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Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him.

From investments in AI to energy supplies, a drive to strengthen EU-Canada ties shifts into gear Wednesday, as the bloc's chief lays out the coming year's priorities before European lawmakers -- and Canadian leader Mark Carney.

"Terrified" by escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, locals in the Russian city of Tambov head to parliamentary elections this weekend under no illusions that the pro-peace candidate stands a chance of victory.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market incentives and legal liability are the best safeguards against the technology's risks.

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region.

US director Zach Cregger is a huge fan of the "Resident Evil" video game franchise, so when he was tapped to direct its new film adaptation, he gave himself one objective: "Be authentic to the spirit of the games."

Asian stocks struggled Wednesday as investors prepare for an expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve later in the day, though there was a little support from a dip in oil prices following their recent run-up.

A Seoul court ordered Pyongyang on Wednesday to pay roughly $32.5 million for blowing up in 2020 an office in North Korea that was intended to foster better relations between the two Koreas.

The United States hammered home a message touting its energy dominance at Tuesday's meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, while brushing past the consequences of Washington's war in Iran and environmental concerns.

US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War II and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict.

Animals are dropping dead amid the worst drought in living memory for many Central Americans, who are grappling with the unforgiving effects of the powerful El Nino weather pattern.

The US Federal Reserve will announce its decision on setting interest rates for the world's largest economy on Wednesday, with markets betting the central bank will pull the trigger on a rate-hike to tackle surging inflation.

Engineer Rinzin Galley stands on a platform overlooking a former military shooting range on the edge of Bhutan's capital Thimphu, now home to a gleaming field of solar panels.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt's leaders called on Tuesday for free navigation in the Red Sea, after Riyadh vowed a firm response to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, who now control the southern entrance to the key waterway.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Galway Metals Inc. (TSXV:GWM)(OTCQB:GAYMF) ("Galway Metals" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that a settlement agreement (the "Agreement") has been reached to resolve all outstanding litigation with respect to an action commenced by a former employee against the Company, as disclosed in the Company's financial statements. Under the terms of the Agreement, Galway will pay a total of $800,000, comprised of $500,000 in cash and $300,000 through the issuance of common shares in the capital of the Company (such $300,000 share component, the "Debt"). In settlement of the Debt, the Company proposes to issue 619,834 common shares in the capital of Galway (the "Settlement Shares") at a deemed price of $0.484, per Settlement Share (the "Shares for Debt Settlement"), subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Torq Resources Inc. (TSX-V:TORQ)(OTCQB:TRBMF) ("Torq" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced private placement (see August 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 news releases) (the "Placement") for proceeds of C$1,700,191.20 consisting of 34,003,824 units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of C$0.05 per Unit, which includes C$170,191.20 from Gold Fields Atacama Holdings Inc. ("Gold Fields"), a wholly owned affiliate of the international major mining company, Gold Fields Limited. Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant of the Company (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Share at an exercise price of C$0.10 per Share until September 16, 2029. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Placement for general working capital.

At the height of the gourmand boom, the perfume house built on its iconic gourmand perfume, Vanilla Woods, takes its signature vanilla warmth somewhere unexpected: the modern warm floral.

Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Validates Austere Field Capabilities

LHH's analysis identifies which roles are being reshaped or displaced, where the people in them go next, and how to turn that movement into a plan employers can act on.

Original contained incorrect numerical values for silver ppm in table14.45 meter intercept includes 3.48% CuEq over 1.9 meters and 2.61% CuEq over 4.9 meters. Trenching underway on Company's Moose Lake Gold-Antimony Project.

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, today announced the acquisition of Mirus Information Technology Services, Inc. ("Mirus"), a Houston, Texas-based provider of restaurant intelligence and data management software. The acquisition was completed through Edelweiss Software Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valsoft.

Partnership builds on Freedom's long-term support for international chess as Geneva prepares to host the historic Gukesh - Sindarov title match

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been named one of America's Most Admired Workplaces by Newsweek for the third consecutive year. The list features companies most respected by current employees and job seekers.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Canada's Top 40 Under 40® 2026 Honourees have been officially announced today by Media Partner Financial Post. The program is owned by Founding Partner Caldwell (TSX:CWL), and supported by Presenting Partner Tourmaline Oil Corp. Additional partners of the program are National Sponsor Deloitte Canada, Travel Partner Air Canada, and Event Sponsor Ewing Morris & Co.; with fact checking and verification done by Inline Reference Check.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:AWCM)(OTCQB:AWLIF)(FSE:5HV) ("Ameriwest" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a technical update on the Company's 100%-owned Bornite copper-gold-silver project in Oregon ("Bornite" or the "Project") as well as other third-quarter 2026 corporate developments.

Platform connects emerging asset risk to business consequence and prioritized action, helping reduce unplanned downtime by 30-50% and manual inspection requirements by up to 90%

Western drilling continues to demonstrate the scale and continuity of the expanding 700m core of the MEPS porphyry copper system within the 1.3km mineralized footprint

14.45 meter intercept includes 3.48% CuEq over 1.9 meters and 2.61% CuEq over 4.9 meters. Trenching underway on Company's Moose Lake Gold-Antimony Project

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Impauer Technologies Inc. (CSE:IMPR) (the "Company" or "Impauer"), formerly Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of its new corporate website at www.impauer.io, following the Company's recently completed name and ticker symbol change.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) is pleased to report that the Company has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in British Columbia in 2026" by Business in Vancouver ("BIV") Book of Lists, 2026 Edition Volume 37, published on September 14, 2026 (the "List"). GECC is ranked No. 76 on the List, with revenue growth of 41% from $20.6 million in fiscal 2021 to $29.0 million in fiscal 2025.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Alaska Energy Metals Corporation (TSX-V:AEMC)(OTCQB:AKEMF) ("Alaska Energy Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of the Canwell claim block, a key part of the Nikolai Nickel Project, which is known to host high grade nickel (Ni) - copper (Cu) - platinum-group metal (PGE) mineralization (as documented in the Company's January 4, 2024 press release). The claim block has been the subject of an option agreement originally announced February 4, 2022 between AEMC predecessor Millrock Exploration Inc., and prospector David Johnson, as amended January 21, 2024 and August 15, 2025. With the final option payment having been made, a 100% interest in the claims is being tranferred. Total paid for the Canwell property is 7.0 million AEMC shares, US$500,000 with a US$50,365 inflation adjustment. The minimum exploration work commitment of US$3,200,000 was exceeded. A 3% royalty, which may be extinguished by payment of US$9 million is being granted.