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Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace on Thursday in Cameroon's troubled northwest region, plagued by a near decade-long separatist insurgency.

When executives from luxury giant Kering sit down for an investors' day in Florence on Thursday, the troubled Italian fashion icon Gucci is likely to be foremost in their minds.

The Philadelphia 76ers held off the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday to book an NBA playoffs first-round meeting with the Boston Celtics.

Japanese stocks hit a record high as Asian equities extended the week's rally Thursday on heightened optimism the United States and Iran will extend their ceasefire for further talks to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Many filmmakers fear the existential threat of artificial intelligence, but in India the race is on to produce the first hit Bollywood feature generated by the technology.

Russia pummelled Ukraine with drone and missile attacks overnight, killing three including a child and triggering air alerts in the capital Kyiv, officials said Thursday.

A former US Marines pilot lost an appeal Thursday in an Australian court against his extradition to the United States, which has accused him of illegally training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers.

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar says he "feels" for doomed Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika but their plight will not impact his game plan for their clash in front of Prince Harry on Friday.

LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the breakaway tour is on the verge of collapse due to the possible withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financing.

Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major review found Thursday, however some experts criticised the research.

Over the two decades since fracking started near their lands, farmers in the Mexican state of Veracruz have watched their orange and lime trees wilt away.

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said dynamic fullback Tom Wright was looking "exceptionally good" as the Wallabies star prepares for his first match in eight months after knee surgery.

Towering columns of fire have engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said Thursday as they warned of disruptions to domestic fuel supply.

It's been dubbed the "Arc de Trump." But now President Donald Trump's latest building project has an official name -- the "United States Triumphal Arch."

Australia will raise defence spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said Thursday.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / UraniumX Discovery Corp. (CSE:STMN)(OTCID:STMXF)(FSE:Q7S) (the "Company" or "UraniumX") announces that, further to its news release dated March 31, 2026, the Company has closed the final tranche of its non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"), bringing aggregate gross proceeds raised under the Offering to $1,162,200.07.

OXNARD, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / CDTi Advanced Materials, Inc. (OTC PINK:CDTI) ("CDTi" or the "Company"), a leader in catalyst engineering and coating technology for emissions control, carbon capture and methane abatement, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025.

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Julie Hayden, Psy.D, practiced her passion recently, presenting methods for helping battle drug addiction, mental health problems and homelessness during a special White House meeting April 13 - 14, 2026.

April session to take investors inside Zomedica's manufacturing operations - showcasing quality systems, automation, and teams driving scalable product fulfillment providing substantial margins

"MMJ followed the federal FDA pathway because patients deserve medicines supported by standardized dosing, controlled manufacturing, and clinical validation-not reimbursement-adjacent access to products that have never been tested through the drug-approval process. The Court's May 1 hearing is an important step toward protecting the integrity of evidence-based cannabinoid medicine in the United States" stated Duane Boise, CEO MMJ International Holdings.

Company Settles Approximately $2.3 Million in Legacy Debt, Reports Net Income of $4.1 Million from Non-Cash Debt Extinguishment Gains, and Advances PBS Recon Inc. Merger.

Supports Continued Growth of Organic and Fairtrade Foods Platform

INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI), an autonomous delivery network anchored by patented AI-powered Arrive Points™, announced today that Michael Fitz, Vice President of Solutions and Indirect Channels at T-Mobile for Business, has joined its Board of Directors. Fitz brings more than three decades of experience in telecommunications, enterprise technology, and global network solutions to Arrive AI as it continues to scale its platform and expand market adoption.

LATROBE, PA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCQX:CNAF)(Company), parent Company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company earned $503,000 (or $0.18 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter 2026 compared to $431,000 (or $0.15 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter of 2025. Earnings in the first quarter of 2026 increased by $72,000, or 16.71%, compared to earnings recorded in the first quarter of 2025.

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group, today announced the continued integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations, reflecting ongoing investments aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer experience, and driving sales growth.

PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Dynamic Aerospace Systems (OTCQB:BRQL), a U.S.-manufactured unmanned aerial systems company focused on secure drone platforms designed for government, public safety, and commercial applications, today announced it will host a Drone Demo Expo on April 30, 2026, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS), as demand continues to accelerate for domestically sourced UAV solutions.

MONTGOMERY, AL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Happy Horse has surged to the top of the Artificial Analysis Video Arena - the trusted blind human-vote Elo leaderboard - in pure visual quality. While other models focus primarily on motion control and audio synchronization, Happy Horse 1.0 prioritizes what truly makes videos feel premium: hyper-realistic textures, film-grade lighting, rich color grading, and artistic consistency that gives every frame the polish of a $10 million Hollywood production.

BREA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Kerr Dental announced the launch of NEW ZenSeal Pro with ZenSave Tips, an innovative advancement in bioceramic (BC) sealer delivery, engineered to help clinicians treat more canals with every syringe, while maintaining the high performance and clinical confidence they expect.

BOYNTON BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Estimating Edge, developer of the leading estimating software The EDGE® and part of the Foundation Software business portfolio, has published a new resource to help commercial painting contractors sharpen their bidding process.

Las Vegas' Rising Young Stars Take the Stage at The Smith Center - Limited Tickets Available!

Chairman Michael Selig to Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) regarding the SILVER Act (H.R. 8007): "We applaud your leadership on this issue and we'd be happy to work with your office on it."

FORT WASHINGTON, PA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / CCA Industries, Inc. (OTCID:CAWW), announced today its results for the three months ended February 28, 2026, which can be found in the chart below.