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The celebrated waves off Jeffreys Bay secured the town a spot on a world surfing tour that for years drew the sport's biggest names to this remote corner of South Africa almost every July.

Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after their first round of talks in Switzerland toward ending the war in the Middle East.

Iran and the United States wrapped up the first round of talks to end the Middle East war at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland on Monday, with technical talks to continue.

Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.

Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over US-Iran peace talks, with mediators flagging a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while most equities rose thanks to another healthy start for tech firms.

Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after their first round of talks in Switzerland towards ending the war in the Middle East.

Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.

Wyndham Clark found his measure of redemption for smashing a locker at last year's US Open by winning this year's edition, but after merciless heckling he fears becoming the PGA Tour's villain.

Cape Verde coach Bubista said his team are targeting a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after battling to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in the latest stop of their fairytale campaign on Sunday.

Sam Burns teared up as he spoke about his dad being so proud of his US Open runner-up effort on Sunday and what a victory on Father's Day would have meant.

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie on Monday named Ardie Savea as captain, promising "optimistic" rugby ahead of July Nations Championship Tests against France, Italy and Ireland.

World number one Scottie Scheffler praised playing partner Wyndham Clark for defying New York hecklers as well as formidable Shinnecock to win his second US Open title on Sunday.

Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday as debutants Cape Verde conjured another memorable performance to snatch a draw with Uruguay.

World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain.

Early Engagement Program Will Support Transparent and Environmentally Responsible Exploration Planning at Bornite

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:AWCM)(OTCQB:AWLIF)(FSE:5HV) ("Ameriwest" or the "Company") announces that, further to the Company's news release dated February 25, 2026, Ameriwest has entered into an addendum to its marketing agreement with Echo Elite Ads Ltd. ("Echo") in order to extend Echo's engagement for an additional 20-day term commencing on or about June 22, 2026 and expected to end on or about July 11, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Infield Minerals Corp. (TSXV:IN) ("Infield" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has paid $100,000 to Geomark Minerals USA Inc. ("Geomark"), and subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, intends to issue 1,508,092 common shares of the Company at a deemed price of $0.066309 per share to Geomark, both in connection with the third option payment due under the option agreement (the "Kings Canyon Option Agreement") relating to the Company's Kings Canyon Property in the state of Utah, USA (the "Property"). The common shares to be issued will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Gamma Resources Ltd. (TSXV:GAMA)(OTCQB:GAMXF)(FSE:MRD0) ("Gamma" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has settled the remaining balance of it's outstanding debt through a combination of cash and equity with certain noteholders, including Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund LLC and Cavalry Fund I LP (collectively, the "Holders"), to fully settle outstanding convertible promissory notes. This agreement (the "Agreement") was initially announced in the Company's March 19th press release (Gamma Resources Announces Debt Settlement and Insider Warrant Exercises).

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Trans Canada Gold Corp. (TSX-V:TTG)(OTCQB:TTGXF) ("Trans Canada" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed Paradigm Drilling Ltd, of Kamloops B.C. as selected drill contractor for underground drilling at the Harrison Lake Gold Project. The Company will be using a Connors 20HH underground diamond drill, with 2.205" NTW Drill core. All underground work will be under the supervision of Carl von Einsiedel, P.Geo, Project Manager. The Drill is currently being mobilized and is expected to be on-site and turning on the property shortly. The Company has now completed the installation of updated electrical underground facilities, underground drill pad set-ups, and is now ready for Phase 1- Diamond Drilling program at the Harrison Lake Gold Project. Contractors have completed all underground drill setups, upgrading underground electrical facilities, road access improvements and completing an upgraded all weather core shack/core sawing facility. Follow up drilling will be based on the Projects previous successful historical drill programs targeting gold, with focusing on expanding previously discovered gold zones, determining continuity and orientation, locating higher grade extensions of mineralization, and preliminary testing of the remaining, untested mineralized and altered zones within the project areas. The Harrison Lake Gold Project is demonstrating the same geological characteristics as the Snowline Gold deposit situated in the Tintina Gold Belt in the Yukon.

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Dynamic Capital Equipment Finance Ltd. ("Dynamic Capital") is proud to announce it has successfully financed the acquisition of Columbia Bitulithic Ltd. ("Columbia Bitulithic"), returning one of British Columbia's most recognized paving and infrastructure companies to local Northern British Columbia ownership.

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SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE Amer.:NNVC) (the "Company") today announced that it has shipped the NV-387 Oral Gummies Drug Product for a Phase II Clinical Trial of Monkeypox Treatment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in preparation for enrollment of patients.

Reminder: Lisa Conte, Jaguar's founder & CEO, to present on June 24, 2026 at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum to provide updates on company's crofelemer development program for rare intestinal failure diseases; click here to register

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Adcore Inc. (TSX:ADCO)(OTCQX:ADCOF)(FSE:ADQ) ("Adcore" or the "Company"), a global leader in AI marketing technology, today announced it has been badged a TikTok Channel Sales Partner, integrating one of the world's fastest-growing advertising platforms directly into Adcore's AI Marketing Cloud and across its proprietary marketing apps suite.

WEX trucking and transportation customers can secure competitive rates and full-spectrum financing through TFS

Company announces three major operating inflections: preliminary May record breaking gross margin of approximately 35% (up 660 Basis Points), a new Meyer Distributing relationship, and a $36M+ 12-month revenue opportunity supported by accelerating B2C and B2B growth.The announcement follows last week's premium-priced direct investment and highlights the distribution scale, margin expansion, and revenue drivers that management believes lead the Company's path toward near-term operational cash-flow positivity.

Jeff Geygan, Chairman of Global Value Investment Corporation (GVIC), joins the Board to support global execution.​GVIC signals deep confidence in Loop's technology and commercialisation strategy by intending to increase ownership to at least 10%.​ Aligns with Loop's transition to commercial production across planned facilities in India and Europe.

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FRISCO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME) ("GameSquare" or the "Company") today announced that at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 18, 2026, the Company's stockholders voted to:

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HyProMag USA Starts Long‑Lead Equipment Procurement, Increases Projected Magnet Production, and Progresses U.S. Build‑Out

DETROIT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Leggett Dynamics today launched its Mid-Class Massage System (MCM), a breakthrough non-electronic innovation that makes premium massage more accessible beyond the luxury vehicle segment. Now in production with a global OEM, MCM was also shortlisted for the 2026 Auto Tech Partnership Award for industry-leading innovation and collaboration.