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Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, has announced the international publication of 'Promise Me, America', President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s account of his presidency and four defining years in American history. The memoir will be released on 17 November 2026, with preorders available through book retailers.

Cleantech service provider Soiltech ASA (OSE:STECH) announced on Friday that it has secured a two-year extension of its fluid treatment contract with Wintershall Noordzee B.V. in the Netherlands, extending services on the Swift 10 jackup rig through June 2028. Soiltech will continue providing fluid treatment services using its Slop Treatment Technology. The company classified the agreement as a substantial contract with an estimated value of NOK10m to NOK20m.

UK news and magazine wholesaler Smiths News plc (LON:SNWS) announced on Friday that it has secured new long-term contracts with magazine distributors Frontline Limited and Seymour Distribution Limited (part of the Frontline Group), extending its role as the exclusive national wholesale distributor for their titles across expanded territories in Great Britain.

A working visit to the country by the African Energy Chamber identified opportunities to promote investment as South Sudan pursues production growth and reform JUBA, South Sudan - South Sudan is taking steps to reposition itself as a strategic destination for foreign investment, with a renewed focus on attracting capital across the oil value chain.

* Young Cumbrian entrepreneurs showed off their innovative business ideas, from AI virtual assistants to African food, at two celebration events this week. Fifteen young people from Furness and West Cumbria aged 14 to 25 were selected to take part in the Positive Enterprise programme back in January. The programme, developed and run by Cumbria Community Foundation and the Centre for Leadership Performance (CforLP), helps young people go into business.

* My Injection Training has expanded clinical access to its advanced A2M injection training course in Clearwater, FL. Led by Karen Rea, FNP-BC, this specialized program helps nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinic owners master autologous Alpha-2-Macroglobulin processing. The hands-on workshop focuses on molecular cartilage protection and ultrasound-guided protocols, enabling practices to deliver compliant, targeted joint preservation treatments.

As we close fiscal year 2025/2026, I am pleased to share with you our record results and milestones achieved in strengthening our leadership in Hybrid AI. I believe Lenovo is well positioned to seize the AI democratization opportunity to deliver growth and create value for our shareholders. The Best Year in Lenovo's History The fiscal year we just concluded has been the best year in Lenovo's history. We delivered record revenue and substantial growth in Net Income.

YEREVAN, ARMENIA - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Armenia have signed a $293 million loan agreement to expand resilient, inclusive school infrastructure nationwide and strengthen the country's capacity to manage earthquake risks. The financing is the third loan provided by ADB for the Seismic Safety Improvement Program, following earlier approvals of $88.5 million in 2015 and $72.3 million in 2023.

Jewellery House VICKISARGE announces a spectacular new collaboration with the perennially radiant actress, singer, and icon Vanessa Williams. Born from a mutual, years-long love affair, this strictly limited-edition collection fuses the subversive elegance of London's premier costume-jewellery atelier with the timeless, showstopping allure of a true American diva. Comprising 27 distinct styles, this limited-edition collection spans a versatile price range from £95 to £2,950.

* Tayebwa made the remarks while addressing the 121st OACPS Council of Ministers at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, Belgium KAMPALA, Uganda - Brussels, Belgium - The Deputy Speaker of Parliament and President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged OACPS member states to make trade, industrialisation and value addition central to their development agenda.