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South Korea's Kospi led gains across most Asian markets Friday as a record-breaking US share sale by chip titan SK hynix breathed fresh life into the tech sector after weeks of selling.

The vuvuzelas finally fell quiet in Morocco on Thursday as the only African team left in the World Cup came up against the insurmountable hurdle of France and Kylian Mbappe.

From remote-controlled trucks delivering life-saving aid in dangerous settings to mobile phone data analysis flagging mass displacement, humanitarians are eyeing ways in which artificial intelligence can speed up and improve their operations.

The last thing Zarina Giyassova recalls before she lost consciousness in a deadly gas explosion was people "burning and screaming" in the inferno unleashed by the blast.

Indian designers are a growing presence at Paris Haute Couture Week -- "overdue" representation for a country that has long played a role behind the scenes, the latest newcomer, Manish Malhotra, told AFP.

South Korean chip giant SK hynix set pricing for its mega US listing on Friday, raising $26.5 billion as it takes advantage of the AI boom in what will be one of the world's biggest ever stock sales.

Coach Rudi Garcia said "everyone" expects his Belgium team to be eliminated by Spain in Friday's World Cup quarter-final, but backed his side to pull off a famous victory.

Venezuela's devastating earthquake threatens to set back momentum for a democratic transition, with the United States under President Donald Trump even more set on prioritizing stability over elections.

Australia might "blow hot and cold" but they cannot be taken lightly, France coach Fabien Galthie says with both teams desperate to bounce back from gut-wrenching defeats when they meet in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

The best of Lamine Yamal is yet to come at this World Cup, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente warned, ahead of Friday's quarter-final clash with Belgium in Los Angeles.

France captain Kylian Mbappe insisted Thursday his team were not getting carried away about their chances of winning another World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry would love to play with LeBron James, but he knows he's not the only one who feels the same as the NBA's all-time leading scorer ponders where he'll play next.

France coach Didier Deschamps paid tribute to forward Kylian Mbappe after he scored his eighth goal of the World Cup to fire Les Bleus into the semi-finals on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Morocco.

Ireland coach Andy Farrell says Japan are "bang in form" and pose a threat, but Eddie Jones' side will need something special to topple a team on a five-match win streak when they meet on Saturday.

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EB5 United's Texas Infrastructure Holdings (TIH) has received I956F approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on June 5, 2026, becoming the latest project in the firm's portfolio to complete federal project-level review under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / Eskay Mining Corp. ("Eskay" or the "Company") (TSXV:ESK)(OTC PINK:ESKYF)(Frankfurt:KN7)(WKN:A0YDPM) wishes to advise that the Company previously filed an early warning report with respect to the securities of Garibaldi Resources Corp ("GGI") on March 9, 2021. As a result of increases in the issued and outstanding capital of GGI, the direct interest of Eskay in GGI has been reduced to approximately 15.59% of the issued and outstanding common shares of CGI on a non-diluted and partially diluted basis.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 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 announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has adopted a stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") and declared a dividend distribution of one right (a "Right") for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / New to The Street announced today that its exclusive interview featuring Ford Motor Company (F) has surpassed 4 million YouTube views and continues to generate more than 100,000 views every month, underscoring the enduring value of premium corporate storytelling backed by one of the world's largest business media distribution platforms.

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming virtual investor conference, Vertical Economy: The Race to Dominate the Skies, taking place July 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / FRMO Corp. (the "Company" or "FRMO") (OTCID:FRMO) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors approved a change in FRMO's fiscal year end from May 31 to June 30. Accordingly, the Company will report a transition period (the "Transition Period") that runs from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:AENT) and Bimergen Energy Corp. (NYSE American:BESS) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored television program airing on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, July 11, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and on CNBC this Sunday, July 12, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") is pleased to announce its acquisition of DHE Computer Systems, LLC ("DHE"). Gladstone Investment provided debt and equity financing to complete the transaction.

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Top Silicon Valley executive Fidji Simo announced Wednesday she is leaving her full-time role at OpenAI to go part-time as an advisor and focus on recovery from a chronic illness.

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030.

Iran on Friday laid to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei over four months after his killing in an airstrike, as two days of US and Iranian attacks raised fears of a return to all-out war.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said he won't be caught out by an under-par Italian performance in the opening round of the Nations Championship when the two teams meet in Wellington on Saturday.

Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far, but after two gruelling knockout ties, will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarter-final against Switzerland?

Rory McIlroy made a fine start to the Scottish Open after a five-under-par 65 on Thursday gave him a share of the first-round lead.