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France to impose new curfews where necessary — PM
PARIS — France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm." France was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recent years, just six months before the country elects a successor to President Emmanuel Macron. Accused of failing to anticipate and contain the street violence, the government has pledged to restore order, and ha
Read more →A Natural Wonder at the Liaohe Estuary Wetland: Panjin's Red Beach Welcomes Its Golden Autumn Viewing Season
Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television of Panjin PANJIN, China, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Red Beach National Scenic Corridor in Panjin, Liaoning Province, China, has recently ushered in its most spectacular viewing season of the year. The Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television of Panjin noted that the city's major scenic attractions received about 611,100 visitors during this year's National Day holiday, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.87% on a like-for
Read more →Water shortages will threaten growth within five years, say over half of European industrial leaders
Water shortages will threaten growth within five years, say over half of European industrial leaders Water shortages will threaten growth within five years, say over half of European industrial leaders Water stress is already hitting operating costs, supply chains and infrastructure across European industryWater shortages now rank as high as cyber-attacks and supply chain disruption for industrial business continuityNearly 60% of leaders admit to not installing the technology they know could cut
Read more →Gesynta Pharma completes enrollment in Phase 2 NOVA trial evaluating vipoglanstat in endometriosis
Enrollment completed three months ahead of scheduleNOVA is evaluating vipoglanstat, a novel, non-hormonal, non-opioid drug candidate for the treatment of endometriosisTopline data anticipated in Q2 2027 STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gesynta Pharma AB, a clinical-stage biotech company developing vipoglanstat, a non-hormonal, non-opioid therapy that could transform the standard of care for women with endometriosis, today announced that it has completed enrollment in NOVA*, its Phase
Read more →Mestag Therapeutics Appoints Philip Astley-Sparke and Victor Sandor, M.D.C.M., to its Board of Directors
-- Mr. Astley-Sparke brings more than two decades of biotech leadership, having scaled several highly innovative transatlantic companies, including Replimune, uniQure and BioVex -- Dr. Sandor brings more than 20 years of oncology clinical development experience, including leading programs to regulatory approval at Array BioPharma, Incyte and AstraZeneca -- Appointments strengthen the Board as Mestag evaluates MST-0312 in the Phase 1 STARLYS trial, currently enrolling patients with advanced solid
Read more →Eureka Introduces FloorShine 470, Bringing All-Round Wet-and-Dry Cleaning to Italian Homes
ROME, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eureka has introduced the FloorShine 470 to the Italian market, combining wet-and-dry floor cleaning, access beneath low furniture and automated brush care in one appliance. Designed for everyday hard-floor maintenance, the model brings together practical features intended to simplify household cleaning without adding unnecessary complexity. With floor-cleaning appliances offering an ever-wider range of advanced technologies, choosing the right model is no
Read more →PMAP to open 63rd annual conference, celebrates 70 years of people excellence, leadership
THE People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will proudly open its 63rd Annual Conference at the Marriott Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to mark a historic milestone: 70 years of advancing people excellence and leadership in the Philippines. This year’s landmark gathering will unite business leaders, HR practitioners, and global thought leaders to chart the future of work and ignite the next evolution of people management. For seven decades, PMAP has been at the foref
Read more →Gekko.app Takes Aim at Established Stock Research Platforms With Free Advanced Analysis for 3,500 US Stocks
New free stock profile pages bring institutional-style market intelligence, smart-money tracking, AI-powered research and proprietary valuation tools to everyday active traders. QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND , October 20, 2026 -- Gekko.app, an emerging financial technology platform built for active stock traders, has announced the launch of its comprehensive new stock research pages, offering free access to advanced market intelligence across 3,500 of the largest US-listed stocks by market capitalizat
Read more →Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Welcomes President of Botswana to Its Newly Opened Signature Boutique in Beijing
President of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko's visit underscores Botswana’s longstanding ties with Chow Tai Fook across the natural diamond value chain BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 October 2026 - During his State Visit to China, President of the Republic of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko led a delegation to visit the newly opened signature boutique of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited ("Chow Tai Fook Jewellery", the "Group" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1929) at Beijing SKP on 14
Read more →After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice
Across 38 seasons of “The Simpsons,” the Halloween-themed “Treehouse of Horror” episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with a major resurrection: Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator who had not been heard for the better part of a decade, spoke once again in Springfield. He and his wife, Manjula, were back with a meaty plotline — and the voices of actual Indian American actors: Sunil Malhotra, a vet
Read more →How Zhengzhou Marathon turns race into journey through Chinese civilization
The 2026 Zhengzhou Marathon ZHENGZHOU, China, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For most marathon runners, 42.195 kilometers is a test of endurance, discipline and will. In Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, the distance can also become a journey through thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Held on October 18, the 2026 Zhengzhou Marathon offered a distinctive fusion of city running and cultural heritage. "What surprised me most this year was the encounter between poetry and the ma
Read more →Tryg Forsikring A/S mandates Tier 2 Capital Notes transaction
