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In a packed Shanghai sports bar, Chinese football fans erupted in frenzied delight as Japan's Ayase Ueda looped a header over Tunisia's goalkeeper to secure a 4-0 win in a World Cup group match.

North Korea will equip its navy with nuclear weapons and build larger warships, leader Kim Jong Un said according to state media Wednesday, as Pyongyang pushes ahead with a military expansion.

Breakthroughs in technologies such as AI are touted as drivers of economic growth, but headwinds include concerns over job losses and geopolitical tensions, speakers told AFP at China's "Summer Davos" this week.

Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at World Cup revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final round of group games where sides could settle for a mutually beneficial outcome.

Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London's streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe's emerging autonomous vehicle market.

Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday.

Moana Pasifika will not play Super Rugby in 2027 after a last-minute bid to rescue the financially troubled franchise failed, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday.

Towering teenager Anicet "A.J." Dybantsa Jr was chosen by the Washington Wizards with the number one pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday.

Usually a subplot, the race for the World Cup Golden Boot is one of the main talking points at the 2026 tournament as the top marksmen set a blistering pace.

England coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his team had lacked a cutting edge in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday but insisted there were plenty of positive signs going forward in their quest to win the World Cup.

When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") announces the voting results from its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 24, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia (the "Meeting") and welcomes new members to its Board of Directors. A total of 292,112,632 common shares were voted at the Meeting, representing 52.16% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares as of the record date of May 5, 2026. Consistent with the Company's recommendations, shareholders voted in favour of all items of business considered at the Meeting, as follows:

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Corporation's by-law to modify the quorum requirement for shareholder meetings.

VANCOUVER, BC AND BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSX-V:OGO)(OTCQX:OGOFF)(FSE:OGF0) ("Organto" or "the Company") today announced the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting"), which was held earlier today.

Thor is MUCH more than a deposit - It is an entire District!

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Fox River Resources Corporation (CSE:FOX) ("Fox River" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has obtained a final order (the "Final Order") of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"), pursuant to which Avenir Minerals Limited ("Avenir") will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Fox River ("Common Shares") (other than Common Shares held by Avenir or any of its affiliates) for cash consideration of $1.10 for each Common Share held.

FOS 4 introduces tools that analyze a nonprofit's fundraising program, identify opportunities, build target audiences, and draft campaigns within the organization's existing systems, with staff reviewing the work before it is sent.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Gold Port Corporation (CSE:GPO)(OTCQB:GPOTF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Darrell Turcotte, P.Geo., as the Exploration and Development Manager to the Company. Mr. Turcotte will oversee the support and management of an exploration drilling program within the property limits of Gold Port's three 100% owned Mining Permits in Guyana, South America. Mr. Turcotte will provide geological expertise and technical assistance to the Company in support of the planned exploration and resource advancement programs at the Groete Gold Copper Project.

Transformation program to be delivered on the Amdocs Customer Engagement Platform, part of aOS agentic operating system, enabling a unified, AI-native, future-ready engagement foundation

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Allied Universal®, one of the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been named one of America's Most Patriotic Companies according to Newsweek. In its recently released workplace study, the news outlet recognizes companies for their dedication to ethical practices and alignment with fundamental American values.

Continuing a Seven-Year Legacy of Esports Competition for U.S. military members

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Adcore Inc. (the "Company" or "Adcore") (TSX:ADCO)(OTCQX:ADCOF)(FSE:ADQ), , a global leader in AI marketing technology, today announced that at its annual meeting of shareholders held in Toronto on June 23, 2026 (the "Meeting"), each of the five director nominees listed in its management information circular dated May 21, 2026 was elected as a director of the Company. The directors have been elected to serve until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders. The details of the results of the vote for the election of directors is set out below:

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Faraday Copper Corp. ("Faraday" or the "Company") (TSX:FDY)(OTCQX:CPPKF) is pleased to announce the results of 18 drill holes from its Phase IV drill program at the Copper Creek Project, located in Arizona ("Copper Creek"). Five holes were drilled in the American Eagle area and targeted near-surface copper mineralization. Six holes were drilled near Mammoth and Childs Aldwinkle and had infill, geotechnical and hydrogeological objectives. Seven reconnaissance exploration holes were drilled, with two in the Sunrise trend, three at Marsha's Pocket, one west of Old Reliable and one east of Copper Giant.

Potential for Storm to be one of Canada's next copper producers continues to strengthen with feasibility study work nearing completion and permitting activities progressing

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Silver Range Resources Ltd. (TSXV:SNG) ("Silver Range" or the "Company") is pleased to announce recent results from an exploration program at its Alamo Property ("Alamo") in La Paz County, Arizona.

Jude Bellingham said England suffered a recurrence of "second game fever" as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday.

The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping housing affordability bill on Tuesday, sending President Donald Trump one of Congress's rare cross-party achievements as lawmakers face mounting pressure over the cost of living.

Meta on Tuesday launched a new line of smart glasses priced slightly lower than its Ray-Ban-branded glasses, as competition heats up in the AI-powered wearable tech space.

It might just be the greatest job in the world.

England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners.

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday while England's bid to reach the last 32 stumbled with a 0-0 draw against Ghana.