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There is no nationwide Indian school closure on October 26, though Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council schools will shut for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and coastal states are watching cyclone forecasts.

Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn transformed his retirement home into Birds Park with carved figures; surviving works are now preserved in major museum collections.

France's deteriorating public finances will take centre stage when the European Central Bank meets this week, but policymakers are not expected to throw a lifeline to the eurozone's second-biggest economy just yet.

NPS Vatsalya subscribers gain control of their accounts at 18 and may continue, transfer the corpus to regular NPS or exit under specified withdrawal rules.

US political advertising for the 2026 midterms has exceeded $10 billion and is projected to reach a record $11.6 billion by Election Day.

China's President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.

Retiree Eileen Castle hasn't been able to enjoy her backyard since a data center moved in next door in Lowell, Massachusetts, bringing noise, fumes, dust and water mist.

In the heat of US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada -- and Ottawa's retaliation -- have taken center stage in timber-producing Maine, walloped by the economic fallout perhaps more than any other state.

The video looks hyper-real, depicting a US Senate candidate laughing at cards that read "Death to America" and "Celebrate 9/11." But it is part of a multimillion-dollar blitz of AI-generated political ads ahead of the midterm elections.

A wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, raising questions about where the money goes.

Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday vowed to unite the country as he held his final major rally before the vote, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received fresh backing from US President Donald Trump.

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the US-backed interim government.

India and Russia intend to run pilot voyages on the Northern Sea Route in 2027 as they assess a shorter Arctic shipping link and expand maritime cooperation.

The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.

Reliance Jio’s next stage will test whether its scale in telecom and digital services can translate into stronger monetisation, disciplined investment and durable shareholder returns.

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched election victory against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who trounced him in the first round.

A review of Eric Ries’s Incorruptible examines his practical framework for keeping companies ethical and mission-driven as they grow, compete and answer to investors.

Michael Penix threw for three touchdowns and the Atlanta defense forced four turnovers as the Falcons beat San Francisco 29-20 to deal the 49ers their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday.

A review of The Lift-Off Nation argues that experienced founders, broader sectors, global ambition, deeper capital and government-backed infrastructure are reshaping India’s startup ecosystem.

HighlightsTunkillia Gold Project, SA (100%)38,760m ‘Phase 2' reverse circulation (RC) and diamond (DD) drilling completed, for total 57,653m RC and DD in past 12 months (read)Further high-grade assays returned throughout all open pit areas, including highest-grade assays to-date in S1 / S2 Starter Pits (read) and confirmation of new shallow high-grade mineralisation (read)JORC Mineral Resources Estimates (MRE) updates pending for both gold (target Q4 CY26) and silver (target Q1 CY27)Infrastructure sterilisation drilling program underway (read)Environmental Scoping Report approved as key first step in South Australian Mining Lease (ML) approvals process (read)Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) underway for large-scale gold production, targeting publication by the end of Q1 CY27 (read)Challenger Gold Project, SA (100%)Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) ongoing, with the existing Central Gawler Mill (CGM) confirmed suitable for recommissioning (read)JORC MRE update pendingTolmer Silver Discovery, SA (100%)Numerous high-grade assays extend Tolmer silver discovery to 500m strike length (read) following 3,677m follow up drilling (read)Geological model pending; expedited metallurgical testwork to start after preliminary trial yields >100,000 g/t Ag concentrate (read)CorporateTarget 1 December 2026 closure of US register following transition from sponsored OTCQB to unsponsored OTC quotation (read)Well positioned to deliver all major forecast milestones, with $23.2m cash and >250,000L strategic diesel reserve on hand

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Independent Pre-Feasibility Study completed by PegasusTSI Inc. and BBA USA Inc. supports three new plants with a centralized finishing hub - in addition to the Company's first plant at Northlake, Texas - indicating an estimated incremental post-tax NPV of US$1.85 billion to US$2.06 billion, a post-tax IRR of 31% to 36%, competitive manufacturing costs and higher value, low-carbon finished magnet production.

Strategic collaboration expands access to Synexis patented DHP® technology, helping poultry producers strengthen biosecurity, improve hatchery performance, and support healthier production environments.

Acquisition adds three Florida locations, expands Watson's Florida footprint to seven stores, and advances plans to exceed 50 locations within the next 12-18 months.

The acquisition expands Stagwell's media capabilities with Freestar's programmatic advertising expertise

Three Issued U.S. Patents and 10 Notices of Allowance Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection Across Wireless Audio Transport, Synchronization, Device Interoperability, and Intelligent Audio Processing

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Powering the Future: The Next Generation of Energy Infrastructure virtual investor conference, held October 22, 2026, are now available.

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Powering the Future: The Next Generation of Energy Infrastructure virtual investor conference, held October 22, 2026, are now available.

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Joel Petersheim joins Chervon as Vice President, End User Research and Sales - OPE Commercial, effective October 26, 2026, reporting to Joe Galli, CEO.

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Parker Wesley Clary joins Chervon as Director of Field Sales - Southern Division, effective October 26, 2026, reporting to Thomas Kentouris, VP of Field Sales.

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Maggie Jones joins Chervon as Director of National Field Sales Operations, effective October 26, 2026, reporting to Thomas Kentouris, VP of Field Sales. Jones will be charged with building out the support system, technology platform, and rigorous measurement/control process for the Chervon Field Sales Network.