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Liverpool must halt their three-game Premier League losing streak with Saturday's visit to Brentford to remain in touch with Arsenal and in-form Manchester City.

Asian markets rallied Friday after the White House confirmed President Donald Trump would meet China's Xi Jinping next week, stoking optimism for a cooling of trade tensions between the economic superpowers.

Japanese inflation accelerated last month, official data showed Friday, ahead of a maiden policy speech by new Prime Minister Sakae Takaichi who has promised to ease pressure on households.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to London Friday for a meeting of its key backers, where Britain's prime minister has said he will call on Europe to deliver more long-range missiles.

A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed up to 100 high-power magnets he bought on Temu, forcing surgeons to remove tissue from his intestines, doctors said on Friday.

Car bombings, massacres, extortion, and a security force outgunned by drug gangs: the mayor of Ecuador's most violent city says residents are living through a "collective psychosis" -- and suggests the president's hardline policies bear some of the blame.

Composer William Barnett started his YouTube channel as an outlet for his music -- but today he also uses it to debunk the steady stream of White House rhetoric on autism while sharing his own experience living with it.

At the White House earlier this month, US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were asked about Canadians who, furious over tariffs and annexation threats, had canceled travel to the United States.

Nick Champion de Crespigny admitted he was surprised to be named Australia captain for Saturday's Test against Japan in only his third international appearance.

Demolition workers have finished tearing down the White House's entire East Wing to make way for US President Donald Trump's giant new $300 million ballroom, satellite pictures showed Thursday.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday for alleged involvement in illegal gambling schemes that rocked the NBA.

News Release Highlights:Battery X Rebalancing Technologies Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Battery X Metals Inc., completed a follow-up Validation Assessment on a previously rebalanced Electric Truck (as defined herein), confirming stable range performance and durability after approximately four months and more than 2,000 km of real-world operation.The Validation Assessment verified that the Electric Truck continues to perform within the parameters of its previously reported Initial Performance Trial Estimated Range of approximately 265 km, while achieving a sustained an estimated driving range of approximately 250 kilometers during Trial 1 (as defined herein) and a Validation Assessment Effective Driving Range (as defined herein) of approximately 220 km per full charge, maintained after more than 2,000 km of continued use.The Electric Truck's Pre-Rebalancing Effective Driving Range (as defined therein) was approximately 40 km per charge; the sustained performance confirmed in the Validation Assessment demonstrates that the improvement achieved through the Intervention and Rebalancing has been preserved over time, reinforcing the Rebalancing Machine's potential to extend remaining useful battery lifespan and improve efficiency across commercial and fleet electric-vehicle applications.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) (the "Company" or "Zimtu") announces a warrant exercise incentive program (the "Incentive Program") relating to outstanding common share purchase warrants (the "Eligible Warrants") set out in the table below. The Eligible Warrants were issued in connection with private placements.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / BeMetals Corp. (TSXV:BMET)(OTCQB:BMTLF)(Frankfurt:1OI.F) (the "Company" or "BeMetals") is pleased to report it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") by issuing 12,126,284 common shares of the Company that qualify as "flow-through shares", as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act"), (each, a "FT Share") at a price of $0.07 per FT Share for aggregate gross proceeds of C$848,840. The Company intends to use the gross proceeds of the Private Placement to incur Qualifying Expenditures (as defined below) on the Company's Savant Gold Project (the "Savant Project"), located in Ontario, Canada.

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FRANKLIN, IN / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. ("IBC" or the "Company") (TSX-V:IB)(OTCQB:IAALF) today announces that Chris Huskamp has been appointed to the board of directors of the Company.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Datametrex AI Limited (the "Company" or "Datametrex") (TSXV:DM)(FSE: D4G)(OTC:DTMXF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Enrico Moretti, a securities lawyer at Irwin Lowy LLP, as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

VANCOUVER, BC AND BREDA, NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSX-V:OGO)(OTCQB:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company"), today announced that as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce debt and strengthen its financial position, the Company has elected to give notice of prepayment to the holders of its outstanding December 2024 series A, December 2024 series B, February 2025 and March 2025 series of convertible debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $2,340,850 outstanding as at October 23, 2025, bearing interest at the rate of 10% per annum (the "Convertible Debentures").

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Odette's Skin Care & Wellness, a leading provider of non-invasive cosmetic and wellness treatments, has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the Cosmetic Procedures category for Kelowna. With over 20 years of experience and three locations across the Okanagan and Kootenays, Odette's has built a strong reputation for delivering safe, effective, and personalized results using world-class technology.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / SafeKeep Data Recovery, Vancouver's trusted walk-in data recovery lab, has won 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Data Recovery category for the Vancouver region. This recognition underscores SafeKeep's unwavering commitment to helping clients recover their most important files-whether personal memories or critical business data-with integrity, transparency, and industry-leading expertise.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Calgary Pilates Centre, one of the city's most established and trusted boutique fitness studios, has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Pilates Studio category for Southern Alberta. Known for its personalized approach to movement and a strong commitment to instructor education, the studio has become a go-to destination for Pilates practitioners of all levels.

Project CRYSTAL aims to develop a safe, all-weather eVTOL propulsion system that can fly in conditions that most helicopters can't

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Ironwood Stair & Rail Inc., a company built on craftsmanship and passion, has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Stairs and Railings category for Southern Alberta. This recognition highlights Ironwood's reputation for exceptional design, quality, and service in transforming homes and businesses with custom-built stairs and railings.

The Company holds $50M of cash and approximately 55M BERA, valued at $110M based on Binance's 24-hour VWAP for the period ending at 12:00 a.m. ET on October 23, 2025Ben Isenberg appointed as Chief Investment Officer to manage the Berachain treasury strategyBruce Linton joins the board as Chairman, and Billy Levy joins as director

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Saskatoon & Greater 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 Saskatoon Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Electrovaya's 3 year growth percentage of 383%, ranking 3rd in the Enterprise-Industry Leaders category that is limited to enterprise-level companies with a minimum of C$50 million in revenue

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce its decision to construct the first heavy rare earths (HREE) separation facility in the United States, located in the State of Louisiana (the "Project") with an expected secured sustainable feed from two ionic clay deposits in Brazil and Chile.

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