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Jubilant Iranian Americans on Saturday took to the streets from Boston to Los Angeles to cheer the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and voice hope for a brighter future for their homeland.

If William Shakespeare were working today in film, he would want his movies shown in theaters instead of going straight to streaming, the Oscar-nominated producers of "Hamnet" say.

Diane Warren has become something of a fixture at Hollywood's annual Oscars ceremony.

If there's one thing the 21st century has in spades, it's conspiracy theorists -- many of them angry, unhinged people hacking at their keyboards about grievances real and imagined.

A cargo ship teems with workers in hard hats at the Port of Houston, the latest US vessel headed to Venezuela after President Donald Trump lifted restrictions to boost oil production in the crisis-hit country.

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will miss at least three games with a right oblique strain, the NBA team said Saturday.

The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham hailed his side's "mental resolve" after they keep their cool to score two late tries in a thrilling 30-27 defeat of the Auckland Blues.

Explosions rocked Dubai's Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Iranian missiles targeted the UAE on Saturday, authorities said.

HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited ("Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group", the "Group" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1929), the global Chinese luxury group built on a nearly-century old legacy of trust and innovation, announced today the appointment of Mr David Tse, a veteran of the international luxury and creative arena, as Global Creative Director, effective 2 March 2026. This marks a milestone in the brand transformation journey as Mr Tse spearheads the brand's next era of global influence.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / FutureGen Industries Corp. (TSXV:LITT) (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (Frankfurt:T500, WKN: A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") is pleased to report notable realized gains from recent strategic portfolio activity. These results reflect the Company's ongoing efforts to identify opportunities and generate value through its disciplined investment approach.

Elite Rescue Organization is Boots-On-Ground in Israel, Jordan, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia as Airspace Closes in Response to Iranian Missile & Drone Threats Trapping Thousands

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / Armed with a bag full of Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment, Nico Echavarria delivered a complete performance at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches for his first win in 2026 and first in two years. He finished at 17-under par, battling to a two-stroke victory and earning the third PGA TOUR title of his career.

Highlights:Phase 1 construction now approximately 92% completeNanofiltration plant assembly progressing to planConstruction expected to complete in the short term, transitioning to testing and commissioningNanofiltration plant commissioning with raw brine expected to follow successful testingSignificant brine inventory ready for processingFirst lithium chloride concentrate in H1 2026, first shipment H2 2026

Strategic Investment Provides Exposure to Potential Multi-Million Ounce Gold System at Rolg Ridge

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSX-V:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) is pleased to announce details regarding third parties that are in agreement to purchase a pre-existing underlying Net Smelter Return royalty ("NSR") on AurMac. More information is provided below.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / As Canadian cities grapple with intensifying housing shortages, escalating land costs, and complex municipal zoning regimes, a growing number of developers and urban planners are turning their attention to an often-overlooked engine of urban growth: strategic land assembly. The practice of consolidating multiple adjacent parcels into a single, larger development site is increasingly seen as one of the most effective tools for unlocking high-density housing and mixed-use communities in Canada's most constrained urban markets.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / Srixon staffer Hannah Green claimed her first victory of the 2026 season at the HSBC Women's Championship, finishing at 14-under par to secure a hard fought one-stroke win over the field. The victory marks her first since the 2024 season and the seventh LPGA title of her career.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV:SAG)(OTCQB:SAGGF) ("Sterling" or the "Company") is pleased to report that in the first drill hole of the 2026 drill program, the Company has discovered a greater than 400m zone of felsic porphyry stock hosting widespread, multi-stage copper and molybdenum sulphide mineralization with potassic alteration and porphyry-type veining.

CLEARWATER, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / Leone Asset Management (OTCID:LEON) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JP Anderson, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jong Chiefdom covering Vaama Village in Bonthe District, Sierra Leone. This strategic agreement represents a key step in advancing the Company's rare earth mineral exploration strategy and expanding its footprint in West Africa's emerging critical minerals sector.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed Saturday in the opening salvo of a massive US and Israeli attack, President Donald Trump said, as he urged the overthrow of the Islamic republic.

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean triumphed Saturday at the Brit Awards, claiming four prizes at the UK's biggest annual music celebration held for the first time in Manchester, northwest England.

Iranians in Los Angeles took to the streets to cheer the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Saturday, joining protests in support of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran across the North American diaspora.

Coach Rob Penney labelled the Canterbury Crusaders' first win of the Super Rugby season a "turning point" after the defending champions swept aside the Waikato Chiefs.

The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.

Bradley Barcola scored and Desire Doue had a penalty saved as Paris Saint-Germain held on for a 1-0 win away to Le Havre on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table to four points.

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday that took the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga.

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic.

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, a pillar of its theocratic system since the Islamic revolution whose death was announced by US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saw off multiple crises over the decades, remaining defiant to the very end.

Inter Milan bounced back from Champions League elimination with Saturday's 2-0 win over Genoa which continued their march towards the Serie A title.

President Donald Trump made his case for war against Iran early on Saturday as US and Israeli forces bombed the Islamic republic, saying conflict was required to eliminate "imminent threats" from Tehran.

The United States and Israel launched waves of strikes Saturday against targets in Iran, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region.