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Fire at Belgrade retirement home kills eight
A fire broke out early Monday at a retirement home on the outskirts of the Serbian capital Belgrade, killing eight people and injuring seven others.
Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison
The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday for a gruesome crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year.
Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison: judge
The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year.
Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional relief
At a shopping mall in Beijing, Zhang Yachun murmurs quietly to her closest confidant, a fluffy AI-powered robot whose soothing chirps remind her that she is not alone.
Smile Hair Clinic: Redefining Hair Transplantation in Turkey
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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q4 and Annual 2024 Financial Results Release Date and Investor Call Details
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2025 / 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 Q4 and annual 2024 Earnings Results on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at 10:00 am EST.
India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering
Keen to improve India's abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world's largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes.
'We want peace' say Colombians displaced by fresh guerrilla violence
Gladis Angarita, 62, fled her village in northeast Colombia in terror last Friday, among thousands escaping a fresh guerrilla onslaught that has claimed dozens of lives in just a few days.
Weary LA firefighters brace for 'last' dangerous winds
Exhausted Los Angeles firefighters on Sunday braced for the return of yet more dangerously strong gusts, as California's governor slammed "hurricane-force winds of misinformation" surrounding blazes that have killed 27 people.
Russians take Epiphany dip in waters hit by oil spill
Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, officials said, despite concerns about the toxic pollution.
Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts more than 1,000 times this month
A volcano in eastern Indonesia has erupted at least a thousand times this month, according to an official report Sunday as efforts were underway to evacuate thousands of villagers living near the rumbling mountain.
Protesters storm S. Korea court after president's detention extended
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law.
In US, teleworkers don't want to turn back
For Curtis Sparrer, a work-from-home evangelist, an office is nothing less than a "corporate jail."
Milder winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visit
Lighter winds in the Los Angeles area this weekend brought momentary respite to the thousands of firefighters battling deadly wildfires, but meteorologists said stronger winds would add to "critical fire weather" as soon as Monday.
Telegram boss admits 'seriousness' of French allegations: source
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a source close to the case.
Slew of satellite projects aims to head off future wildfires
As Los Angeles firefighters battle remaining hotspots more than a week into deadly blazes, scientists and engineers hope growing availability of satellite data will help in the future.
Menendez brothers' hearing delayed by LA fires
A re-sentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez over the bloody murder of their wealthy parents was delayed Friday as Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires.
'More sad than shocked': TikTok users brace for ban
"I almost, like, don't know how to define myself without TikTok," content creator Ayman Chaudhary sighed, reflecting the consternation of millions over US authorities' scheduled banning Sunday of the hugely popular app.
France launches probe into AI Brad Pitt scam
Authorities in France's La Reunion have launched a probe to identify fraudsters who scammed a woman out of 830,000 euros by making her believe she had an online relationship with Brad Pitt.
Parents of Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin interrogated
Exiled Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin said Friday that Russian authorities had interrogated his parents and searched their home, as Moscow cracks down on any remaining public dissent left in the country.
Bootleg liquor deaths revive debate on Turkey alcohol tax
With 33 dead in four days and 29 in intensive care after drinking bootleg liquor in Istanbul, the politically-charged debate over Turkey's soaring alcohol taxes has swung back into the spotlight.
Pet boar gets to stay with French owner, for now: court
A French woman who has kept a wild boar as a pet since finding and domesticating the animal can keep it for now, a court has ordered, overruling local authorities who insisted the animal had to be removed or killed.
Extreme fire: 'unprecedented risk' poorly understood
In an era of town-torching megablazes spewing smoke plumes visible from space, scientists say there is still a lot they don't know about the effects of extreme fire on people, nature and the climate.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in graft case
A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a landmark graft case, sentencing Khan to 14 years in prison.
Japan marks 30th anniversary of deadly Kobe quake
Thousands of people marked on Friday the 30th anniversary of an earthquake that claimed more than 6,400 lives and levelled much of the Japanese city of Kobe.
Nintendo shares down on detail-light Switch 2 teaser
Nintendo shares tumbled as much as seven percent on Friday after the Japanese games giant failed to impress with a teaser video of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console.
Green Rain Solar Inc., a Subsidiary of The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN), Announces the Launch of Self-Contained Solar Greenhouses with Integrated Irrigation and Backup Power Systems
PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 17, 2025 / Green Rain Solar Inc., a subsidiary of The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN) and a leader in urban solar energy and grid integration, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its premiere self-contained Solar Greenhouse system. This innovative greenhouse integrates a fully autonomous irrigation system and backup battery supply, offering a sustainable solution for urban farming and renewable energy generation.
Inmates battling LA wildfires see chance for redemption
Inmate Jacob Castro cuts firebreaks in the hills around Los Angeles. It's hard work, but having been in prison for 29 years, it is a chance for redemption.
Los Angeles fire evacuees told no return for at least a week
Tens of thousands of people ordered to flee their homes as wildfires tore through Los Angeles were told Thursday they would not be allowed back for at least a week, with fears over electrocution, landslides and exposure to toxic materials.
Brazil's Bolsonaro denied passport for Trump inauguration
Brazil's top court on Thursday refused to return the passport of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro so that he could attend the inauguration of US president Donald Trump.
S.Africa rescuers say clearance of clandestine miners now over
Rescuers retrieving illegal miners from a disused South African gold shaft said on Thursday a final sweep appeared to show nobody was left underground, after 78 bodies and more than 200 miners were lifted out this week.
'Heinous crimes' in Gaza conflict must be punished, regardless of truce: HRW
Human Rights Watch on Thursday called for punishment for the "heinous crimes" committed "on and since October 7, 2023," in Israel and Gaza, after the announcement of a fragile ceasefire deal in the conflict.