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A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements.

Film director Abinash Bikram Shah has taken on two of Nepal's touchiest subjects in "Elephants in the Fog" -- the way it treats its trans women and its wild elephants.

The Department of Defense said Tuesday it was reducing the number of US troop brigades in Europe from four to three, taking the deployment back to 2021 levels, as Washington pressures the continent to do more for its own defense.

The labour union at South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it would launch a planned strike after talks over bonus payouts collapsed.

The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime Monday in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen have taken different routes to the women's top 40, but both began their journeys from a region that is rarely on the tennis map.

Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even by the record 24-time Grand Slam champion: time.

With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.

The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime Monday in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday considers a resolution reinforcing states' obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move toned down under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters.

Arminda de la Cruz has a mechanism for coping with both the endless blackouts in Cuba and the looming threat of a US invasion: reggaeton.

Asian markets fell Wednesday as surging bond yields and stubborn inflation concerns knocked an investor confidence already shaken by US President Donald Trump's renewed threats of striking Iran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their unshakeable alliance in the wake of Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a koala rescuer.

Elon Musk defines himself as an engineer trying to save humanity, while his critics call him a far-right showman who overpromises and underdelivers.

Elon Musk wants to take SpaceX public -- and he's asking investors to believe the rocket and AI company is worth almost $1.75 trillion.

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4.

US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to challenge him openly.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. ("MGG" or the "Company") (NEX:YAK.H) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). Under the Arrangement, holders of common shares of MGG ("MGG Shareholders") have the right to receive (among other things) cash in the amount of $1.28 per common share (a "Common Share"). The Arrangement was approved at a special meeting (the "Meeting") of MGG Shareholders on May 14, 2026. Following the Meeting, the Court of King's Bench of Alberta granted the Final Order in respect of the Arrangement.

Net revenue increased 816% in Q1 2026 vs. Q1 2025, and increased 527% in Q1 2026 vs. Q4 2025, buoyed by license of U.S. commercial rights for Mytesi® and Canalevia®-CA1Company continues its focus on crofelemer development efforts for rare-disease intestinal failure indications; two crofelemer presentations in pediatric intestinal failure patients with microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) and short bowel syndrome (SBS-IF) to be made at 58th Annual European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Meeting in June 2026REMINDERS: Jaguar to host investor webcast Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern regarding Q1 2026 financials and company updates (click here to register); Jaguar CEO Lisa Conte to present virtually on Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m. Eastern at Lytham Partners Spring 2026 Investor Conference (click here to register)

Your vote is important. Vote well in advance of the proxy voting deadline on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. (Toronto time).Securityholders with questions or who would like assistance in voting are encouraged to contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by email at [email protected], or by texting INFO to, or calling, 1-877-452-7184 (North American toll-free) or 1-416-304-0211 (outside North America).

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Kootenay Resources Inc. (TSXV:KTRI) (the "Company" or "Kootenay") is pleased announce that it intends to complete on a best-efforts basis, a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $500,000. The Private Placement will consist of a combination of non-flow-through and flow-through common shares.

BRAMPTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Consumer Direct Windows and Doors has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Windows & Doors category for the Greater Toronto Area. This marks the company's twelfth Consumer Choice Award win, reflecting its consistent commitment to professionalism, craftsmanship, and customer trust.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Cal-Alta Auto Glass has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Automobile Windshields category. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to safety, quality, and delivering reliable service to drivers across the Calgary region.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that FCP Dermatology has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Dermatologist category. This recognition reflects the clinic's reputation for precision, professionalism, and delivering consistently high-quality patient outcomes.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that SE Telecommunications Ltd has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Telephone Systems Sales and Service category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the company's leadership in cloud communications, commitment to innovation, and reputation for delivering reliable, business-focused technology solutions.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that DEL Property Management Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Property Management category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the company's longstanding reputation for excellence, scale, and consistent service across the condominium management sector.

VAUGHAN, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Zoroast the Fireplace Store has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Fireplace Sales and Services category for York Region. This recognition reflects the company's reputation for quality, expertise, and consistent customer satisfaction.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Cloverhill Gardening Landscaping has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Landscape Contractors category for Toronto Central. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to quality service, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Sunnyside Window & Eaves Cleaning has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Window Cleaning category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing commitment to quality service, reliability, and customer satisfaction.