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French wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates.

The United States and European Union clinched a trade agreement on Sunday that will see EU exports taxed at 15 percent, in a bid to resolve a transatlantic tariff stand-off that threatened to explode into a full-blown trade war.

Taiwanese residents holding plastic bags of rubbish stand on a footpath as a yellow garbage truck playing classical music over a loudspeaker pulls up.

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders are due to meet for peace talks on Monday, as a festering territorial dispute along their shared frontier dragged into a fifth day of open combat.

Australia's Alex De Minaur saved three match points on his way to a battling 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to clinch the ATP Tour DC Open crown on Sunday.

Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to renew negotiations Monday -- with an extension of lower tariff levels on the cards -- as President Donald Trump's trade policy enters a critical week.

US tariff negotiations with key trading partners have shifted into high gear as economies race to avoid steeper duties before an August 1 deadline.

Dozens of economies including India, Canada and Mexico face threats of higher tariffs Friday if they fail to strike deals with Washington.

France and Saudi Arabia will lead the charge starting Monday to revive the moribund push for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at a UN conference in New York.

Australia on Monday called up former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross for the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions, while wing Harry Potter was ruled out injured.

Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh has demanded World Rugby explain a controversial decision by the referee to award the British and Irish Lions a series-clinching try in the second Test.

Gael Monfils said he has played for the last time in Toronto after crashing out of the Masters in Sunday's opening round of the ATP Masters to a Chilean qualifier.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / PPX Mining Corp. ("PPX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to its press releases dated July 4, 2025 and July 8, 2025, the Company has completed two debt settlements (the "Debt Settlements") by issuing 1,850,000 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") to a former employee of the Company in settlement of US$123,000 (C$168,350) for outstanding fees and expenses at a deemed price of C$0.091 per Share, and issuing 12,500,000 Shares to arm's length creditors in settlement of US$1,005,538 (C$1,375,000) for an outstanding referral fee at a deemed price of C$0.11 per Share. The Shares are subject to a hold period expiring on November 29, 2025 in accordance with applicable securities laws.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Star Copper Corp. (the "Company") (CSE:STCU)(OTCQX:STCUF)(FWB:SOP) is pleased to announce that, further to its previous news release dated July 16, 2025, it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to C$4,000,000.50 from the sale of up to 2,666,667 "flow-through" units of the Company (each, a "FTUnit", and collectively, the "FT Units") at a price of C$1.50 per FT Unit (the "LIFE Offering") under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined herein).

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CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.(TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to amend the term of 2,220,750 outstanding common share purchase warrants which were issued in connection with a non-brokered private placement completed in August, 2023, (see EPL news release dated August 3rd, 2023). The warrants have a current expiry date of August 2nd, 2025.

VANCOUVER, BC AND BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Organto Foods Incorporated (TSX-V:OGO)(OTC:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company") ("Organto" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Javier Reyes de la Campa as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, alongside Steve Bromley, effective immediately.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Money Metals' own Jp Cortez appeared on the popular VRIC Media YouTube channel this week alongside Peter Spina from Goldseek and host Jesse Day. Jp gives the latest on Sound Money Defense League's and Money Metals' efforts to promote sound money reforms across America - but he also has some warnings about negative developments flowing from a much-hyped "transactional gold" bill in Florida.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc. (TSXV:AMT)(OTCQB:AMTFF)(Frankfurt:1ZVA) ("AmeriTrust" or the "Company"), a fintech platform targeting automotive finance and specializing in used vehicle lease originations for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce an update on its lease and origination business.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their http://www.doddsdoors.com/itment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have http://www.delpropertymanagement.com/istently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Consumer Choice Award Winners.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSXV:GGA)(OTCQX:GGAZF) ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, effective today, the Company's common shares will commence trading on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol "GGAZF". Goldgroup maintains its primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "GGA". Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC)(TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health" or the "Company") today announced that its subsidiary, Bausch Health Americas, Inc., has issued an irrevocable notice of redemption pursuant to which it will redeem approximately $602 million of aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 9.25% Senior Notes due 2026, CUSIP Nos. 91911XAV6 and U9098VAN2 (the "Notes"), using cash on hand. The redemption date is August 28, 2025. The notice of redemption has been issued to the record holders of such Notes. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a notice of redemption of the Notes. Payment of the redemption price and surrender of the Notes for redemption will be made through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company in accordance with the applicable procedures of the Depository Trust Company. The name and address of the U.S. paying agent are as follows: The Bank of New York Mellon, 240 Greenwich Street, Floor 7E, New York, New York 10286; Attn: Corporate Trust Administration. In connection with the redemption, the indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued will be terminated.

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / CyberGuard Advantage, a leading tech-enabled cybersecurity compliance and advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Harmeet Singh as its Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership move marks a new chapter for the organization as it expands its capabilities and strengthens its position as a trusted partner to companies navigating today's evolving cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance landscape.

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) announced today, pursuant to the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange, that its board of directors approved the granting of incentive stock options ("Options") under its stock option plan as part of the overall remuneration and incentive program for its employees, consultants, officers and directors. A total of 4,350,000 Options were granted.

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Phase 1 results demonstrate that SUL-238, a first-in-class, orally administered, mitochondria-directed drug candidate, is safe and well-tolerated in healthy elderly volunteers, showing a favourable pharmacokinetic profile and high brain penetration. These findings support the advancement of SUL-238 into further clinical development for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Parties negotiating terms of definitive agreementSupports XCF's plan to become the leading fully integrated public SAF and renewable fuels platform serving U.S. and global demandAdds feedstock access, blending, and logistics infrastructure which furthers XCF's vertically integrated model and is expected to reduce production costs and improve marginsDeepens the reach of XCF's renewable fuels platform into lucrative West Coast low-carbon fuel marketsPotential to unlock new revenue streams through strategic feedstock sales

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV:SAG)(OTCQB:SAGGF) ("Sterling" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press releases of July 10, 2025 and July 16, 2025, the Company has closed its non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 3,193,445 common shares in the capital of the Company issued on a flow-through basis (each, a "FT Share") at a price of $0.42 per FT Share and 3,310,723 units (each, a "Unit") of the Company issued on a hard-dollar basis at a price of $0.35 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000 (the "Offering").

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Electrovaya Inc. (Nasdaq:ELVA)(TSX:ELVA), a leading lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, announces that it will file and release its third quarter financial results ending June 30, 2025, following the market close on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST on the same day, presented by CEO, Dr. Raj DasGupta and CFO, John Gibson to discuss the financial results and provide a business update.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) announces the mutual termination of the previously announced option and acquisition agreement (the "Agreement") with Altair Resources Inc. ("Altair"), the Company's intention to pursue strategic partnership opportunities on its Nevada silver assets, and the grant of 3,939,740 Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") to members of its Board of Directors.

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