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Australian Rules football chiefs removed Indigenous ex-player Nicky Winmar from the game's hall of fame on Wednesday following his conviction for assault against a woman.

Dutch tech giant ASML, which makes cutting-edge machines to manufacture semiconductor chips, Wednesday posted a gain in second-quarter net profits compared with the same period in 2025.

France was on Wednesday set to move closer to joining the ranks of countries that guarantee the right to assisted dying, after the long journey to adoption of a controversial bill championed by President Emmanuel Macron.

US forces struck Iran and reimposed a naval blockade on its ports as Tehran hit Washington's Gulf allies on Wednesday, vowing the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed "until the US ends its aggression".

Australian Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan said Wednesday she had been told to "stop swimming immediately" last month because of spinal stress fractures, but has been cleared to race at next week's Commonwealth Games.

Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centres use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday.

Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph.

China's economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom helped offset trade disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

Robotic transporters carrying silicon wafers whizz by on overhead rails at a new factory that Kioxia, one of Japan's most valuable companies, hopes can help it meet overwhelming AI-driven demand.

Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance's proposed takeover of Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $110 billion acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers.

She thought she was leaving Nigeria to work at a mobile phone shop in Mali to save money for university.

The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.

France arrived in the World Cup semi-finals hailed as the most scintillating attacking force to grace the tournament since Brazil's fabled 1982 side.

An Italian court is set to rule Thursday in the case of a bridge collapse eight years ago which killed 43 people and shone a spotlight on Italy's crumbling infrastructure.

A new era began between Spain and the tiny British territory of Gibraltar on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension and frustration were finally lifted.

Thomas Tuchel said he did not feel burdened by the weight of history as he bids to lead England to a first World Cup final in 60 years by beating Argentina on Wednesday.

The UK climate is profoundly different compared to typical British weather last century, with constantly rising temperatures and frequent extreme events, the nation's meteorological office said in a report Wednesday.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances on the way to another World Cup semi-final as they prepare to renew their rivalry with England on Wednesday.

England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Tuesday that Declan Rice is fit to start in the World Cup semi-final against reigning champions Argentina.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program for up to $20,000,000 of the Company's 6.00% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Nasdaq:LANDO) and up to $35,000,000 of the Company's 6.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Nasdaq:LANDP) (together, the "Preferred Stock Repurchase Program"). The repurchases are intended to be implemented through open market transactions on U.S. exchanges or in privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable securities laws, and any market purchases will be made during applicable trading window periods or pursuant to any applicable Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The timing, prices, and sizes of repurchases will depend upon prevailing market prices, general economic and market conditions and other considerations. The board's authorization of the Preferred Stock Repurchase Program expires July 14, 2027, and the Preferred Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of preferred stock.

Head of Commercialization Ian Geise will represent the company at the event in New Orleans

HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / One month after its June 16 launch, the LiberNovo 2026 lineup, made up of the Omni SE, Omni Pro, and Maxis Series, is still available at first-release early bird pricing. The window is now closing: offers end July 31 at 9:00 a.m. PDT in the United States and 12:00 p.m. EDT in Canada. Orders placed before the deadline lock in launch pricing on every model. All three chairs are built on LiberNovo's dynamic support system, which keeps the backrest, neck support, seat, and armrests moving together as you shift, lean, and recline through five stages from 105° to 160°.

Kobe Bryant 2001 NBA Finals Game-Worn Sneakers Up for Auction - Photo-Matched & Dual Signed

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WOODSTOCK, GA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / SlicedHealth has launched GROW, an operational platform designed to give small and mid-sized hospitals the same clarity and control over contracts, credentialing, and compliance that has traditionally only been available to much larger health systems. GROW connects agreements to the day to day activity they are supposed to govern, so a hospital can see not just what a contract says, but whether it is actually being honored in practice.

GameSquare recently sold 1,209 ETH and holds approximately 14.3K ETH at July 14, 2026Prioritizing share repurchases reflects management's belief that GameSquare common stock offers compelling return potential in light of positive momentum across the Company's platform

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