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Pope Leo XIV flies to Turkey Thursday for the first trip abroad of his papacy, which includes a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and comes amid acute tensions in the region.

The Perth Stadium pitch that hosted the first Ashes Test was rated Thursday as "very good" by the International Cricket Council despite the game finishing inside two days.

Fashion designer Pam Hogg, known for her punk rock, non-conformist creations who dressed stars such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga, has died, her family announced on Wednesday.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada has never hosted before.

The Detroit Pistons saw their 13-game NBA win streak snapped by the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, a missed Cade Cunningham free throw in the final seconds proving pivotal in a 117-114 loss.

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck admitted it will be a mighty task to win a third straight Sydney-Hobart race with four other supermaxi yachts entered for the brutal bluewater classic in one of the largest fleets in years.

Arne Slot insisted he is confident of avoiding the sack despite troubled Liverpool's dismal 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / November 27, 2025 / Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (" Sekur " or the " Company "), a leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and private communications platform, would like to clarify that the Internet Stock Review Analyst Report that was published in our news release dated Nov 20 2025 , is a paid independent research report.

Luc's appointment is a major strategic move as Magnolia ramps up efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its platform, ensuring customers can deliver highly personalized and efficient digital experiences globally.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 27, 2025 / NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT)(OTCQB:NSRCF) ("NextSource" or the "Company") announces that its senior executive team successfully hosted a comprehensive site visit on November 25, 2025 to the property and industrial building secured for its first commercial-scale Battery Anode Facility ("BAF") in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi ("ICAD") in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE").

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / November 27, 2025 / Core Silver Corp. ("Core Silver" or the "Company") (CSE:CC)(FSE:8ZR)(OTCQB:CCOOF) is pleased to provide visuals showcasing representative porphyry copper-molybdenum-silver (Cu-Mo-Ag) mineralization intersected in drill hole LAV25-010, the first of four deep exploratory diamond drill holes completed during the 2025 season at the Laverdiere Copper Project (the "Project" or "Laverdiere"), located on the eastern Blue Property (the "Property") in the Atlin Mining District, northwestern British Columbia.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / November 27, 2025 / Datametrex AI Limited (the "Company" or "Datametrex") (TSXV:DM)(FSE:D4G)(OTC PINK:DTMXF) is pleased to announce that it has received Purchase Orders ("P.O.s") with a combined value of approximately CAD $650,000. These P.O.s, secured through the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Datametrex Korea, mark a significant step forward in Datametrex's ongoing expansion and reflect the continued success of its "land and expand" strategy.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / November 27, 2025 / ESGold Corp. ("ESGold" or the "Company") (CSE:ESAU)(Frankfurt:Z7D)(OTCQB:ESAUF) is pleased to announce that the Company intends to proceed with a non-brokered private placement of up to 3,500,000 flow-through common shares of the Company (the "FT Shares") at a price of C$0.85 per FT Share for gross proceeds of up to $2,975,000 (the "Offering"). Red Cloud Securities Inc. will be acting as a finder in connection with the Offering.

Technology-driven critical metals company advancing Western supply resistance through patented processing IP, strategic exploration assets, and global commercial partnerships.Highlights2,302 m of HQ diamond drilling successfully completed at the La Blache Vanadium Titanomagnetite Critical Mineral Project in Quebec, Canada.Drill core assays to be sent to ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) geochemistry facilities in Lachine, Quebec - results expected to flow starting January 2026.181 historic holes totalling 36,614m of core to be re-assayed targeting Gallium and other Rare Earth Elements ("REE").Program designed to expand & upgrade the Farrell-Taylor Massive Oxide ("MO") inferred resource of 108.8m tonnes at 17.83% Titanium (TiO2), 0.32% Vanadium (V2O5) and 59.4% Iron (Fe2O3).Early observations indicate the presence of Gallium and Scandium, as well as Titanium and Vanadium.Phase 2 drilling is being planned for early/mid CY2026.Drill core to support the development of Temas' patented Regenerative Chloride Leach ("RCL") technology, a new generation progressing technology that reduces costs by up to 65% and enhances recovery of Titanium, Vanadium, Rare Earth and other Critical Metals.Initial results from RCL technology development expected in early CY2026.Discussions to jointly develop the RCL technology on third-party ore including gold, silver, nickel and REE are ongoing with updates expected early in the new year

News Release Highlights:Forte Group has entered into an exclusive TikTok Shop and next-generation interactive commerce distribution agreement with authorized TikTok Shop Partner MetaStars, marking a significant milestone in the Company's U.S. expansion strategy and strengthening its presence within one of the fastest growing creator-commerce ecosystems in the world.The partnership introduces VANTA BlackPowder, the Company's premium longevity focused nutraceutical, into the MetaStars TikTok Shop storefront, supported by a fully integrated creator-commerce engine that includes influencer activations, live shopping, metaverse storefronts, and gaming and esports-aligned digital marketplaces.The launch of VANTA BlackPowder on Black Friday represents Phase One of a coordinated U.S. commercial rollout of the VANTA ecommerce platform, with Phase Two set to expand distribution through the Company's own direct-to-consumer site featuring BlackPowder and an expanded portfolio of VANTA's longevity driven nutraceutical products, positioning the brand for sustained growth across digital wellness channels.

A shark killed one person and seriously injured another on Thursday at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police said.

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal players after they outplayed Europe's "best team" Bayern Munich 3-1 on Wednesday to pull clear at the top of the Champions League table.

Tottenham coach Thomas Frank said the 5-3 Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday showed the "identity of the team we want to create".

The death toll from a high-rise fire in Hong Kong has risen to at least 44, officials said Thursday as the blaze still smoldered and police said three suspects were arrested.

Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on Arne Slot, while Arsenal ended Bayern Munich's unbeaten start to the season with a "statement" win on Wednesday.

Jose Gimenez's stoppage-time winner earned Atletico Madrid a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, inflicting the Italians' first defeat in the competition.

Midfield star Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind on the way to beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in an action-packed Champions League clash on Wednesday.

Troubled Liverpool's miserable season spiralled further into turmoil as PSV Eindhoven swept to a stunning 4-1 win at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappe scored all four goals as Real Madrid hung on to beat Olympiacos 4-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday and end a three-match winless run in all competitions.

Arsenal thumped Bayern Munich 3-1 in a clash of the English and German league leaders on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League this season.

Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday, with Wall Street equities gaining on hopes of lower interest rates, while the British pound advanced on the government's unveiling of a new budget.

Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar globally due to rising temperatures.

Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized "total control" of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections.

The Dominican Republic said Wednesday it will allow the United Sates to use an air base and airport as part of its controversial operations against alleged drug traffickers that have killed more than 80 people so far.

A surprise US plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine stunned Kyiv and Europe last week, as they viewed it as echoing Russia's demands.