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Sweden's party leaders traded barbs on housing, schools, jobs and the climate in one of their final televised debates ahead of Sunday's general election, which could see a left-wing government come to power.

An ancient Biblical prophecy lies at the heart of a Pacific islands push to open embassies on contested ground in Jerusalem, experts and former diplomats told AFP.

Anthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.

A Hong Kong court is expected to issue sentences on Friday against three activists who organised vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, after they were found guilty of inciting "subversion".

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday to reach the US Open final for fourth straight year and keep her bid for a rare three-peat on track.

A consumer inflation report due Friday could pave the way towards the US central bank's first interest rate hike in more than three years, as the war with Iran drives energy costs higher.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final with a straight sets demolition of American third seed Jessica Pegula.

Three-time world sailor of the year Tom Slingsby headlines a powerhouse team unveiled Friday as Australia makes its return to the America's Cup after almost three decades.

Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor.

In its first year competing at the trailer industry's largest annual show, Gridko beat every other category winner to take the Overall Trophy

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / GAMMA Resources Ltd (TSXV:GAMA)(OTCPK:GAMXF)(Frankfurt:MRD0) ("GAMMA" or the "Company") announces that, further to its news releases of July 31, 2026, August 27 and August 28, 2026 regarding its non-brokered Private Placement, the TSX Venture Exchange has consented to an extension of the final closing date of the Private Placement. The Company now anticipates closing the final tranche of the Private Placement on or before September 30, 2026.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / The Becker Milk Company Limited (the "Company") (TSX:BEK.B) is pleased to report the results for the three months ended July 31, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Rio Grande Resources Ltd. (CSE:RGR)(OTCQB:RGRLF)(FSE:488)(WKN:A40Z5N) ("Rio Grande", "RIO" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has retained Machai Capital Inc. ("Machai") to provide the Company with digital marketing and investor outreach services.

Navin Kumar Varshney appointed Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Secretary and Director

First assay results received from the Company's Phase II diamond drilling program at the Adelita Project confirm high-grade, multi-horizon copper-silver-gold skarn mineralization at Cerro GrandeHole AG-CG-PH2-002 intersected 30.23 metres grading 1.5% CuEq (0.83% Cu, 47.3 g/t Ag, 0.40 g/t Au) from 146.70 metres, including 3.55 metres grading 9.4% CuEq (5.26% Cu, 311.8 g/t Ag, 2.22 g/t Au), and a 1.20-metre interval of 15.8% CuEq (9.84% Cu, 638 g/t Ag, 0.95 g/t Au) (see table below)The high-grade core also carries locally anomalous zinc, up to 1.88% Zn within the 1.20-metre interval, coincident with peak copper-silver-gold grades and interpreted to reflect a sphalerite component of the skarn assemblageMineralization was logged within skarn and, for the first time in the program, within an andesitic porphyry intrusion hosting chalcopyrite; the garnet-dominant skarn assemblage with bornite, chalcopyrite and abundant chalcocite suggests the hole may be approaching the proximal part of the mineralizing systemAG-CG-PH2-002 has since been completed at a final depth of 661.80 metres, ending in fresh granodiorite interpreted to lie below the prospective limestone package; assays remain pending below 179 metres, where a further 40.40 metres of visually mineralized core has been logged between 179 and 301 metres and submitted for analysis

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MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSX-V:CRE)(US OTCQX:CRECF)(FSE:F12) ("Critical Elements" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project has been selected for inclusion in the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus, which is being provided to participants attending the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14-15, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (CSE:REVV)(OTCQB:REVVF) ("Revolve" or the "Company"), a North American owner, operator and developer of power generation and digital infrastructure projects, is pleased to announce that it has signed definitive agreements dated September 9, 2026 to acquire 100% of the equity interests in the 9.6 megawatt ("MW") Horseshoe Bend Wind Project ("Horseshoe Bend") in Montana for total consideration of US$10,480,000 (the "Acquisition").

Advances GelrinC® U.S. pivotal trial with 43 patients treated; Completion of enrollment expected by approximately year end 2026Expands European commercialization readiness, including surgeon training and regulatory approval of new manufacturing process that improves production yield 400%Strengthened balance sheet with $6.5 million private placement in June 2026

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / AIAI Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:AIAI) ("Ai2" or the "Company"), an AI-enabled diversified holding company utilizing Transformational AI (TAI) to enhance portfolio performance announced today that it has entered into amendments to its existing lock-up agreements entered into in connection with the Company's direct listing with holders of the Company's outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. The list of those signing the amendment includes the Company's founder and Chairman, other members of the Company's board of directors, members of management and a majority of its largest stockholders.

Leading U.S. Chassis Provider DCLI Cuts Inspection Lead Time by 33%

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Silver Tiger Metals Inc. (TSX:SLVR)(OTCQX:SLVTF) ("Silver Tiger" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce exploration results for the 2026 Summer Program on the Northern Area of its 100% owned, silver-gold El Tigre Project located in Sonora, Mexico. In addition, this release details the confirmatory, high-grade assay results from the 2025 geotechnical drilling campaign from inside the El Tigre heap leach mine which is being built.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's largest security and facility services company, will share a remembrance message from its Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The message honors those who lost their lives, the families and communities forever affected, and the first responders and others who demonstrated extraordinary courage and service.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Indian capital on Friday ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit set to be dominated by wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges.

Elon Musk's lawyers put the makers of a new four-hour documentary about the multibillionaire on formal legal notice days before its premiere, warning that the film defames him.

New Zealand and South Africa collide in a heavyweight finale to their four-match series in Baltimore on Saturday in the latest ambitious bid to grow rugby's audience in the United States.

Michael Carrick said Kobbie Mainoo is a "real joy" to work with after the England international caught the eye in Manchester United's 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on the Red Devils return to the Champions League.

Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas's Como impressed on their debut in Europe's premier club competition.

At least five people were killed and nearly 70 others wounded on Thursday when a Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Pavlograd, central Ukraine, the authorities announced.

Jamal Musiala scored the opener and Michael Olise grabbed two goals as Bayern Munich cruised to a comfortable 5-0 home win over Bodo-Glimt in the Champions League on Thursday.

Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three seasons as Azerbaijani champions Sabah were taught a lesson on their debut among Europe's elite on Thursday.

Oil prices surged Thursday as advances by Yemeni rebels threatened the flow of crude supplies while yields on long-term US Treasury bonds reached new multi-year highs following data showing an uptick in US wholesale inflation.