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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday "nothing" would jeopardise the ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel carried out air strikes on the Palestinian territory accusing Hamas of violating the truce, which the militant group denied.

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins bowled for the first time since July on Wednesday as he races the clock to be fit for the second Ashes Test against England.

They came, they saw, and they squandered a year's worth of lessons on Roman history.

With time ticking down to the start of an unusually intricate and spread-out Winter Olympics, organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games say that they are on track.

Pakistan said Wednesday that negotiations for a lasting truce with Afghanistan had "failed to bring about a workable solution", warning it would take steps to protect its people.

New Zealand police raided a shipping insurer's offices over allegations it offered cover to tankers breaking Russian sanctions, a senior detective said Wednesday.

Samara Martinez, a young Mexican woman who is sick and dying, smiles as she asks her many TikTok followers a difficult question.

HBO Max's new French-language series "The Seduction" is an 18th-century MeToo prequel to "Dangerous Liaisons" with a feminist twist, its director Jessica Palud told AFP.

While the American military blows up boats it claims are transporting drugs from Venezuela, observers say tankers shipping Venezuelan oil in violation of a US embargo continue to navigate the very same Caribbean waters undisturbed.

The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to cut interest rates for a second straight meeting on Wednesday, and could also shed light on what it will do next.

North Korea test-fired cruise missiles off its western coast in a message to Pyongyang "enemies", state media announced Wednesday just hours before US President Donald Trump begins a visit to South Korea.

Supporters of an 18-year-old Russian street musician arrested after performing anti-war songs in public expressed frustration at the legal case against her as she attended court on Tuesday.

Hurricane Melissa ripped a path of destruction through Jamaica after making landfall as one of the most powerful hurricanes on record Tuesday, lashing the island nation with brutal winds and torrential rain before heading towards Cuba.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Linear Minerals Corp. (CSE:LINE)(OTCQB:LINMF)(WKN:A2J C89) ("Linear" or the "Company") is pleased to announce results from our initial exploration work at the Lac Coulombe Property in Quebec, Canada. Assays revealed copper values ranging from less than 0.5 parts per million (ppm) to 211,000 ppm (21.10% Cu), along with anomalous gold and silver values (see Table 2 for details).

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Route1 Inc. (TSXV:ROI) ("Route1" or the "Company"), a leading engineering and professional services firm specializing in the deployment and integration of ALPR and other advanced data capture-based technologies to city, state, and federal first responder departments, public safety, colleges and universities, and parking managers, provides the following details about the Company's upcoming annual general and special meeting, which is to be held at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, 333 Bay Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2T6 on December 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) ("Meeting").

Highlights:Alaska Energy Metals has raised $1 million and is now in a strong financial position from which it can execute on its immediate objectives to advance the Nikolai project, Alaska, which contains nickel and other important by-product critical metals. Near term activities include:Completion of preliminary metallurgical studies to produce metal concentrates.Commencement of hydrometallurgical studies which if successful would facilitate production of semi-refined and refined metal products on site in Alaska rather than at a foreign smelter.Permitting for extension and rehabilitation of Nikolai access road and on-site camp.Internal economic evaluation that will lead to a Preliminary Economic Assessment.Preparations for 2026 field program.Marketing - increase public and government awareness of the Nikolai project.CEO: “With U.S. Government Critical Minerals funding increasing significantly for 2026, AEMC is in regular contact with senior officials at all relevant Executive Branch departments and agencies regarding Nikolai's six Critical Minerals”-NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES-

