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Contenders for next UN secretary-general made their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace, but avoided taking positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the world body's next chief.

France and "like-minded countries" must work together to avoid becoming "hostages" on critical minerals used in everything from phones to solar panels, Paris's trade minister said Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-107 victory over Phoenix and a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series, as Detroit topped Orlando to knot their series at 1-1 on Wednesday.

The United States slammed China's "intimidation campaign" on Wednesday after several African countries were reportedly pressured by Beijing to derail an official trip by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te by revoking overflight permits.

Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer season but Lionel Messi failed to get on the scoresheet as champions Inter Miami struck late to beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Wednesday.

Inter Milan could have their first chance to seal the Serie A title on Sunday as the champions in waiting take on Torino while Napoli and AC Milan try to push back the celebrations by at least one more week.

The walls around Equatorial Guinea's notorious Bata prison were freshly painted salmon-pink for Pope Leo XIV's visit Wednesday, but inside there was no masking the acrid smell of sweat and urine.

Eddie Jones said Thursday he hoped Australian fans would roar on his Japan side when they face Ireland north of Sydney in July, and then again a year later at the Rugby World Cup.

Labourers sweated as they wheeled bags of clothes, shoes and accessories to a sprawling wholesale market in southern China, where shop owners hoped an upcoming visit by Donald Trump would see an easing of tariffs hitting their exports.

Asian stocks fell and oil prices rose Thursday as the United States and Iran appeared no closer to holding fresh peace talks and Tehran continued to refuse to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Every actor in kabuki -- a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes -- relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: the wig.

A meeting of G7 nations on the environment begins in Paris on Thursday but climate change has been left off the agenda to avoid a row with the United States.

When President Donald Trump this week attacked Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, two of America's most prominent Black figures, he chose a particularly pejorative insult: "low IQ person."

PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 /

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Psyence Group Inc. (CSE:PSYG) ("Psyence" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an amendment dated April 13, 2026 (the "Amendment") to the previously announced amalgamation agreement dated November 21, 2025, as amended (the "Amalgamation Agreement"), among Psyence, Psyence Therapeutics Corp. ("Psyence Subco") and GoldCoast Resource Corp. ("GoldCoast"), in connection with the proposed amalgamation transaction previously announced by the Company (the "Transaction").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Golden Lake Exploration Inc. ("Golden Lake" or the "Company") (CSE:GLM)(OTC PINK:GOLXF) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated January 28, 2026, the Company and McEwen Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) ("McEwen") have set the closing date for the statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) pursuant to which McEwen will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company as April 30, 2026 (the "Closing Date").

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today reported its results from operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 and will have a conference call to present the Financial Results on April 27, 2026 at 8:30 am Eastern Time.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(OTCQB:RDWCF)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN:A422EZ) ("Redwood" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a significant update to the chemical pricing and availability capabilities (the "Update") within its AI-powered chemical synthesis platform, Reactosphere. The Update is supported in part by advisory services and research and development funding provided to Redwood AI Operations Inc., Redwood AI's wholly owned subsidiary, from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)[1]. The enhanced platform is designed to help chemists and procurement teams make faster, better-informed sourcing decisions in a global market where pricing, availability, tariffs, and logistics can shift quickly, improving cost certainty and supply reliability across the chemical value chain.[2]

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has advanced an analytical method used to measure and control a key polymer within its PNKP Inhibitor Technology (the "Technology"), supporting continued formulation development and scale-up as the Company advances toward its goal of clinical manufacturing. This work is intended to help ensure consistency in the Company's delivery system as it progresses toward IND-enabling studies and plans for future Phase 1 clinical activities.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") and its 100%-owned, U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership ("Pebble Partnership") advise that in their Federal District Court litigation in Alaska seeking to vacate the EPA veto, all briefs by all parties have been filed and the court moved quickly to schedule oral argument (which includes answering all questions which may be asked by the court) for June 25, 2026.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Stabilis Solutions, Inc., ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SLNG), a leading provider of clean fueling, production, storage, and last-mile delivery solutions, today announced that it will issue first quarter 2026 results after the U.S. markets close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. A conference call will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review the Company's financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Gold Port Corporation (CSE:GPO)(OTCQB:GPOTF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the 100% owned claim group comprising the Groete Gold Copper Project (Three Mining Permits totaling 1,384 hectares) has been renewed for the ensuing year by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission.

In the news release Avino Reports Q1 2026 Production Results issued April 23, 2026, the word 'million' was incorrectly stated after the amount of silver equivalent ounces in the first paragraph, the remainder of the news release is unchanged.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Executive Drywall has been named a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Drywall Contractor category, recognizing its consistent delivery of high standard workmanship and dependable project execution across Northern Alberta.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Quantum Kitchen Countertops Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Northern Alberta, reflecting its strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer-focused service.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / N&C Construction Renovation Ltd has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Renovation Contractor category for Northern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's dedication to delivering high-quality renovations that enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of residential spaces.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Fort Sask Reno Inc. has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Construction Consultants & Management category for Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to professionally managed renovations, quality workmanship, and exceptional client service.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Inspired Method has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Business Coach category for Northern Alberta, a recognition that highlights the company's impactful approach to helping service-based businesses achieve meaningful, sustainable growth.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Infinity Healthcare as the 2026 winner in the Home Care Services category in Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized in-home care while redefining the role of customer service in healthcare.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Klondike Gold Corp. (TSXV:KG)(FRA:LBDP)(OTCQB:KDKGF) ("Klondike Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has engaged Fundamental Research Corp. ("FRC"), an independent small-cap research firm, for analyst coverage.

250 kW ZVS module designed for high power density and lower cost — prototype demonstrations on track for June 2026