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Turkey is offering long-term financial support to recruit Jamaican and Kenyan track and field stars with the aim of winning a host of gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Fabien Galthie has more talent at his disposal than any previous France coach, former boss Philippe Saint-Andre told AFP, as Les Bleus prepare for the "toughest" match in their Six Nations Grand Slam quest.

Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne, Cate Blanchett -- voice coach Victoria Mielewska has trained some of Australia's most famous thespians in the delicate art of the accent and says actors from Down Under have a unique talent for getting it right.

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday it's "a shame" Jon Rahm's dispute with the DP World Tour has put his Ryder Cup future in doubt but said the match play tournament can survive without the Spaniard.

Israel's attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday, after Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and conducted air strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he does not know how the opening Grand Prix of the season will play out under sweeping new regulations, but he "got goosebumps" when he first saw the new Red Bull car.

The Swiss are expected to snub a call to create a multi-billion-dollar climate fund, aimed at combating global warming and addressing its consequences, with polls indicating voters deem the ambitious project too costly.

Israel pounded Lebanon early Thursday and said it intercepted missiles from Iran as a widening war launched by the United States and Israel also brought fresh turmoil to Iraq.

Google will open an AI centre in Berlin on Thursday, the latest sign of Europe's deepening reliance on US firms in cutting edge technologies despite the continent's stated aim to catch up with its rivals.

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.

Oscar-nominated animated film "Arco" tells the story of a young boy in a future where humanity lives in harmony with nature, far from the robots and artificial intelligence shaping our present.

Colombia's bid to bring former guerrillas into the political fold faces a major test at Sunday's legislative elections, as ex-FARC fighters struggle to win over voters.

Novak Djokovic is convinced US tennis great Serena Williams will return to competition, and the 24-time Grand Slam champion is itching to see "one of the greatest athletes" back on court.

Lewis Hamilton vowed there will be "no holding back" as he bids to improve on a bitterly disappointing debut year with Ferrari in what will be his 20th season on the grid.

A grid failure knocked out power Wednesday to two-thirds of Cuba including Havana, the national electric company UNE said, the latest electricity collapse for residents suffering daily impacts of US-imposed energy restrictions.

A US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, the Pentagon said, as the war launched by the United States and Israel spread to another region.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN: A422EZ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has begun receiving growing interest in its AI chemistry platform beyond its initial focus on AI-driven chemistry for potential drug development. The Company has recently received inquiries from organizations operating in other sectors, including defense and public safety for uses such as chemical hazard and threat screening, rapid characterization of unknown compounds, analysis of chemical signatures, and enhanced assessment of precursor chemical supply chains. These discussions highlight the broader potential of Redwood's proprietary AI platform, which was originally developed to accelerate pharmaceutical discovery, but it can also be utilized to analyze and interpret complex chemical datasets across multiple domains.

Ontario Recognizes High-Purity Iron as a Critical Mineral

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Pivotree Inc. (TSXV:PVT) ("Pivotree" or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, March 26, 2026 before the market opens. The webinar will be hosted by Bill Di Nardo, CEO, and Mo Ashoor, CFO, followed by a question and answer period.

Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., calls on developers, governments, and investors to accelerate the adoption of modular and prefabricated construction to address Canada's deepening housing shortage.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSX.V:PPX)(BVL:PPX) (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to announce that it continues to actively support the health and well-being of the communities surrounding its Igor Project in northern Peru, consistent with the Company's long-standing good-neighbor policy and commitment to responsible community engagement.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS), an industry-leading communications company, today announced it will host a conference call and live webcast on March 19, 2026, at 9:00am Eastern Time to discuss the results of the fourth quarter and year ended 2025.

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / HighLevel today announced that entrepreneur, investor and Shark Tank star Daymond John has aligned with the company in support of its AI-powered approach to building modern businesses, reinforcing the momentum HighLevel has already established as one of the fastest-growing platforms entrepreneurs rely on to build, operate and scale in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Wellness practitioners can now build stunning, custom websites through simple conversation, no technical expertise required

Partnership connects millions of additional cardholders giving them ways to save through Integrated Rewards AI-driven cashback platform

YouTube Gaming surges to a record 8.8 billion hours in 2025 as sponsored streams and esports drive growthIn 2025, around 25% of hours watched on live-streaming gaming platforms are spent on YouTube Gaming channels

The Cavorite X7's Low Projected Operating Cost Has Been Verified by a Leading Independent Audit Firm

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Lobe Sciences Ltd. (Lobe) (CSE:LOBE)(OTCQB:LOBEF)(Frankfurt:LOBE) is a Canadian public biopharmaceutical company incorporated in British Columbia, with principal executive offices in Florida. The Company identifies and advances therapeutic programs addressing significant unmet medical needs.

AI‑powered event technology and SaaS company broadens addressable market and increases enterprise pricing to support path toward profitability

Additionally, CXI's 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders is to be held in-person on March 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (EST)