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The hit science-fiction-horror series "Stranger Things" returns on Friday with three new episodes from its fifth and final season, ahead of the grand finale on January 1.

Hong Kong fire survivor Yip Ka-kui has turned happy holiday photos into a heartfelt tribute to his beloved wife a month after she died in the huge blaze that destroyed their home.

Asian markets went into the Christmas break Wednesday on a mixed note as investors struggled to track a record day on Wall Street fuelled by forecast-topping US economic data.

Captain Ben Stokes said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern Wednesday amid claims of excessive drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break, without directly addressing the allegations.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon is determined to fight his way back into the Australian team after undergoing surgery for a torn hamstring, coach Andrew McDonald said.

Emotional captain Ben Stokes Wednesday said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern amid claims of excessive drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break, without directly addressing the allegations.

Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a "new life" in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday.

Japanese star Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died of colon cancer, his son announced Wednesday. He was 78.

Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle combined for 49 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced a second-half scoring blitz to rout the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110 on Tuesday.

Chasing visitors around Cambodia's Angkor temple ruins to offer his services, tour guide Bun Ratana says he has had little work since deadly clashes with Thailand broke out, despite it being high season.

Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant.

Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday and gold topped $4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data.

A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest brewery, which is gearing up for expansion after getting approval to sell abroad after a nearly 50-year ban.

The US oil company Chevron is walking a tightrope amid tensions between Washington and Caracas to retain its fragile position as the only foreign company allowed to exploit Venezuela's oil reserves —- the largest in the world.

The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose.

News Release Highlights:Battery X Metals Inc. establishes Advisory Board and appoints its first member, Mr. Jeffrey Greenberg, a former Director and founding-family executive of Fortune 500 company Skechers USA Inc., to support strategic capital markets initiatives and long-term growth as the Company advances the development and commercialization of its lithium-ion battery technologies.Mr. Greenberg brings more than three decades of senior executive, operational, and governance experience, including scaling Skechers from inception into a globally recognized public brand, and previously served as Vice President of Active Electronic Media, a technology-focused subsidiary of Skechers, USA, Inc. overseeing digital platforms, e-commerce initiatives, and technology partnerships.The appointment supports Battery X Metals' integrated lithium-ion battery lifecycle strategy spanning diagnostics, rebalancing, and recycling, including the advancement of its patent-pending battery rebalancing platform and its collaborative research partnership with a Global Top 20 university focused on proprietary battery-material recovery technologies.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Golden Harp Resources Inc. (TSX Venture:GHR.H) (the "Company"), a Canadian mineral exploration company, announces that it has mailed its management information circular (the "Circular") and related materials to shareholders in connection with the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders scheduled for January 6, 2026 (the "Meeting").

Correction: The conversion price was incorrectly reported as .14/share. The correct price is .165/shareCorrection: Nextech3D.ai Provides Shareholder Update on Krafty Labs Acquisition and Announces $321,917 CEO InvestmentCorrection: The conversion price was incorrectly reported as .14/share. The correct price is .165/share

The Company Sees Assets Grow to $30 Million, Breaking Several Corporate Records

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Goldgroup Mining Inc. ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") (TSX-V:GGA)(OTC:GGAZF).

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Alta Copper Corp. (TSX:ATCU)(OTCQX:ATCUF)(BVL:ATCU) ("Alta Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued an interim order dated December 19, 2025 in connection with an arrangement (the "Transaction") involving Alta Copper, Fortescue Ltd ("Fortescue") and Nascent Exploration Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortescue (the "Purchaser") authorizing the calling and holding of the special meeting (the "Meeting") of the holders (the "Alta Copper Shareholders") of common shares of the Company (the "Alta Copper Shares") and the holders (the "Optionholders") of options to purchase Alta Copper Shares (the "Company Options"), and other matters related to the conduct of the Meeting.

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Tuesday.

US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday.

Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday.

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria's Super Eagles made harder work of their opening match against Tanzania before claiming a 2-1 victory.

Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.

The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US economic growth as markets hope for a year-end "Santa Claus Rally."

British police said Tuesday they were taking no action against punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, who led a Glastonbury festival crowd in chants of "Death to the IDF" -- the Israeli military.

The head of Libya's armed forces and four other passengers died on Tuesday when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Turkey's capital and Tripoli said.

Venezuela's parliament passed a law Tuesday that carries lengthy prison terms for any national supporting a United States' oil tanker blockade Caracas has termed piracy.

French lawmakers Tuesday passed last-minute legislation to keep the government in business into January after the divided legislature failed to agree a full budget for the coming year.