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Aston Martin chief Adrian Newey on Thursday revealed Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll fear permanent nerve damage from extreme vibration in their cars and are unlikely to complete the Australian Grand Prix.

China announced a seven percent boost to its defence budget for 2026 on Thursday as it steadily increases spending to counter the United States and enforce its claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Asian equities jumped Thursday after a three-day rout sparked by the Middle East war, but concerns about an extended conflict helped oil extend gains, while analysts warned of more volatility ahead.

Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travellers worldwide.

With Bayern Munich well on the way to another Bundesliga title, striker Harry Kane has another milestone in sight: Robert Lewandowski's single-season goals record.

Turkey is offering long-term financial support to recruit Jamaican and Kenyan track and field stars with the aim of winning a host of gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Fabien Galthie has more talent at his disposal than any previous France coach, former boss Philippe Saint-Andre told AFP, as Les Bleus prepare for the "toughest" match in their Six Nations Grand Slam quest.

Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne, Cate Blanchett -- voice coach Victoria Mielewska has trained some of Australia's most famous thespians in the delicate art of the accent and says actors from Down Under have a unique talent for getting it right.

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday it's "a shame" Jon Rahm's dispute with the DP World Tour has put his Ryder Cup future in doubt but said the match play tournament can survive without the Spaniard.

Israel's attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday, after Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and conducted air strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he does not know how the opening Grand Prix of the season will play out under sweeping new regulations, but he "got goosebumps" when he first saw the new Red Bull car.

The Swiss are expected to snub a call to create a multi-billion-dollar climate fund, aimed at combating global warming and addressing its consequences, with polls indicating voters deem the ambitious project too costly.

Israel pounded Lebanon early Thursday and said it intercepted missiles from Iran as a widening war launched by the United States and Israel also brought fresh turmoil to Iraq.

Google will open an AI centre in Berlin on Thursday, the latest sign of Europe's deepening reliance on US firms in cutting edge technologies despite the continent's stated aim to catch up with its rivals.

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.

Oscar-nominated animated film "Arco" tells the story of a young boy in a future where humanity lives in harmony with nature, far from the robots and artificial intelligence shaping our present.

Colombia's bid to bring former guerrillas into the political fold faces a major test at Sunday's legislative elections, as ex-FARC fighters struggle to win over voters.

Novak Djokovic is convinced US tennis great Serena Williams will return to competition, and the 24-time Grand Slam champion is itching to see "one of the greatest athletes" back on court.

Lewis Hamilton vowed there will be "no holding back" as he bids to improve on a bitterly disappointing debut year with Ferrari in what will be his 20th season on the grid.

A grid failure knocked out power Wednesday to two-thirds of Cuba including Havana, the national electric company UNE said, the latest electricity collapse for residents suffering daily impacts of US-imposed energy restrictions.

A US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, the Pentagon said, as the war launched by the United States and Israel spread to another region.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / New to The Street, the long-running business television brand broadcasting as sponsored programming on Bloomberg Television and FOX Business, announced today that its digital partnership with NewsOut has surpassed 5 million combined YouTube subscribers across their media channels.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN: A422EZ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has begun receiving growing interest in its AI chemistry platform beyond its initial focus on AI-driven chemistry for potential drug development. The Company has recently received inquiries from organizations operating in other sectors, including defense and public safety for uses such as chemical hazard and threat screening, rapid characterization of unknown compounds, analysis of chemical signatures, and enhanced assessment of precursor chemical supply chains. These discussions highlight the broader potential of Redwood's proprietary AI platform, which was originally developed to accelerate pharmaceutical discovery, but it can also be utilized to analyze and interpret complex chemical datasets across multiple domains.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Pivotree Inc. (TSXV:PVT) ("Pivotree" or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, March 26, 2026 before the market opens. The webinar will be hosted by Bill Di Nardo, CEO, and Mo Ashoor, CFO, followed by a question and answer period.

WOODS CROSS, UT / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Sky Quarry Inc. ("Sky Quarry" or the "Company") (Nasdaq Capital Market:SKYQ), an integrated energy solutions company transforming the waste recycling industry, today announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a reverse stock split (the "Reverse Stock Split") of Sky Quarry's shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), at a ratio of 1-for-8 (the "Reverse Stock Split Ratio"). The Company filed its Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Amendment") with the Secretary of State of Delaware on March 5, 2026, to implement the Reverse Stock Split. The Reverse Stock Split is expected to become effective at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 15, 2026 (the "Effective Time"), and Sky Quarry's Common Stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the "Nasdaq") on a split-adjusted basis at the opening of trading on March 16, 2026, under the existing ticker symbol "SKYQ".

Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., calls on developers, governments, and investors to accelerate the adoption of modular and prefabricated construction to address Canada's deepening housing shortage.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Loma Negra, (NYSE:LOMA)(BYMA: LOMA), ("Loma Negra" or the "Company"), the leading cement producer in Argentina, today announced results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2025 (our "4Q25 Results").

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLR) (the "Company") announced today that it has reported its financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Form 10-K") with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company has posted supplemental information to its website regarding it's financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Both the Form 10-K and the supplemental information can be accessed by visiting the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.whlr.us/.

HACKENSACK, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Champions Oncology, Inc. (CSBR), a leading translational oncology research organization, will report its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2026, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results that day at 4:30 P.M. EDT (1:30 P.M. PDT). To join the call dial 888-506-0062 (Domestic) or 973-528-0011 (International) and enter the access code 957548. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 877-481-4010 (Domestic) or 919-882-2331 (International) and entering passcode: 53731, or by accessing the investors section of the company's website within 72 hours.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / (NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company"), the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses, today announced that it will host an Investor Day following its Annual General Meeting of shareholders in New York City on Monday, May 18, 2026.