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Aryna Sabalenka overcame heat set to hit 45C and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the semi-finals of the Australian Open, where Carlos Alcaraz bids to join her later Tuesday.

Journalists at the Persian-language TV station Iran International in London have been working flat out, vowing to "show the truth" about the protests in Iran, despite threats against them and their families.

Donald Trump's immigration crackdown across the United States is the signature issue of his second term -- but deadly violence in Minneapolis risks making it a liability for a president who already looks vulnerable in the polls.

Asian markets rose Tuesday following gains on Wall Street, with tech firms leading Seoul to another record as investors brushed off Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs on South Korean goods.

An emaciated and apparently blind man stands in the snow at the Nazi concentration camp of Flossenbuerg: the image seems real at first but is part of a wave of AI-generated content about the Holocaust.

Britain's Keir Starmer is in China this week, marking the first visit by a UK prime minister in eight years.

The Australian Open suffered more disruption Tuesday when it hit its maximum "heat stress" rating with forecasts of 45C, meaning the day's remaining quarter-finals will take place under a closed roof until the weather relents.

Relentless top seed Aryna Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic and into the Australian Open semi-finals Tuesday to accelerate her bid for a third Melbourne title.

The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President Donald Trump's militarized immigration crackdown are inexperienced, under-trained and operating outside law enforcement norms.

All-action American Ben Shelton plans to harness the energy of a "rowdy" Australian Open crowd to pull off a shock in the quarter-finals against two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner.

When the Winter Olympics start in Italy next month, ice dancers from rival countries will be competing for the same medals -- but in the buildup to the Games, many of them trained under the same roof.

The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.

French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSXV:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) is pleased to announce it has intersected high-grade gold ("Au") mineralization in the Airstrip Deposit ("Airstrip") and Aurex Hill Zone ("Aurex Hill") at its AurMac Project ("AurMac"), Yukon, Canada.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / GT Holdings Corp. (the "Company"), a company based in Toronto, Ontario, today announced it has filed its audited consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") for the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2025 (the "Reporting Period") and the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2024 (the "Prior Period").

DANA POINT, CA AND IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) today announced that Dr. Jill Biden, former First Lady of the United States and longtime advocate for patients, families, and healthcare workers, will serve as the Keynote Speaker at the upcoming 12th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, to be held at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point, California on February 27, 2026.

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes how consumers, journalists, and stakeholders discover and evaluate brands, The Vokol Group (TVG) is helping companies adapt their public relations strategies through AI Optimization (AIO)-a modern PR approach that ensures brands are accurately represented across search engines, AI overviews, and generative AI platforms.

DERBY, VT / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Community Bancorp. (OTCQX:CMTV), the parent company of Community National Bank (the "Bank"), reported consolidated earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, of $4.6 million or $0.83 per share, an increase of $536,850 or 13.10% compared to $4.1 million or $0.73 per share reported for the fourth quarter of 2024. Full year earnings for 2025 were $17 million or $3.01 per share, compared to $12.8 million or $2.28 per share for the prior year period, a significant increase of $4.2 million or 32.93%. On a per share basis, earnings increased 13.70% in the 2025 fourth quarter to $0.83 per share compared to the prior year period; on an annual basis, earnings per share of $3.01 increased 32.02% year-over-year.

"Flushing Financial's fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results underscore the strength and resilience of our franchise. Net interest margin expanded 4 basis points to 2.68%, with Core NIM reaching 2.66%, driven by favorable deposit mix and declining funding costs. Average noninterest-bearing deposits increased 12% year-over-year to 13% of total deposits, providing a stable, low-cost funding base. Our tangible common equity ratio improved to 8.14%, up 32 basis points from a year ago, while our CRE concentration declined to 465% from 522% a year earlier, reflecting our strategic capital and balance sheet management. With a loan pipeline of $276 million and liquidity of $3.9 billion at December 31, 2025, we are well-positioned to serve our customers and deploy capital prudently. We remain committed to serving our customers and executing on our priorities with excellence. We look forward to the Company's transformation due to the announced merger with OceanFirst Financial Corp. and the opportunities the combination will create."- John R. Buran, President and CEO

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Ares Management Corporation announced today that its Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Arougheti, is scheduled to present at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:50am ET.

HARROGATE, TN / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. ("Commercial") (NASDAQ:CBK), the parent company for Commercial Bank, announced that on January 26, 2026, the board of directors of Commercial declared its first quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of Commercial common stock payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2026.

BERLIN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (OTCQX:TYCB), parent company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank, announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025 which is an increase of $0.01 per share, compared to the prior quarter. This dividend is payable on February 12, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 2, 2026.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (the "Company" or "Aytu") (Nasdaq:AYTU), a pharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative medicines for complex central nervous system diseases to improve the quality of life for patients, will report its operational and financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026, after the market close on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The Company has scheduled a conference call and webcast that same day, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, to review the results followed by a question and answer session.

New technology combines institutional-grade security with true self-custody, designed to reduce reliance on third-party custodians and vulnerable hardware devices

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / FutureGen Industries Corp. (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (TSXV:LITT) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company"). At the request of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, the Company wishes to confirm that its management is unaware of any material change in the Company's operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

Company Comments on Delivering Value from Sportstech Enforcement and Highlights Strengthened Business Operations Entering 20262026 Revenue Guidance of More Than $20M Represents Nearly 100% 2-Year CAGR

Moving a 130 year-old Silver Mining Area to a 2026 District-Scale Exploration Project!

Songji Biotech Enterprise Co., Ltd. (SGBE) has announced the commercial launch of standardized 1,000-Dalton marine collagen peptides, scientifically validated for anti-aging efficacy through a collaborative study with Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital. Derived from sustainable milkfish scales using proprietary enzymatic hydrolysis technology, these low-molecular-weight peptides are engineered to overcome transdermal absorption barriers. SGBE supports the global market through its proprietary brand, Fishelton, and provides comprehensive OEM/ODM services from its ISO 22716 and GMP-certified facilities.

Sydney-based car rental operator Chippendale Carshare has expanded its fleet to 70 vehicles after surpassing $750k in annual revenue. Founded by entrepreneur Alexander Munao, the business grew from a single-car side hustle into a city-wide operation by leveraging the peer-to-peer platform Turo to scale bookings and vehicle supply across Greater Sydney.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Inventus Mining Corp. (TSXV:IVS) ("Inventus" or the "Company")is pleased announce that processing of the Trench 1 bulk sample is underway at its 100%-owned Pardo "River of Gold" Project, located 65 km northeast of Sudbury, Ontario.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSX.V:PPX)(BVL:PPX) (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to announce that it finished the 2025 calendar year as the best price-performing listed company on the Bolsa de Valores de Lima ("BVL") across all sectors, representing a record share-price increase of approximately 600% during the year.

PLANO, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Catalyst is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Strategic Summit, returning September 22-24 to the stunning Lost Pines Resort & Spa, a 405‑acre destination just outside Austin, Texas.