84 m. ago Givaudan Automates Compliance with Descartes’ Denied Party Screening Solution

LONDON and ATLANTA, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Givaudan, a global leader in fragrance and beauty, is using Descartes’ denied party screening solution to automate compliance with international trade regulations and mitigate risk through real-time screening of its […]

Culture

2 h. ago Nigeria to Triple Capital Gains Tax for Foreign Equity Investors

Nigeria is tripling capital gains tax for foreign equity investors, raising concerns that the move may trigger a sell-off in the West African nation’s stock market, which is up almost 40% this year.

Economics

5 h. ago Finland’s Neste Faces Renewables Test After Shares Jump 130%

Shares in Finnish energy company Neste Oyj have staged one of Europe’s biggest rebounds this year, more than doubling since April. But with the renewable fuels market set to come under pressure, some analysts are warning the rally may soon end.

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8 h. ago Reignited Takaichi Trade Sparks Japan Defense, Tech Stock Rally

Japanese defense and tech stocks surged as traders piled into a trade that’ll reap benefits from more government spending expected under Sanae Takaichi’s premiership.

Economics

9 h. ago Georgia’s PM says protesters want to topple government, vows further crackdown

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday accused the opposition of trying to topple his government and vowed a further crackdown on dissent, hours after the ruling party claimed a landslide win in local elections snubbed by its main rivals. Tens of thousands marched in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on polling day […]

Politics

10 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps 4.5% after ruling party chooses an ultra

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped more than 4% on Monday after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as their leader, likely ensuring she will […]

Economics

10 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% on Monday and the yen weakened after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. U.S. futures climbed and oil gained about $1 a barrel. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of […]

Economics

10 h. ago Blue Jays Game 2 win might have felt all Yesavage and Guerrero Jr, but there was more to it

In a game where your greenest rookie simply overpowers the best hitting team in baseball, and your franchise first baseman has a grand slam, it’s easy for other players to get lost in the shuffle. Not that any of those players cares much beyond the win and the 2-0 lead they take to New York […]

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10 h. ago Japan’s Incoming Leader to Put Nuclear at Center of Energy Plan

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

10 h. ago Japan’s New Leader to Make Nuclear Center of Energy Strategy

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

11 h. ago Takaichi’s Win a Boon for Stocks, May Weigh on Yen: Strategists

Japan’s likely next prime minister Sanae Takaichi will boost equity sentiment due to her pro-stimulus plans, but her easy monetary policy stance may weigh on the yen, according to strategists.

Economics

11 h. ago PHOTOS: Canadian National Pickleball League's best compete in London

Smash Pickleball on Wharncliffe Road South played host to the Canadian National Pickleball League Championship Weekend in London on Sunday. Eight teams consisting of three women and three men competed for a share of the $25,000 purse. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

Society

14 h. ago Blue Jays rookie Yesavage makes franchise history in first career playoff start

Toronto's first-round draft pick in 2024 had 10 strikeouts through first four innings, setting franchise record

Culture

15 h. ago China Hawks Grow Queasy Over Trump’s Push for Deals With Beijing

President Donald Trump rewrote Washington’s rules for dealing with China in his first presidency, embracing confrontation, launching a trade war and upending decades of policy. In his second term, China hawks in Washington fear that Trump is going soft.

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18 h. ago Taylor Swift’s ’The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ tops box office

LOS ANGELES — This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It might have looked like a heavyweight matchup, but Swift’s devoted fanbase once again proved unstoppable with her film “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” which debuted at No. 1 with $33 million in […]

Culture

18 h. ago Seniors killed, teenager injured in crash north of Stratford: OPP

Two people were killed and another seriously injured in a crash north of Stratford on Saturday night, Ontario Provincial Police say. Emergency crews were called at around 8:30 p.m. to a collision involving a pickup truck and a car on Perth Line 86 in North Perth, the OPP said. The driver of the car was […]

Events

19 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays got totally disrespected by American media in Yankees series predictions

The Toronto Blue Jays have home-field advantage. They also beat the New York Yankees in eight of 13 games this season, including victories in six of seven games against the Yanks at Rogers Centre.Don't tell that to American media members, who don't seem to be taking the Blue Jays seriously.Most U.S. media outlets believe the Yankees will emerge victorious over Toronto during the first-ever meeting between these two teams in the postseason.On MLB.com, about two-thirds of their writers said that the Yankees will prevail against the Blue Jays, despite being the lower seed. They highlighted Bo Bichette's absence and the emergence of New York pitcher Camerom Schlittler as factors that could be the difference in the series.That slant towards the Yankees comes off as tame compared to other outlets.A panel of five CBS Sports writers all unanimously picked the Yankees to beat the Jays, although all of their writers said the series would go to a decisive Game 5."I question th...

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34 h. ago Guerrero shows love to Toronto Blue Jays fans after Yankee playoff beatdown

The Toronto Blue Jays hadn't won a playoff game since 2016. That changed in emphatic fashion on Saturday at Rogers Centre.Toronto jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees thanks to home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk. They ended the contest with a commanding 10-1 win.There was a bit of drama for the Jays in the sixth inning, as New York loaded the bases with Aaron Judge at the plate when the score was 2-1. However, Kevin Gausman struck him out, and the Jays escaped the inning, only allowing one run.Blue Jays batters took over in the seventh and eighth innings, pounding in eight more runs en route to the victory.This win was a long time coming for this Blue Jays core, and specifically, Guerrero."Every time we come here, we do it for the fans," Guerrero told Sportsnet's Hazel Mae after the game."My first homer here at home, that feels amazing."The Montreal-born slugger got the party started during his first at-bat, smash...

Sport

42 h. ago Calgary mayoral candidates cry foul over pollster’s connection to party campaign

ThinkHQ's president Marc Henry confirmed to Global News he is volunteering for the Communities First party and documents show he's donated to Sonya Sharp's campaign.

Culture

43 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal criminal conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life of luxury atop the hip-hop world vanished with his criminal conviction. He now faces the grim prospect of more years behind bars as his attorneys make plans to appeal. Combs’ carefully cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur, A-list party host and reality TV star came crashing down Friday. The Grammy-winning […]

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