Tryg Forsikring A/S, rated Aa3 by Moody’s, has mandated Danske Bank and Nordea as Joint Lead Managers to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) and a series of virtual investor meetings today, 20 October 2026, and to explore subsequent issuance of one or more Tier 2 Capital Notes. A NOK- and/or SEK-denominated FRN with a targeted 30NC5.25-year maturity may follow, subject to market conditions. The Notes are expected to be rated A2 by Moody’s. In connection with the contemplated issuance of the Not
Read more →AltruBio Presents Phase 2a Data of ALTB-268 in Advanced Therapy-Refractory Ulcerative Colitis at UEG Week 2026
Dose-related clinical activity: Week 12 clinical remission of 23.1% (3/13) in higher-dose Cohort 2 vs. 11.4% (4/35) in lower-dose Cohort 138.9% (7/18) of participants with a Day 29 trough concentration at or above the target level, pooled from both cohorts, achieved clinical remission at Week 12ALTB-268 was well toleratedA global Phase 2b placebo-controlled trial in a broader population is planned to start in 2027 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AltruBio Inc. ("AltruBio" or "the
Read more →21shares Expands Digital Asset Lineup with Launch of Lighter ETP (LIHT) and Venice Token ETP (VENC)
New physically backed products broaden European investor access to decentralised perpetual futures and privacy-focused AI infrastructure via standard brokerage accounts ZÜRICH, 20 October 2026 - 21shares, a global leader in digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), today announced the launch of two new products: the 21shares Lighter ETP (ticker: LIHT) and the 21shares Venice Token ETP (ticker: VENC). Both products are physically backed ETPs designed to provide European investors with seamle
Read more →Thames Water Chair Designate announced
LONDON, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the London & Valley Water consortium ("L&VW”) announces that Lord John Hutton (Baron Hutton of Furness) has been selected as Independent Chair Designate of the proposed new, strengthened board of Thames Water Utilities Limited ("Thames Water”) if L&VW’s proposed acquisition and recapitalisation of Thames Water proceeds. Subject to L&VW’s proposals and the Performance Improvement and Turnaround Plan (the "Turnaround Plan”) being taken forward, and
Read more →Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring. The move came ahead of Monday's NBA roster deadline. The Bucks open their season Wednesday at Washington. Although injuries limited Porter to 38 games last season, the 6-foot-5 guard productive when available. He averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals. The Bucks had a surplus of guards as they retoo
Read more →Remulla: Atong Ang has fled to Cambodia
MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has left the Philippines and was last seen in Cambodia, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday, renewing questions about how the businessman evaded a massive manhunt despite outstanding arrest warrants. “We are confident that he is in that area,” Remulla said referring to Cambodia. Ang is wanted in connection with the disappearance and alleged killing of cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros
Read more →VINCI wins a contract for a data center in the Iberian Peninsula
Nanterre, 20 October 2026 VINCI wins a contract for a data center in the Iberian Peninsula Construction of a cooling plant for a major data center campusA €165 million contract value Strengthening the Group’s position in the digital infrastructure portfolio Cobra IS has been awarded a new contract for the construction of a cooling plant for a major data center campus in the Iberian Peninsula. The project, a €165 million contract value, includes the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbin
Read more →Renewal by Andersen of Western Washington Reaches 1,810 Google Reviews, Cementing Its Reputation as the Most Trusted Company for Window Replacement in Tacoma, WA
Window Replacement Company Review Count Has Climbed Past 1,800 in Recent Weeks, a Pace Homeowners Researching Window Replacement Tacoma Can Track Directly on Google Tacoma, WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renewal by Andersen of Western Washington has reached 1,810 Google reviews, continuing a steady run of new customer feedback that has carried the branch past the 1,800-review mark in recent weeks. For homeowners comparing Window Replacement Tacoma companies, the detail that matter
Read more →Alkane Drilling Confirms and Extends Gold-Antimony Mineral System at Nagambie, Victoria
PERTH, Western Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alkane Resources Limited (ASX: ALK; TSX: ALK; OTCQX: ALKRY) (‘Alkane’) is pleased to announce the initial exploration results from an earn-in period in which Alkane has agreed to initially spend a total of $12.5M on exploration and evaluation activities to earn a 60% interest in the Nagambie property over three years, with the right to move to 80% with further expenditure.1 Program Summary Drilling commenced at Nagambie in June 2026 tar
Read more →Republic Claims Associates, Public Adjuster in Manhattan NY, Secures Licenses in Five New Jurisdictions, Reinforcing Its Position as a Trusted Firm for Homeowners and Businesses
Led by 43-year industry veteran Frank Rivela, SPPA, the Staten Island-founded firm now represents residential and commercial policyholders in Washington, D.C., Delaware, Vermont, Maryland, and Florida. Manhattan, NY, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic Claims Associates, a public adjuster in Manhattan NY, has secured public adjuster licenses in Washington, D.C., Delaware, Vermont, Maryland, and Florida. The new licenses allow Republic Claims Associates to represent homeowners and business
Read more →Remote Heart Monitoring at KFSH Reduces Heart Failure Admissions by 46%
KFSH Virtual Care Remote Patient Follow-Up A KFSH physician follows up with a patient remotely RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has reduced hospital admissions for decompensated heart failure by 46.4% among patients fitted with an implantable pulmonary artery pressure sensor, according to a center analysis of 130 recipients who completed six months of follow-up, compared with the same patients’ experience before im
Read more →KFSH Cuts Emergency Department Boarding Time by 75% Through AI-Enabled Patient Flow System
KFSH Patient Flow and Capacity Command Centre KFSH's Patient Flow and Capacity Command Centre in Riyadh RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has reduced median Emergency Department boarding time at its Riyadh hospital by 75%, from more than 13 hours in 2023 to 3.2 hours by mid-2025, following a hospital-wide transformation of patient flow supported by artificial intelligence and real-time operational data. The improvem
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