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US Vice President JD Vance called Democrats the "party of hatred" Thursday and urged voters to send them packing in November's midterms, in a prime-time convention speech that showcased him as a possible heir to Donald Trump in 2028.

Fans of Canadian superstar Celine Dion are gearing up for an onstage comeback many feared might never happen, with just a day to go until her opening concert in Paris following a years-long battle with a rare neurological disorder.

Celine Dion has spent years in intense physical and voice therapy helping her overcome her rare neurological condition that causes muscle spasms so strong they leave her with injuries.

Rhinestone-studded microphones in hand and decked out in glittery gowns, thousands of fans packed into a sweltering Paris theatre to belt out Celine Dion's classics ahead of the superstar's long-awaited return.

Asian stocks tumbled Friday as oil prices extended gains and bond yields held at multi-year highs as the Middle East crisis stoked supply concerns and a forecast-topping US inflation report ramped up rate hike bets.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final with a straight sets demolition of American third seed Jessica Pegula.

A deadly blaze that swept through a Philippine ferry happened "in seconds", the coast guard said Friday, as rescuers battled heavy smoke in the search for dozens of missing people.

A Hong Kong court handed three Tiananmen vigil activists jail sentences of between five and seven years on Friday for national security crimes, following a trial that has drawn international condemnation.

A revolution in forecasting natural disasters is underway, say researchers in Switzerland who are training AI models on vast troves of NASA climate data to produce potentially-lifesaving data at lightning speed.

Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships. Now a teenager, she headlines China's bid for Asian Games domination and has Olympic glory in her sights.

Independent Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy, whose first film won a top prize at the Venice Film Festival last year, told AFP that it had been blocked by censors and would not be shown in her home country.

Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about rape and sexism they experienced in Japan, using theatre and "cute" fashion to denounce male-dominated society.

In the windswept village of Doonbeg on Ireland's Atlantic coast, Donald Trump is less polarising US president and more golf resort owner credited with bringing jobs and money to a remote corner of the country.

US Vice President JD Vance accused Democrats of running on "hate" Thursday and urged voters to send them packing in November, using a prime-time convention speech to rally Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent's top club competition begins on Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams set to dominate.

Sweden's party leaders traded barbs on housing, schools, jobs and the climate in one of their final televised debates ahead of Sunday's general election, which could see a left-wing government come to power.

An ancient Biblical prophecy lies at the heart of a Pacific islands push to open embassies on contested ground in Jerusalem, experts and former diplomats told AFP.

Anthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.

A Hong Kong court is expected to issue sentences on Friday against three activists who organised vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, after they were found guilty of inciting "subversion".

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday to reach the US Open final for fourth straight year and keep her bid for a rare three-peat on track.

A consumer inflation report due Friday could pave the way towards the US central bank's first interest rate hike in more than three years, as the war with Iran drives energy costs higher.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final with a straight sets demolition of American third seed Jessica Pegula.

Three-time world sailor of the year Tom Slingsby headlines a powerhouse team unveiled Friday as Australia makes its return to the America's Cup after almost three decades.

Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor.

In its first year competing at the trailer industry's largest annual show, Gridko beat every other category winner to take the Overall Trophy

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Rio Grande Resources Ltd. (CSE:RGR)(OTCQB:RGRLF)(FSE:488)(WKN:A40Z5N) ("Rio Grande", "RIO" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has retained Machai Capital Inc. ("Machai") to provide the Company with digital marketing and investor outreach services.

Craig Morgan, Andy Ross - American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (OTCID:AREB), Jacob Smalley and the Morgan County Line join a special evening of remembrance at Table Rock Lake; American Rebel Light Beer encourages fans to arrive early and show their support

Refocused role embeds legal, governance, and risk insight across FCA's work, powering its policy and advocacy agenda and strengthening industry-wide risk management.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (CSE:REVV)(OTCQB:REVVF) ("Revolve" or the "Company"), a North American owner, operator and developer of power generation and digital infrastructure projects, is pleased to announce that it has signed definitive agreements dated September 9, 2026 to acquire 100% of the equity interests in the 9.6 megawatt ("MW") Horseshoe Bend Wind Project ("Horseshoe Bend") in Montana for total consideration of US$10,480,000 (the "Acquisition").

Advances GelrinC® U.S. pivotal trial with 43 patients treated; Completion of enrollment expected by approximately year end 2026Expands European commercialization readiness, including surgeon training and regulatory approval of new manufacturing process that improves production yield 400%Strengthened balance sheet with $6.5 million private placement in June 2026

Redeems and Retires 26,667 Series A Preferred Shares, Directly Reducing Senior Preferred Overhang by Over 26%Secures Full, Irrevocable Waiver and Standdown of All Anti-Dilution Protections across Series A Preferred StockEliminates Key Structural Market Overhang, Paving the Way for Potential Long-Term Growth and M&A FlexibilityIncludes Comprehensive Release of Claims, Strengthening Corporate Governance and Balance Sheet Alignment

Proposed acquisition includes an existing 4.5 MW industrial data center site and an application underway to increase power capacity to up to 100 MW