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Hidden gem: Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil
When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago, he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself.
Stocks climb as strong US jobs data soothes growth worries
Stock markets rose and the dollar held steady Thursday as strong jobs data showed the resilience of the US economy.

US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as US President Donald Trump's tariffs sent shock waves through the economy and snagged supply chains.

Modi pushes further India-Africa cooperation on Ghana visit
Indian Prime Minister Nerendra Modi on Thursday outlined plans for deeper ties between his country and Africa, as New Delhi increasingly vies for a stronger economic presence on the continent along with China and Russia.
Stocks climb as strong US jobs data pushes off rate hike
Stock markets rose and the dollar slid Thursday as strong jobs data showed the resilience of the US economy and reduced the likelihood of interest rate cuts.

Trump close to victory on flagship tax bill
US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill for Thursday morning after bruising Republican infighting nearly derailed the centerpiece of the president's domestic agenda.

US hiring beats expectations in June despite tariff worries
The US economy added more jobs than expected in June while the unemployment rate edged down, government data showed Thursday, offering signs of continued labor market strength despite worries over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Ten years after Brazil mine disaster, pollution persists
A decade after a dam collapsed in Brazil, sending a deluge of toxic mud into villages and waterways, residents complain of an inadequate cleanup and compensation by international mining firms.
Stock markets, dollar steady before US jobs data
Stock markets and the dollar largely steadied Thursday before key US jobs data and as investors kept a close eye on President Donald Trump's bid to push through a tax-cutting budget.

Ethiopia's mega dam on the Nile 'now complete': PM
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September.

US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China standoff
Vietnam's trade deal with the United States averts the most punishing of Donald Trump's "reciprocal" levies but has provoked new friction between Washington and Beijing.

Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel
French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of people at the start of a summer holiday season.
Stocks rise, dollar dips ahead of US jobs data
Stocks mostly rose Thursday and the dollar fell as investors eye US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, while investors gave a lukewarm reception to the US-Vietnam trade deal.

US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China uncertainty
Vietnam's trade deal with the United States averts the most punishing of Donald Trump's "reciprocal" levies but analysts warned it could provoke a fresh standoff between Washington and Beijing.

Asian stocks mixed as traders shrug at US-Vietnam trade deal
Stocks struggled in Asia on Thursday as investors gave a lukewarm reception to the US-Vietnam trade deal, while the dollar eased ahead of key US jobs data that could impact Federal Reserve interest rates plans.

In California, fear of racial profiling grips Latino communities
Since immigration police raided his car wash near Los Angeles last month, Jose has been constantly watching the video feeds from his 11 surveillance cameras.

Wildpack Provides Update on Outstanding Debenture Payments
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 3, 2025 / Wildpack Beverage Inc. (TSXV:CANS)(OTC PINK:WLDPF) ("Wildpack" or the "Company") announced today that it was unable to pay the outstanding principal and interest on its 8% senior unsecured convertible debentures, which was due on June 30, 2025. To date, the Company has not secured an extension of its deadline for payment, nor has it received an official demand for payment from the trustee for the debentures. However, there can be no assurance that an extension will be obtained or that such a demand will not be made.

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SECOND QUARTER RESULTS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

AXCAP Announces Investor Relations Agreement
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 3, 2025 / AXCAP VENTURES INC. (CSE:AXCP) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the retention of investor relations and marketing service provider, as further described below. The Company's engagement of the service provider is intended to improve the Company's visibility and prominence in the capital markets in both North America and Europe.

Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp Completes Dividend, 4:1 Consolidation and Spinout of FCE Shares - June 30-25
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / July 3, 2025 / Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp (WOGC:CSE) ("WOGC") wishes to announce that on June 27, 2025, WOGC effected: (a) a 4 old for 1 new consolidation of its common shares; and (b) a dividend of 123,809 post consolidated common shares to certain WOGC shareholders. Post consolidation there will be 3,423,026 WOGC common shares. On June 30, 2025, WOGC, Fox Creek Energy Ltd. ("FCE") and Odaat Oil Corp ("Odaat") filed Articles of Arrangement with the Registrar of Corporations for the Province of Alberta to give effect to a Plan of Arrangement dated January 1, 2023 (which was amended on September 27, 2024 and May 1, 2025). The Plan of Arrangement was approved by the Court of King's Bench of Alberta on April 6, 2023 (as amended on December 20, 2023, May 28, 2024, October 22, 2024, March 6, 2025 and June 6, 2025). Pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement, on June 30, 2025, WOGC issued a dividend to its shareholders of 3,423,026 FCE common shares on a 1:1 basis. As a result of the dividend, FCE will no longer be a subsidiary of WOGC. FCE will be a reporting issuer in Alberta and British Columbia. The common shares of FCE will not trade on any stock exchange.

Epique Realty Announces 600% Growth at Annual PowerCON Event
Now Open in All 50 States, Tech Brokerage Celebrates 4,000 Agents in Record Time

UK's Starmer backs finance minister after tears in parliament
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that finance minister Rachel Reeves would remain in her role for "a very long time to come" after she appeared visibly upset in parliament as rumours swirled around her future.

Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
Republican leaders in the US Congress delayed a key vote for hours on Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill Wednesday as they scrambled to win over a group of rebels threatening to torpedo the centerpiece of the president's domestic agenda.

US stocks back at records as oil prices rally
Major US stock indices closed at fresh records Wednesday following a US-Vietnam trade deal, while oil prices jumped after Iran suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Tesla reports lower car sales, extending slump
Tesla reported another hefty drop in auto sales Wednesday, extending a difficult period amid intensifying electric vehicle competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk's political activities.

Trump says Vietnam to face 20% tariff under 'great' deal
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had struck a trade deal with Vietnam under which the country would face a minimum 20 percent tariff and open its market to US products.

Hong Kong govt proposes limited recognition of same-sex couples' rights
The Hong Kong government said Wednesday it will propose legislation to recognise a limited set of rights for same-sex couples whose marriages are registered abroad, as it seeks to comply with a landmark court ruling.

Wall Street shrugs off drop US private sector jobs
Wall Street on Wednesday largely shrugged off data showing an unexpected drop in US private sector jobs and US President Donald Trump ruling out a fresh tariffs delay.

Tesla reports lower car sales but figures better than feared
Tesla reported another hefty drop in auto sales Wednesday, extending a difficult period amid intensifying electric vehicle competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk's political activities.

Teen plotting attacks on women charged in France's first 'incel' case
An 18-year-old French man suspected of planning attacks on women has been charged in the country's first case of a terror plot linked to the misogynist "incel" movement, officials said on Wednesday.

Stocks stuck as US private sector jobs disappoint, UK's Reeves future uncertain
Stock markets were stuck Wednesday as US President Donald Trump ruled out a fresh tariffs delay and the US private sector unexpectedly lost jobs in June while rumours abounded in Britain over the future of the country's finance minister.

UK govt backs finance minister after tears in parliament
The British government said Wednesday that finance minister Rachel Reeves was "going nowhere" after she appeared visibly upset in parliament as rumours swirled around her future.