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S.Korea's suspended president to attend impeachment hearing
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will appear for the first time Tuesday at the Constitutional Court, his lawyer said, for hearings that will decide whether to remove him from office.

Trump signs pardons for 1,500 Capitol rioters
US President Donald Trump signed pardons Monday for some 1,500 participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

Trump says will sign pardons for Capitol rioters
US President Donald Trump said he plans to sign pardons on Monday for participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

BioNxt Accelerates R&D with Move to Gen-Plus Laboratory in Munich, Germany, Expanding Drug Delivery Research Capabilities
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTC PINK:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience company specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is excited to announce a major milestone in its research and development journey. The company is transitioning its cutting-edge R&D activities to the Gen-Plus Contract Research and Development Organization (CRDO) in Munich, Germany, with operations scheduled to begin on March 1, 2025. This move underscores BioNxt's commitment to scientific innovation and advancing solutions for unmet medical needs.

The Now Corporation (OTC: NWPN) Sees Opportunities for Community Solar Projects in California
PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN), an emerging leader in solar energy and utility solutions, announces its strategic focus on expanding into the California community solar market. This opportunity arises as California introduces new legislation, Assembly Bill 2316, designed to incentivize community solar projects that integrate advanced battery storage technologies.

'Extremely critical' risk as winds whip fire-weary Los Angeles
Fire-weary southern California was buffetted Monday by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an "extremely critical" risk in a region already staggering from the devastation of horrifying blazes.

A mug shot and a solitary cell for S. Korea's impeached president
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol had his mug shot taken and underwent a physical check before spending his first night in jail as a criminal suspect, a prison officer said on Monday.

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.