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Wildfires raging in a forest south of Paris have devoured more land overnight, firefighters said on Tuesday, ahead of France's national day celebrations.

Grieving relatives of the victims of a huge Bangkok bar fire claimed their bodies Tuesday as the death toll rose to 30, even as others held out hope that missing loved ones were alive.

Thousands of Ukrainian men in Poland face declining living standards and rising uncertainty, but going home means risking being sent to the front and death.

Teacher Raja Dey fears attendance might drop now that government-run schools have stopped serving eggs for lunch in his eastern Indian state, a dietary change that has stirred a political storm.

Cradling an Asian koel in his hands, wildlife officer Zaheer Ahmed gently stretched its wings as part of a health checkup to rehabilitate birds hit with dehydration or heatstroke in Pakistan's capital.

The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran Tuesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England -- he will finally get the chance in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

Italy lock forward Niccolo Cannone was on Tuesday banned for four matches after receiving a red card against New Zealand last weekend, meaning he will miss the Nations Championship clash with Australia.

Oil prices jumped and stocks fell again Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.

Actor Sam Neill battled pneumonia before his unexpected death aged 78, a former co-star said Tuesday as some of Hollywood's biggest names mourned the "Jurassic Park" leading man.

Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia's online watchdog said Tuesday, finding "significant gaps" in how tech companies deal with the problem.

In Armenia's Ararat valley, where apricots ripen beneath the biblical mountain of the same name, farmer Aramais Kazaryan's harvest has been swept into the centre of a geopolitical battle between Russia and the West.

Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted.

Jay-Z has exploded back onto the stage after years away from performing for three spectacular concerts in front of an adoring crowd of hometown New Yorkers, the last of which was blighted by delays.

England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina on Wednesday in a seismic semi-final showdown.

Lamine Yamal insisted on Monday he would take no fear into Spain's World Cup semi-final against France as he celebrated his 19th birthday.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team plan to go on the "front foot" against World Cup favourites France when they face off in a heavyweight semi-final showdown on Tuesday.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) reports that it has filed on SEDAR+ its interim consolidated financial statements (the "Third Quarter Financial Statements") and related Management's Discussion & Analysis (the "MD&A") (collectively, the "Q3 2026 Financial Report") for the nine months ended May 31, 2026 ("Q3 2026"). This news release should be read in conjunction with the Q3 2026 Financial Report in its entirety. To review the Q3 2026 Financial Report, please visit GECC's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Kathy Walker Appointed Chair; John Cash to Continue as Director and Strategic & Technical Adviser

As AI platforms become the first point of professional discovery for board appointments, speaking engagements, and executive partnerships, Trustpoint Xposure addresses the most ironic gap in digital authority: the most accomplished professionals are often the most invisible in AI search.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Arctic Fox Lithium Corp. (CSE:AFX)(FSE:O5K)(OTCQB:AFXLF) ("Arctic Fox" or, the "Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to change its name from Arctic Fox Lithium Corp. to NiobiumX Mining Inc. (the "Name Change") to better reflect its broadened mineral property portfolio.

The No. 1 AI certified agency and only AEO Verified agency in the United States releases comparative data showing that the integrated deployment of AI chatbots and Answer Engine Optimization produces three times more qualified leads for law firms, financial advisors, and medical practices than either system deployed independently.

CONGRESSIONAL HORSERACE TIED AT 50-5073% OF VOTERS SUPPORT U.S. MILITARY AND ECONOMIC FORCE IF IRAN DOES NOT GIVE UP CONTROL OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ78% OF VOTERS FAVOR FREE ENTERPRISE OVER SOCIALISM BUT A MAJORITY HOLDS THE MISCONCEPTION THAT RIGHTS, BUSINESS, AND HOME OWNERSHIP ARE GUARANTEED UNDER SOCIALISM50% OF VOTERS BELIEVE PRICE INCREASES CAUSED BY TENSIONS WITH IRAN WILL BE SHORT-TERM, AN 8-PT. IMPROVEMENT FROM MAY69% OF VOTERS SUPPORT MEDICARE FOR ALL82% OF VOTERS SAY AI HAS SOCIAL DANGERS, CITING JOB LOSS AND POWER USAGE AS TOP CONCERNSTWO-THIRDS OF VOTERS SAY THE U.S. SHOULD SLOW DOWN ON AI DEVELOPMENT, WITH 53% MORE LIEKLY TO SUPPORT CANDIDATES WHO FAVOR A SLOWDOWN74% OF VOTERS ARE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN TODAY, WITH THREE-QUARTERS OF AMERICANS SAYING THEY ARE LIVING OR WILL ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Blind Logic Productions announced that Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will co-sponsor a special screening of Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story, at the historic Pickwick Theatre in uptown Syracuse, Indiana, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Donations from the event will benefit the museum.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd. ("Hillcrest" or the "Company") (CSE:HEAT)(OTCQB:HLRTF)(FRA:7HI) today announced changes to its Board of Directors (the "Board") and advisory team, following the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting held on July 13, 2026 (the "AGM"). Michael Moskowitz has been appointed Chair of the Board. David Farrell, who chaired the Board through Hillcrest's formative years, is transitioning into a strategic advisory role. The Company has also appointed Raylene Whitford as a new Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, and Matthew T. Peigan as a new Advisor.

GLOBAL APPAREL BRAND SIGNS LOI FOR MULTI YEAR OFFTAKE AGREEMENT FOR INFINITE LOOPINDIACONTINUED PROGRESS ON INDIA AND EUROPEAN PROJECTLOOP MANAGEMENT TO HOLD UPDATE CALL AT 8:45 AM ET ON THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2026

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared cash distributions for the months of July, August and September 2026 and also announced its plan to report earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions to common stockholders. The Company also announced its plan to report earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions for July, August and September 2026 and also announced its plan to report earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following cash distributions for each of July, August and September 2026.

Expanded Production Orders from Lead Silicon Carbide Customer, and Growing Engagement with Leading Automotive Suppliers Highlight Strengthening Silicon Carbide Market

Record quarterly bookings and effective backlog provide substantial visibility into projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $130 million to $150 million, representing 2.6x to 3.0x fiscal 2026 revenue