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Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East war and strong competition from established Gulf airlines.

Japan coach Eddie Jones joked Wednesday that he was "looking for a laundry basket" to escape a four-match ban imposed by his own bosses for verbally abusing a referee.

In an era dominated by hyper-violent blockbusters and larger-than-life action spectacles, Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes young audiences are searching for something deeper -- love that lasts.

Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in China, where sellers are betting on the country's lucrative fan market for a big World Cup boost.

Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over.

Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded star of the major two-day tournament will be 100 percent French: the 200 kilogrammes of customised Guerande salt ordered by organisers.

Jordan Staal scored two goals, including the game winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Tuesday to pull level in the Stanley Cup Final.

Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.

Robert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian troops, frontline maps, and scoreboards of destroyed targets.

Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes.

Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over.

Former Australia captain Liam Wright has signed for Welsh club Ospreys, with the flanker saying on Wednesday it was a chance to test himself in a different environment.

Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and celebrate mass inside what is now the world's tallest church.

Forty years after playing for Belgium against hosts Mexico in the 1986 World Cup opener, Hugo Broos makes an emotional return to the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, this time as coach of South Africa.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was set to face questioning Wednesday from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose network of wealthy and powerful associates has fueled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.

A UAE real estate magnate close to Donald Trump is pumping billions of dollars into data centres, hoping to cash in on the AI boom and become the global leader in the field.

Golf Australia chief James Sutherland said Wednesday he envisages the Australian Open becoming one of the world's top tournaments after the PGA Tour agreed to co-sanction the event.

Elon Musk has become the most powerful, prolific and bewildering human on earth and is about to become the world's first trillionaire if his latest brainchild -- the IPO of his rocket and AI company SpaceX -- goes as planned.

A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results.

Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in the days leading up to the World Cup.

Follow up drilling targeting infill, extensions of a high-grade mineralisationHIGHLIGHTS3,677m RC drilling program completed, targeting extensions of Tolmer's high-grade silver; mineralisation confirmed in numerous prior drilling assays exceeding 2,000 gram-metres Ag1Recent preliminary test yields high-grade concentrate over 100,000 g/t Ag (10% silver)1

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2026 / Panther Minerals Inc. ("Panther Minerals" or the "Company") (CSE:PURR)(OTCQB:GLIOF)(FWB:2BC), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Harrison Glancy, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

As searches for "AI SEO agency" and "AI SEO services" reach record highs, New York's leading AEO-certified PR agency explains why the discipline most brands are looking for has a different name and a completely different methodology.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2026 / CANEX Metals Inc. ("CANEX" or the "Company") (TSXV:CANX) is pleased to announce that Gold Basin Resources Corporation ("Gold Basin") (TSXV:GXX) has completed the previously announced arrangement (the "Arrangement") with CANEX and CANEX now beneficially owns, or exercises control and direction over 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Gold Basin.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2026 / Gold Basin Resources Corporation ("Gold Basin") (TSXV:GXX) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced arrangement (the "Arrangement") involving Gold Basin and CANEX Metals Inc. ("CANEX").

Pathfinder Ventures Inc. Provides Update on Revoked Cease Trade Order and Trading Reinstatement Process

New audit service identifies exact AI search visibility gaps for law firms, medical practices, and financial advisors, the three professional service categories where AI-generated recommendations are most commercially significant and most underserved by existing digital marketing strategies

2026 Hospital and Health System Client Scores Recognize EnableComp for Complex Claims Recovery, Payer-Friction Response, Specialty Reimbursement Workflows, AR Resolution and Technology-Enabled Revenue Recovery Execution

INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2026 / Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTCQB:NROM), the Indianapolis based operator and franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Noble Roman's Craft Pizza & Pub announced today that it has completed a new financing package. The new package provides for the repayment of its existing senior secured term loan, the purchase and extinguishment of all warrants issued under the previous term loan, the repayment of the company's sub debt notes, and the payment of fees and other costs associated with the new financing package.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2026 / Route1 Inc. ("Route1" or the "Company") (TSXV:ROI), a provider of technology-enabled services focused on parking operations, public safety, and mobility, is pleased to announce that it has adopted a shareholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") effective as of June 10, 2026 (the "Effective Date").

Independent Category-Specific KPI Polling Recognizes Client-Reported Performance Across Member Stratification, Care Planning, Clinical Tasking, Care-Team Workflow, Transitions of Care, High-Risk Outreach and Closed-Loop Intervention Workflows