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Elon Musk snubs Paris prosecutors' summons over X and Grok
Elon Musk did not appear Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had summoned the American tech billionaire over a probe into his social media platform X and AI chatbok Grok.
Oil jumps on Hormuz tensions, stocks retreat
US and European stocks reversed Monday as oil prices surged over fears hostilities could resume in the weeks-long Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following its brief reopening.
Oil prices jump on Iran war escalation but stocks up on peace hope
Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it, citing the United States' blockade of its ports.
Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire
Hong Kong residents who lost their homes in a massive fire at an apartment complex last year began returning on Monday for the first time to collect what is left of their belongings.
Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp. Provides Corporate Update
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp. (CSE:WOGC) ("WOGC" or the "Company") held its annual general and special meeting of shareholders on April 10, 2026 (the "Meeting") and confirms that all matters that were put to shareholders for approval have been approved, including without limitation the continuation of the Company's corporate jurisdiction from Alberta to British Columbia (the "Continuation"), approval of the new form of British Columbia articles for the Company (the "Articles") and the election of Ross Ewaniuk Gregory J. Leia, Tracy Zimmerman, Gerald Roe and Jamil Kassam as directors of the Company for the ensuing year.
TripSitter Announces Discovery Notice
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / TripSitter Clinic Ltd. (the "Company" or "TripSitter") (CSE:KETA) announces that it has been identified by the plaintiffs as a respondent in discovery in connection with a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit filed in the State of Illinois.
NXT Announces New CEO as Company Enters Next Phase of Growth
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Sheehan as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 20, 2026. Mr. Sheehan is a professional geologist, geophysicist and executive manager serving as a director of NXT since 2021. Mr. Sheehan's experience and relationships will add great value to NXT as the company scales up its survey activities in areas of substantial potential in a world demanding new sources of oil and gas. His 40 years of experience have included early-stage oil and gas basin evaluation, field appraisal and development, satellite remote sensing and non-conventional resource assessments working with government, large and small E&P independents, State oil companies and regulators. His technical and business development experience in Africa, South Asia, and Europe aligns with NXT's growth initiatives. Mr. Sheehan's many accomplishments include being a founding member of the technical team of Tullow Oil Plc for almost 20 years where he served as International Exploration Manager from 1998 to 2004 directing technical activities on wide geographies including North and West Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Europe.
Integrated Financial Technologies Launches IFT Fortitude to Assess Customer Service Compliance
Businesses Can Ensure That Regulatory and Industry Mandates Are Being Satisfied by Internal Teams and Outsourced Providers
Roxmore Resources Announces a Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Converse Gold Project in Nevada
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Roxmore Resources Inc. (TSX:RM)(OTCQX:GARLF) ("Roxmore" or "the Company") is pleased to report the results of its Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for its 100% owned Converse Gold Project ("Converse" or "the Project"), located on the Battle Mountain - Eureka Trend in Nevada, USA.
Lumira Ventures Announces First Closing of Fifth Fund to Back High-Impact Healthcare Innovation Across North America
New fund strengthens Lumira's Canadian leadership in healthcare venture investing, enables expanded focus on secondary North American ecosystemsFirm advances succession plan with new Managing Partner and promotion of next-generation investment talentFund's first investment completed
Trump orders negotiators to Pakistan, but Iran on the fence over talks
US President Donald Trump said he was sending negotiators to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires, though Tehran has reportedly yet to decide whether it will participate.
'Super Mario Galaxy' rules N. America box office for third week
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- topped North America's box office for the third week in a row, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Blue Origin launches rocket with used booster for first time
Blue Origin, the US space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket on Sunday, confirming its mastery of a technical feat that could boost its launch cadence and expand its rivalry with SpaceX.
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalled
Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar in a probe that has seen the company HiPP recall the line over suspected tampering, with the firm stating on Sunday its production process was not to blame.
Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered
The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained "far" off despite some movement in negotiations.
AI 'agent' fever comes with lurking security threats
Artificial intelligence "agents" promise to save users time and energy by automating tasks, but the growing power of systems like OpenClaw is setting cybersecurity experts on edge.
Blue Origin set to launch rocket with reusable booster for first time
Blue Origin, the US space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Sunday will reuse a booster for the first time to launch its massive New Glenn rocket.
Strait of Hormuz to stay closed until port blockade lifts, Iran says
The crucial Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, Tehran said Saturday, as a top official warned that a final peace deal remained "far" off.
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against 'blackmail'
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the waterway and President Donald Trump to warn Tehran against trying to "blackmail" the United States.
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices.
Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait
Commercial ships came under fire and threats from Iran's military as they tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, security monitors said, as Iran closed the crucial trade route again following a brief reopening.
Paramount's CinemaCon charm offensive gets lukewarm reception
Paramount Skydance was on a charm offensive at CinemaCon this week, trying to convince theater owners that its megabucks deal to swallow Warner Bros. would be good for the industry.
Iran threatens to again close Hormuz, if US blockade continues
Tehran threatened on Saturday to shut the Strait of Hormuz once more if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, hours after Iran announced it had reopened the strategic waterway in the wake of a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Churches to the rescue of Cuba's legions of poor
In communist Cuba, where priests were once persecuted, churches are acting as a lifeline for the needy during a severe economic crisis aggravated by a crippling US oil blockade.
'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay 'insane' $150 for NY stadium train ticket
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 -- more than 10 times the normal price -- for the quick round-trip train between New York and Meadowlands stadium when it hosts the tournament's final and seven earlier matches, local officials said Friday, drawing outrage.
World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket: official
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile (58-km) roundtrip train trip between New York and Meadowlands stadium when it hosts eight matches including the final, local officials said Friday.
Polish stadium cancels Kanye West concert
A Kanye West concert scheduled to take place in a stadium in Poland in June was cancelled by the venue on Friday, following condemnation of antisemitic remarks by the US rapper.
Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins
Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal could have been cleared.
Frenchwoman who married GI sweetheart returns home after ICE ordeal
A Frenchwoman who moved to the United States to marry a Vietnam war veteran she first met six decades ago returned to France Friday after she was detained by US immigration authorities, the foreign minister said.
First loaded Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since US blockade: Kpler
Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a total of five million barrels of crude have become the first such loaded vessels to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since a US blockade came into force, the tracking firm Kpler told AFP on Friday.
Lebanese civilians head home despite Israel warning on truce
Thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians took to the road on Friday, hoping a 10-day ceasefire with Israel would allow them to return to their homes in southern Beirut and the country's war-torn south.
Oil drops, stocks mixed amid US-Iran peace hopes
Stock markets diverged and oil prices fell Friday as investors awaited news of a possible extension to the Iran-US ceasefire, with a first passing of Iranian oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in weeks bolstering hopes.