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Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.

Most Asian markets sank on Thursday with tech firms back under pressure after a four-day rebound amid lingering AI worries, while oil rose even as Iran said it was finalising a deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.

Dwindling water levels on some of Germany's major rivers worsened by heat and drought are raising fears that badly constrained riverboat cargo traffic may deal yet another blow to the struggling economy.

Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.

Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps signed for the NSW Waratahs Thursday with the veteran duo returning home after long stints in Japan.

Journalists covering last month's youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their perceived support for the government, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in traditional broadcasters.

A crocodile basks in the sunshine on the roof of a submerged conference hall at a holiday resort in central Kenya, in a visible sign of how rising lake waters are endangering thousands of families and local businesses.

A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the US announced swathes of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.

The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows with astonishing precision to transform featureless metal discs into highly prized handcrafted cymbals.

Climate adaptation has reached the world of fine dining: At Tuju, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Brazil, erratic rainfall keeps its owners on their toes.

Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing makes his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader on Thursday, as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state.

The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the space of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime both exited the field.

Oman is facing an impending environmental catastrophe as an alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil across hundreds of square kilometres near a nature reserve, NGOs warn.

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CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Dollar amounts are in Canadian Dollars, unless otherwise identified.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Biomind Labs Inc. ("Biomind" or the "Company") (CBOE:BMND)(OTC PINK:BMNDF), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming breakthroughs in neuroscience and biomedical research into novel pharmaceutical drugs, is pleased to announce that it has received approval to list its common shares (the "Common Shares") on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE"), and the Common Shares will commence trading on the CSE at market open on August 11, 2026 under the symbol "BMND". In connection with the listing of the Common Shares on the CSE, the Company will be delisting its Common Shares from the Cboe Canada (the "Cboe") effective close of business on August 10, 2026. Both the CSE and Cboe will issue bulletins in connection with the respective listing and delisting of the Common Shares.

Revenue Up 58% Year-Over-Year, Beats Consensus by 7%Adjusted EBITDA of $25.4 Million, Beats Consensus by 50%Adjusted Gross Margin Expands to 49%Announces Planned Leadership Transition Effective September 30: Rahul Singhal to Become President and CEO, Jack Abuhoff to Become Executive Chairman

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The Business Storage Advantage Program is helping small businesses reduce overhead, stay organized and grow without the cost of larger commercial space.

Industry report recognizes LHH Recruitment Solutions U.S. for its sourcing strategy across the full range of business roles and for advancing AI-powered recruitment capabilities to help organizations build future-ready workforces

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Norsemont Mining Inc. (CSE:NOM)(OTCQX:NRRSF)(FWB:LXZ1) ("Norsemont" or the "Company") announces a strategic expansion of its land position at the Choquelimpie project, adding 3,291 hectares of newly staked ground. This increases the total project area to 9,048 hectares, strengthening Norsemont's control over key geological trends and opportunities identified by its technical team.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Predictiv AI Inc. (CSE:PAI)(FWB:7IT) (the "Company" or "Predictiv AI"), has engaged Aktien Media Inc ("Aktien") to provide internet advertising and market awareness services to the company. The parties entered into a 3-month, consulting services agreement dated July 30, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / NV Gold Corporation (TSXV:NVX)(OTCQB:NVGLF)(FSE:8NV) ("NV Gold" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the initiation of a 5,000-meter (15,000-foot) Reverse Circulation Drill Program at its 100%-owned Slumber Gold Project located approximately 80.5 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Winnemucca and 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) west of the Sleeper gold deposit, Humboldt County, Nevada.

New service combines advanced diagnostics, predictive health intelligence and world-class physician expertise to enable earlier detection and expert resolution

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) (the "Company," "Loar," "we," "us" and "our") reported record results for the second quarter of 2026.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss those results on August 13 at 10AM ET

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Aeonian Resources Corp. (TSXV:ALTN) ("Aeonian" or the "Company") is pleased to report final assay results from its inaugural five hole diamond drilling program at the Jake Target within its 100% owned Koocanusa Copper Project in southeastern British Columbia. The program comprised 1,229 metres, including four follow up holes totalling 954 metres completed in June 2026 (see Company news release dated June 17, 2026).

GameSquare's agency team to lead talent deployment to expand Azuki's existing creator program in support of Gates Awakened launch and manga launch

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Growing Enterprise Adoption, Larger Contract Values and 92% Software Gross Margins Highlight the Scalability of Nextech3D.ai's AI-Powered Platform Strategy 

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