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Observers and NGOs have raised concerns about Sunday's Hungarian presidential election taking place on an "uneven playing field" as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces popular challenger Peter Magyar.

US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached, as Washington enters a fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran.

Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting's coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up in weight and winning bronze in her first event since the Paris Olympics.

The fragile truce between Iran and the United States showed signs of unravelling on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel pummelled Lebanon.

In the Romanian town of Odorheiu Secuiesc, where most of the population are ethnic Hungarians, Teresia Hadhazi wants her vote to help nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban win again in Sunday's parliamentary election across the border.

With its grey front door and battered picket fence, No. 4 Plaistow Grove in the anonymous London suburb of Bromley is unremarkable in every way except for one.

Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday on fears over the nascent US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities after Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

For weeks now, the global tech industry has been waiting for a major artificial intelligence launch from DeepSeek, seen as a benchmark for China's progress in the fast-moving field.

Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year's Asian Games: You are being watched.

A US appeals court on Wednesday denied Anthropic's request to put on hold a move by the Pentagon to label it a supply chain risk, but ordered the AI startup's legal battle with the Department of War to be put on a fast track.

Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level, the sport's governing body said, because of a shortage of duck and goose feathers.

The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters.

South Korean K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul.

The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have "to evolve or you die".

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that "teamwork is willingness" during an Earth-to-space call celebrating the achievements of the historic lunar journey.

New Zealand's self-described "fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo" Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans.

The fragile truce between Iran and the United States entered its second day on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.

After a successful trip around the Moon, everything has been going smoothly on the Orion spacecraft’s journey back to Earth – except for the $23 million toilet, which has gotten clogged.

Argentine MPs on Wednesday inched closer to adopting a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Cloud9, a premier global esports organization known for competitive excellence and innovation, is proud to announce a new partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), a global leader in high-performance gaming technology. Through this collaboration, Cloud9's professional VALORANT & R6 teams will integrate ASUS ROG's next-generation FPS peripherals and technology into their practice and competition environments, empowering players with the tools required to compete at the highest level of esports.

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PORTLAND, OR / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation is honored to participate in Everyday Heroes, an ongoing initiative from KATU that recognizes volunteers and nonprofit organizations whose compassion and commitment are helping build a stronger Portland community.

Beloved Lord of the Rings stars and fan-favorite action icon headline a growing guest list for September's can't-miss pop culture event

"A federal pilot built on the 0.3% THC loophole is reshaping cannabinoid access policy-without FDA approval, without reimbursement transparency, and without advance market notice" stated Duane Boise, CEO MMJ International Holdings.

Enhancements Designed to Increase Use Case for Defence-Related and Other Sensitive Industry Companies

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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Digi Power X Inc. (Nasdaq:DGXX)(CboeCanada:DGX) (the "Company"), an innovative energy infrastructure company pivoting into AI data centers and GPU-as-a-Service, announces that it has entered into an amended and restated sales agreement (the "ATM Agreement") with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (the "Agent").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. ("Apex" or the "Company") (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) is pleased to announce that the Company is attending the Critical Materials Conference: Aerospace & Defence 2026 in Washington, DC, and provides additional corporate updates.

Strategic partnership between XCF Global and BGN is expected to be established for a tolling framework for the production of SAF and renewable naphthaThe proposed agreement seeks to build on the previous MOU focusing on the US. The parties agree to continue to work towards developing Europe and the Middle East through production, offtake, and co-branded distribution agreementsThe proposed agreement seeks to advance global renewable fuel supply chains to meet rapidly rising demand for SAF

Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue of $3.7 MillionAnnual Revenue Up 44% to Record $5.2 Million

FORNEY, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Glo Tanning announces the opening of its newest location in Forney, Texas, on April 11, bringing its signature blend of skincare, wellness, and tanning services to the community.