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Forward Water Technologies Corp. ("FWTC" or the "Company") (TSXV:FWTC) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered offering of $1,025,000 principal amount of convertible debenture units (the "Debenture Units").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Right Season Investments Corp. (TSXV:LITT), ("Right Season" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has engaged the services of MCS Market Communication Service GmbH (business address: Saarlandstrabe 28, 58511 Ludenscheid, Deutschland, email: [email protected]; telephone: +491772481220; and website: www.mcsmarket.de) ("MCS") for the continued provision of a range of online marketing services, including campaign creation, production of marketing materials, as well as research and analytics (the "Services"), pursuant to the terms of an independent marketing services contract dated October 23, 2025. The Services are expected to run for 6 months, or until budget exhaustion. The Company has paid MCS 369,000 Euros for the extended term of Services, and no securities have been provided to MCS or its principals as compensation. The Services will be executed via digital channels, including Google Ads and native advertising.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Pegasus Resources Inc. (TSXV:PEGA)(OTCID:SLTFF)(FSE:OQS2) ("Pegasus" or the "Company") announces that Noah Komavli has resigned as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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Dr. Bamgbade Was Fully Acquitted in August 2025: Continues to Advance Clinical Research and Precision Healthcare at Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on November 6, 2025

5,102 Metres Drilled Across 12 Holes; Initial Observations Support Orogenic Gold Model

Third Quarter Consolidated Revenues of $2.68 billion, up 7% on a Reported basis and 5% on an Organic (non-GAAP)1 basis over the prior year periodGAAP Net Income Attributable to Bausch Health of $179 million and GAAP Net Income of $181 millionConsolidated Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to Bausch Health (non-GAAP)1 of $986 million, including an $81 million acquired In-Process Research & Development ("IPR&D") charge, up 8% on a Reported basis over the prior year periodBAUSCH HEALTH EXCLUDING BAUSCH + LOMB THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTSDelivered tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 growth, with 7% Reported and 5% Organic (non-GAAP)1 Revenue growth, and 7% Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 growth, including an $81 million charge for acquired IPR&DRaising full-year 2025 Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1, and Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations (non-GAAP)1 guidanceCompleted acquisition of DURECT Corporation, expanding Bausch Health's hepatology portfolio with addition of lead asset, Larsucosterol, a novel epigenetic modulator with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treatment of alcohol-associated hepatitis ("AH")

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of Renmark Financial Communications Inc. to handle its investor relations activities.

HighlightsNano One awarded C$5M contribution from NRCan to scale and commercialize One-Pot™ LFPFunding supports planned Candiac expansion, including LFP cathode materials development for ESS, defence, and EV marketsGovernment-backed support reinforces Canada's role in building LFP supply chain optionality

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Darren Ewert and Mike Dreher, co-founders of the Dream Team mentorship program, have officially launched a new training initiative designed for beginners eager to learn how to start a digital business. As trusted mentors and recognized as a business coach for beginners, Darren and Mike have guided thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide, and their latest program aims to make digital entrepreneurship simple, approachable, and achievable for everyone.

EAGLE, IDAHO / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Money Metals announced an expanded selection of fractional gold coins, rounds, bars, and other items designed to make gold ownership accessible at almost any budget.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Will Headline the First of Two EventsA Noon Luncheon is Planned along with an Evening Dinner With Speakers and Presentations at BothAttendees Must Pre-Register Here: https://www.niocorp.com/2025-town-hall-meeting-registration/

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT)(OTCQB:NSRCF) ("NextSource" or the "Company") announces that it has agreed to an extension to its drawdown credit facility (the "Facility") of up to a further US$10 million with Vision Blue Resources Limited ("Vision Blue").

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Optima Living is proud to announce the launch of the Optima Living PhD Graduate Award for Innovation in Seniors Living, established at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing. This new award reinforces Optima Living's growing partnership with The University of Alberta and its enduring commitment to advancing knowledge, care, and innovation in seniors living.

ST. GEORGE'S NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Atlas Salt Inc. ("Atlas Salt" or the "Company") (TSXV:SALT)(OTCQB:REMRF) announces the signing of a comprehensive non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Continental Conveyor ("Continental"). This agreement establishes Continental as the Integrated Project Delivery ("IPD") Partner responsible for the design and supply of the material handling conveyor systems at the Great Atlantic Salt Project (the "Project").