVs to Feature Content Created Entirely by Reel Intelligence "RI" - Chosen for Display on TV Home Screens Nationwide

ReelTime Makes History as RI-Created Content Debuts on LG Smart TV Home Screens - No Cameras, No Crews, Just RI

WELLE Environmental Group and Primech Holdings Enter Strategic Cooperation to Advance Intelligent Industrial Robotics and Sustainable Operations

Advancing Intelligent Operations and Sustainable Solutions Across Complex Industrial Environments

Gladstone Investment Corporation Acquires Rowan Energy

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") is pleased to announce its acquisition of Rowan Energy, Inc. ("Rowan") along with Xyresic Capital ("Xyresic"). Gladstone Investment provided senior secured debt and the majority of the equity to complete the transaction.

Sterling Organization Announces Sale of Park North Shopping Center in San Antonio, Texas for $115 million

Sterling Organization originally acquired the property in September of 2016 on behalf of their institutional value-add fund, Sterling Value Add Partners II (SVAP II) for $81 million.

DR H Announces Strategic Direction to Lead Fashion-Tech Wearable Market in the AI Era

HONG KONG, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / DR H recently announced a strengthened strategic direction focused on elevating the integration of fashion and technology within the smart wearable market. Centered on the concept of "AI + Health," the brand aims to advance its design philosophy and expand user adoption of smart rings, smart glasses, and lifestyle-focused wearable products.

Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud: US media

South Korean cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday over fraud linked to his company's failure, which wiped out $40 billion of investors' money and shook global crypto markets, US media reported.

OpenAI beefs up GPT models in AI race with Google

OpenAI released its latest artificial intelligence models on Thursday, shrugging off worries about how it will cash in on massive spending in its technology race with Google.

2024 Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel's participation

Nemo, last year's Eurovision winner, said Thursday he was returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation, which has already prompted five countries to pull out.

US bringing seized tanker to port, as Venezuela war threats build

An oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast will be brought to a port in the United States, the White House said Thursday, as fears mount of open conflict between the two countries.

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