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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his country to win a tournament in the ancient Japanese sport.

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their only loss of the season by beating Portland 122-95 on Sunday.

Coach Brendon McCullum urged England fans to "keep the faith" and said there would be no change in approach after their humiliating capitulation in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Plans for a new nationwide UK digital ID are sparking widespread public concern, but some critics including far-right politicians are fuelling fears with unproven claims that it will be used to boost government control over people's lives.

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 rout of FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest rate cut provided some calm after last week's rollercoaster ride fuelled by worries of a tech bubble.

Mogadishu is rising, literally, from the ashes of decades of war. Pavements remain scarred by bullet holes and ruined buildings still line many streets, but the city's cacophony is now one of construction, not destruction.

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick for Saudi side Al Nassr in a 4-1 win.

Kane Williamson returned to New Zealand's 14-man Test squad named on Monday to face the West Indies in a three-match series next month.

Washington and Kyiv said Sunday that any eventual deal to halt the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, after "constructive" talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva.

European and African leaders gather in Angola Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic and security ties that will serve as a backdrop to emergency talks on Ukraine.

Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.

The Mexican naval training ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, leaving two crew members dead, returned home on Sunday to official fanfare in the port of Veracruz.

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 rout of FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Americans are expected to spend a record amount over the holiday season, despite lingering worries in the world's biggest economy about stubborn inflation, tariffs and the knock-on effects of the government shutdown.

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

First assays from highest value ‘S1' area expected imminentlyHIGHLIGHTSPhase 1 reverse circulation (RC) upgrade drilling on Tunkillia's high value ‘Starter Pits' complete1Drilling completed ahead of schedule and under budget, with over 300m completed per day

Investment enhances balance sheet flexibility as the Company accelerates efforts to enhance shareholder value by leveraging its extensive SFD® data library.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / BTU METALS CORP. ("BTU" or the "Company") (TSXV:BTU)(OTCQB:BTUMF) announces that, further to the news release of November 11, 2025, the Company has closed the previously announced, over-subscribed non-brokered private placement of flow-through common shares by the issuance of 17,700,000 flow-through shares at a price of $0.05 per FT Share (the "FT Offering"), for gross proceeds of $885,000.

Your vote is important no matter how many Shares or Options of Tornado you hold.The Board of Directors of Tornado recommends that Securityholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.Securityholders are reminded to vote their Shares or Options before the proxy voting deadline on November 28th, 2025 at 9:00 AM Calgary Time.For voting assistance, please contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by phone toll-free in North America at 1-877-452-7184 (1-416-304-0211 outside North America), by text message to 1-416-304-0211, or by email at [email protected].

LAFAYETTE, CO / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq:UGRO) ("urban-gro" or the "Company") today announced that it has received a determination letter (the "Letter") from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") notifying the Company that its failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025 constitutes an additional basis for delisting the Company's securities under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Timely Filing Requirement").

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / Psyence Group Inc. (CSE:PSYG) ("Psyence" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated August 22, 2025, it has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement (the "Agreement") dated November 21, 2025 with GoldCoast Resource Corp. ("GoldCoast") and Psyence Therapeutics Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Psyence ("Psyence Subco").

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / Rektron Group Inc. (CSE:REK.U)(FRA:F75) ("Rektron" or the "Company"), a global commodity trading group with subsidiaries that specialise in trading energy, metals, and energy transition commodities, today announced that the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "BCSC") has issued a failure-to-file cease trade order (the "FFCTO") in respect of the Company.

This new IP supports crofelemer's global exclusivity in rare pediatric intestinal failure coincident with published clinical data showing reductions in parenteral support requirements with crofelemer - supporting Jaguar's strategy to secure non-dilutive partnership fundingRecent publication by members of Jaguar's Scientific Advisory Board and other intestinal failure key opinion leaders: "Targeted Literature Review and Assessment of Evidence in Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID)"

NANAIMO, BC / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / CNA Electric Ltd., a locally owned and operated electrical company serving Nanaimo and surrounding areas, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Electrical Contractor category for Nanaimo. Recognized for its integrity, quality workmanship and customer-first approach, CNA Electric has built a reputation for reliable service and clean, efficient installations that stand the test of time.

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / DKI Saskatoon Disaster Services Inc. has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Fire and Water Damage Restoration category for Saskatoon. Locally owned and operated for more than 20 years, the company specialises in restoring homes and businesses after water, fire, asbestos, mould, and other property damage emergencies, providing 24/7 response when it matters most.

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / Saskatoon Audio Visual has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Audio Visual Services category for Saskatoon. This recognition underscores the company's reputation as a trusted partner for professional AV rentals and event production, delivering seamless, high-impact experiences for clients across the region.

ST. JOHN'S, NL / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025-26 award recipients in the St. John's region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025-26 St. John's Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Pilot Project to Explore AI-Driven ECG Signal Processing and Predictive Deterioration Models in Pediatric Cardiac Care

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Highlights:Alaska Energy Metals announces that the Nikolai Nickel project has been accepted for coverage on the FAST-41 Transparency Dashboard by the US Permitting Council.Permitting Council Executive Director: "We are proud to support more mining projects that will strengthen the U.S. economy and reduce our reliance on foreign nations.The FAST-41 listing will focus initially on the rehabilitation and extension of the existing Rainy Creek Mining Trail, including installation of two temporary bridges, and an on-site camp.The road and camp project will facilitate ground access, greatly reduce costs and accelerate timelines for advanced exploration and development of the Eureka deposit, situated on the Nikolai project. Eureka is the largest known nickel resource in the US and contains multiple critical metals: nickel, copper, cobalt, chromium, platinum and palladium, as well as iron.The listing will result in full transparency and coordination amongst the federal permitting agencies and set firm timelines on Federal permitting milestones.

LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) (the "Company" or "Bausch Health") today announced the commencement of offers to exchange the Company's outstanding 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "4.875% Notes") and 11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "11.00% Notes" and together with the 4.875% Notes, the "Existing Senior Secured Notes") for up to $1.6 billion aggregate principal amount (the "Maximum Notes Amount") of new 10.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "New Notes" and, such offers, the "Offers") issued by 1261229 B.C. Ltd., the Company's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Issuer" and, together with the Company, the "Offerors"), in each case, pursuant to the terms described in a confidential exchange offer memorandum dated November 24, 2025 (the "Exchange Offer Memorandum"). The New Notes will be treated as a single series with the Issuer's $4.4 billion principal amount of 10.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "Existing Numberco Notes") that were issued in April 2025 and will be issued under the same indenture. Further, the New Notes are expected to have the same CUSIP numbers as (except that New Notes issued pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") will trade separately under a different CUSIP number until at least 40 days after the issue date of the New Notes and thereafter, subject to the terms of the indenture and the applicable procedures of the depositary), and to be fungible for trading purposes with, the Existing NumberCo Notes. The Offers are scheduled to expire on December 23, 2025, unless extended in accordance with applicable laws and the terms of the Offers. The Company is conducting the Offers to manage its intermediate term debt maturities as permitted under its outstanding debt agreements.