45 m. ago HIV programs’ U.S. funding must be replaced to avoid millions of deaths: UN

United Nations officials warn that if the funding isn’t replaced, it could lead to more than four million AIDS-related deaths and six million more HIV infections by 2029.

Economics

2 h. ago EU official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker […]

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4 h. ago Brightcove Unveils Its New Vision for the Future of Video Engagement, Powered by Proprietary AI and Customer Insight

MILAN — Brightcove, the intelligent video engagement company, has today unveiled a bold new chapter in its evolution, signaling a renewed commitment to innovation, customer-centricity and meaningful digital experiences. Backed by new owner Bending Spoons, and incorporating its powerful proprietary AI technology, Brightcove is reimagining its platform to meet the growing demands of both Media […]

Economics

8 h. ago Indonesia Touts ‘Sweetener’ as Negotiators Meet US Officials

Indonesia’s lead trade negotiator met with members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet in Washington, armed with several business deals to advance tariff talks after a last-hour effort to secure a resolution this week was derailed.

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8 h. ago Toronto coffee shop opened over COVID is closing down and here's what's replacing it

A Toronto coffee shop that exemplified the trendy minimalist aesthetic is officially calling it quits.There had been whispers about the impending closure of Dundas West's Hamers Coffee for weeks before the specialty coffee shop's owner, Derek, took to Instagram in mid-June to confirm the rumours.Opening its doors in early 2020, the cafe's ability to stick around despite opening at perhaps the worst possible time for a new business in the last decade is a testament to just how quickly Hamers became a cherished part of the neighbourhood.With a sleek, minimal interior and small-but-mighty menu, which included some truly to-die-for sandwiches, Hamers has become a cornerstone of Dundas West over its five years in business — no small feat in a neighbourhood renowned for its never-ending influx of buzzy businesses.Hamers' reign in the neighbourhood is soon to come to a close, though, as the team prepares to close it down for good after its final service on Sunday,...

Science

8 h. ago Prabowo Says Indonesia Can Hit 100% Renewable Energy by 2035

Indonesia aims to transition entirely to renewable energy by the middle of the coming decade, according to President Prabowo Subianto, well ahead of the country’s previously announced goal.

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12 h. ago Trump praises Liberian leader on English — his native tongue

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders Wednesday, and — after brief remarks from President Joseph Boakai — asked the business graduate where he […]

Politics

13 h. ago Chinese Tycoons Are Turning Indonesia Into an Aluminum Giant

Chinese tycoons are turbo-charging Indonesia’s aluminum industry with multi-billion dollar projects that rival the vast bets made on the country’s nickel riches roughly a decade ago, and threaten to shake up the global market for the metal.

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14 h. ago Middle East Oil Giants Say OPEC+’s Supply Surprise Needed by Market

Senior officials from three of OPEC’s core producer nations — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait — lined up on Wednesday to say that the super-sized addition of supply by the producer club at the weekend was needed by the global market.

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14 h. ago Aimsio Has Officially Incorporated as a U.S. Based Corporation, Expanding Operations Into Houston, Texas to Better Serve Industrial Clients Across the United States

HOUSTON — Aimsio, a leading provider of field-first operations software for heavy industrial companies, is proud to announce its official incorporation as a U.S. based corporation, marking a major milestone in its growth trajectory and expanding its operational footprint in Houston, Texas, United States. Founded in 2013, in Calgary, Alberta Canada— Aimsio has been at […]

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16 h. ago Canada continuing to lag in number of EV charging stations needed to meet goals

OTTAWA — Canada still doesn’t have the network of public charging stations it needs to meet its electric vehicle goals, researchers say. With a little more than 35,000 charging stations in service across the country, Canada is falling well short of the 100,000-plus stations it needed by this year, according to experts with the Dunsky […]

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18 h. ago Des influenceurs du mouvement MAGA se retournent contre Donald Trump

Plusieurs l’accusent de ne pas avoir tenu sa promesse de faire toute la lumière sur l’affaire Jeffrey Epstein.

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18 h. ago International bakery chain known for healthy cake opening first Toronto location

An international bakery chain known for what it calls "healthy" versions of classic treats is about to open its first-ever Canadian location in Toronto.You may assume that ingredients like sugar, gluten, and dairy are integral pillars for almost any baked good, and, most of the time, you'd be right. However, one European bakery chain that's about to make its Canadian debut is on a mission to prove that you can have sweet treats that still hit the spot without any of those things.We'll be the judges of that.Landing on Bloor West this summer by way of Poland is FitCake, a chain that touts itself as "the first and largest non-pastry shop in the world," and currently boasts nine locations in Poland, with an additional presence in Austria, Sweden, Spain, and Malta.So, what makes the cakes so "fit"? The bakery (or, non-pastry shop, if you prefer) is completely sugar-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan, but, if its rapid expansion across Europe can be used as any indi...

Society

19 h. ago What are AI agents and which jobs are they coming for first?

Around 30% of Canadian businesses have adopted the technology touted as able to make decisions. On the downside, it's also susceptible to hallucinating

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19 h. ago Face au flux de migrants depuis la Libye, la Grèce suspend les demandes d’asile

«Tout migrant entrant illégalement sera arrêté et détenu», a averti le premier ministre conservateur.

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20 h. ago «Il m’a toujours dit qu’il me tabasserait»: Ryan Reaves n’aime vraiment pas Evander Kane

Ryan Reaves n’est pas du tout un partisan d’Evander Kane et ça ne changera probablement jamais.

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20 h. ago Investment into Saskatchewan pea protein processing to create new Canadian food options

New partnership will focus on development of pea protein ingredients and finished food products Yorkton, SK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The growth of the plant-protein sector has led to rising demand for Canadian-made protein alternatives that meet the flavour and nutrition profiles of their traditional counterparts. Today, Protein Industries Canada is announcing a […]

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20 h. ago ’Everyone’s neighbour is a magpie’: Edmonton reckons with its official city bird

Nita Jalkanen checks on the avian neighbours that fly into her Edmonton backyard to drink from her bird bath nearly every day with her dog Ariel. “I talk to them. I say, ‘Good morning or good afternoon, Mr. Magpie,’ and they feel safe so there’s no squawking,” said the 59-year-old in an interview. “They’ll come […]

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20 h. ago SK Capital Has Entered Into Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire LISI Group’s Medical Division

NEW YORK — SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”), a New York-based private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors, today announced that its affiliate has entered into exclusive negotiations with LISI Group (Euronext: FII) to acquire LISI Group’s Medical division (“Lisi Medical” or the “Company”). The transaction remains subject […]

Economics

21 h. ago Le film «Fanny», de Yan England, sélectionné en compétition officielle au Festival d'Angoulême

Le film de Yan England fait partie des 10 longs métrages en compétition

Culture