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It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of the continent, often with cash sweeteners for their governments.

NATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.

Scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner -- whose insurgent rise has drawn comparisons to President Donald Trump -- denied a sexual assault allegation Monday that threatens to derail one of Democrats' best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.

The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing's nuclear program after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernization.

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecast on Tuesday a roughly 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by sustained AI-driven demand for memory chips.

Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears.

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MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") portfolio company SFEG Holdings Inc. announced today that it has agreed to the sale of Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC ("SFEG" or the "Company") to Enerpac Tool Group Corp., marking another successful realization for Gladstone Investment's buyout strategy. Gladstone Investment is expected to receive full repayment of its debt investment and realize a significant capital gain on its equity interest.

Agreements establish framework for feedstock supply, production, logistics and commercialization as Reno advances through startup activities

Rettman pledges ongoing commitment to next-generation workers via B2T and WORC²

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. (the "Company" or "GSilver") (TSXV:GSVR)(OTCQX:GSVRF) reports the resignation of Richard Silas, VP Corporate Development and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Silas will remain a valued member of the Board of Directors while curtailing his day-to-day activities to attend to a personal matter. The Company is pleased to announce that Mr. Silas' duties will be principally handled by Susana Del Rio, who has been newly appointed VP of Administration and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Del Rio currently heads Guanajuato Silver's legal and compliance team. She is a graduate of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and has held several managerial positions of progressively greater responsibility within the Company over the past six years.

Q2-Q3 2026 poll of 507 healthcare leaders shows ambient AI is advancing fastest, while governance, clinician trust, workforce readiness and post-go-live monitoring remain barriers to enterprise-scale adoption.

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GPOX to exhibit at Booth 909 as thousands of investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders gather at Caesars Forum; Chairman and CEO Brett H. Pojunis to serve as a judge in the Principled Business Pitch Competition.

"DEA's own pharmacologist testified under oath that marijuana is not consistently reproducible, that state marijuana programs are a primary source of diversion, and that DEA's scientific review addressed critical issues omitted from the HHS analysis. Those are not MMJ's conclusions-they came from the DEA's own scientific expert." stated Duane Boise, CEO, MMJ International Holdings.

New thought leadership examines what happens as pathogen exposure returns between essential cleaning and disinfection interventions.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC Pink:ELEK) today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to advancing innovative high-speed electric vehicle charging infrastructure. As demand for dependable charging solutions continues to expand, the Company remains focused on evaluating strategic opportunities that management believes could enhance long-term shareholder value.

ELEKTROS Focuses on Disciplined Growth and Strategic Charging Infrastructure Development

The collaboration marks Tenzai's formal expansion into network security, and a new concept where AI-generated adversarial intelligence translates into stronger protection at machine speed.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC Pink:ELEK) today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to advancing innovative high-speed electric vehicle charging infrastructure. As demand for dependable charging solutions continues to expand, the Company remains focused on evaluating strategic opportunities that management believes could enhance long-term shareholder value.

GoWish is making significant investments in its international expansion, according to the company's just released 2025 Annual Report. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new global visual design, and user experience aimed at strengthening GoWish's position in the global wishlist market, particularly in the United States, where the wishlist and social shopping platform has now surpassed 9 million registered users after another record-breaking year.

Strategy, Creativity and Shared Values Propel New Partnership Dedicated to Helping Military Members, Veterans and Their Families Navigate Today's Financial Complexity

ROCKY MOUNT, NC / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company (the "Company") for Providence Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, of $6,060,996 compared to $5,112,688 for the same period in 2025, an increase of 18.55%. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, net income available to common shareholders was $11,617,890 compared to $9,813,082 for the same period in 2025, an increase of 18.39%.

Kultura Brands appoints Daniel Robert "Bobby" Bilicki II to lead Kultura Beverage Group as the Company advances ADIOS Premium Tequila Seltzer and expands its long-term beverage platform.

Amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions, more people have become interested in gold investments. IRAEmpire's new gold IRA rollover guide aims to assist consumers in understanding this major investment tool.

By integrating Oshyn's suite of digital experience tools directly with popular AI assistants, the new MCP server enables digital leaders to evaluate sites, estimate budgets, and plan platform migrations entirely through natural conversation.

Technology industry veteran Jeff Spridgeon to lead the continued transformation of the renowned channel email security organization

CD-like annuity often pays much higher rate than money-market funds or savings accounts

Voice actor Maria Pendolino and strategic communications firm Tryllium examine how streaming, social media, and digital content are reshaping sports storytelling and fan engagement

Organizations encourage Louisiana residents to think beyond storm preparation and remain aware of hazards that often emerge during recovery efforts

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