69 m. ago Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Promotes Irfan Esa to Head of National Business, UK

BOSTON & LONDON — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced it has named Irfan Esa as Head of National Business in the UK. “Irfan has been instrumental in driving the strategic build out of our National Property business over the past five years,” said Nick Major, Country Manager, UK, BHSI. “With his keen eye […]

Economics

76 m. ago Ropeless Gear Can Save Whales and Keep Fisheries Open — Canada must Release Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy Now

Strategy must designate ropeless-only zones in high-risk areas and set clear, transparent timelines for implementation OTTAWA, Ontario, traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales are dying at an alarming rate from entanglements in fishing gear. One of the most effective protections is closing […]

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76 m. ago Fortuna drills 4.5 g/t Au over 37.4 meters at Kingfisher and 11.2 g/t Au over 5.6 meters at Sunbird, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report updated exploration drilling results from the Kingfisher and Sunbird deposits at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. Paul Weedon, Senior Vice President of Exploration at Fortuna, commented, “A successful infill drill program was completed […]

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77 m. ago Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allege

Venture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.

Events

2 h. ago Upcoming Guidance and Costerfield and Björkdal Clarification

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alkane Resources Limited (ASX:ALK; TSX:ALK; OTCQX:ALKEF) (‘Alkane’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to provide an update on the work being undertaken to release Production Guidance for FY2026 and the Annual Resources and Reserves Statement for the Company’s expanded portfolio of projects. The Company would also like to […]

Economics

2 h. ago Caseware Announces Strategic Leadership Expansion to Further Accelerate Innovation, Growth and Customer Success

World-class leadership team poised to capitalize on market demand and drive next phase of growth Toronto, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caseware™, a global leader in AI-powered and cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions for accounting professionals, today announced its executive leadership team evolution, as the company further accelerates growth in the […]

Politics

2 h. ago Summer Reading: A mother and daughter face sinister secrets in Buried Road

Three years after the love of her life disappears on a camping trip, Gus Monet and her 12-year-old daughter return to Prince Edward County when new evidence emerges in the cold case.

Transport

4 h. ago 500 Global and UNDP Launch New Innovation Programs to Boost Africa’s Ecosystem

The launch is the latest in a series of firm actions to reinforce support for the African venture ecosystem NAIROBI, Kenya — 500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, today announced the launch of their first founder programs in Nairobi, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to support […]

Other

4 h. ago Pulsar Helium Announces Major Flow Test Results at Jetstream #1, Topaz Project

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Politics

4 h. ago India’s Russian Oil Purchases Are ‘Opportunistic,’ Navarro Says

The dramatic increase in India’s buying of Russian oil since the invasion of Ukraine is “opportunistic and deeply corrosive” of a global effort to isolate the Kremlin and curb Vladimir Putin’s war machine, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro wrote in the Financial Times.

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4 h. ago Trump Trade Adviser Navarro Slams India for Buying Russian Oil

The dramatic increase in India’s purchases of Russian oil since the invasion of Ukraine is “opportunistic and deeply corrosive” of a global effort to isolate the Kremlin and curb Vladimir Putin’s war machine, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro wrote in the Financial Times.

Economics

5 h. ago From Traditional Ecological Sightseeing to Modern Diversified Experiences: Guigang Advances High

GUIGANG, China, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, the 15th Lotus Culture Series of Guigang kicked off in Guigang, Guangxi. From July to October, the city will roll out a host of activities, including theatrical performances, poetry contests, and the selection of “Top Lotus-Viewing Spots,” to keep fueling its tourism growth. The Publicity Department […]

Other

5 h. ago Zelensky et des dirigeants européens attendus ensemble à la Maison

Cette rencontre à la Maison-Blanche sera une première dans ce format depuis le début de l’invasion russe en 2022.

Politics

5 h. ago Have Oilers finally found the player to break nasty trend with Russian prospects?

Cult of Hockey prospect series 2025: #18, Nikita Yevseyev (Previously #15 in 2024) 20 years old, 6’1, 187 lbs., drafted #190 overall in 2022 It’s not like the Edmonton Oilers have never had success with Russian players and Russian draft picks. Bo Mironov, Igor Ulanov, Igor Kravchuk, Denis Grebeshkov all put in solid seasons on […]

Sport

6 h. ago Tallman: An unexpected development upended my plans – and helped me grow

If you want to make God laugh, tell God your plans. 

Sport

6 h. ago Nanette, Angelo, «Lady Marmalade» et la naissance du disco d’ici

Le musicien Angelo Finaldi raconte la création d’un succès qui ne voulait pas être disco.

Other

6 h. ago Le Guide de l’auto remplit son devoir d’éduquer, même 60 ans plus tard

Il s'est passé quantité d'événements depuis 1967, mais ce qui n'a pas changé, c'est la mission du Guide de l'auto.

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6 h. ago L’édition 2026 est maintenant disponible: «Le Guide de l’auto» a 60 ans!

L’édition 2026 du livre le plus vendu annuellement au Québec est désormais sur les tablettes.

Other

6 h. ago Fringe Review: Anne Zander is MOTHER and the most awkward clown ever

Zander is the master of awkward comedy, a clown who will stare you down until you are on the floor laughing

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7 h. ago Fringe Review: It's Just You & Me a beautifully inventive dance show

Nobody needs to know anything about contemporary dance to understand why the audience loved this Viva Dance show

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