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Les Kiss handed lock Miles Amatosero and prop Aidan Ross their first starts for Australia as the new coach named his first team Thursday since taking over from Joe Schmidt.

Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the "Bazball" era -- was a case of New Zealand shelving their egos for the good of the team.

At the weekly market in the southern Romanian town of Calarasi, Florica Vasile goes from vendor to vendor loading her shopping trolley with vegetables the locals say are cheaper than anywhere else in the city.

Israel reported on Thursday its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing US-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities.

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said Wednesday, even as fresh security incidents highlighted continued risks for regional shipping.

Second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.

Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.

Most Asian markets sank on Thursday with tech firms back under pressure after a four-day rebound amid lingering AI worries, while oil rose even as Iran said it was finalising a deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.

Dwindling water levels on some of Germany's major rivers worsened by heat and drought are raising fears that badly constrained riverboat cargo traffic may deal yet another blow to the struggling economy.

Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.

Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps signed for the NSW Waratahs Thursday with the veteran duo returning home after long stints in Japan.

Journalists covering last month's youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their perceived support for the government, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in traditional broadcasters.

A crocodile basks in the sunshine on the roof of a submerged conference hall at a holiday resort in central Kenya, in a visible sign of how rising lake waters are endangering thousands of families and local businesses.

A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the US announced swathes of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.

The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows with astonishing precision to transform featureless metal discs into highly prized handcrafted cymbals.

Climate adaptation has reached the world of fine dining: At Tuju, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Brazil, erratic rainfall keeps its owners on their toes.

Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing makes his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader on Thursday, as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state.

The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the space of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime both exited the field.

Oman is facing an impending environmental catastrophe as an alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil across hundreds of square kilometres near a nature reserve, NGOs warn.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Financial Results Summary (unaudited)

NEW CANAAN, CT / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American:NTIP) ("Network-1"), a company specializing in the acquisition, development, licensing and monetization of its intellectual property assets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) (the "Company") today announced earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. Please read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the investors section of the Company's website at www.gladstoneinvestment.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Revelation Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:REVB) (the "Company" or "Revelation"), a clinical-stage life sciences company developing innovative solutions to treat acute and chronic disease, today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.

Industry report recognizes LHH Recruitment Solutions U.S. for its sourcing strategy across the full range of business roles and for advancing AI-powered recruitment capabilities to help organizations build future-ready workforces

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / The Shops at North Bridge today announced a transformative multi-million dollar reinvestment that will reposition the iconic Michigan Avenue property as a premier, experience-driven destination at the gateway to Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

Winners of 2026 PAY360 Awards in All Categories Will Be Announced at Presentation Ceremony at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London October 7th

PLANO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Intrusion Inc. (NASDAQ:INTZ) ("Intrusion" or the "Company"), a leader in AI-powered cyberattack prevention and managed cybersecurity solutions, today issued the following letter to its shareholders from its President & Chief Executive Officer, Tony Scott, and its Chairman of the Board, Anthony LeVecchio.

Stockholders as of June 30, 2026 are encouraged to review the proxy materials and vote promptly

Former Jonah Hill Residence Offered for $12.95 Million with an Innovative Purchase Option for Founders, Venture Investors and Early Employees

Former NAW leader joins InstaLILY as the company expands its work helping distributors accelerate sales, automate quote-to-order, and capture more revenue from existing customers.

New intelligent production, distribution, and archive solutions help organizations move beyond shared drives, generic cloud storage, and manual workflows and transform media operations for the AI era. Conversational dashboard and rapid deployment enable creative teams to move with speed and simplicity.